Prince Harry is back in the UK to see his father, King Charles III, following the British monarch's cancer diagnosis.
Yesterday, Buckingham Palace announced that the sovereign has cancer— although they didn't disclose what form of cancer it is.
It is understood that before the news was shared publicly, the King personally told his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and his siblings, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward.
Prince Harry's trip back was sooner than expected. The Duke reportedly took a red-eye flight from Los Angeles last night, and arrived at Heathrow Airport this morning.
It marks his first time in the UK this year (the last time Harry was back was in September 2023, for the WellChild Awards).
He was not joined by his wife, Meghan Markle, or their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
It's unclear where Harry will stay while he's visiting the UK this week; last year, the King asked the Sussexes to move out of their Frogmore Cottage home on the Windsor Estate, with a spokesperson for the Sussexes confirming that "the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage."
On Tuesday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the King's cancer had "been caught early."
“Obviously, like everyone else, shocked and sad, and just all our thoughts are with him and his family. Thankfully, this has been caught early,” Sunak said of the diagnosis during an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live.
“That’s what we’re all hoping and praying for, and I’m of course in regular contact with him and will continue to communicate with him as normal,” he continued.
A statement from Buckingham Palace read:
His Majesty has 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.
