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Prince Harryis back in the U.S. after spending a day in the U.K. to seeKing Charles.The Duke of Sussex, 39, returned to California after aquick tripto see his father following the news that the King wasdiagnosed with cancer, revealed earlier this week.Prince Harry wasphotographed atLondon’s Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, reportedly leaving London after spending about 24 hours in his home country.Harry made the trip to the U.K. without his wife,Meghan Markle, and their children,Prince Archie, 4, andPrincess Lilibet, 2. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex settled in her home state of California after stepping back from their royal roles in 2020.Prince Harryarrived in the U.K. on Tuesdayafter catching a flight from Los Angeles on Monday. He reportedly traveled to Clarence House, King Charles andQueen Camilla’s home base in London, where the father and son are believed to have had a brief private meeting, reportedly reuniting for the first time since the coronation ceremony in May 2023.“That is good,” a source close to the royal householdtells PEOPLE exclusivelyin this week’s cover story. “Hopefully [Harry] will bring the grandchildren at some point too, as that would be lovely for all of them.“Prince Harry at the Royal Courts of Justice in London in March 2023.DANIEL LEAL/AFP via GettyIt’s understood that King Charles, 75,personally informedhis sons, Prince Harry andPrince Williamas well as other family members of his diagnosis before Buckingham Palace made the public announcement. On Monday, the palace released a 138-word statement to share that the monarch is receiving treatment for “a form of cancer.”The cancer diagnosis news came shortly after King Charles underwent a procedure totreat a benign enlarged prostateon Jan. 26, and one week after heleft the London Clinicfollowing a three-day stay following the surgery. However, the palace clarified that he does not have prostate cancer.King Charles commenced treatment as an out-patient in London on Monday, and he met with Prince Harry the next day. The King andQueen Camillareturnedto Sandringham after that meeting, spendingQueen Elizabeth’s Feb. 6 Accession Day at the private royal residence in the Norfolk countryside like his mother traditionally did.Queen Camilla and King Charles leave Clarence House in London on February 6.HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty ImagesPrince Harry’s latest trip marked his second solo visit to London in five months. In September 2023, Prince Harry traveled from California to attend theWellChild Awardsin London. The charity works to support seriously ill children and their families, and the annual awards celebrate the inspirational qualities of the young people and those who care for them. Harry has been a patron of WellChild since 2007, and the affiliation is one of the few he retained from his royal life after stepping back from his royal role in 2020.While Prince Harry attended the event solo, he told one family that his wife was “very upset that she couldn’t be here,“Hello!magazinereported.The Duke of Sussex made asimilarly short solo tripto London last spring to see his father crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6. He headed to the airport shortly after the coronation, returning home on the day that doubled as his son Prince Archie’s4th birthday.Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives for the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London.Andy Stenning - WPA Pool/GettyDuring Prince Harry’s latest visit, a royal source said there were “no plans” for the Duke of Sussex and his brother, Prince William, to get together.It’s not confirmed where Harry stayed overnight, as he and Meghan were “requested to vacate” their Frogmore Cottage home in Windsor in March 2023 three years after moving to the U.S., a spokesperson said at the time.On Wednesday, Prince William made hisfirst public engagementssinceKate Middletonreturned home from the hospital followingabdominal surgeryand Buckingham Palace publicized the news about the King’s health. William had stepped away from royal duty to help care for his three children —Prince George, 10,Princess Charlotte, 8, andPrince Louis, 5 — while his wife, Princess Kate, recuperates. The Princess of Wales, 42, is not expected to return to public life until at least Easter, Kensington Palace previously said.Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!The Prince of Walesconducted an investiture ceremonyat Windsor Castle on behalf of his father and attendedLondon’s Air Ambulance Charity gala dinnerlater in the day. It’s a cause close to heart for Prince William, who was an air ambulance pilot for aroundtwo years in East Angliaand serves as the organization’s patron.As heir to the throne, Prince Williammay undertake some duties on behalf of his fatherin addition to his own diary of engagements in the coming weeks, PEOPLE understands. However, there are currently no plans toappoint Counsellors of Stateto act on King Charles’ behalf. Counsellors of State are members of the royal family who cancarry out constitutional duties for the monarchif they are abroad or unwell.PEOPLE magazine, February 19.“William will do his best, but the King will want to carry on with his duties as best he can,” a source close to the royal householdtells PEOPLEexclusively in this week’s issue.The Buckingham Palace statement said that while the King has “been advised to postpone public-facing duties,” he would “continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.“It’s understood that Prince William has not seen his father since the news was announced, but they are in regular contact.
