While Kensington Palace’s announcement revealed that Kate Middleton will remain in hospital for a minimum of 10 days and out of public life until April, King Charles’ procedure requires significantly less downtime. Mail Online reports he’s likely to stay just one night and shouldn’t require much time away from work.
That said, while Buckingham Palace’s statement shared the reason behind the king’s surgery, it didn’t share exactly which procedure he would be undergoing. The NHS notes several surgical approaches to dealing with an enlarged prostate. Of the possible options listed, which include transurethral resection of the prostate, water ablation, and holmium laser, most require around four weeks of recovery. That means in-person engagements are likely to be out of the question for the next month or two — though there’s a chance he’ll be given the green light to work from home.
Given how open the king has been regarding his condition, Buckingham Palace may provide updates regarding his recovery. However, in the meantime, his engagements are on pause. And, should he need to rely on someone while his son and daughter-in-law face their own health concerns, GB News reports that it’s likely Princess Anne will be on hand, along with Prince Edward. That shouldn’t be too much of a stretch for the Princess Royal. After all, she’s long been known as the firm’s hardest-working royal. We’re wishing his Majesty a speedy recovery.