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King Charles to undergo treatment for enlarged prostate next week

King Charles to undergo treatment for enlarged prostate next week

Kate Middleton has also been hospitalised for an abdominal surgery

The King’s condition is “benign” and he will be treated in the hospital next week for a “corrective procedure”, Buckingham Palace said a statement released on Wednesday.


“In common with thousands of men each year, the King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” the Palace said.

Because of the upcoming surgery, Charles had to postpone all meetings and events planned for this week.

The Palace informed that the King’s public engagements will be "postponed for a short period of recuperation."

Charles, 75, wanted to share the details of his diagnosis to encourage more men who may be experiencing symptoms to get their conditions checked.

Enlarged prostate is not cancer

As described by National Health Service (NHS), a benign enlarged prostate is common among men over 50. It can affect how people urinate, but it doesn’t usually pose a serious threat to health.

The health service has also clarified have having an enlarged prostate doesn’t make a man vulnerable to developing prostate cancer.

When the King will be able to return to public duties following his surgery is not clear yet.

The same day, in the morning, Kensington Palace had shared news of Kate Middleton's abdominal surgery, but did not give any details about her medical condition.

Kensington Palace said: "The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate.

"She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private."

The 42-year-old was admitted to a private London clinic on Tuesday, and she is expected to remain there for up to two weeks and return to her duties after Easter.

The statement from the palace only mentions that her condition is non-cancerous and that she wished to apologise for postponing her upcoming engagements.

“She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible,” the Palace said.

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