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Prince Harry jetted off to the UK to be by his father King Charles III’s side following the reigning monarch’s cancer diagnosis announcement.
The Duke of Sussex was seen pulling up to a private terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport Monday afternoon in his black Range Rover tailed by his security team, according to photos obtained by The Sun.
Harry, 39, who traveled without wife Meghan Markle, is expected to touch down across the pond later this afternoon and will be reunited with Charles, 75, as soon as possible.
Page Six exclusively reported on Monday that the renegade royal was planning to visit his dad after Buckingham Palace revealed Charles’ cancer battle.
The royal family announced Charles’ shocking cancer diagnosis on Monday. Samir Hussein/WireImage Harry was seen arriving at LAX while en route to visit the King. Samir Hussein/WireImageThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s team further confirmed to us that Harry already had spoken to the King following his diagnosis and shared that the “Suits” alum, 42, would remain home in Montecito, Calif., with their two children: Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 2.
Charles’ cancer, which hasn’t been specified, was discovered during his successful prostate procedure.
“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” the palace said in a statement Monday. “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.
Harry and Markle have been estranged from Charles since they resigned from their royal duties in 2020. Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation“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.
Charles ascended the throne in September 2022 after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96.
Harry has been looped in on his father’s condition amid their rift. Getty ImagesHarry’s older brother, Prince William, is next in the line of succession to the British throne.
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Listen to our weekly “We Hear” podcast Subscribe to our daily newsletter Shop our exclusive merchBoth Harry and William attended Charles’ coronation in May 2023, though the brothers did not appear to interact as tensions remained high.
It’s unclear if the Sussexes have been in touch with Prince William and Kate Middleton amid their estrangement. Getty ImagesHarry had a falling out with his father and the Prince of Wales, 41, after he and Markle resigned from their royal duties in 2020 and moved to California.
Since then, the Sussexes have openly discussed their criticism of the monarchy and their family members, forcing a wedge between the relatives.
Harry and Charles have reportedly been in touch despite their differences, though it’s unclear if he the red-headed royal is back in William’s good graces amid their dad’s shocking diagnosis news.
