King leaves hospital after undergoing surgery for enlarged prostate

The monarch was admitted to The London Clinic on Friday after being diagnosed with the condition on January 17 while staying at Birkhall, Aberdeenshire.

The King has left hospital after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate.

The monarch was admitted to The London Clinic on Friday after being diagnosed with the condition on January 17 while staying at Birkhall, Aberdeenshire.

Charles, 75, waved and smiled as he left via the front entrance of the private central London clinic on Monday at 3pm, accompanied by the Queen.

It comes hours after the Princess of Wales left the same hospital to recover at home in Windsor after undergoing scheduled abdominal surgery almost two weeks ago.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “The King was this afternoon discharged from hospital following planned medical treatment and has rescheduled forthcoming public engagements to allow for a period of private recuperation.

“His Majesty would like to thank the medical team and all those involved in supporting his hospital visit, and is grateful for all the kind messages he has received in recent days.”

Queen Camilla has visited Charles in hospital on numerous occasions while he recovered from surgery.

It is understood King Charles went public with his diagnosis in a bid to encourage other men to get themselves checked.

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