Beside Queen Camilla, the 75-year-old monarch made his public debut nearly a week after being discharged from the London Clinic following treatment for an enlarged prostate.
On February 4, the royal couple welcomed well-wishers to the Church of St. Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate. His Majesty wore a beige pea coat to stay warm for the event, and Camilla looked stylish in a purple trench coat, matching purple boots, and a tan fur hat.
King Charles III was seen greeting well wishers with Queen Camilla by his side in his first public appearance since being released from the London Clinic.
Charles was admitted to the London Clinic in mid-January in order to treat an enlarged prostate. A statement from Buckingham Palace on January 17 stated, “His Majesty’s condition is benign, and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure.”
Charles was discharged from the hospital on January 29. However, a statement stated that he had rescheduled any upcoming public appearances “to allow for a period of private recuperation.”
“His Majesty would like to thank the medical team and all those involved in supporting his hospital visit,” the note read, “and is grateful for all the kind messages he has received in recent days.”
Charles’ medical procedure occurred concurrently with that of another royal family member: That same month, Kate Middleton also underwent preplanned abdominal surgery at the London Clinic.
Though Kensington Palace did not reveal specifics about the procedure or the reason for it, a Palace official did confirm to NBC News that the cause was noncancerous.
The mom of Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8 and Prince Louis, 5, returned home Jan. 29—and the palace said she was “making good progress,” and that her public engagements have been postponed until after Easter.
So far, members of the global monarchies have seen an eventful start to their 2024.
