King Charles III has been admitted to a London hospital for a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.
The Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the King’s condition is mild.
The monarch arrived at the hospital on Friday morning after arriving back in London from Sandringham.
Last week, Royal officials issued a bulletin on the health of the 75-year-old monarch, disclosing that he had an enlarged prostate.
The announcement came soon after a separate statement that the king’s daughter-in-law, Catherine, Princess of Wales, had undergone successful abdominal surgery for an unspecified condition.
Kate, who is married to Charles’s elder son and heir to the throne Prince William, is facing up to two weeks’ recuperation at the private London Clinic, then several months away from public duties.
According to British media, Charles was being treated at the same clinic as Kate and is understood to have visited her there ahead of his treatment.
Meanwhile, the King was told he had the condition, which is common in men aged over 50 and affects urination, last Wednesday after experiencing symptoms and having a check-up.
Charles wanted to share his diagnosis publicly to encourage other men who may be experiencing symptoms to see their doctor.
His second wife, Queen Camilla, described her husband’s health last week as “fine” and said he was “looking forward to getting back to work”, after being forced to cancel engagements.
Part of a statement read from the palace read:
“The king was this morning admitted to a London hospital for scheduled treatment.
“His Majesty would like to thank all those who have sent their good wishes over the past week and is delighted to learn that his diagnosis is having a positive impact on public health awareness.”
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