King Charles returns to London ahead of planned surgery

Britain’s King Charles has returned to London from Sandringham ahead planned surgery, a royal expert has disclosed.

Royal expert Rebecca English took to X, formerly Twitter, and said: “King Charles has arrived back in London from Sandringham ahead of planned surgery after being diagnosed with an enlarged prostate.

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“His royal standard has been raised at Buckingham Palace (although HM normally stays at Clarence House).”

Last week Buckingham Palace announced: “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 monarch was in his Scottish home Birkhall when he was diagnosed with the condition.

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According to media reports, it is unknown which day King Charles is expected to receive hospital treatment this week.