Prince Harry's relationship with his father has been rocky since he stepped down from royal duties in 2020 and released a revealing memoir last year, but a spokesperson for the prince said Prince Charles She said she called Prince Harry to tell him the news before the news was made public. and his wife Meghan Markle.
Prince Harry immediately boarded an 11-hour flight from Los Angeles to London to meet the King.Markle and her two young children, Archie and Lilibet, did not accompany Prince Harry on his trip to the UK.
According to the Guardian, on February 6, the prince was seen arriving at Clarence House, the royal residence in London where Charles was resting after an outpatient treatment. Shortly after reuniting with Harry, Charles and Camilla drove to Buckingham Palace. About 10 minutes later, a helicopter took off from the palace grounds before landing at the King's Sandringham residence.
Break: King Charles and Queen Camilla departed Buckingham Palace by helicopter and headed to Sandringham. #Charles III pic.twitter.com/lu98KfGLL5
— Oliver Whitfield Miocic (@olivermiocic) February 6, 2024
According to the Daily Mail, Prince Harry spent the night in a London hotel instead of at the royal residence and did not meet his brother William. The prince left England the next day.
Prince Harry spoke about his father's diagnosis in an interview with Good Morning America that aired on February 16th. The prince was in Whistler, British Columbia, to tour the 2025 Invictus Games.
“I jumped on a plane and went to see him as soon as I could,” Harry said. “Look, I love my family. I'm grateful that I was able to get on a plane and go see him and spend any time with him.”
Prince Harry declined to provide further details about Charles' health, saying, “That's between me and me.” However, he revealed that he plans to visit his father again soon. “He is planning another trip through and back to the UK, so he wants to stop by and see his family as much as possible,” he said.
Asked whether Charles' illness would have a “unifying effect” on the family, Prince Harry said: “That's true.” Yeah, sure. ”
“Through all of these families, I see families growing stronger every day,” Harry said. “So, yeah, I think no matter what illness, no matter what illness, families come together. I've seen it so many times, and it makes me so happy.”
Exclusive: To Prince Harry @ReeveWill On visiting King Charles after being diagnosed with cancer: “I love my family and I'm grateful that I was able to fly to see them and spend all the time with him.'' https://t.co/yDp82WU7Bk pic.twitter.com/lO0cebeO9i
— Good Morning America (@GMA) February 16, 2024