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King Charles spent the night at a central London hospital after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate and is said to be “doing well”.
It is not known how long the monarch will stay at The London Clinic, although reports suggest he could remain there throughout the weekend.
Queen Camilla appeared to be in good spirits as she smiled at reporters while leaving the hospital on Friday.
Buckingham Palace said last week that Charles, 75, would undergo the procedure this week for a benign condition which was common among men over 50.
The King is understood to have visited the Princess of Wales who is recovering after undergoing abdominal surgery at the same hospital.
According to PEOPLE magazine, the news of Kate’s hospitalisation came as a surprise to family friends and those who work closely with the royals, with “no indication that anything was wrong”.
It comes as Sarah Ferguson gave a health update while leaving a London hospital on Wednesday days after she revealed she had been diagnosed with skin cancer.
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ICYMI: Prince Harry makes rare joke about father King Charles amid royal rift
Prince Harry has made a rare comment about his father King Charles III amid rumoured tension with the British royal family.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, reportedly cracked a joke about the British monarch during his speech at the Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills, California. The father of two was being recognised at the 21st annual awards for his work as a British Army veteran and pilot.
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Matt Mathers27 January 2024 10:501706351745
ICYMI: King was told to ‘slow down a bit’ ahead of his surgery
King Charles needs to “slow down a bit” after being diagnosed with an enlarged prostate, the Queen has reportedly said.
The monarch is resting at his Sandringham estate and was pictured driving there ahead of a planned surgery for the “benign” condition.
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King Charles told to ‘slow down a bit’ ahead of his prostate treatment this week
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Matt Mathers27 January 2024 10:351706350245
King begins day two in hospital
The King has begun a second day in hospital after undergoing a procedure for an enlarged prostate.
Charles was spotted entering The London Clinic in central London on Friday morning with the Queen at his side – the same hospital where the Princess of Wales is being cared for following abdominal surgery.
Camilla appeared in good spirits when she first left the private hospital at 3.10pm, smiling at reporters before getting into a car.
She returned for a visit lasting around an hour-and-a-half and left just before 8pm.
She told people inside The London Clinic earlier on Friday that the King was “doing well” after the procedure.
Matt Mathers27 January 2024 10:101706349045
From polo injuries to puffy digits: The King’s health over the years
The King, who is in hospital receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate, has generally enjoyed good health – although he has been injured during sporting pursuits.
It is hoped that Charles’s decision to share details of his diagnosis may encourage other men experiencing symptoms to get checked in line with public health advice.
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Previous issues have included contracting coronavirus at the start of the pandemic and being knocked unconscious after being thrown from his horse.
Matt Mathers27 January 2024 09:501706348133
ICYMI: NHS sees massive surge in melanoma searches after Duchess of York diagnosed
The NHS has seen a massive surge in people looking for information on melanoma skin cancer after Sarah, Duchess of York, was diagnosed with the disease.
NHS England said there was one visit every 13 seconds to the NHS website for information on melanoma in the two days following the announcement on Sunday.
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The duchess, 64, has said on Instagram she is thankful to her medical team and is resting at home with her family.
Matt Mathers27 January 2024 09:351706346933
ICYMI: King visits Kate as he is admitted to same hospital for prostate treatment
The King has been admitted for treatment on his enlarged prostate at the same hospital where the Princess of Wales is being cared for after abdominal surgery.
Charles, 75, was seen entering the private London Clinic in central London on Friday morning with the Queen at his side.
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King visits Kate as he is admitted to same hospital for prostate treatment
Charles arrived at the private London Clinic on Friday morning, Buckingham Palace said.
Matt Mathers27 January 2024 09:151706346033
Watch: Rishi Sunak sends ‘best wishes’ to King Charles and Princess of Wales over health concerns
Sunak sends ‘best wishes’ to King Charles and Princess of Wales over health concerns
Rishi Sunak sent his "best wishes" to King Charles III and the Princess of Wales regarding their health. His Majesty is preparing to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate this week, and Kate has spent a week in hospital being cared for as she recovers from abdominal surgery. The 42-year-old princess is expected to remain hospitalised for between 10 and 14 days in total. Charles, 75, has returned to Sandringham ready to undergo treatment after flying back from Scotland with the Queen on Friday (19 January). He received his diagnosis on Wednesday having had a check-up after experiencing symptoms.
Matt Mathers27 January 2024 09:001706345133
What are the different types of prostate surgery on offer on the NHS?
Most patients undergoing surgery for a benign enlarged prostate feel well enough in themselves within a day or two, experts have said.
There are a number of different treatment options on offer for the condition, which they described as being as common as arthritis.
According to the NHS website, most men with urinary symptoms will not require an operation, with lifestyle changes such as drinking less alcohol or fizzy drinks, bladder training and eating more fibre recommended in the first instance.
Medicines like diuretics and alpha blockers, which relax the muscle in the gland making it easier to urinate, can also help, or urinary catheters if a patient is unable to pee.
There are also a number of surgeries and procedures if these steps do not work.
The most common on the NHS is called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), according to Professor Richard Hindley, a consultant urological surgeon working at Hampshire Hospitals.
“TURP is the most common procedure offered in the UK – about 60 per cent of men have that procedure,” he added.
Other procedures include holmium laser (HoLEP) and Greenlight XPS, which use lasers to remove a portion of the prostate, and PLASMA System, during which electrodes are put into the prostate through the urethra.
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Matt Mathers27 January 2024 08:451706344233
King Charles ‘doing well’ after prostate treatment with Queen at his bedside
The King is “doing well” after receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate, said the Queen as she left his bedside after almost six hours.
Charles underwent the procedure at The London Clinic in Marylebone on Friday, and is due to spend the night at the private hospital to recover.
Alex Ross reports:
King Charles ‘doing well’ after prostate treatment with Queen at his bedside
The Queen left the hospital on Friday afternoon, telling the waiting media that the King was recovering from treatment for an enlarged prostate
Matt Mathers27 January 2024 08:301706343366
What is a benign prostate enlargment?
Benign prostate enlargement (BPE) is the medical term to describe an enlarged prostate, a condition that can affect how you pee.
BPE is common in men aged over 50. It’s not a cancer and it’s not usually a serious threat to health.
Many men worry that having an enlarged prostate means they have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. This is not the case.
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