King Charles returns on London on Jan. 25, 2024 ahead of surgery for enlarged prostate.Photo:TheImageDirect.com
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King Charlesis back in London.
Buckingham Palaceannouncedon Jan. 17 that King Charles would head to the hospital for a “corrective procedure” to treat the benign condition.
King Charles in Paris on Sept. 202, 2023.THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images
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“In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate. His Majesty’s condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure,” the statement said. “The King’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation.”
A royal source told PEOPLE that the King would becapable of fulfillinghis constitutional requirements and duties during this time. It’s understood that the King wanted to share his diagnosis to encourage men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked.
King Charles wasseen driving to the royal family’s Sandringham estatein Norfolk with Queen Camilla on Jan. 19, and the couple attended church on the Sunday before the palace announcement.
The day after Buckingham Palace announced that the King was seeking treatment for an enlarged prostate, Queen Camillabriefly spokeabout her husband’s health during a stop in Aberdeen, Scotland.
“How is His Majesty?" Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeen Dr. David Cameron asked the Queen, 76, at the Aberdeen Art Gallery on Jan. 18.
“He’s fine, thank you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work,” she replied.
Queen Camilla and King Charles in July 2022.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Princess Kate’s health news was only revealed after her surgery took place and details were kept private. The Princess of Wales, 42, chose discretion, expressing a “desire to maintain as much normality” as possible for her young children Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, according to her office.
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However, King Charles' announcement came ahead of his planned procedure and addressed the issue head-on.
“It was sensibleto be more open about it, as otherwise, people might have thought the worst,” a palace insidertells PEOPLE exclusively in this week’s issue.
source: people.com
