ALBAWABA - Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is planning to visit his father, King Charles, in the United Kingdom next week, following the news that the monarch has been diagnosed with cancer.
According to a royal source, Prince Harry has been in touch with his father since he learned about his condition and has expressed his desire to see him in person. The source added that the king is grateful for his son’s support and is looking forward to their reunion.
The visit will mark the first time that Prince Harry has returned to the UK since he and his wife, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, stepped back from their royal duties and moved to California last year. The couple, who are expecting their second child, a girl, later this year, have been working on various projects, including their Archewell Foundation and a multi-year deal with Netflix.
The source said that Prince Harry’s visit will be a private one and that he will follow all the necessary Covid-19 protocols. The source also said that the king’s health is stable and that he is undergoing treatment at a London hospital.
According to BBC, the type of cancer that King Charles has was not revealed, however, it is not prostate cancer, but Buckingham Palace revealed that the new cancer was discovered during his "recent treatment for an enlarged prostate".
King Charles, who ascended to the throne in 2022 after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, revealed his cancer diagnosis in a televised address to the nation last month. He said that he was optimistic about his recovery and that he would continue to fulfill his duties as the head of state and the Commonwealth.
The king also thanked the public for their prayers and messages of goodwill and urged men over 50 to get regular check-ups for prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer among men in the UK.
Prince Harry’s visit is expected to be a welcome gesture of reconciliation for the royal family, which has been strained by the Sussexes’ departure and the subsequent controversies over their interviews and statements. The source said that the king hopes that his son’s visit will pave the way for more dialogue and healing among the family members.
