King Charles paid a visit to his daughter-in-law, Princess Kate, this morning at the London Clinic in Marylebone.
The King’s arrival coincided with his scheduled prostate surgery at the same hospital.
Princess Kate has been recovering at the London Clinic for the past 11 days after undergoing successful abdominal surgery last week.
Her stay is expected to last up to two weeks.
Accompanied by his wife, Queen Camilla, King Charles made an unusual move as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip typically enter hospitals alone.
This visit comes after both the King and Princess Kate made significant health announcements on January 17th, just 90 minutes apart.
Kensington Palace confirmed that Kate’s surgery was successful and non-cancerous, but they have not disclosed further details about her condition.
It is anticipated that she will not resume her royal duties until after Easter, with Prince William taking a step back to care for their three children.
In contrast, King Charles has been forthcoming about his condition.
Buckingham Palace released a statement stating that the King sought treatment for an enlarged prostate, a benign condition.
He is scheduled to undergo a corrective procedure next week, and his public engagements will be postponed during his recovery.
Some view the King’s openness as a way to raise awareness about the condition and encourage others to seek medical attention.
However, there are those who speculate that the King’s announcement is intended to divert attention from Kate’s recovery, where she is receiving support from William and her family.
While Charles, Kate, and William are temporarily out of action, Queen Camilla has taken on additional solo engagements in Swindon and London this week.
She has been commended for her dedication to royal duties during this challenging period.
Royal Holloway Professor McLaren praised her ability to handle the increased responsibilities, noting that Princess Anne and Prince Edward, who are also councillors of state, can provide assistance if needed.
King Charles is eager to return to work as soon as possible.
Reports suggest that he has been working and conducting Zoom meetings from his bed while recovering.
As a modern monarch, he understands the importance of fulfilling his duties and maintaining productivity.