Prince Harry and Meghan have lent their support to King Charles and the Princess of Wales following their respective health scares.
The couple reportedly reached out as Kate spends her sixth day recovering from abdominal surgery at the London Clinic and King Charles prepares to undergo treatment for his enlarged prostate.
A source told The Mirror: “The King and the Princess of Wales have received support from Prince Harry and Meghan regarding their health. The Duke and Duchess contacted both parties in different ways to pass on their concern and best wishes.”
Kate is said to be “doing well” but will remain in the exclusive clinic for between 10 to 14 days, and is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter.
It comes after The Telegraph revealed Harry may have been informed of the King’s enlarged prostate via a news alert as it was 7.25am in California.
The royals informed all the senior members of the Royal family, including Prince Harry, before broadcasting the news, say the publication. They reached out to the palace and the Sussex’s who declined to comment.
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Prince Harry and Meghan ‘send get well message’ to King Charles and Kate
10:28 , Athena Stavrou
Prince Harry and Meghan have lent their support to King Charles and the Princess of Wales following their respective health scares.
The couple reportedly reached out as Kate spends her sixth day recovering from abdominal surgery at the London Clinic and King Charles prepares to undergo treatment for his enlarged prostate.
A source told The Mirror: “The King and the Princess of Wales have received support from Prince Harry and Meghan regarding their health. The Duke and Duchess contacted both parties in different ways to pass on their concern and best wishes.”
Kate is said to be “doing well” but will remain in the exclusive clinic for between 10 to 14 days, and is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter.
Surge in men checking cancer risk after King’s prostate diagnosis, says charity
09:36 , Athena Stavrou
News of the King’s enlarged prostate diagnosis has seen thousands of men checking to see if they are at risk of prostate cancer, new figures suggest.
NHS England said that since Charles shared his diagnosis, the “enlarged prostate” page on the NHS website has received 26,170 visits in 48 hours, including another 9,760 visits on Thursday, compared with a daily average of 1,400 visits earlier in the week.
And Prostate Cancer UK has also seen a big rise in the number of people using its online risk checker.
According to the charity, on Thursday there were 8,025 risk checks, of which 6,800 were noted as high risk.
The figures represent an increase of 101% on the previous day (3,993), and up 139% on the previous week.
One in every three men over the age of 50 will have symptoms of an enlarged prostate including needing to visit the toilet more frequently, with more urgency and have difficulty emptying their bladder.
An enlarged prostate does not usually pose a serious threat to health, and it is not cancer.
Harry recalls John Travolta’s dance with Diana as he asks to ‘fly together’
08:44 , Athena Stavrou
The Duke of Sussex told John Travolta it would be fitting for them to fly together after recalling how the actor famously danced with his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, more than three decades ago.
Harry made the comments in his speech at the Living Legends of Aviation ceremony in Los Angeles hosted by aviation ambassador Travolta, 69, hours after it was claimed he learned of King Charles’s health condition via a news alert.
Diana, who died following a car crash in 1997, took to the dance floor with Grease star Travolta during a dinner at the White House in 1985.
During the event, where he was recognised for his work as a British Army veteran and pilot, Harry told Travolta: “I was just a one-year-old when you danced with my mum at the White House, and now look at us. The only thing left to do is… not dance together but fly together.”
Full report: Prince Harry drops libel case against Daily Mail after damaging pretrial ruling
07:23 , Andy Gregory
Prince Harry on Friday dropped his libel lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid following a ruling in which a judge cast doubt on his case.
Lawyers for the Duke of Sussex told the High Court in London that he was withdrawing the suit against Associated Newspapers Ltd.
No reason was given, but it came the day he was due to hand over documents in the case and after a punishing ruling last month in which a judge ordered Harry to pay the publisher nearly 50,000 pounds in legal fees after he failed to achieve victory without going to trial.
Prince Harry drops libel case against Daily Mail after damaging pretrial ruling
Prince Harry may have been unaware of King’s condition
06:30 , Alexander Butler
Prince Harry may not have been informed about King Charle’s enlarged prostate before the news was announced to the public, say the Telegraph.
The announcement was made in the UK at 3.25pm which is 7.25am in the Duke of Sussex’s Californian home, and the Prince may have been informed via a news alert, the paper understands.
It was early in the morning for Prince Harry when the announcement was made so he could have missed direct messages, report the Telegraph.
The royals informed all the senior members of the Royal family, including Prince Harry, before broadcasting the news, say the publication.