Prince Harryis back in the U.S. after spending a day in the U.K. to seeKing Charles.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, returned to California after aquick tripto see his father following the news that the King wasdiagnosed with cancer, revealed earlier this week.
Prince Harry wasphotographed atLondon’s Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, reportedly leaving London after spending about 24 hours in his home country.
Harry made the trip to the U.K. without his wife,Meghan Markle, and their children,Prince Archie, 4, andPrincess Lilibet, 2. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex settled in her home state of California after stepping back from their royal roles in 2020.
Prince Harryarrived in the U.K. on Tuesdayafter catching a flight from Los Angeles on Monday. He reportedly traveled to Clarence House, King Charles andQueen Camilla’s home base in London, where the father and son are believed to have had a brief private meeting, reportedly reuniting for the first time since the coronation ceremony in May 2023.
“That is good,” a source close to the royal householdtells PEOPLE exclusivelyin this week’s cover story. “Hopefully [Harry] will bring the grandchildren at some point too, as that would be lovely for all of them.”
Prince Harry at the Royal Courts of Justice in London in March 2023.DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty
It’s understood that King Charles, 75,personally informedhis sons, Prince Harry andPrince Williamas well as other family members of his diagnosis before Buckingham Palace made the public announcement. On Monday, the palace released a 138-word statement to share that the monarch is receiving treatment for “a form of cancer.”
The cancer diagnosis news came shortly after King Charles underwent a procedure totreat a benign enlarged prostateon Jan. 26, and one week after heleft the London Clinicfollowing a three-day stay following the surgery. However, the palace clarified that he does not have prostate cancer.
King Charles commenced treatment as an out-patient in London on Monday, and he met with Prince Harry the next day. The King andQueen Camillareturnedto Sandringham after that meeting, spendingQueen Elizabeth’s Feb. 6 Accession Day at the private royal residence in the Norfolk countryside like his mother traditionally did.
Queen Camilla and King Charles leave Clarence House in London on February 6.HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images
HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images
Prince Harry’s latest trip marked his second solo visit to London in five months. In September 2023, Prince Harry traveled from California to attend theWellChild Awardsin London. The charity works to support seriously ill children and their families, and the annual awards celebrate the inspirational qualities of the young people and those who care for them. Harry has been a patron of WellChild since 2007, and the affiliation is one of the few he retained from his royal life after stepping back from his royal role in 2020.
While Prince Harry attended the event solo, he told one family that his wife was “very upset that she couldn’t be here,“Hello!magazinereported.
The Duke of Sussex made asimilarly short solo tripto London last spring to see his father crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6. He headed to the airport shortly after the coronation, returning home on the day that doubled as his son Prince Archie’s4th birthday.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives for the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London.Andy Stenning - WPA Pool/Getty
Andy Stenning - WPA Pool/Getty
During Prince Harry’s latest visit, a royal source said there were “no plans” for the Duke of Sussex and his brother, Prince William, to get together.
It’s not confirmed where Harry stayed overnight, as he and Meghan were “requested to vacate” their Frogmore Cottage home in Windsor in March 2023 three years after moving to the U.S., a spokesperson said at the time.
On Wednesday, Prince William made hisfirst public engagementssinceKate Middletonreturned home from the hospital followingabdominal surgeryand Buckingham Palace publicized the news about the King’s health. William had stepped away from royal duty to help care for his three children —Prince George, 10,Princess Charlotte, 8, andPrince Louis, 5 — while his wife, Princess Kate, recuperates. The Princess of Wales, 42, is not expected to return to public life until at least Easter, Kensington Palace previously said.
Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
The Prince of Walesconducted an investiture ceremonyat Windsor Castle on behalf of his father and attendedLondon’s Air Ambulance Charity gala dinnerlater in the day. It’s a cause close to heart for Prince William, who was an air ambulance pilot for aroundtwo years in East Angliaand serves as the organization’s patron.
As heir to the throne, Prince Williammay undertake some duties on behalf of his fatherin addition to his own diary of engagements in the coming weeks, PEOPLE understands. However, there are currently no plans toappoint Counsellors of Stateto act on King Charles’ behalf. Counsellors of State are members of the royal family who cancarry out constitutional duties for the monarchif they are abroad or unwell.
PEOPLE magazine, February 19.
“William will do his best, but the King will want to carry on with his duties as best he can,” a source close to the royal householdtells PEOPLEexclusively in this week’s issue.
The Buckingham Palace statement said that while the King has “been advised to postpone public-facing duties,” he would “continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.”
It’s understood that Prince William has not seen his father since the news was announced, but they are in regular contact.
source: people.com
