King Charles , Admitted to Hospital for , Prostate Treatment .<br />On January 26, Buckingham Palace announced that <br />King Charles has been admitted to the hospital <br />to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate.<br />The King was this morning admitted <br />to a London hospital for scheduled <br />treatment. His Majesty would like to <br />thank all those who have sent their <br />good wishes over the past week, Buckingham Palace statement, via 'LA Times'.<br />'LA Times' reports that the 75-year-old monarch <br />was taken to the London Clinic private hospital, <br />where he will undergo a procedure to treat his prostate.<br />It is unclear how long the<br />king will remain in the hospital. .<br />Last week, Charles' daughter-in-law, Catherine, <br />the Princess of Wales, was admitted to the same <br />private hospital to undergo a planned abdominal surgery.<br />The king reportedly visited his <br />daughter-in-law in the hospital prior to <br />starting his own scheduled treatment. .<br />The "corrective procedure" for the king's <br />enlarged prostate was first announced <br />by Buckingham Palace last week.<br />On January 17, Charles was diagnosed with <br />a benign condition after going in for a checkup <br />due to symptoms he was experiencing.<br />Prior to the procedure, the king was urged <br />to rest and canceled several engagements.<br />'LA Times' reports that the king's decision to announce <br />the surgery ahead of time was part of an effort to <br />encourage other men to have their prostates checked. .<br />Buckingham Palace released a statement saying <br />the king was “delighted to learn that his diagnosis is <br />having a positive impact on public health awareness.’’
