Prince Harryis heading to the U.K. as his fatherKing Charlesbegins treatment following hiscancer diagnosis.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, will travel to London in the coming days to visit his father, PEOPLE understands. The palace revealed on Monday that the King, 75, is being treated for cancer.
PEOPLE understands that King Charlespersonally told his two sons,Prince Williamand Prince Harry, about his cancer diagnosis. The monarch also informed his three siblings —Princess Anne,Prince AndrewandPrince Edward— personally.
Prince Harry lives in California with his wife,Meghan Markle, and their two children, 4-year-old son Prince Archie and 2-year-old daughter Princess Lilibet. They relocated to the Duchess of Sussex’s home state in 2020 after stepping back as working members of the royal family.
King Charles and Prince Harry in April 2019.Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
Prince Harry has returned to the U.K. on several occasions since, including toattend King Charles' coronationin May 2023 and toappear at the WellChild Awardsin Sept. 2023.
Prince Harry, a former captain in the British Army, founded the international adaptive sports tournament for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans in 2014.
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King Charles' cancer diagnosis came shortly after he underwent a procedure totreat an enlarged prostate. However, the monarch does not have prostate cancer, the palace noted.
“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer,” the palace said in a statement revealed the news on Monday.
King Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry.Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
King Charles leaves the hospital with Queen Camilla on Jan. 29, 2024.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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King Charles was last seen attending church on Sunday at St. Mary Magdalene Church near Sandringham withQueen Camilla. Itmarked the monarch’s first outingsinceleaving the hospitalon Jan. 29 following a three-day stay after his prostate procedure.
King Charles returned to London from Sandringham on Monday to commence treatment as an out-patient.
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The monarch had stepped away from public duties amid his recovery from prostate surgery, and it’s not known when he will return to royal engagements given his cancer diagnosis. PEOPLE understands he will continue toreceive red boxes, the monarch’s daily delivery of documents needing his attention, and process state documents during his treatment.
There are currently no plans toappoint Counsellors of Stateto act on King Charles' behalf.
source: people.com
