King Charles III released from hospital after prostate procedure

Charles was treated for an enlarged prostate, according to Buckingham Palace.

King Charles III is heading home after undergoing a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate, according to Buckingham Palace.

Charles, 75, was discharged from The London Clinic on Monday afternoon.

"The King was this afternoon discharged from hospital following planned medical treatment and has rescheduled forthcoming public engagements to allow for a period of private recuperation," the palace said in a statement. "His Majesty would like to thank the medical team and all those involved in supporting his hospital visit, and is grateful for all the kind messages he has received in recent days."

The palace first shared the news of Charles' medical condition on Jan. 17, announcing that he would be hospitalized for a "corrective procedure."

The palace said at the time that Charles would require a "short period of recuperation," and that several of his scheduled meetings and events would be postponed.

King Charles III looks on ahead of his speech during a reception at the British High Commissioner's Residence in Nairobi on November 1, 2023.

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The king's condition is said to be benign, meaning it is non-cancerous.

A palace source told ABC News last week that Charles wanted to share the news of his enlarged prostate diagnosis publicly to help raise awareness.

A man's prostate tends to increase in size with age, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An enlarged prostate can then lead to compression of surrounding structures, including the narrowing of the urethra, which can cause decreased urine flow or difficulty urinating.

The medical procedure Charles underwent for his prostate marks his first public health issue since ascending the throne.

Charles became king in 2022, following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

The coronation ceremony for Charles and his wife Queen Camilla was held last May at Westminster Abbey in London.

Charles' recent health news comes at the same time that another member of the royal family, his daughter-in-law Kate, the Princess of Wales, faces health issues of her own.

Kate, 42, was admitted to a London hospital for a "planned abdominal surgery" on Jan. 17, according to Kensington Palace.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrive for their visit to The Prince's Foundation training site for arts and culture at Trinity Buoy Wharf on February 03, 2022 in London, England.

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The surgery was "successful," according to the palace, but Kate, who is married to Prince William -- Charles' son and heir to the throne -- and is a mom of three young kids, is expected to remain hospitalized for 10 to 14 days before returning to the family's home to recover.

The palace did not provide further details on the type of surgery Kate underwent, but confirmed to ABC News that the princess' medical issue is non-cancerous.