The publication reached out to the palace and the Sussex’s who declined to comment.
King Charles’ ‘concern’ for hospitalised Princess of Wales
04:30 , Alexander Butler
King Charles will have spoken to the Princess of Wales as she recovers in hospital and will not want her back at work “any sooner than she feels she needs,” according to his biographer.
Robert Hardman told Newsweek he believed Charles will have been in touch with Kate since the operation: “Yes, I would certainly have thought so. He’s a huge fan of hers. He thinks she’s a great asset. He’ll be more worried than anyone other than Prince William about her.
“She’s fit, she’s young and she’s out of action for three months. That’s a cause for concern, not alarm, but he’ll definitely be taking the view ‘for God’s sake don’t make her feel she’s got to come back to duties any sooner than she feels she needs to.”
Who in the royal family is out of action?
02:30 , Alexander Butler
With the King due in hospital next week for corrective treatment for his benign condition and William – the next in line to the throne – and Kate out of action for the immediate future, Charles’s slimmed down monarchy – with three of the most senior royals missing – has been put under pressure in a way not seen before during his reign.
Joe Little, of Majesty magazine, said the health troubles have compounded the problem facing the small band of working royals.
Mr Little said: “The working members of the royal family have been under pressure to maintain the level of engagements undertaken by a much larger team in years gone by.
“Suddenly removing three of the most senior players because of health issues compounds the problem considerably, but at least the King will be out of action for only a relatively short period.”
The Queen is still carrying out engagements, joining the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra as the current working monarchy – with the latter two appearing increasingly frail in recent years.
Who else has been treated at the London Clinic
00:30 , Alexander Butler
The Princess of Wales is spending her fifth day in the London Clinic after receiving a visit from her husband the Prince of Wales.
The London Clinic is the largest independent, private hospital in the country and was opened by Queen Elizabeth’s parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, when they were known as the Duke and Duchess of York in 1932.
A group of leading medical specialists united to plan a new facility with the highest specifications for medical and building standards, and there have been various royal ties to the facility ever since.
Queen Elizabeth’s uncle the Duke of Windsor had an eye operation at the clinic in 1960, and Queen Elizabeth’s sister Princess Margaret was treated there to have a benign skin lesion removed in 1980.
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband of 73 years, had abdominal surgery at the London Clinic in June 2013 and remained there for 11 days, the BBC reported.
King Charles diagnosis could lead to more men checking their prostate
Saturday 20 January 2024 22:30 , Alexander Butler
The King has returned to Sandringham, ready to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate next week.
Ian Eardley, consultant urological surgeon in Leeds and national clinical director for NHS England, said the condition becomes more common with age and will affect up to four in five men aged 75.
“It’s very, very common, at that age you would expect upwards of 70 per cent to 80 per cent of men to have an enlarged prostate”, he told MailOnline.
“About half of them will have symptoms, and broadly speaking about half of them will become bothered to some extent by those symptoms.
“To some extent it is an inevitable part of ageing for just about all men.
“The nature of these things if it becomes public knowledge it will lead to more men seeking help. That’s a good thing.”
Adelaide Cottage: Inside Will and Kate’s ‘modest’ new home
Saturday 20 January 2024 20:30 , Alexander Butler
The Cambridges are on the move. Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are moving from the Palace to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor ahead of the new school term.
Royal sources have said the move is to give Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis a “normal life” away from the “Kensington Palace fishbowl”.
Adelaide Cottage: Inside Will and Kate’s ‘modest’ new home
What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate?
Saturday 20 January 2024 18:30 , Alexander Butler
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.”
What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate?
Queen Camilla opens new domestic abuse initiative in Scotland as King prepares for prostate procedure
Saturday 20 January 2024 17:36 , Alexander Butler
Queen Camilla visited Aberdeen Art Gallery on Thursday, 18 January to open its new Safe Space, an initiative to provide help and guidance to people if they suspect someone is living with domestic abuse.
Her Majesty made the solo visit as King Charles III awaits treatment for an enlarged prostate.
On His Majesty’s health, the Queen told the Lord Provost: “He’s fine, thank-you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work.”
The 75-year-old monarch is at his private home Birkhall in Aberdeenshire as he prepares for a corrective procedure.
Queen opens new domestic abuse initiative as King prepares for prostate procedure
Saturday 20 January 2024 15:24 , Athena Stavrou
The Duke of Sussex was seen attending an awards ceremony in Los Angeles alone, hours after it was claimed he learned of King Charles’s health condition via a news alert.
