What's happened
King Charles III leaves hospital after treatment for enlarged prostate, as Princess of Wales also checks out
Why it matters
The health of the British royal family is of public interest, and the prevalence of prostate issues among men over 50 makes this a relatable health concern.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on Queen Camilla's visits and the prevalence of enlarged prostate among men over 50. The New York Times provides details on the procedure and the presence of Queen Camilla during King Charles III's hospitalization.
How we got here
King Charles III was admitted to The London Clinic for a scheduled treatment for an enlarged prostate, while the Princess of Wales had previously undergone abdominal surgery at the same hospital.
More on these topics
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, GCVO, CSM, PC is a member of the British royal family. She is the second wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne.
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Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent to the British throne as the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II. He has been Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Rothesay since 1952, and he is the oldest and longest-serving heir apparent in British history.
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Elizabeth II is the queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. She was born in London as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and she was educated privately at home.