The royal houses of Europe have undergone two of the greatest transformations of the last century between 2022 and 2024. The first event to cause a paradigm shift was the death of Queen Elizabeth II of England, the oldest in modern history. Since then, Charles III has occupied her role, resurrecting the motto “God save the King.” For his part, Frederick X is the new king of Denmark after the unexpected abdication of his mother, Margaret II.
However, scares can come at any time and from anywhere. Buckingham Palace has announced in a statement that Charles III will have to undergo surgery sometime next week. The reason is the detection of a benign condition in the prostate that must be corrected to avoid greater problems. This is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous cell growth, very common among those over 50 years of age.
“Like thousands of men every year, the king suffers from an enlarged prostate. His Majesty's ailment is benign and he will attend the hospital next week for a corrective procedure. The king's public engagements will be postponed for a short recovery period. “His Majesty has wanted the details of his diagnosis to encourage other men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked, in accordance with public health advice,” the statement explains.
“The king had a series of meetings and events planned at Dumfries House tomorrow and Friday, which are now postponed on the doctor's advice; hence today's announcement,” the explanation concluded, after Her Majesty encouraged the male population to follow in her footsteps and check the prostate from the recommended ages. An explanation that comes only an hour after the statement about the operation of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales.
“Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to hospital yesterday for planned abdominal surgery. The surgery was successful and she is expected to stay in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery. Based on current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public service until after Easter. “The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest that this statement will generate,” the letter details.
“He hopes the public understands his desire to maintain as much normality as possible for his children; and your wish for your personal health information to remain private. Therefore, Kensington Palace will only provide updates on His Royal Highness's progress when there is significant new information to share,” continues the letter, which had made headlines half the world before Charles III's announcement.
