King Charles will be operated on next week, Hovi informs.
King Charles, 75, will undergo surgery next week for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace announced. Reported about it Daily Mail.
– Like thousands of men every year, the king has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate, says the palace spokesman.
It’s a benign problem. The king’s public representation duties in the near future will be postponed.
King Charles’ prostate is removed. PDO
It is extraordinary that the monarch’s state of health is reported with such precision. Royal sources say that Charles wants to be open about his diagnosis, so that other men suffering from similar symptoms would seek a check-up.
Charles had been scheduled for several representative tasks for Thursday and Friday. On doctor’s advice, they have now been postponed.
King Charles wants to bring more visibility to the public concern. PDO
Health Library according to about 40 percent of men over the age of 60 have symptoms of prostate hyperplasia. These include various problems related to urination. Benign prostatic hyperplasia can be found in up to 80 percent of men in the same age group.
Earlier today, Hovi announced that Princess Catherine had an operation and will be on sick leave for several months. Catherine underwent abdominal surgery, but more detailed information about the princess’ health problem has not been disclosed. The operation went well and Catherine will stay in the hospital for up to two weeks.