Yikes, there’s a lot of medical issues popping up in the royal family lately! Just hours after Princess Catherine‘s unexpected hospitalization was announced on Wednesday, Buckingham Palace revealed King Charles III will also be undergoing treatment in the coming days!
What?!? In a statement to the public, the palace announced: So glad it’s not cancerous! Related: Harry & Meghan ‘100% Got Permission’ To Use Lilibet Name: SOURCE As a result of this condition, the 75-year-old will be taking some time off to heal, the announcement noted: According to a royal source who spoke with People, Charles shared this medical news with the public to encourage other men to get checked if they are experiencing any symptoms.
The insider also confirmed he’ll 100% be able to fulfill his constitutional requirements and duties during this time — just no public duties for a bit.
As mentioned, the health update was shared shortly after Kensington Palace revealed Kate Middleton underwent a “planned abdominal surgery” on Tuesday and will now be hospitalized for “10 to 14 days” before a lengthy “recovery” that could see her avoiding “public duties until after Easter.” While canceling her previously planned engagements, she apologized to those she may have disappointed — suggesting maybe this wasn’t that planned after all.
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