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King Charles III was pictured arriving at Clarence House today as he returned from Norfolk for prostate surgery. 

The monarch, 75, sat in the back of a liveried car as it drove down the Mall past a smattering of onlookers.

Charles returned earlier today by helicopter from Sandringham, where he has 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.

King Charles was driven to Clarence House today after arriving from Norfolk by helicopter

King Charles was driven to Clarence House today after arriving from Norfolk by helicopter 

The King is pictured arriving at Clarence House after flying from Sandringham ahead of his planned surgery this week

The King is pictured arriving at Clarence House after flying from Sandringham ahead of his planned surgery this week

The King and Queen pictured arriving for the Royal Family's traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham

The King and Queen pictured arriving for the Royal Family’s traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham

The monarch, 75, sat in the back of a liveried car as it drove down the Mall past a smattering of onlookers

The monarch, 75, sat in the back of a liveried car as it drove down the Mall past a smattering of onlookers 

It comes at a difficult time for the Royal Family, with the Princess of Wales recovering in hospital from scheduled abdominal surgery and the Duchess of York revealing yesterday that she has skin cancer.

The Princess of Wales is said to be ‘doing well’ after going under the knife for her abdominal operation at The London Clinic near Regent’s Park last week.

She will remain in the exclusive clinic for up to 14 days, and is not expected to return to 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 was identified as cancerous and she is now undergoing further medical checks to make sure the cancer has been caught in the early stages.

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

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

On Tuesday, The King’s second son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were pictured alongside Jamaican prime minister Andrew Holness, who wants to make Jamaica a republic – with a referendum set to be held later this year. 

Mr Holness told the now-Prince and Princess of Wales during their 2022 tour to the Caribbean that his country is ‘moving on’ and intends to ‘fulfil our true ambitions and destiny as an independent, developed, prosperous country’.

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

With other observers still waiting for a statement from the Sussexes about Charles and Kate being in hospital, royal commentator Phil Dampier told MailOnline: ‘It seems Harry and Meghan will turn up at the opening of an envelope these days.

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

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

Prince Harry and Meghan with Jamaica's prime minister Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet

Prince Harry and Meghan with Jamaica’s prime minister Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet

‘Under normal circumstances there would be nothing wrong with them going to a film premiere. But at a time when his father is going under the knife and Jamaica is making noises about ditching the monarchy, this is rather insensitive.’

The Sussexes also posed with Jamaica’s minister of legal and constitutional affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Mrs 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 remove Charles as Jamaica’s monarch.

‘(Republicanism) is about us saying goodbye to a form of government that is linked to a painful past of colonialism and the transatlantic slave trade,’ she said.

Last week, it was announced that the Princess of Wales had undergone abdominal surgery and is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.

The Princess of Wales is said to be recovering well at the London Clinic

The Princess of Wales is said to be recovering well at the London Clinic

The London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales will be staying for the next ten to 14 days

The London Clinic, where the Princess of Wales will be staying for the next ten to 14 days

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

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

A statement from Kensington Palace was put out at 2pm yesterday

A statement from Kensington Palace was put out at 2pm yesterday 

Prince William wants to spend time by his wife's side as she convalesces

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

‘I must admit that it came as a shock when a statement arrived from Kensington Palace,’ writes Eden, editor of The Daily Mail’s Diary.

‘Although officials emphasised that the surgery was “planned”, its serious nature was reflected in the fact that she would remain in hospital for up to two weeks.

‘These days, hospitals are often keen to discharge patients after only a few days, even after major operations.

‘Such royal bulletins usually play down the nature of health conditions,’ yet the statement said that Catherine was ‘unlikely to return’ to public life for another 11 weeks.

‘Part of my shock was because Catherine, 42, has always seemed so fit and healthy, often taking part in sporting activities during official engagements,’ he continues.

‘Adding to the sense of health crisis in 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. In Kenya last year, he referred to her as his 'beloved daughter-in-law'

King Charles and Kate have a warm relationship. In Kenya last year, he referred to her as his ‘beloved daughter-in-law’

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

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

‘In contrast to the statement about Catherine, it provided details about his condition, explaining that he required treatment for an enlarged prostate. His engagements would be cancelled 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 with Prince William wanting to spend more time with his wife as she convalesces, adds to my concerns about the King’s vision of a “slimmed-down” Monarchy.

‘It’s at times like this that 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!’

Elsewhere, Sarah Ferguson has urged fans to ‘be diligent’ and check moles following her shock skin cancer diagnosis. 

The Duchess of York praised her dermatologist for spotting the malignant melanoma – an aggressive form of skin cancer – just months after she underwent surgery for breast cancer. 

The mother of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie admitted the second diagnosis was a ‘shock’, but revealed she was now in ‘good spirits’ and grateful for the many messages of love and support.

Speaking via an Instagram post published today, the 64-year-old revealed she was now taking some time for herself, having received the diagnosis after several moles were removed during reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy in June. 

One was identified as cancerous and she is now undergoing further medical checks to make sure the cancer has been caught in the early stages. 

