King Charles III of England is scheduled for a hospital visit next week to treat his enlarged prostate. The King’s condition is benign, but he will undergo corrective surgery according to a statement from the Buckingham Palace. The 75-year-old king’s public engagements will be put on hold while he recuperates for a short period.
It is understood from the statement that King Charles was willing to share his diagnosis with the general public to show support and encourage other men who may be experiencing similar symptoms to get themselves checked. Benign prostate enlargement is a common condition in men over 50 and is not considered a severe ailment by the NHS website. The condition affects about one in three men over 50 and generally causes difficulty passing urine or emptying the bladder.
The palace statement emphasized that having benign prostate enlargement does not mean an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. Although it is unclear what course of action King Charles will receive, there are several methods of managing the condition including surgery, lasers, and even a steam treatment.
In related news, Princess Diana will spend up to two weeks in the hospital recovering from Tuesday’s abdominal surgery. Kensington Palace said the procedure had been planned and was a success. No further details about her condition were revealed, but it was said not to be related to cancer. The disclosure of health information about senior royals is relatively uncommon, so the release of two updates in a single day is noteworthy. Buckingham Palace seldom comments on health matters and only provides limited information on the occasions when it does offer public updates
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