The British monarch, King Charles III, is scheduled for a corrective procedure to address an enlarged prostate next week, as indicated by Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
“In line with thousands of men annually, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” conveyed the palace statement.
“His Majesty’s condition is benign, and he will attend the hospital next week for a corrective procedure,” it appended.
Public engagements for the 75-year-old monarch will be temporarily delayed for “a brief period of recuperation,” per the palace.
Charles assumed the throne after the demise of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022. He holds the distinction of being the oldest individual to ascend to Britain’s monarchy, having been the lengthiest-serving heir apparent.
Despite generally maintaining good health, the monarch has grappled with coronavirus twice and encountered injuries from sports during his earlier years.
Benign prostate enlargement is a prevalent condition in men over 50, unrelated to cancer, and is “typically not a serious threat to health,” according to Britain’s National Health Service. Symptoms may include a frequent urge to urinate and challenges in fully emptying the bladder. The cause remains unknown, but it is believed to be connected to hormonal shifts as men age.
The palace’s declaration coincided with the revelation that the Princess of Wales anticipates spending up to a fortnight in the hospital and undergoing several months of recovery after a successful abdominal surgery.
The 42-year-old consort of William, Prince of Wales, the successor to the British throne, was admitted to a private clinic in central London on Tuesday, as confirmed by Kensington Palace.