The Duchess of York , 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

The Duchess of York , 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

Posting on Instagram this morning, the duchess admitted the second diagnosis was a 'shock', but she was grateful for the many messages of love and support

Posting on Instagram this morning, the duchess admitted the second diagnosis was a ‘shock’, but she was grateful for the many messages of love and support

The Duchess of York pictured on ITV's  Good Morning Britain on December 12 last year

The Duchess of York pictured on ITV’s  Good Morning Britain on December 12 last year

Sarah Ferguson pictured with her ex-husband Prince Andrew and Maria Laura Salinas at Royal Ascot in June 2019

Sarah Ferguson pictured with her ex-husband Prince Andrew and Maria Laura Salinas at Royal Ascot in June 2019

 

Sarah Ferguson pictured with her ex-husband Prince Andrew attending Christmas Day service in Sandringham last month

Sarah Ferguson pictured with her ex-husband Prince Andrew attending Christmas Day service in Sandringham last month

She added that her experience underlined the importance of checking new moles and urged anyone who was reading her post to ‘be diligent’.

The Duchess wrote: ‘I have been taking some time to myself as I have been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, my second cancer diagnosis within a year after I was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer and underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. 

‘It was thanks to the great vigilance of my dermatologist that the melanoma was detected when it was.

‘Naturally another cancer diagnosis has been a shock but I’m in good spirits and grateful for the many messages of love and support.

‘I believe my experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, colour and texture and emergence of new moles that can be a sign of melanoma and urge anyone who is reading this to be diligent.

‘I am incredibly thankful to the medical teams that have supported me through both of these experiences with cancer and to the MAYRLIFE Clinic for taking gentle care of me in the past weeks, allowing me time for recuperation. I am resting with family at home now, feeling blessed to have their love and support.’

A spokesman for the duchess said her diagnosis had been ‘distressing’ so soon after she underwent an eight-hour mastectomy for breast cancer, but said she ‘remains in good spirits’. 

The duchess spent the last few weeks in Austria recuperating at a luxury clinic after spending some time with the Royal Family at Sandringham over Christmas.

It is hoped that the cancer was found early enough that she won’t have any further problems, but will undergo further tests to determine whether it has spread.

The second diagnosis in ‘a matter of months has obviously been a shock and a blow’, a friend of the Duchess told People.

But they said she is nevertheless ‘very resilient and in good spirits’, while her family has supported her while she gathered her strength in Austria.

A melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to other areas of the body, mainly caused by exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun or sunbeds.

Sarah Ferguson pictured with her daughters Princess Beatrice (left) and Princess Eugenie (right) at the Masterpiece Midsummer Party at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in 2013

Sarah Ferguson pictured with her daughters Princess Beatrice (left) and Princess Eugenie (right) at the Masterpiece Midsummer Party at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in 2013

The Duchess is reported to have spent the last few weeks staying at the MAYRLIFE clinic in Altausee, Austria (pictured)

The Duchess is reported to have spent the last few weeks staying at the MAYRLIFE clinic in Altausee, Austria (pictured)

The Austrian health resort (pictured) has played host to the likes of Naomi Campbell, Karlie Kloss and Rebel Wilson in the past

The Austrian health resort (pictured) has played host to the likes of Naomi Campbell, Karlie Kloss and Rebel Wilson in the past

People with paler skin, a large number of moles and family history of skin cancer tend to be more at risk of developing this.

The news comes days after it was revealed both King Charles III and the Princess of Wales will have undergone medical procedures by this time next week.

Princess Catherine was  taken into hospital last week to have planned abdominal surgery which will leave her at The Clinic in London for ten to 14 days, and requiring up to three months of rest and recovery at home. 

The reason for the surgery is unknown, although sources have said it is not cancerous in nature.

The same day Kate as underwent her surgery, it was announced that King Charles would have treatment for an enlarged prostate in the next week.

A spokesman for Sarah, Duchess of York said: ‘Following her diagnosis with an early form of breast cancer this summer, Sarah, Duchess of York has now been diagnosed with malignant melanoma.

‘Her dermatologist asked that several moles were removed and analysed at the same time as the Duchess was undergoing reconstructive surgery following her mastectomy, and one of these has been identified as cancerous.

‘She is undergoing further investigations to ensure that this has been caught in the early stages.

‘Clearly, another diagnosis so soon after treatment for breast cancer has been distressing but the Duchess remains in good spirits.

‘The Duchess wants to thank the entire medical team which has supported her, particularly her dermatologist whose vigilance ensured the illness was detected when it was.

‘She believes her experience underlines the importance of checking the size, shape, colour and texture and emergence of new moles that can be a sign of melanoma.’

The Duchess is set to be treated by Dr Andrew Furness, a consultant medical oncologist at Royal Marsden Hospital in London, as well as Catherine Borysiewicz, a constultant dermatologist at King Edward VII Hospital in London.

It says she has been recuperating at MAYRLIFE, a luxury clinic in Austria which has played host to the likes of Naomi Campbell, Karlie Kloss and Rebel Wilson in the past.

The Duchess is a patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust and spoke at a Breast Cancer Foundation gala in 2019.

Her elder daughter Princess Beatrice is patron of the British Skin Foundation and has worked with skin cancer patients.

The Duchess’s father Roland Ferguson was diagnosed with both prostate cancer and skin cancer in the 10 years before he died.  

In November, following her battle with breast cancer, the Duchess revealed she was scared about getting the disease ‘somewhere else’ and admitted to waking up in the night in a panic.

On the ITV show Loose Women, she highlighted the importance of attending mammogram appointments before admitting she was worried about the future.

‘And then of course you start four in the morning syndrome,’ she told Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan, and Brenda Edwards on the pre-recorded one-off special.

‘You know that moment when you suddenly wake up and go “oh I’m sure I’ve got cancer somewhere else… I’m gonna go and ring my doctor”.

‘I’m getting over that but it’s only been a few months since I’ve had the operation, so I’m just beginning to sit up straight.’ 

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