Prince Harry attended a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, where he was inducted into the “Living Legends of Aviation” for his work as a British Army veteran and pilot.
The Duchess of Sussex, who had been expected to attend the event, was not present as one of their children became unwell, the PA news agency understands.
The duke, 39, completed two tours of Afghanistan as a forward air controller and an Apache helicopter pilot, having flown countless training missions in the UK, US and Australia.
The event’s website also praised the duke for his work with charities and organisations including Travalyst, Sentebale, African Parks and WellChild.
A statement on it’s website said: “Prince Harry is a humanitarian, military veteran, mental wellness advocate and environmentalist.
“He has dedicated his life to advancing causes that he is passionate about and that bring about permanent change for people and places.”
Harry, who was sporting a black velvet tuxedo, was inducted alongside US navy pilot Fred George and former world speed record holder Steve Hinton, as well as Lauren Sanchez – who is engaged to Amazon founder Bezos.
Who else has been treated at the London Clinic?
Saturday 20 January 2024 14:30 , Athena Stavrou
The Princess of Wales is spending her fifth day in the London Clinic after receiving a visit from her husband the Prince of Wales.
The London Clinic is the largest independent, private hospital in the country and was opened by Queen Elizabeth’s parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, when they were known as the Duke and Duchess of York in 1932.
A group of leading medical specialists united to plan a new facility with the highest specifications for medical and building standards, and there have been various royal ties to the facility ever since.
Queen Elizabeth’s uncle the Duke of Windsor had an eye operation at the clinic in 1960, and Queen Elizabeth’s sister Princess Margaret was treated there to have a benign skin lesion removed in 1980.
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband of 73 years, had abdominal surgery at the London Clinic in June 2013 and remained there for 11 days, the BBC reported.
Watch – Prince William leaves hospital after visiting Princess of Wales following surgery
Saturday 20 January 2024 14:00 , Athena Stavrou
Family of amputee supported by Princess Kate sends well wishes
Saturday 20 January 2024 13:15 , Athena Stavrou
The Princess of Wales has been sent warm wishes for a speedy recovery by the family of an inspirational child fundraiser who urged her not to try to be “superwoman” and rush back to work too soon.
Double amputee Tony Hudgell, nine, who counts Kate as a “number one supporter”, became the youngest person to feature in the New Year Honours when he was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the prevention of child abuse.
The youngster from Kent, has raised more than £1.8 million for charity since he was five, including £500,000 that went to a children’s surgery unit officially opened by Kate last month.
Tony’s mother Paula Hudgell said: “She is very special to us. She has been absolutely wonderful and has been a number one supporter through Tony’s fundraising and everything with the hospital.”
Speaking as Kate spent a third day in hospital recuperating from abdominal surgery, she added: “Get well soon, but take your time.
“We all try to think we are superwoman, especially when we have got children.
“She needs to take her time and not rush back to things. Take each day as it comes.”
Why is Princess Kate in hospital?
Saturday 20 January 2024 12:40 , Athena Stavrou
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.
Kate’s operation, which took place on Tuesday, was deemed a success by doctors. The future queen is now expected to remain in hospital for ten to 14 days before returning to recover at Windsor until at least Easter, based on medical advice.
The palace refused to confirm what Kate was being treated for but confirmed the condition was non-cancerous.
Surge in men checking cancer risk after King’s prostate diagnosis, says charity
Saturday 20 January 2024 11:50 , Athena Stavrou
News of the King’s enlarged prostate diagnosis has seen thousands of men checking to see if they are at risk of prostate cancer, new figures suggest.
NHS England said that since Charles shared his diagnosis, the “enlarged prostate” page on the NHS website has received 26,170 visits in 48 hours, including another 9,760 visits on Thursday, compared with a daily average of 1,400 visits earlier in the week.
And Prostate Cancer UK has also seen a big rise in the number of people using its online risk checker.
According to the charity, on Thursday there were 8,025 risk checks, of which 6,800 were noted as high risk.
The figures represent an increase of 101% on the previous day (3,993), and up 139% on the previous week.
One in every three men over the age of 50 will have symptoms of an enlarged prostate including needing to visit the toilet more frequently, with more urgency and have difficulty emptying their bladder.
An enlarged prostate does not usually pose a serious threat to health, and it is not cancer.
What will the Princess of Wales be missing while recovering from surgery?
