King Charles III arrives at the hospital for enlarged prostate surgery
UPDATE: 1/26/24 11:59 AM ET
King Charles III is recovering after undergoing treatment for his enlarged prostate on Friday, January 26.
Queen Camille was seen leaving the London Clinic on Friday, telling reporters that her husband was doing “fine” after the procedure. “Thank you,” she added ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship.
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King Charles III has arrived at the London Clinic ahead of a planned procedure to treat his enlarged prostate.
“The King was admitted to hospital in London this morning for planned treatment,” Buckingham Palace confirmed to the British news agency The Telegraph on Friday, January 26. “His Majesty would like to thank everyone who sent their well wishes over the past week and is pleased to hear that his diagnosis is having a positive impact on public health awareness.”
Photographers caught Charles, 75, leaving Clarence House as he went to hospital early on Friday morning. According to PeopleCharles visited his daughter-in-law Princess Kate Middleton upon his arrival at the London Clinic, where she is recovering from recent abdominal surgery.
News broke of Charles' “corrective procedure” on January 17, with Buckingham Palace confirming the medical update.
“Like thousands of men every year, the king has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” the palace shared in a statement at the time. “His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure.”
Buckingham Palace also revealed that the King's “public engagements will be postponed for a short recovery period.”
Hours before Charles' health hit the headlines, Kensington Palace announced that Kate, 42, had undergone a “planned” abdominal operation that would keep her out of the public eye for a few months. According to the palace, Kate's “surgery was successful.”
King Charles III pictured on his way to hospital on January 26, 2024.
Mirrorpix / MEGAAfter the surgery, a source spoke exclusively We weekly where Kate 'rested and received many visitors Prince William and the children.”
The insider noted that with both Kate and Charles briefly out of commission, William, 41, is “clearly dealing with a lot,” adding: “There's no denying that this is a stressful time for the whole family, but everyone is working together to help.”
A separate source says this Us that William had “cancelled two performances abroad” following his wife’s procedure and “will be taking on more childcare duties for him and Kate.”
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With two members of the royal family in hospital for the time being, some questions have been raised about Charles' plan to slim down the British monarchy.
“It's clearly a challenge for the monarchy, there's no doubt about that.” Robert Hardmanauthor of The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchytold exclusively Us on Tuesday, January 23. “It is a much smaller work unit than before. Three of the key players are currently out.”
Hardman acknowledged that January “is a relatively quiet royal month,” which works to the family's advantage.
“I think the monarchy will do what it has always done, which is adapt,” he added. “I mean, it has to be agile.”