Surgery survived: King Charles released from hospital – public appointments postponed anyway. The monarch had gone for his planned prostate operation in the same clinic where his daughter-in-law Princess Kate (42) was recovering from her abdominal operation.

Charles stayed in the hospital for three nights instead of the planned two nights as a precaution. The fact that Camilla smiled on the way back as a good sign is seen by many as a sign that Charles is recovering well. King Charles is expected to take things slowly, but to quickly return to his usual workload.