The three key symptoms of an enlarged prostate as King Charles to be treated in hospital

King Charles is to receive hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate, Bucking Palace has said. The King will be admitted next week to undergo 'a corrective procedure'.

The Palace said The King's public engagement will be postponed following treatment on the condition which is benign. Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “In common with thousands of men each year, the King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate.

“His Majesty’s condition is benign and he will attend hospital next week for a corrective procedure. The King’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation.”

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It is understood Charles, who is 75 years old, 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.

According top the NHS, benign prostate enlargement (BPE) is common in men aged over 50 and is the medical term to describe an enlarged prostate, a condition that can affect how you urinate.

BPE is not a cancerous condition and there is no increased risk of developing prostate cancer if you develop the condition.

The prostate is a small gland which is located in the pelvis - and when it becomes enlarged it can place pressure on the bladder and the urethra. The three key symptoms are:

The NHS says that in some men the symptoms are mild and do not need treatment while in others it can cause issues. The cause of BPE is unknown but it is believed to be linked to hormonal changes as men get older.

Treatment can include drinking less alcohol and coffee, drinking less in the evening and exercising regularly. Medicine that reduces the size of the prostate and