King Charles seeks treatment for ‘enlarged prostate’ as palace reveals His Majesty to undergo ‘corrective procedure’

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KING Charles is to be treated for an "enlarged prostate" and will undergo a "corrective procedure".

The monarch, 75, will postpone public engagements for a short period of recuperation, a statement from Buckingham Palace said.

The King was last seen at church in Balmoral on January 14
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The King was last seen at church in Balmoral on January 14Credit: Paul Edwards
The monarch has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate
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The monarch has sought treatment for an enlarged prostateCredit: PA
A statement was released by Buckingham Palace this afternoon
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A statement was released by Buckingham Palace this afternoon

The statement added: "In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate.

"His Majesty's condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure.

"The King’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation."

The monarch had been due to hold a series of meetings and events at Dumfries House on Thursday and Friday, but these have now been postponed.

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The announcement comes as the Princess of Wales has been admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery yesterday.

Kensington Palace confirmed today that Kate will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days following the successful procedure.

More to follow.

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