The Queen has said the King is “fine” and “looking forward to getting back to work” as he awaits treatment for an enlarged prostate.
Camilla was on a solo visit to the Aberdeen Art Gallery on Thursday to open its new Safe Space, an initiative to provide help and guidance to people if they suspect someone is living with domestic abuse.
Asked about the King by the Lord Provost, she replied: “He’s fine, thank you very much. Looking forward to getting back to work.”
The King, who is at his private home Birkhall in Aberdeenshire, is preparing for a corrective procedure after being diagnosed with a benign enlarged prostate.
Buckingham Palace, in an unprecedented double royal health scare, announced the news on Wednesday just an hour-and-a-half after Kensington Palace revealed the Princess of Wales had undergone abdominal surgery.
The 75-year-old monarch, who acceded to the throne 16 months ago, will be admitted to hospital next week.
King Charles to attend hospital for prostate surgery
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "In common with thousands of men each year, The King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate.
"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."
Princess of Wales in hospital following abdominal surgery
The news of King Charles' visit to hospital came after Kensington Palace revealed Kate, 42, had been admitted to The London Clinic on Tuesday (January 16) for a planned abdominal procedure.
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— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 17, 2024
The future Queen is expected to remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to continue her recovery.
The princess is not expected to return to public duties until after Easter based on current medical advice, the Palace said.
The statement said: "Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to hospital yesterday for planned abdominal surgery.
"The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for ten to fourteen days, before returning home to continue her recovery.
"Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter."
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