Next week, King Charles III will check into a hospital to receive treatment for an enlarged prostate.
According to Buckingham Palace, the King will have a “corrective procedure” even though his ailment is benign.
The 75-year-old’s public appearances will be delayed while he recovers, the palace announced.
The news was made not long after it was made public that the Princess of Wales is recovering in a hospital following stomach surgery.
It is believed that the King was eager to inform the world about his diagnosis in order to motivate men who might be exhibiting similar symptoms to seek medical attention.
“In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” the statement said.
Benign prostate enlargement – which is non-cancerous – is common in men over 50 and is not usually a serious condition, according to the NHS website.
It can cause symptoms and issues, such as difficulties passing urine or emptying the bladder, but generally poses no major risk to health.
The type of corrective procedure the King will have is not known, although there are a few options for treating it, such as lasers, surgery, and even steam treatments.
The statement made by Buckingham Palace on Wednesday was the second relevant piece of information regarding senior royals’ health to surface.
Following Tuesday’s abdominal surgery, the Princess of Wales may need to stay in the hospital for up to two weeks to recuperate.
Senior royal health information is rarely made public, thus the simultaneous release of two updates about two different individuals on the same day is striking.
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