King Charles III has been treated at a London clinic for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace announced last week, although it has not been made clear how long the monarch will remain in hospital.
The royal family described his situation as “benign” and recalled that it is a “common” problem among men who have reached a certain age – the monarch is 75 years old -. Despite it, The treatment will force the king to paralyze his official agenda, at least for a “short” period.
Charles III was admitted to the same hospital where his daughter-in-law, Princess Catherine of Wales, was admitted last week for an operation about which no details were released. According to sources consulted by the BBC, the monarch took the opportunity to visit Prince William's wife before arriving at his own appointment.
“ANDThe King was admitted to a London hospital this morning for planned treatment. His Majesty would like to thank everyone who sent their good wishes in the last week and is pleased that his diagnosis is having a positive impact on public health awareness,” he says.
The British media has pictures of Charles III. aired leaving his residence at Clarence House and entering the London Clinic hospital in central London with Queen Camilla.
Sources from The Guardian newspaper later highlighted this Carlos III is fine. Queen Camilla, who had accompanied the monarch all morning, left the clinic at around 3 p.m. but did not answer questions from the press.
In Catalina's case, the royal family limited itself to saying that this was the case a “planned” and “successful” intervention, while asking for respect for the family's privacy. However, his recovery will take longer, so he is not expected to return to the public agenda before Easter.