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King Charles III is set to attend hospital next week for treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Buckingham Palace said the King’s condition is benign but he will undergo a “corrective procedure”.

The 75-year-old’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation, the Palace said.

The announcement comes shortly after it was revealed the Princess of Wales is in hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery.

It is unusual for medical updates about two senior royals to be released on the same day, but it is understood it was necessary because the King had to cancel engagements scheduled for today.

He had been due to meet foreign dignitaries and cabinet members in Scotland today, but those meetings have been cancelled on medical grounds.

It is also thought the King was keen to share his diagnosis with the public to encourage other men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked.

“In common with thousands of men each year, the King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate,” the statement said.

According to the NHS website, benign prostate enlargement which is non-cancerous is common in men over 50 and is not usually a serious condition.

Around one in three men over the age of 50 will have some symptoms of an enlarged prostate, which is a gland that sits just below the bladder.

While it is not usually a serious threat to health, it can cause symptoms and problems, including difficulty passing urine or emptying the bladder.

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The condition does not mean the patient has an increased risk of developing prostate cancer. The NHS has published guidance on how it is treated.

While it is unclear what corrective procedure the King will undergo, there are a few ways of managing it including surgery, lasers, and even a steam treatment.

The Princess of Wales will spend up to two weeks in hospital recovering from abdominal surgery on Tuesday.

Her procedure was planned and successful, Kensington Palace said. Further details about her condition were not disclosed, but it is understood not to be cancer-related.

Details about the health of senior royals are rarely disclosed, so it is striking for two updates about two separate figures to be released on the same day.

Buckingham Palace does not routinely provide a commentary on health conditions and releases limited information on the occasions when it does provide public updates.

British-Nigerian mental health advocate Alfred Oyekoya has been honoured as a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.

Oyekoya made the disclosure in a statement yesterday in Lagos.

Oyekoya, Director of BAME Mental Health Support (BMHS), was honoured by King Charles III in recognition of his commitment and service to his community.

With a distinguished career spanning voluntary, public, and private sectors, Oyekoya has continually championed positive change.

Oyekoya’s culturally relevant approach involves not only addressing stigmas but also building resilience in community groups.

His initiative has positioned BMHS as a trusted organisation for minority ethnics in Wales, working collaboratively with several organisations to address health inequalities.

Oyekoya’s voluntary role as one of the Poverty Truth Commissioner with Swansea Local Authority, has enhanced collaboration with diverse groups of individuals to amplify the voices and experiences of those affected by poverty.

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 The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements and service of people across the UK, from all walks of life. The 2024 New Year Honours list is published in The Gazette.

 Alfred  was named by The Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales as among Wales’ top 100 changemakers.

  “I am really pleased and deeply appreciative of the honour. I dedicate the award to God, my family, and the amazing team at BMHS,” he said.

 Alfred has continually championed positive change with his  culturally relevant approach  addressing stigmas and  also building resilience in community groups.

 This has positioned BMHS as a trusted organisation for minority ethnics in Wales, working collaboratively with several organisations to address health inequalities.

 A statement noted that his steadfast advocacy to address structural discrimination within regulatory frameworks particularly within the context of mental health support, is a defining feature of his distinguished career.

He regularly consults with the Welsh Government and other national panels.

“While the bulk of our work through BAME Mental Health Support may not be visible on social or media platforms due to the privacy of service users, this recognition underscores the importance of grassroots efforts.

“Despite the absence of a digital footprint, supporting over 1,500 individuals monthly has garnered attention from authorities who recognise the significance of our work at the grassroots level.

“This acknowledgment fuels my motivation to continue advocating for positive change and well-being,” he said.

The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements and service of people across the United Kingdom (UK), from all walks of life.

UK nationals and citizens of 15 Commonwealth countries to which the King is monarch are eligible to be nominated.

More than 1,200 recipients were awarded for their exceptional achievements.

Individuals were recognised for being dedicated community champions, role models in sport, pioneers in the arts, passionate health workers, and supporters of young people.

King Charles and Queen Camilla received warm welcome in France yesterday as they touched down yesterday in Paris on their first state visit with a ceremonial welcome at the Arc de Triomphe.

The King and Queen, visiting Paris and Bordeaux six months after the trip was rescheduled because of widespread rioting, were given a guard of honour as they began a three-day state visit.

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The King and Queen were treated to a flypast by the Patrouille de France, and the Red Arrows as the 74-year-old British monarch took part in a ceremony of remembrance and wreath-laying at the Arc de Triomphe in the centre of the capital.

The Queen appears to be getting on very well with Brigitte Macron, who is a very warm person and also a keen admirer of the British Royal Family. The King and Queen later sat down for an audience with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife at the Elysée Palace.