Prince of Wales visits wife Kate in hospital – as Queen says the King is ‘looking forward to getting back to work’

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The Prince of Wales has visited his wife in hospital – as Queen Camilla said the King is “looking forward to getting back to work”.

Prince William was seen leaving the private London Clinic at around 12.35pm today.

Meanwhile, Queen Camilla has said the King is “fine” and “looking forward to getting back to work” during an official engagement in Aberdeen.

Kensington Palace announced yesterday that the Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery and will remain in hospital for up to two weeks.

Sky News understand the planned surgery is routine and the princess’s condition is non-cancerous.

The 42-year-old was admitted on Tuesday to The London Clinic, a private hospital in central London.

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The princess is not expected to return to royal duties until after Easter. Prince William is also set to postpone engagements while his wife is in hospital.

Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace also announced the King is set to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostrate next week.

The 75-year-old monarch’s condition is benign but his public engagements will be postponed while he recuperates after the corrective procedure.

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

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