Prince Harry will return to UK in coming days after King’s cancer diagnosis
Prince Harry will return to the UK in the coming days to see King Charles following his cancer diagnosis, it has been reported.
The Duke of Sussex has spoken with the King about his diagnosis, a source told the Press Association.
“The duke did speak with his father about his diagnosis. He will be traveling to UK to see His Majesty in the coming days,” the source close to Harry said.
It is not yet clear whether his wife, Meghan Markle, will accompany Harry. The two live in Montecito, California, with their two children, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, after stepping down as working royals.
Buckingham Palace confirmed on Monday that Charles, 75, was diagnosed with the disease, which is not prostate cancer, after being treated in hospital for an enlarged prostate last month.
The King has started a schedule of regular treatments, but has been advised to postpone his public-facing duties, the Palace said.
He will carry on working behind the scenes on state business and official papers, and returned from Sandringham to London on Monday to commence treatment as an out-patient.
Harry was last in the UK in September last year, when he attended the annual WellChild Awards, a charity of which he has been patron for 15 years. It was reported at the time that the duke did not meet with the Royal family during that visit.
In a statement confirming the King’s diagnosis, the Palace said: “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.
“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.
“Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure.
“He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.
“His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
