LONDON, UK — Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles III would undergo a “corrective procedure” next week for an enlarged prostate. The palace said that the king’s condition was benign.
The palace said that the 75-year-old monarch has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate “in common with thousands of men each year.”
It also said he will require “a short period of recuperation” after the procedure.
The news comes shortly after Kensington Palace announced the hospitalization of Kate, the Princess of Wales, for what was described as a planned abdominal surgery.
The former Kate Middleton will remain at the private London Clinic for up to two weeks, the palace said. She is expected to return to her public duties after Easter.
“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate," Kensington Palace said. “She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private."
The palace didn't offer further details, but confirmed that her condition was noncancerous. Though she has generally experienced good health, Kate was previously hospitalized while pregnant after suffering from severe morning sickness.
The palace said that Kate, the wife of Prince William, wished to apologize for postponing her upcoming engagements.
“She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible,” the palace said.