Saturday 20 January 2024 11:12 , Athena Stavrou
The Princess of Wales is spending her fifth day in hospital recovering from a successful abdominal surgery in the London Clinic.
She is said to be “doing well” but will remain in the exclusive clinic for between 10 to 14 days, and is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter.
As a result, the future Queen will be forced to sit out of some of the events she usually shows support for including Children’s Mental Health Week, The BAFTAs and the Commonwealth Day service.
Princess Kate will also likely be missing the Easter church service at Windsor.
Duke of Sussex attends awards ceremony after claims he learned of King Charles’s health condition via a news alert
Saturday 20 January 2024 10:16 , Athena Stavrou
The Duke of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in Los Angeles, hours after it was claimed he learned of King Charles’s health condition via a news alert.
Prince Harry attended a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, where he was inducted into the “Living Legends of Aviation” for his work as a British Army veteran and pilot.
It comes after The Telegraph revealed he may have been informed of the King’s enlarged prostate via a news alert as it was 7.25am in California.
The royals informed all the senior members of the Royal family, including Prince Harry, before broadcasting the news, say the publication. They reached out to the palace and the Sussex’s who declined to comment.
The appearance also came after he dropped a libel claim publisher of the Mail on Sunday over a February 2022 article about his challenge against the Home Office, following a decision to change his publicly-funded security arrangements when visiting the UK.
King returns to Sandringham before prostate procedure
Saturday 20 January 2024 09:44 , Athena Stavrou
The King has returned to Sandringham, ready to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate next week.
Charles, 75, flew back from Scotland with the Queen on Friday and was seen travelling to his private residence in Norfolk.
He has spent the past week in the sanctuary of Birkhall on the Balmoral estate, but received his diagnosis on Wednesday, having had a check-up after experiencing symptoms.
Camilla insisted the King was “fine” and “looking forward to getting back to work” when she visited an art gallery in Aberdeen on Thursday.
The Queen will carry on with her royal duties on Monday, visiting one of Swindon’s oldest family-run businesses – Deacon & Son Jewellers – in Wiltshire.
Ex London Clinic patient reveals menu at prestigious hospital
Saturday 20 January 2024 09:11 , Athena Stavrou
The Princess of Wales, 42, was admitted to The London Clinic on Tuesday for the planned procedure on her abdomen.
The future Queen is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to continue her recovery.
A former patient Dimple Mistry wrote in MailOnilne: “I hope she’s feeling well enough to choose between the salt and pepper squid with aioli, the steamed ginger and soy seabass, and the cep and wild mushroom risotto, perhaps with a side of truffle fries, or — more likely — a ‘Harley Street Blossom’, a smoothie of coconut water, mango, kale and mint.”
The Crown gives us a clue to the real Kate that we’ve overlooked – and underestimated – all along
Saturday 20 January 2024 06:07 , Barney Davis
She rented a house near her children’s school just for playdates, enjoys a drink with friends and thinks about being royal as a job, says Vassi Chamberlain who talks to those who know her. After years of navigating her husband’s world, the Princess of Wales is finally getting back to being the assured woman she was when she met him.
Read the full in depth report here
The Crown gives us a clue to the real Kate that we’ve underestimated all along
Timing of King and Princess of Wales health updates a ‘coincidence’
Saturday 20 January 2024 02:07 , Barney Davis
According to the Telegraph, Kate was not rushed to the hospital but aides were still planning for her trips and future engagements as recently as the end of last week.
The paper added the timing of King Charles’s Wednesday health announcement, which was made 90 minutes after the palace revealed the princess had undergone surgery, was a coincidence.
The King only decided to announce his benign prostate condition just hours after receiving his diagnosis following a check-up appointment earlier this week.
Princess of Wales warned by expert against recovering in Adelaide Cottage
Friday 19 January 2024 20:30 , Barney Davis
The Princess of Wales is expected to return to the family home of Adelaide Cottage in Windsor’s Home Park and will be being supported by their staff, including loyal, long-standing nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo.
Speaking to GB News, royal correspondent Michael Cole said: “She going to be in hospital for up to two weeks as she improves, and I hope that she does very rapidly.
“After she fully recovers she will convalesce initially at Windsor at Adelaide Cottage where they have a house in the grounds. They will stay there I think because the children are at school and she will want to be close to her children.”
He added: “It’s not an absolutely ideal place. A former tenant of Adelaide Cottage was Mrs Rosemary Townsend, the wife of Group Captain Peter Townsend, who famously had an affair with Princess Margaret.
