King Charles III Admitted to Hospital for Enlarged Prostate Treatment, Buckingham Palace Confirms.
KEY FACTS
King Charles III has been admitted to a London hospital for a planned “corrective procedure” addressing an enlarged prostate, a common condition in older men affecting urination without posing a serious health threat.
The procedure is scheduled at The London Clinic, a private hospital, and is likely to be conducted by the Serjeant Surgeon, the most senior surgeon to the Royal Household.
Ranan Dasgupta, the current Serjeant Surgeon, is a urological surgeon specializing in treatments for enlarged prostates at the London Clinic.
Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, broke royal protocol by attending the appointment together. He reportedly visited daughter-in-law Kate in the hospital before his own treatment.
WHEN WILL CHARLES BE OUT OF HOSPITAL?
The duration of Charles’s hospital stay after the procedure is unclear. Buckingham Palace stated that the condition is benign (non-cancerous), but recovery from any surgical procedure involves a recuperation period. The palace hasn’t provided specifics on the length of Charles’s hospital stay or the expected recovery duration. Public engagements for the king have been postponed to allow for a “short period of recuperation.” Reports from palace aides suggest Charles may need several weeks off from public engagements for recovery. Before the procedure, the Queen mentioned that Charles is “fine” and “looking forward to getting back to work.”
NEWS PEG Charles has garnered praise for openly discussing his health problems and upcoming surgery, a departure from the traditionally private nature of the British royal family’s medical matters. This transparency is especially notable as prostate conditions still carry a stigma. The announcement led to increased searches on Britain’s National Health Service website for information on prostate enlargement and visits to Prostate Cancer U.K.’s online risk checker.
CRUCIAL QUOTE “His Majesty would like to thank all those who have sent their good wishes over the past week and is delighted to learn that his diagnosis is having a positive impact on public health awareness,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.