Prince Harryhas landed in the U.K. following the news of his fatherKing Charles’cancer diagnosis.
The Duke of Sussex, 39,arrived in Londonon Tuesday after catching a flight from Los Angeles on Monday.
Two black SUVs believed to be escorting Prince Harry traveled with police vehicles from Heathrow Airport to Clarence House, King Charles' longtime residence in London. On Monday, King Charles returned to London from Sandringham, where he wasphotographed attending churchwithQueen Camillaon Sunday, to commence treatment as an out-patient.
It’s believed that Prince Harry and King Charles haven’t been together since the coronation ceremony in May.
“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 arrives in London on Feb. 6, 2024 following King Charles' cancer diagnosis.News Licensing / MEGA
News Licensing / MEGA
Prince Harry traveled to his home country alone, leaving his wifeMeghan Markle, 42, and their two children, 4-year-old sonPrince Archieand 2-year-old daughterPrincess Lilibet, at their home in Montecito, California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex relocated to Meghan’s home state after they stepped back as working members of the royal family in 2020.
Harry’s return is the first time he’s visited the U.K. since he attendedthe WellChild Awards in Sept. 2023. Last year, he also visited England in May toattend King Charles' coronationand in June toappear as a witnessat the High Court of the Royal Courts of Justice to testify against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over alleged unlawful information gathering. He also made a surprise appearance in London in March 2023 for a legal case in which he and other prominent figures includingElton John,Elizabeth HurleyandJude Law’s ex-wife Sadie Frost sued Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), publisher of theDaily MailandMail on Sunday, for illegal information gathering.
Two black SUVs, believed to be carrying Prince Harry, arrive at King Charles' residence on Feb. 6, 2024.James Manning/PA Images via Getty
James Manning/PA Images via Getty
There are"no plans" for Prince Harry to reunite with his brother,Prince William, while he is in the U.K., a royal source says. Prince William, 41, has stepped away from royal engagements in recent weeks as he spends time caring for his three children while his wife,Kate Middleton, recuperates from her recentabdominal surgery. The Prince of Wales isset to return to public dutieson Wednesday with an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and the annual fundraising gala for the London Air Ambulance.
Princess Beatrice drive in London on Feb. 6, 2024.Ben Cawthra/Sipa USA
Ben Cawthra/Sipa USA
On Monday, Buckingham Palace announced thatthe King, 75, had been diagnosed with cancerafterundergoing a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate. The palace added that the monarch does not have prostate cancer.
“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,” the palace saidin a statement.
“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,” the statement added.
King Charles, Prince Harry.Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
PEOPLE understands that King Charles personally told his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, about his cancer diagnosis.
The King also told his three siblings —Princess Anne,Prince AndrewandPrince Edward— before the news was made public.
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King Charles.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
On Tuesday, British Prime MinisterRishi 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 onBBC 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.
source: people.com
