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The Princess of Wales is being treated in hospital after undergoing successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace has announced.
The news came just an hour before it was revealed King Charles will also attend hospital next week to be treated for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said.
The condition is said to be benign and part of a corrective procedure. However all public engagements have been postponed as he recuperates.
Kate, 42, was admitted to The London Clinic on Tuesday for the planned procedure. She is said to be “doing well” after surgery, palace sources told The Times.
The future Queen is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to continue her recovery.
The princess is likely to spend between two and three months recuperating and is not expected to return to public duties until after Easter based on current medical advice, the Palace said.
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She will not undertake official duties while his wife is in hospital and during the immediate period following her return home.
Heir to the throne William will combine being at Kate’s side with caring for their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Princes Louis, and he has postponed a number of engagements.
The Palace refused to confirm what Kate was being treated for but confirmed the condition was non-cancerous.
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Show latest update 4 minutes ago Prince William looking after children while Kate recovering in hospital
William was understood to be looking after Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on Wednesday evening.
The royal youngsters were at school all day and are yet to visit their mother in hospital.
The King, who was up in Scotland when he received his diagnosis, is said to have supported William and Kate, with a source adding: “They’re a close family so they’re in close touch”.
Buckingham Palace announced just an hour and a half after Kensington Palace’s shock news that Charles, 75, will be treated in hospital next week.
(PA)
Maira Butt 17 January 2024 21:30
5 minutes ago His Majesty’s condition is benign- the Palace
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “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.”
(POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Maryam Zakir-Hussain 17 January 2024 21:30
43 minutes ago Palace: Counsellors of State not required while King is in hospital
The prospect of the King being treated in hospital and the Prince of Wales halting his official duties to care for his wife raises questions over which Counsellors of State might be needed to step in.
In the event a monarch cannot undertake their duties as sovereign on a temporary basis due to illness, two or more Counsellors of State are appointed by Letters Patent to act in their place.
Usually the duty would fall to William in the first instance.
But the prince will be at the Princess of Wales’s bedside for the next few weeks, juggling this with caring for his children as Kate recovers from abdominal surgery.
Buckingham Palace has said, however, that it did not anticipate Counsellors of State being necessary when the King is treated in hospital for an enlarged, benign prostate next week.
King Charles will begin treatment next week while Prince William is at Kate’s bedside
(POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Maira Butt 17 January 2024 20:51
1 hour ago
Princess Kate in hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery
Maryam Zakir-Hussain 17 January 2024 20:30
2 hours ago Princess of Wales ‘doing well’ as she recovers from abdominal surgery
The Princess of Wales is said to be “doing well” as she recovers from abdominal surgery, say Palace sources.
Kate, 42, was admitted to hospital on Tuesday and will remain at the London Clinic for the next 10-14 days.
Her condition has not been disclosed but the surgery has been a success, according to Kensington Palace.
She is expected to be away from public duties until at least Easter.
The Princess of Wales is to spend up to a fortnight in hospital (Aaron Chown/PA)
(PA Wire)
Maira Butt 17 January 2024 19:30
2 hours ago
A statement from Kensington Palace said: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to hospital yesterday for planned abdominal surgery.
“The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery. Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.
“The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.
“Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness’ progress when there is significant new information to share.
“The Princess of Wales wishes to apologise to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements. She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible.”
(AP)
Maryam Zakir-Hussain 17 January 2024 19:30
3 hours ago What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate?
The King is set to go to hospital to be treated for an enlarged prostate.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “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.”
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Maryam Zakir-Hussain 17 January 2024 18:30
4 hours ago Inside the London clinic where the Princess of Wales is being treated
The Princess of Wales is being treated in hospital after undergoing a successful abdominal surgery.
Kate, 42, was admitted to The London Clinic on Tuesday for the planned procedure, Buckingham Palace announced on Wednesday.
The future Queen is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to continue her recovery.
Here’s everything we know about the hospital where the Princess of Wales will receive treatment:
Inside the London clinic where the Princess of Wales is being treated Kate is expected to remain in hospital for up to two weeks following her surgery
Maryam Zakir-Hussain 17 January 2024 17:30
4 hours ago Royals hit by double health scare as King and Kate need hospital treatment
The monarchy has been hit by a double health scare with the Princess of Wales in hospital after abdominal surgery and the King facing treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Kate – a future Queen – is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days and is set to be away from official duties for up to three months to give her time to recover.
The nature of the princess’s condition has not been revealed although Kensington Palace confirmed it was not cancerous.
Royals hit by double health scare as King and Kate need hospital treatment The Princess of Wales has had abdominal surgery while Charles is facing treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain 17 January 2024 16:56
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King Charles to undergo surgery next week for enlarged prostate
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