King Charles III has been discharged from a private London clinic just hours after his daughter-in-law Kate returned home to Windsor.
The 75-year-old monarch was admitted to the London Clinic — where the Princess of Wales also recently had abdominal surgery — for a "corrective procedure" for an enlarged prostate.
Charles, who ascended the throne 16 months ago, was diagnosed with the benign condition on January 17 after he experienced undisclosed symptoms. He cancelled engagements and was urged to rest before the procedure, which had concluded by Friday afternoon.
The King decided to announce the surgery in advance in an effort to encourage other men to have their prostates checked in line with public health advice.
Earlier on Monday (late on Monday AEST), Kensington Palace said the Princess of Wales had returned home, 13 days after she underwent planned abdominal surgery on January 16 for an undisclosed condition.
The palace did not provide further details but said her condition wasn't cancerous.
"The Prince and Princess wish to say a huge thank you to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they have provided,'' the palace said.
The 42-year-old princess, formerly Kate Middleton, has cancelled her public engagements until after Easter.
