King Charles III is reported to be in good condition following an intervention for a benign prostate enlargement, British media indicate. Buckingham Palace confirmed the monarch underwent a procedure at a central London hospital and is recovering well after the operation.
The King was admitted on a Friday to the London Clinic, a facility located in central London. Catherine, Princess of Wales, was also treated there last week for a planned medical procedure, and she has since been noted as recovering in good spirits. A spokesperson from the Palace stated that Her Majesty accompanied the King in the morning and left the hospital in the early afternoon, appearing in high spirits and offering smiles without speaking to waiting reporters. The BBC later cited unnamed sources as saying the King remains in stable condition and will require at least one overnight stay for observation.
Prior to the surgical procedure, the King used the opportunity to receive a visit from Princess Catherine. He continues his gradual recovery at the same hospital following abdominal surgery conducted the previous week. The two members of the royal couple arrived at the hospital together by helicopter after returning from the Sandringham estate, located in the eastern part of England, the previous evening.
In a message of gratitude, Buckingham Palace conveyed that the King and Queen Consort wish to thank everyone who sent well wishes last week and expressed their appreciation for the public’s ongoing concern for the nation’s health. The statement underscored a positive outlook for the King’s recovery and affirmed ongoing attention to public health and safety.
A representative for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told reporters that the Prime Minister had extended his best wishes to the monarch and expressed confidence in a swift return to full health. The same spokesperson noted that the King’s public engagements would be temporarily postponed to accommodate the recovery timeline, as announced earlier in the week.
On January 17, Buckingham Palace had announced that the 75-year-old sovereign would receive treatment during the week for a benign enlargement of the prostate, without providing further details about the health history. The palace added that the King’s public engagements would be paused for a short period to facilitate his recuperation, with officials expressing optimism about a timely and uncomplicated recovery. The royal household continues to monitor the situation closely, with medical teams on standby to ensure the King’s comfort and safety as he regains strength and resumes royal duties in due course. The Palace emphasized that the monarch remains grateful for the public’s support and understanding during this period of recuperation.