“And she wrote in her memoirs that it was the coldest place she’d ever encountered in the whole of her life.
“So maybe not the best place to start feeling better, particularly in this quite cold winter that we’re enjoying at the moment.”
King returns to Sandringham before prostate procedure
Friday 19 January 2024 18:30 , Barney Davis
The King has returned to Sandringham, ready to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate next week.
Charles, 75, flew back from Scotland with the Queen on Friday and was seen travelling to his private residence in Norfolk.
He has spent the past week in the sanctuary of Birkhall on the Balmoral estate, but received his diagnosis on Wednesday, having had a check-up after experiencing symptoms.
King returns to Sandringham before prostate procedure
Queen Camilla opens new domestic abuse initiative in Scotland as King prepares for prostate procedure
Friday 19 January 2024 17:32 , Barney Davis
Queen Camilla visited Aberdeen Art Gallery on Thursday, 18 January to open its new Safe Space, an initiative to provide help and guidance to people if they suspect someone is living with domestic abuse.
Her Majesty made the solo visit as King Charles III awaits treatment for an enlarged prostate.
On His Majesty’s health, the Queen told the Lord Provost: “He’s fine, thank-you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work.”
The 75-year-old monarch is at his private home Birkhall in Aberdeenshire as he prepares for a corrective procedure.
Queen opens new domestic abuse initiative as King prepares for prostate procedure
How did Princess of Wales deal with previous health crisis?
Friday 19 January 2024 17:02 , Barney Davis
Completely unrelated to her current abdominal surgery that has seen her hospitalised, back in 2012 Kate Middleton was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum – severe sickness – while pregnant with Prince George.
Speaking back then in her first ever podcast interview with Giovanna Fletcher on Happy Mum, Happy Baby, Kate said she used meditation and mindfulness to help her through the challenging time.
Acknowledging that she was “not the happiest of pregnant people”, Kate said that through hypnobirthing she “realised the power of the mind over the body” when it came to dealing with the sickness.
“Lots of people have it far, far worse, but it was definitely a challenge.”
“I was really sick – I wasn’t eating the things I should be eating – but yet, the body was still able to take all the goodness from my body and to grow new life, which I think is fascinating.”
The Princess is expected to stay in the hospital for 10 to 14 days total, and will then continue the rest of her recovery at home before continuing public duties after Easter.
Children going to school as normal as Princess of Wales recovers in hospital
Friday 19 January 2024 16:24 , Barney Davis
A source told Entertainment Tonight the Princess of Wales is “doing well” amid her recovery, adding that she has yet to see her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Per the insider, “They’ve been in school and haven’t seen their mother yet.”
Kate was visited by her husband Prince William yesterday, who has cancelled royal engagements to support his wife and be with their kids during this time.
The Princess is expected to stay in the hospital for 10 to 14 days total, and will then continue the rest of her recovery at home before continuing public duties after Easter.
Kensington Palace hasn’t released details of her procedure, but royal reporter Roya Nikkhah, noted that “it is understood the Princess’s condition is non-cancerous.”
The Crown gives us a clue to the real Kate that we’ve overlooked – and underestimated – all along
Friday 19 January 2024 14:07 , Lydia Patrick
She rented a house near her children’s school just for playdates, enjoys a drink with friends and thinks about being royal as a job, says Vassi Chamberlain who talks to those who know her. After years of navigating her husband’s world, the Princess of Wales is finally getting back to being the assured woman she was when she met him.
Read the full in depth report here
The Crown gives us a clue to the real Kate that we’ve underestimated all along
ICYMI – Why is Princess Kate in hospital?
Friday 19 January 2024 13:00 , Lydia Patrick
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.
It came as Buckingham Palace revealed that King Charles will undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate. His Majesty’s condition was described as “benign” and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure followed by a period of recuperation.
Kate’s operation, which took place on Tuesday, was deemed a success by doctors. The future queen is now expected to remain in hospital for ten to 14 days before returning to recover at Windsor until at least Easter, based on medical advice.
The palace refused to confirm what Kate was being treated for but confirmed the condition was non-cancerous.
Princess of Wales admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery
Who in the royal family is out of action?
Friday 19 January 2024 12:30 , Lydia Patrick
With the King due in hospital next week for corrective treatment for his benign condition and William – the next in line to the throne – and Kate out of action for the immediate future, Charles’s slimmed down monarchy – with three of the most senior royals missing – has been put under pressure in a way not seen before during his reign.
