Sarah Ferguson updates health status; family and friends are 'surprised' by Duchess Kate's surgery – Royal News

The king's upcoming “corrective procedure” has led to a surge in Google searches for prostate exams around the world.

Analysis by skin care experts at Supplement Doctor shows that searches for “prostate test” and “prostate test method” have increased in the past seven days since King Charles announced he was suffering from prostate-related symptoms. It was revealed that there was an increase of 242% and 217% worldwide. Prostatic hypertrophy.

The king is understood to have been keen to reveal his diagnosis to encourage others to get tested.

Global searches for “prostate symptoms” also increased by 290% over the past seven days. This is more than his 4x increase in average search interest.

The announcement also fueled searches for “prostate exam age,” which have surged 275% in the past 12 months worldwide.

Duchess Kate's mother Carole Middleton is ready to 'take the helm' and help care for her children as the Princess of Wales continues to recover in hospital.

Duchess Kate was admitted to a London clinic last Tuesday for abdominal surgery and is expected to remain there for 10 to 14 days.

Majesty magazine editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward told HELLO! Magazine: “The Middletons are a really close-knit family and Carol is a very hands-on grandmother and I think she'll definitely take the reins. She often picks up her kids.

“Pippa has children of her own now and I'm sure she'll help by offering to take them to tea and things like that.”

The Queen is set to star in a documentary about domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Camila has dedicated herself to highlighting the issue of violence against women, but her latest outings have been stalked by photographers.

On Tuesday, the Queen visited a specialist center for violence against women and girls in Swindon as the King remained at home preparing for prostate treatment.

During the official engagement, the Queen praised the survivors who spoke out, saying: Because they are trying to save lives by getting others to come forward. ”

Sarah Ferguson gave an update on her health as she left a London hospital, days after revealing she had been diagnosed with skin cancer.

The Duchess of York visited a dermatologist at King William VII Hospital in Marylebone yesterday as she battles her second cancer diagnosis within a year.

As she left the hospital, she smiled and said, “I'm fine, thank you,” the Mirror reported.

The 64-year-old took to Instagram on Monday to thank those who rallied around her, writing: ”

One of the key figures who helped England become Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup champions on home soil has been awarded an MBE.

England Wheelchair Rugby League head coach Tom Coid, 28, said the sport's profile since winning the 2022 World Cup was “ridiculous”.

Mr Coyd, from Gillingham, Kent, was speaking after being honored by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle for his services to wheelchair rugby league.

According to Quid, the success of the world champions has led to the growth of the sport, with the number of active clubs increasing from 20 to nearly 50 and the number of players now increasing from around 200 before the World Cup to around 500. It is said that there is .

“It includes men, women and young children, making it the most diverse group in all of sports, because I feel it's the most inclusive sport in the world. Because there are,” he added.

There will be a test match against France this winter, and the next World Cup will be held in 2026, with the goal of defending the title.

On Wednesday, he said: “It's been absolutely amazing and (feels like) the fastest 18 months of my life.

“We have become recognized and have had more experience than anyone could have dreamed of. All we had planned for was the final moments of the World Cup final and no plans beyond that.” We couldn't stand it because all we had to do was get the job done.”

The Duke of Edinburgh has encountered the world's oldest living land animal, the 191-year-old giant tortoise Jonathan.

Edward crouched down to meet Jonathan and craned his neck to get a closer look at the tortoise's visit to the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena.

In 1947, at the age of 115, Jonathan was old enough to meet the Duke's late mother Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and his grandparents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later Queen Mother).

The Seychelles tortoise was born in the reign of William IV and has outlived seven British monarchs, with Charles III being the eighth monarch to live so far.

He was brought to the island from the Seychelles in 1882 along with three other turtles, aged about 50 years, and lives on the grounds of Plantation House, the governor's official residence.

Jonathan is believed to have been hatched in 1832, and although his exact birthday is unknown, his 191st birthday was officially celebrated in December.

The king was scheduled to undergo corrective treatment in hospital this week, but the engagement has been canceled and the queen has urged her workaholic husband to get some rest.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “The Queen has told him he needs to slow down a bit.”

Meanwhile, Duchess Kate was told last week that Prince William was “doing well” as he spent time at her bedside.

She is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter.

While the Princess of Wales and the King continue to remain out of action due to their respective health conditions, other members of the royal family continue to engage with and visit the royal family.

According to the official Royal Diary, Princess Anne will attend several events in Norfolk today, including a visit to Norfolk Prison, the launch of the Norfolk Schools Sailing Association and a visit to Cromer Station.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, will also host a dinner at St James's Palace.

The Duchess of Edinburgh gave a nod to the King as he prepares to undergo prostate treatment while fulfilling his royal duties.

Sophie visited Harris Academy for Girls in East Dulwich, south London, on Wednesday to urge people to “keep tampons and sanitary pads out of the closet” to end taboos around menstrual health.

Royal fans noted that the 59-year-old was wearing the Prince of Wales Highgrove Heritage scarf, which was given to several royals by the King.

One person wrote to X: “And here's Sophie wearing the Prince of Wales High Glove Heritage Scarf.”

The scarf retails for £115 on the Highgrove Gardens website and is made from 100% ultra-fine Australian sustainably sourced RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) merino wool with full traceability. It is being

Prince Charles and the Princess of Wales have been forced to call off their royal engagements as they battle their own health concerns, prompting other members of the family to step up.

The Queen continues to visit, with Princess Anne having an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Princess Anne held the investiture ceremony on Wednesday as the king prepares to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Celebrities including Sir Stephen Frears and wheelchair rugby coach Tom Coyd were awarded knighthoods and MBEs at the ceremony held at Windsor Castle.

The Princess Royal held her investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, as the King is scheduled to be admitted to hospital this week for an enlarged prostate and the Prince and Princess of Wales are also away from their regular royal duties as Kate, Duchess of Wales undergoes abdominal surgery.

Sir Stephen, whose 2006 film The Queen won an Oscar for Dame Helen Mirren for her role as Queen Elizabeth II, said he was “just lucky” to have been knighted.

After receiving the honor for his contribution to film and television on Wednesday, Sir Stephen said: No complaints.

“I've been very, very lucky, but there's still a huge amount of luck to be had. I've been very, very lucky with the selection of materials and the people I've worked with.”

Sir Stephen added: “Today was a good day, so I'm going to go have tea now.''