Buckingham Palace added that the 75-year-old royal is being treated at the London Clinic, where Princess Kate Middleton of Wales is recovering after abdominal surgery. Also Charles III. visited the princess after her arrival at the hospital.
“The King was admitted to a London hospital this morning for planned treatment,” Buckingham Palace said. “Her Majesty would like to thank everyone who has sent their congratulations over the past week.”
Charles III, who ascended the throne 16 months ago, was diagnosed with a mild illness after an examination on January 17 as he was showing symptoms. The King of Canada canceled his engagements and was asked to rest before surgery.
The publicity surrounding the king's operation is seen as an opportunity to encourage other men to have their prostates examined in accordance with health authorities' recommendations.
Buckingham Palace said the royal was pleased to learn that his diagnosis had had a positive impact on public awareness.
The prostate is a small gland that surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. An enlarged prostate can put pressure on the urethra and make urination difficult.
The UK Health Service recommends that men see their doctor if they notice any problems or changes in their usual urinary patterns. Surgery is usually only recommended when a patient has moderate to severe symptoms that do not respond to medication.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is common in men over 50 and does not usually pose a serious health risk, according to the health service.
Royal Family Medical News
News of the king's treatment came amid a flurry of royal medical news over the past ten days.
The Princess of Wales' office at Kensington Palace announced on January 16 that the Princess had undergone planned abdominal surgery for an undisclosed illness. The palace did not provide further details but said his condition was not cancerous.
The 42-year-old princess, formerly Kate Middleton, is the wife of Prince William, heir to the throne. She is on the 11th day of her hospital stay and is expected to stay there for up to two weeks, the palace said.
Although she is physically active and generally healthy, Kate was hospitalized during her pregnancy due to severe morning sickness.
Shortly after Kate was admitted to hospital last week, the Duchess of York was diagnosed with malignant skin cancer, which was discovered during breast cancer treatment. The melanoma was discovered after she had several moles removed during reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy.
The 64-year-old duchess, ex-wife of Prince Andrew and mother of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, was once a popular target of the British tabloids. The Duchess, formerly Sarah Ferguson, often called by her nickname “Fergie,” has written a number of children's books as well as a historical romance novel for adults.
Although it is unusual for members of the royal family to reveal details about their health, the announcements about Charles and Kate's health were seen as a way to avoid speculation as their appearances were expected to be postponed or canceled.