Royal Palace Ministry announces surgery plans for King Sihamoni in Beijing

An April 18 Royal Palace Ministry notice says King Sihamoni will undergo surgery as arranged by his doctors in Beijing and remain in hospital for examinations and treatment from that date.

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Original publication: 2026-04-18T07:47:33Z

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Cambodia’s Ministry of the Royal Palace issued a notice on April 18 outlining health arrangements for the head of state, King Norodom Sihamoni. It says the King has agreed to undergo surgery at a hospital in Beijing, China, as arranged by his doctors. From April 18, he will remain in hospital for examinations and treatment, followed by a postoperative stay on medical advice. File photo. The notice gives no reason for the surgery. The report describes treatment in Beijing as a sign of Cambodia–China health cooperation and conveys wishes for a successful operation and a speedy recovery.

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