Queen Camillais heading home afterKing Charlesunderwent a procedure on Friday for anenlarged prostate.
It’s understood that the King’s surgery is complete and that the patient is doing well.
Queen Camilla, 76, left the London hospital on Friday evening, giving a brief update to the well-wishers gathered outside.
Earlier on Friday, Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles was at the hospital for the procedure. “The King was this morning admitted to a London hospital for scheduled treatment,” they said. “His Majesty would like to thank all those who have sent their good wishes over the past week and is delighted to learn that his diagnosis is having a positive impact on public health awareness.”
Queen Camilla departs The London Clinic following King Charles' surgery on Jan. 26, 2024.Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty
Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty
The King wasadmitted to The London Clinic, the same hospital whereKate Middletonis recovering fromabdominal surgery. The monarchvisited his daughter-in-law, who is staying at the hospital ahead of her continued recovery at home for several months, before his own procedure.
On Jan. 17, Buckingham Palaceannouncedthat King Charles would have a “corrective procedure” to treat an enlarged prostate and that the condition was benign.
“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 palace statement said. “The King’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation.”
It’s understood that King Charles wanted to share his diagnosis to encourage men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked. A royal source told PEOPLE that the King would be capable of fulfilling his constitutional requirements and duties during this time.
“It was sensible to be more open about it, as otherwise, people might have thought the worst,” a palace insidertells PEOPLE exclusively in this week’s issueabout theannouncementahead of the planned procedure.
As monarch, the status of Charles' health is of great importance, and his decision to highlight his diagnosis has already made an impact. The King’s announcement prompted a 1,000% increase in searches about prostate enlargement on the U.K.’s National Health Servicewebsite.
Queen Camilla at the Aberdeen Art Gallery in Aberdeen, Scotland on Jan. 18.Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty
Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty
On Jan. 18, Queen Camilla briefly spoke about her husband’s health during a stop in Scotland.
“He’s fine, thank you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work,” Queen Camilla said after someone asked how the King was as she arrived at the Aberdeen Art Gallery to open the new “Safe Space” support hub for domestic abuse.
Kate Middleton at the opening of Evelina London’s new children’s day surgery unit on December 5, 2023 in London.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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Princess Kate’s health news was revealed after her surgery took place and details were kept private. The Princess of Wales, 42, chose discretion, expressing a “desire tomaintain as much normalityfor her children as possible,” Kensington Palace said.
Princess Kate sharesPrince George, 10,Princess Charlotte, 8, andPrince Louis, 5, withPrince William, and the Prince of Wales was photographed visiting his wife atThe London Clinicon Jan. 18.
source: people.com
