Biotech
Monday, February 5th, 2024 8:40 pm EDT
Key Points
- King Charles III, aged 75, has been diagnosed with cancer following a hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement.
- The specific form and stage of the cancer were not disclosed by Buckingham Palace.
- Both King Charles and Kate were discharged from a private London clinic after individual procedures; King Charles underwent a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate, and Kate had an unspecified abdominal surgery on January 17. King Charles has initiated a schedule of regular treatments and is advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.
King Charles III, aged 75, has recently been diagnosed with cancer, as announced by Buckingham Palace in a statement on Monday. The diagnosis was made during a hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, where a separate issue was noted. While the specific form and stage of the cancer were not disclosed, subsequent diagnostic tests have confirmed its presence. Following a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate, King Charles III has initiated a schedule of regular treatments, leading doctors to advise him to postpone public-facing duties. The news follows the discharge of both King Charles and Kate, 42, from a private London clinic after individual medical procedures. Kate underwent an unspecified abdominal surgery on January 17, while the king had his corrective procedure. King Charles III ascended the throne in a May coronation ceremony last year, succeeding his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at the age of 96 in September 2022 after a remarkable 70-year reign. His Majesty’s return to duties is uncertain, and the Palace did not provide a specific date for it. Meanwhile, Kate is still in recovery, and her husband, Prince William, is expected to resume his royal duties by attending the London’s Air Ambulance Charity Gala Dinner on Wednesday. Kensington Palace mentioned that the Princess of Wales is unlikely to return to her royal duties before Easter, which falls on March 31 this year. The article does not offer additional details on the health conditions of King Charles III and Kate, leaving the public awaiting further updates on their well-being.
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