Joe Little, of Majesty magazine, said the health troubles have compounded the problem facing the small band of working royals.
Mr Little said: “The working members of the royal family have been under pressure to maintain the level of engagements undertaken by a much larger team in years gone by.
“Suddenly removing three of the most senior players because of health issues compounds the problem considerably, but at least the King will be out of action for only a relatively short period.”
The Queen is still carrying out engagements, joining the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra as the current working monarchy – with the latter two appearing increasingly frail in recent years.
Watch – Queen Camilla gives update on King’s health ahead of operation
Friday 19 January 2024 12:00 , Lydia Patrick
Watch: Queen Camilla gives update on King’s health ahead of operation
When will King Charles return to his royal duties?
Friday 19 January 2024 11:29 , Lydia Patrick
Camilla insisted on Thursday, however, that the King was “fine” and “looking forward to getting back to work”.
Charles – a known workaholic – often stays late at his desk dealing with his correspondence and official papers into the early hours, but he has generally enjoyed good health, and keeps fit by walking and gardening.
He has postponed a number of engagements and will have been ordered by his doctors to take it easy.
Charites express their gratitude to King Charles
Friday 19 January 2024 11:06 , Lydia Patrick
Since King Charles opened up about his enlarged prostate, health officials and charities have had a huge response.
After his statement put the health condition in the headlines, charities such as Prostate UK have expressed their thanks to the royal for encouraging other men to check themselves.
An enlarged prostate is an increase in the size of the prostate and is common in men over the age of 50.
Having an enlarged prostate does not increase your risk of getting prostate cancer.
However, if you have any concerns, you can take our 30 second risk checker:…
— Prostate Cancer UK (@ProstateUK) January 17, 2024
King’s condition leads to surge in NHS prostate cancer inquiries
Friday 19 January 2024 10:18 , Lydia Patrick
After King Charles announced he was awaiting treatment for an enlarged prostate, the NHS has seen a sharp surge in searches regarding the condition.
On Wednesday when Charles made his announcement the NHS the website page had 16,410 visits to the NHS website page compared to 1,414 visits the day prior, NHS officials told the BBC.
Charities and NHS officials have praised the King’s honesty which has raised awareness of the condition and encouraged other men to get checked out if they are facing similar symptoms.
Watch – Prince William leaves hospital after visiting Princess of Wales following surgery
Friday 19 January 2024 10:00 , Lydia Patrick
ICYMI – Queen breaks silence on King’s health as William visits Kate in hospital after abdominal surgery
Friday 19 January 2024 09:27 , Lydia Patrick
Queen Camilla has said that the King is “fine” as he awaits treatment for an enlarged prostate, as the Prince of Wales visited his wife, the Princess of Wales, in hospital while she recuperates from abdominal surgery.
Charles is set to be admitted to hospital next week for a corrective procedure after being diagnosed with a benign enlarged prostate, prompting concern about the monarch’s health.
Camilla, who was visiting the Aberdeen Art Gallery, was asked about Charles by the Lord Provost on Thursday afternoon.
Camilla said: “He’s fine, thank you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work.”
Meanwhile, Prince William was pictured driving himself to The London Clinic, where Kate is recovering following surgery. The couple’s three young children were not with their father.
Read the full story by Joe Middleton here
Queen breaks silence on King’s health as William visits Kate in hospital
Searches for ‘prostate check’ surge after the announcement of King Charles’ hospital procedure
Friday 19 January 2024 09:00 , Lydia Patrick
Buckingham Palace announced on Wednesday, 18th of January, that 75-year-old King Charles requires treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King’s upcoming “corrective procedure” has caused a surge in Google searches for prostate checks worldwide.
The analysis, by skincare experts at Supplement Doctor, reveals that searches for ‘prostate check’ and ‘how to check prostate’ increased by 242% and 217% worldwide in the last seven days after King Charles’ announcement of suffering symptoms connected to an enlarged prostate. It is understood that The King was keen to reveal his diagnosis to encourage others to get checked also.
Worldwide searches for ‘prostate symptoms’ have also soared by 290% in the past seven days at the same time. This is an increase of over four times the average search interest.
The announcement has also encouraged searches for ‘prostate check age’, which have skyrocketed by 275% in the past 12 months worldwide.
Kate spends fourth day in hospital as she is urged to take recovery slowly
Friday 19 January 2024 08:30 , Lydia Patrick
The Princess of Wales is spending her fourth day in hospital after receiving a visit from her husband the Prince of Wales.
