Royal news – live: King Charles to attend hospital for prostate treatment as Kate Middleton undergoes surgery

The King will attend hospital next week to be treated for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said.

It comes after the palace announced that the Princess of Wales is being treated in hospital after undergoing successful abdominal surgery.

Kate, 42, was admitted to The London Clinic on Tuesday for the planned procedure.

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.

The Prince of Wales 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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Charles shared details to raise awareness – palace

16:07 , Matt Mathers

It is understood Charles was keen to share the details of his diagnosis to encourage other men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked in line with public health advice.

The King had a series of meetings and events planned at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire on Thursday and Friday, which are now being postponed on his doctor’s advice.

Guests, including foreign dignitaries and members of the Cabinet, were due to travel to Scotland and the Palace made the announcement to allow for them to be made aware of the situation.

The 75-year-old monarch acceded to the throne just 16 months ago after spending 70 years as the heir to the throne, and was crowned last May in Westminster Abbey.

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Where is Kate being treated?

16:03 , Matt Mathers

Kate is being treated at The London Clinic, which has several sites across the capital.

It is the UK’s largest independent private hospital and offers a range of services, including cancer care, digestive health, bone and joint conditions, plastic and cosmetic surgery and other therapies.

It has sites 20 Devonshire Place, west London and Harley Street in central London.

The Princess of Wales appears to be recovering at one of the Devonshire Place, near Regents Park.

(Lucy North/PA Wire)

King’s engagements to be postponed for a short period

15:48 , Matt Mathers

The King’s engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation.

The news came just an hour-and-a-half after Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales was recovering in hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery, and would be recuperating and away from official duties for up to three months.

File photo: King Charles and Princess Kate (AFP via Getty Images)

His Majesty’s condition is benign – palace

15:46 , Matt Mathers

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.”

File photo: King Charles (PA)

Breaking: The King will attend hospital next week to be treated for an enlarged prostate

15:31 , Matt Mathers

The King will attend hospital next week to be treated for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said.

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King Charles to undergo surgery next week for an enlarged prostate

Watch live: View of London hospital as Princess of Wales recovers from surgery

15:30 , Matt Mathers

Watch a live view outside a London hospital as the Princess of Wales recovers after undergoing successful abdominal surgery.

Kate, 42, was admitted to The London Clinic on Tuesday (16 January) for a planned abdominal procedure, Kensington Palace announced.

The future Queen will likely spend 10 to 14 more days in hospital before continuing her recovery at home.

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Watch live: View of London hospital as Princess of Wales recovers from surgery

Watch: Kate’s last public appearance

15:23 , Matt Mathers

The Princess of Wales was last seen in public attending the royal family’s Christmas Day church service in Sandringham with her family.

The King has delivered his Christmas message after joining other members of the royal family at Sandringham to celebrate Christmas Day.

The King called on people to protect each other, delivered a powerful message about the environment and praised volunteers serving communities across the country.

What has the palace said?

15:10 , Matt Mathers

A palace spokesperson said: “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.”

(PA)

Condition not cancerous – palace

15:07 , Matt Mathers

The Palace refused to confirm what Kate was being treated for but confirmed the condition was non-cancerous.

Kate is close to her family, and her parents Carole and Michael Middleton and sibling Pippa Matthews and James Middleton are set to rally round and help support her recovery at the Waleses’ home in Windsor.

File photo: Kate with her sister Pippa (GETTY IMAGES)

Princess will spend 2-3 months recuperating after surgery

15:05 , Matt Mathers

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.

The Prince of Wales 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.

(PA)

Full story: Princess of Wales undergoes abdominal surgery and will remain in hospital for up to 14 days

15:03 , Matt Mathers

The Princess of Wales is in hospital after undergoing successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace has announced.

Kate, 42, was admitted to The London Clinic on Tuesday for the planned procedure which is said to be a routine one.

Maira Butt and Barney Davis report:

Princess of Wales admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery

14:59 , Matt Mathers

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the Princess of Wales’s hospital stay.

Kate is receiving treatment after undergoing a planned procedure on her abdomen.

We’ll have more updates on this story as they come in.