King Charles III is decently healthy at the age of 76. However, Buckingham Palace announced on January 17 that the British monarch had to undergo a “corrective procedure” after seeking treatment for an enlarged prostate. The following week, in January 2024, his wife, Queen Camilla, revealed that he “is fine” as she left the hospital. Buckingham Palace confirmed on January 29 that Charles was discharged from the hospital that day and is now beginning “a period of private recuperation.” The monarch broke his silence on the diagnosis in a letter shared on social media on February 11, 2024.
Although the monarch seemed to be doing well, Buckingham Palace revealed on February 5, 2024, that a “form of cancer” was discovered following his surgery, which reportedly “shocked” multiple insiders from Buckingham Palace, according to PEOPLE.
“I was really shocked when I heard it,” the source told the publication on February 6, before adding, “He has not looked himself. I put it down to grief — he’d had two deaths close together — but maybe he wasn’t well, without realizing so. It would take it out of him.”
NEW: King Charles has left hospital after his surgery.
He did not reply to questions about how he is feeling.
He will stay in London tonight as he continues his recuperation. pic.twitter.com/dIE2gU3tdX— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) January 29, 2024
To make matters worse, a Russian state-run TASS news agency ran a false report on March 18 claiming that Charles had “unexpectedly” died. Buckingham Palace promptly responded to the hoax by noting, “We are happy to confirm that The King is continuing with official and private business.”
King Charles’ health has been at the upmost importance for the Palace since he became king after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, who lived to the age of 96. Here’s everything you need to know about King Charles III’s health.
Buckingham Palace released a statement on January 17, 2024, announcing that King Charles was going to be hospitalized for an upcoming surgery.
“In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” the statement 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.”