William kept Kate company at her bedside in the London Clinic during a low key, private trip to see his wife on Thursday.
The future Queen was admitted to the private hospital on Tuesday for successful abdominal surgery, which Kensington Palace said was planned.
She is said to be “doing well” but will remain in the exclusive clinic for between 10 to 14 days, and is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter.
The family of inspirational child fundraiser Tony Hudgell is among those who have sent get well messages to the princess, as they urged her not to try to be “superwoman” and rush back to work too soon.
Nine-year-old double amputee Tony, who has raised more than £1.8 million for charity, counts Kate as his “number one supporter”.
Tony’s mother Paula Hudgell said: “She is very special to us. She has been absolutely wonderful and has been a number one supporter through Tony’s fundraising and everything with the hospital.”
She added: “Get well soon, but take your time. We all try to think we are superwoman, especially when we have got children.
“She needs to take her time and not rush back to things. Take each day as it comes.”
Prince Harry may have been unaware of King’s condition
Friday 19 January 2024 07:46 , Lydia Patrick
Prince Harry may not have been informed about King Charle’s enlarged prostate before the news was announced to the public, say the Telegraph.
The announcement was made in the UK at 3.25pm which is 7.25am in the Duke of Sussex’s Californian home, and the Prince may have been informed via a news alert, the paper understands.
It was early in the morning for Prince Harry when the announcement was made so he could have missed direct messages, report the Telegraph.
The royals informed all the senior members of the Royal family, including Prince Harry, before broadcasting the news, say the publication.
The publication reached out to the palace and the Sussex’s who declined to comment.
The Queen gives health update on the King
Friday 19 January 2024 06:30 , Barney Davis
The Queen has given an update on the King’s health as Prince William visited his wife Kate in the hospital on Thursday afternoon where she is recuperating from abdominal surgery.
King Charles is set to be admitted to hospital next week for a corrective procedure after being diagnosed with a benign enlarged prostate, prompting concern about the monarch’s health.
Queen Camilla, who was visiting the Aberdeen Art Gallery, was asked about the King by the Lord Provost on Thursday afternoon.
Camilla said: “He’s fine, thank you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work.”
Everything we know about The London Clinic where Princess of Wales is recovering from abdominal surgery
Friday 19 January 2024 05:30 , Barney Davis
The London Clinic was officially opened by the then-Duke and Duchess of York in 1932, the future King George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth.
It was the brainchild of a group of Harley Street doctors, who set out to plan a new nursing home using the highest medical standards of the day, and its website says it was “founded on the principles of providing excellence in one place”.
Around 155 different conditions are treated at the hospital, which also operates as a charity, reinvesting in research, education and innovation.
It is registered to provide surgery as well as diagnostics and screening, treatment of disease, disorder or injury, management of supply of blood and blood-derived products.
The building at 20 Devonshire Place has seven main operating theatres and three additional theatres, as well as six speciality wards for surgeries in urology, gynaecology, thoracic surgery, orthopaedics and spinal procedures.
Italy trip scrapped as Princess of Wales recovers from surgery
Friday 19 January 2024 04:34 , Barney Davis
A royal source told the Mirror that Kate and William will both postpone a planned trip to Italy and he will also be taking time off from his royal duties.
“Everything has been rightly dropped in such circumstances,” the source said.
“William and Kate have always put their family first and now the Prince of Wales’ central role will be to be there for his wife and his children until the Princess has made a full recovery.”
The future Queen is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to continue her recovery.
Ex London Clinic patient reveals menu at prestigious hospital
Friday 19 January 2024 03:33 , Barney Davis
The Princess of Wales, 42, was admitted to The London Clinic on Tuesday for the planned procedure on her abdomen.
The future Queen is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to continue her recovery.
A former patient at the Dimple Mistry wrote in MailOnilne: “I hope she’s feeling well enough to choose between the salt and pepper squid with aioli, the steamed ginger and soy seabass, and the cep and wild mushroom risotto, perhaps with a side of truffle fries, or — more likely — a ‘Harley Street Blossom’, a smoothie of coconut water, mango, kale and mint.”
Inside the London clinic where the Princess of Wales is being treated
Who else has been treated at the London Clinic
Friday 19 January 2024 22:50 , Barney Davis
The Princess of Wales is spending her fifth day in the London Clinic after receiving a visit from her husband the Prince of Wales.
