Why King Charles Disclosed His Diagnosis While Kate Middleton Chose to Keep Hers Private

Kate Middleton and King Charles' health announcements came within hours of each other but with some major differences.

Within two hours of Kensington Palace disclosing Princess Kate’s “planned abdominal surgery" on Jan. 17, Buckingham Palace announced that the King would be undergoing surgery for an enlarged prostate — news he revealed to inspire other men to consult their doctors. A corrective procedure for the benign condition is scheduled for this week, leading to a temporary postponement of his public engagements.