Prince Harry travels to London to see his sick father

The king Carlos III has cancer and the news, officially announced this Monday by Buckingham Palace, has left friends and family sad. On the other side of the pond, your son harry He received it a few days ago from his own father, who called him by phone to tell him personally before it became a matter of State. The reaction of the Duke of Sussex has been blunt: he has canceled his engagements to fly to London and be by his side.

This has been confirmed by sources close to the British Royal House. Despite the family disagreements and distancing of recent years (when Prince Harry left the institution and settled in Canada with Meghan Markle), the second son of Charles III has prepared a flight to the British capital in the coming days to visit his father, who this Monday began treatment for the cancer he suffers from.

The last time Prince Harry saw the king was on May 6, precisely the day of his Coronation. He attended (without his wife or children) the solemn ceremony held at Westminster Abbey, where he occupied a discreet background, and did not even stay to enjoy the subsequent family reception in Windsor.

Harry's visitwithout Meghan Markle, for now) will be a balm for Charles III, who at 75 years old and recently enthroned has to temporarily abandon his responsibilities and face a difficult and unexpected illness. It will also be for Guillermo, who is completely devastated by this bad news that comes to him in the midst of his wife's convalescence, Kate Middleton, who underwent surgery three weeks ago for an unspecified ailment that will keep her away from the media spotlight until after Easter. The prince's concern for her wife is such that he has even canceled her schedule to be with her and her three children. Now, with his father on indefinite leave, he may have to return to work earlier than desired to support Queen Camilla in the duties of the Crown.

The Buckingham Palace statement

“During the king's recent hospital procedure for a benign enlargement of the prostate, another issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.

Her Majesty began a regular treatment program today, during which time doctors have advised her to postpone her public duties. Throughout this period, Her Majesty will continue to carry out State affairs and official procedures normally.

The King thanks his medical team for the quick intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains entirely positive about his treatment and hopes to return to full public duties as soon as possible.

“Her Majesty has decided to share her diagnosis to avoid speculation and in the hope that it can help public understanding of all those around the world affected by cancer.”