King 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.

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

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.”

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.

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.

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

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