King Charles arrives back in London ahead of imminent hospital operation

King Charles arrives back in London ahead of imminent hospital operation

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 25/01/2024

- 17:14

Updated: 25/01/2024

- 17:42

The King is seeking hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate

King Charles has arrived back in London ahead of his imminent hospital operation.

The 75-year-old awaits hospital treatment after being diagnosed with an "enlarged prostate" last Wednesday.


Buckingham Palace said in a statement last week that Charles had been forced to cancel engagements for the "corrective procedure".

The statement read: "In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate.

King Charles

King Charles is seeking hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate

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"His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure.

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

It is unknown which day this week the King is expected to receive hospital treatment.

King Charles was in his Scottish home Birkhall when he was diagnosed with the condition, which the Palace has stated is benign.

King CharlesKing Charles is receiving a hospital procedure for an enlarged prostatePA

He later travelled to Sandringham in Norfolk for a few days while his wife, Queen Camilla, continued to carry out engagements.

It comes as the Queen, 76, told well-wishers in Swindon that the King is "fine" as he awaits his operation.

The King's announcement came just over an hour after it was made known that Princess Kate was admitted to hospital last Tuesday.

King Charles

King Charles in 'genuine good spirits' ahead of prostate surgery next week, according to Queen Camilla

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Kate Middleton

Princess Kate is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to recuperate.

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The Princess of Wales was admitted to the private London Clinic for "planned abdominal surgery".

She is expected to remain in hospital for between 10 and 14 days.

Meanwhile, Prince William is taking care of Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, at Adelaide Cottage.

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