Prince Harry to travel to UK following King Charles’ cancer diagnosis
Prince Harry will soon be traveling to the UK to see King Charles III following his cancer diagnosis on Monday.
The Duke spoke with his father about the diagnosis and is planning to pay His Majesty a visit in the coming days, a source close to Harry said.
The shocking diagnosis, which comes less than 15 months after the 75-year-old King took the throne, was revealed in a statement by Buckingham Palace Monday afternoon.
“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” the palace said in a statement. “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.”
“His Majesty has today 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 palace added.
Officials did not say what form of cancer Charles was diagnosed with but Buckingham Palace have said it is not prostate cancer, according to the BBC.
“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure,” the statement from the palace continued.
King Charles' cancer diagnosis
- King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer less than 15 months after ascending to the throne.
- The shocking development came just a week after the 75-year-old king was discharged from the hospital following treatment for an enlarged prostate.
- His estranged son Prince Harry traveled to the UK Tuesday to see his father, returning to California 24 hours later.
- Prince Harry has still not spoken to Prince William on the heels of their father King Charles’ cancer diagnosis — but the shocking news could force the estranged siblings into an uneasy truce, sources say.
- Kensington Palace did not specify when the king would be expected to return to his royal duties, as all of his public engagements have been put on pause.
Charles had been in the hospital just a week before receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate.
“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.”
Kensington Palace did not say when Charles would be expected to return to his royal duties, as all of his public engagements have been put on pause.
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US, and the second leading cause of cancer death among adult men, according to the National Cancer Institute.
The disease similarly affects men in the UK, with more than a third of new cases appearing in people older than 75, according to the National Health Services.
The NHS said there was a surge in inquiries about prostate health following Charles’ treatment last week.
