Just minutes after Kensington Palace revealed that Princess Kate would likely be hospitalized for two weeks following an abdominal surgery, King Charles’s health issues were also made public.
According to new reports, King Charles, 75, will also be hospitalized next week. Buckingham Palace announced that the King will undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate.
“In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” the statement said. “His Majesty’s condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure.”
In addition to that, Charles will also take a short break to recover. “Public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation.”
When asked why King Charles decided to make his procedure public, NBC reports that a Buckingham Palace source revealed Charles “was keen to share the details of his diagnosis to encourage other men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked, in line with public health advice.”
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