King Charles arrives at Clarence House after flying by helicopter to London from Sandringham ahead of his treatment for an enlarged prostate

King Charles arrived at Clarence House today as he returned from Norfolk for prostate surgery.

The 75-year-old monarch sat in the back of a liveried car as it drove past some spectators down the Mall.

Charles returned earlier today by helicopter from Sandringham, where he had been resting for several days.

He was keen to share his diagnosis to encourage other men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked in line with health advice.

The 75-year-old monarch sat in the back of a liveried car as it drove past some spectators down the Mall

It comes at a difficult time for the royal family, with the Princess of Wales recovering in hospital from a planned abdominal operation and the Duchess of York yesterday revealing she has skin cancer.

The Princess of Wales is reportedly doing ‘well’ after going under the knife for abdominal surgery at the London Clinic near Regent’s Park last week.

She will remain in the exclusive clinic for a maximum of 14 days and is not expected to return to her official duties until after Easter.

Meanwhile, Sarah, 64, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma – an aggressive form of skin cancer – after several moles were removed during reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy in June.

One of them was diagnosed with cancer and is now undergoing further medical checks to ensure the cancer is detected at an early stage.

King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, late last year

On Tuesday, Prince Harry, the king’s second son, and his wife Meghan were pictured next to Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who wants to make Jamaica a republic – with a referendum to be held later this year.

Mr Holness told the now Prince and Princess of Wales during their 2022 trip to the Caribbean that his country is “moving forward” and plans to “achieve our true ambitions and destiny as an independent, developed, prosperous country.”

The Sussexes’ appearance came just as Harry’s father, the King, prepared for hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate, and Kate remains in hospital following abdominal surgery.

While other observers are still waiting for a statement from the Sussexes that Charles and Kate are in hospital, royal commentator Phil Dampier told MailOnline: ‘It looks like Harry and Meghan will appear when opening an envelope these days.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet on Tuesday for the premiere of Bob Marley: One Love at the Carib Theater in Kingston

Prince Harry and Meghan with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet

“Under normal circumstances, there would be nothing wrong with them going to a movie premiere. But at a time when his father is going under the knife and Jamaica is making noises about abolishing the monarchy, that’s quite insensitive.”

The Sussexes also posed with Jamaica’s Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Ms Malahoo Forte told Sky News ahead of the King’s coronation last May that an “urgent” referendum could be held as early as 2024 to “sever ties” and depose Charles as Jamaica’s monarch.

“(Republicanism) is about saying goodbye to a form of government that is tied to a painful past of colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade,” she said.

Last week it was announced that the Princess of Wales has undergone abdominal surgery and is unlikely to resume her public duties until after Easter.

The Princess of Wales is reportedly recovering well at the London Clinic

The London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales will stay for the next ten to fourteen days

It has been announced that the Princess of Wales is unlikely to resume her public duties until after Easter

A statement from Kensington Palace was released at 2pm yesterday

Prince William wants to spend time by his wife’s side as she recovers

“I must admit it was a shock when a statement arrived from Kensington Palace,” writes Eden, editor of The Daily Mail’s Diary.

‘Although officials emphasized that the operation was ‘planned’, its serious nature was reflected in the fact that she would remain in hospital for up to two weeks.

‘Nowadays, hospitals often want to discharge patients after just a few days, even after major operations.

“Such royal bulletins usually downplay the nature of the health problems,” but the statement said Catherine was “unlikely to return” to public life over the next eleven weeks.

“Part of my shock was that Catherine, 42, always seemed so fit and healthy and often took part in sporting activities during official engagements,” he continues.

Adding to the sense of a health crisis within the royal family, Buckingham Palace released a statement later that day, revealing that King Charles, 75, would undergo a medical procedure next week.

King Charles and Kate have a warm relationship. Last year in Kenya he called her his ‘beloved daughter-in-law’

King Charles has explained that he needs treatment for an enlarged prostate

‘Unlike the statement about Catherine, it contained details of his condition, explaining that he required treatment for an enlarged prostate. His engagements would be canceled for a “short period”.

“The fact that two of the most senior members of ‘The Firm’ will be out of action at the same time, and that Prince William wants to spend more time with his wife while she recovers, adds to my concerns about the King’s view of the future. a ‘downsized’ monarchy.

‘In times like these we need a strong Firm, with other members of the family ready to step into the breach.

“And I don’t mean Prince Harry and Meghan!”