- Prince Harry, the estranged son of Charles III, arrived in London on Tuesday and reportedly headed to Clarence House.
- This comes after King Charles was diagnosed with cancer, which doctors “caught early”.
- The Telegraph and The Sun reported that Prince Harry arrived at Heathrow Airport on an overnight flight from Los Angeles.
King Charles III's estranged son Prince Harry reportedly arrived in London on Tuesday after his father was diagnosed with cancer, which doctors “caught early”.
According to Sky News, Prince Harry arrived at Clarence House, where King Charles is receiving treatment and recovering.
King Charles later made his first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer.
He was photographed leaving his residence near Buckingham Palace, and the Press Association reported that he “appears to be preparing to fly by helicopter to Sandringham, the royal residence in eastern England.”
King Charles III and Queen Camilla left Clarence House in London on Monday night following the announcement of Charles III's cancer diagnosis.
Photo: James Manning/PA Images via Getty Images
King Charles III and Queen Camilla left Clarence House in London on Monday night following the announcement of Charles III's cancer diagnosis.
Photo: James Manning/PA Images via Getty Images
Prince Harry, who currently lives in California with his actor wife Meghan Markle and their children, has been at odds with his family since quitting royal life and delivering a series of harsh criticisms in his best-selling autobiography. spare.
Read | King Charles diagnosed with cancer: Buckingham Palace
The Telegraph and The Sun reported that Prince Harry arrived at Heathrow Airport on an overnight flight from Los Angeles.
Less than 24 hours after Buckingham Palace announced Charles' cancer diagnosis, his car was reportedly seen leaving the airport, accompanied by two police cars.
Royal watchers said Prince Charles' poor health could be a catalyst for improved relations between father and son, but healing the rift with his younger brother Prince William, heir to the throne, would be even more difficult.
Buckingham Palace has not disclosed the type of cancer the 75-year-old monarch has, who will step back from public royal duties to complete treatment.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the cancer was “caught early”.
Read more | British Prime Minister says King Charles' cancer was 'caught early'
Prince Charles waited decades to start the job he was born to do, but only after his reign began after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, aged 96. It's only been 17 months.
The public expressed shock and sympathy at this news.
Sue Hazell, a retiree from the northern English city of Doncaster, who visited Buckingham Palace, said: “We feel very at peace because the King has really gone all out.”
“It's not a good feeling to hear that someone has been diagnosed with cancer,” added Sarah Fillisen, 55, a software salesperson.
“I feel a little bad for him. He's been waiting to be king for years.”
The diagnosis is likely to prolong the shortage of front-line royal talent created by Prince Charles being hospitalized last month for benign prostate surgery and Duchess Kate being admitted to hospital at about the same time.
Health problems within the royal family have left Queen Camilla, 76, the most high-profile member of the royal family, with support from Prince Charles' sister Princess Anne, 73.
“Completely positive”
“Thankfully the disease was caught early and everyone can now hope that he gets the treatment he needs and makes a full recovery,” Sunak told the BBC.
“I think that's what we all hope and pray for. Of course, I'm in regular contact with him and we'll continue to communicate as normal,” he said.
Charles is generally in good health, aside from injuries from playing polo and skiing.
However, the palace said that “other concerns were raised” during a recent hospitalization for treatment for an enlarged prostate, and subsequent diagnostic tests identified “a type of cancer.”
“Many families across the country listening to this will be touched by the same thing and they know what it means to everyone,” Sunak said.
“So we're happy for him to participate and hope we can get through this situation as soon as possible.”
Doctors have advised Prince Charles to postpone any engagement, but “he will continue to carry out state and official duties as normal,” the palace said.
It added that the king “remains completely positive” and “looks forward to returning to full official duties as soon as possible.”
Shocking announcement
Charles won praise last month for speaking openly about his prostate condition, and doctors said more people had since complained of symptoms.
He was discharged from a London hospital on January 29th after a three-night stay for corrective surgery.
The palace added that the king had chosen to make his cancer diagnosis public “to prevent speculation and in the hope that it will help the public understand people around the world who suffer from cancer.”
Messages poured in wishing Charles a speedy recovery.
US President Joe Biden said he was “concerned” about Charles, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau added that he and his people were “thinking” about him.
“All Australians wish King Charles a speedy recovery,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters.
French President Emmanuel Macron also wished Charles a “speedy recovery” and added: “Our thoughts are with the British people.”
We wish His Majesty King Charles III a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with the British people. Amitie.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 5, 2024
The diagnosis comes as a blow to the royal family, which has seen an uptick in infections in recent weeks.
Duchess Kate, 42, the wife of Charles' son and heir to the throne, Prince William, underwent abdominal surgery at the same hospital where Charles was treated.
She left on the same day as Charles last Monday, after a nearly two-week stay, and could not be able to return to official duties until late March.
Prince William, 41, also took a temporary break from his planned engagement to help care for his three children, but is expected to return to royal duties this week.
