Royal Family Releases Surprise Statement as King Charles Makes Previously Unannounced Hospital Exit

We first learned about the king’s medical diagnosis on January 17 when Buckingham Palace released a full statement about the king shortly after the news of Kate Middleton’s previously unannounced abdominal surgery broke. 

The official statement (shared by People) read, “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.”

An unnamed royal source told the publication that the monarch wanted to share his diagnosis to “encourage men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked.”

Before the king was discharged from the hospital, Princess Catherine, who was recovering from surgery at the same hospital, was also sent home. Kensington Palace revealed in a new statement, “The Princess of Wales has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery from surgery. She is making good progress.”