Prince Harry Arrives In London Amid King Charles' Cancer Diagnosis

Prince Harry has arrived in London to meet his father, King Charles III who has been diagnosed with cancer.

According to a source close to the prince cited by the UK agency, Harry, who resides in the United States with his wife, American actress Meghan Markle, has had conversations with Charles and will be visiting him in the coming days.

Prince Harry to travel solo to the UK

Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has commenced treatment on Monday, eliciting an outpouring of support from around the world.

Upon the death of his 96-year-old mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022, Charles ascended to the throne. Despite generally good health, except injuries sustained from polo and skiing, the palace disclosed that during a recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted.

The statement from the palace indicated that subsequent diagnostic tests have revealed a form of cancer, although it did not specify the type or stage. Treatment has begun, with no further details provided.

Despite the diagnosis, the palace emphasized that the king "remains wholly positive" and anticipates resuming full public duties at the earliest opportunity. Doctors have advised him to defer public engagements, although he will continue to carry out state business and official paperwork as usual.

How will the King's duties change while he is treated for cancer?

It was stated by Buckingham Palace that "Regrettably, a number of the King's forthcoming public engagements will have to be rearranged or postponed."

"All those who may be disappointed or inconvenienced as a consequence," His Majesty would like to apologize to, according to the statement.

The palace mentioned that expert care is being provided to him and that he "looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible."

During the King's recovery period, it is expected that engagements will continue to be attended by the Queen.

"A full programme of public duties will be continued by Her Majesty," Buckingham Palace stated.

Despite stepping back from public events, paperwork and private meetings as head of state will continue to be attended to by the King.

Timeline of the King's recent health treatment

• January 17: Buckingham Palace discloses that King Charles is scheduled to undergo hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate the subsequent week.
• January 26: King Charles receives treatment for his enlarged prostate after admission to the London Clinic in the morning. Queen Camilla remarks on her husband's condition, stating, "He's doing well."
• January 29: After three nights in the hospital, King Charles is discharged. The Palace announces the postponement of his public engagements to facilitate a period of private recuperation.
• January 31: The Queen provides an update on her husband's health, expressing that he is "doing his best" following his hospital treatment.
• February 4: King Charles and Queen attend church in Sandringham, with Charles acknowledging well-wishers by waving, marking his first public appearance since receiving treatment.
• February 5: Buckingham Palace reveals that King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer detected during his recent treatment, and he has commenced "regular treatments."