The London Clinic is the largest independent, private hospital in the country and was opened by Queen Elizabeth’s parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, when they were known as the Duke and Duchess of York in 1932.
A group of leading medical specialists united to plan a new facility with the highest specifications for medical and building standards, and there have been various royal ties to the facility ever since.
Queen Elizabeth’s uncle the Duke of Windsor had an eye operation at the clinic in 1960, and Queen Elizabeth’s sister Princess Margaret was treated there to have a benign skin lesion removed in 1980.
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband of 73 years, had abdominal surgery at the London Clinic in June 2013 and remained there for 11 days, the BBC reported.
Princess of Wales ‘doing well’ as she recovers from abdominal surgery
Friday 19 January 2024 02:29 , Barney Davis
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.
King ‘has raised awareness of common condition’ – expert
Friday 19 January 2024 01:34 , Barney Davis
The King’s desire to share his diagnosis of an enlarged prostate will lead to a rise in men with symptoms of the condition seeking help, an expert has said.
It is understood Charles, 75, was keen to share his diagnosis, in order to encourage other men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked in line with health advice.
One in every three men over the age of 50 will have symptoms of an enlarged prostate including needing to visit the toilet more frequently, with more urgency and have difficulty emptying their bladder.
King ‘has raised awareness of common condition’ – expert
King Charles spotted in car with Queen Camilla ahead of prostate treatment
Friday 19 January 2024 23:03 , Barney Davis
The King has returned to Sandringham, ready to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate next week.
Charles, 75, flew back from Scotland with the Queen on Friday and was seen travelling to his private residence in Norfolk.
He has spent the past week in the sanctuary of Birkhall on the Balmoral estate, but received his diagnosis on Wednesday, having had a check-up after experiencing symptoms.
The monarch was spotted for the first time since the announcement, and was seen in a car with Queen Camilla being driven in Aberdeen, close to his Birkhall home. He was seen in the back seat of the car, while Camilla sat in the front.
Later he arrived at his Sandringham estate and was seen travelling to his private residence in Norfolk. The King, who has cancelled engagements and been ordered to rest, will be admitted to hospital in the coming days for a corrective procedure for the benign condition.
What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate?
Friday 19 January 2024 00:30 , Barney Davis
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.”
What are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate?
Timing of King and Princess of Wales health updates a ‘coincidence’
Thursday 18 January 2024 22:43 , Barney Davis
According to the Telegraph, Kate was not rushed to the hospital but aides were still planning for her trips and future engagements as recently as the end of last week.
The paper added the timing of King Charles’s Wednesday health announcement, which was made 90 minutes after the palace revealed the princess had undergone surgery, was a coincidence.
The king only decided to announce his benign prostate condition just hours after receiving his diagnosis following a check-up appointment earlier this week.
Family rally around Princess of Wales as she prepares to spend third night in hospital
Thursday 18 January 2024 20:40 , Barney Davis
The nature of the Princess of Wales’ condition is still unknown although Kensington Palace confirmed it was not cancer-related.
Reports say Prince William wants to continue taking Prince George, ten, Princess Charlotte, eight, and five-year-old Prince Louis to school whilst Kate recovers in hospital to create a sense of normality for their children.
Kate’s parents and siblings Pippa Matthews and James Middleton are already rallying round to help prepare her recovery at her home in Windsor, which is close to their own homes.
Prince William will also have the help of their nanny, Maria, and Kate’s parents, Michael and Carole Middleton who have regularly held sleepovers for their grandchildren.
Family of ‘Kate’s No.1 fan’ sends best wishes to Princess
Thursday 18 January 2024 20:01 , Barney Davis
Double amputee Tony Hudgell, 9, who counts Kate as a ‘number one supporter’ has issued a message of goodwill to the Princess of Wales as she spends her third night in hospital recuperating from abdominal surgery.
His mother Paula Hudgell said: “She is very special to us. She has been absolutely wonderful and has been a number one supporter through Tony’s fundraising and everything with the hospital.”
She added: “Get well soon, but take your time.
“We all try to think we are superwoman, especially when we have got children.
“She needs to take her time and not rush back to things. Take each day as it comes.”
The youngster from Kent, has raised more than £1.8 million for charity since he was five, including £500,000 that went to a children’s surgery unit officially opened by Kate last month.
Thursday 18 January 2024 18:41 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Princess of Wales’ last public appearance as she’s admitted to hospital for surgery