Prince Harry arrives in the UK solo after King Charles' cancer news

Prince Harry arrived in the UK following news that his father, King Charles, had been diagnosed with cancer.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, arrived in London on Tuesday after boarding a flight from Los Angeles on Monday.

Two black SUVs believed to be escorting Prince Harry traveled with police cars from Heathrow Airport to Clarence House, King Charles' longtime residence in London. On Monday, King Charles returned to London from Sandringham, where he was photographed attending church with Queen Camilla on Sunday, to begin treatment as an outpatient.

It is believed that Prince Harry and King Charles have not been together since the coronation ceremony in May.

“It's a good thing,” a source close to the royal family tells PEOPLE exclusively in this week's cover story. “or not [Harry] “I'll bring the grandchildren over sometime too, because it would be lovely for all of them.”

Prince Harry traveled home alone, leaving his wife, Meghan Markle, 42, and their two children, 4-year-old son Prince Archie and 2-year-old daughter Princess Lilibet, at their home in Montecito, California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have moved to Meghan's home country after stepping back as working members of the royal family in 2020.

Harry's return is his first time visiting the UK since he attended the WellChild Awards in September 2023. Last year, he also visited England in May to attend the coronation of King Charles and in June to appear as a witness in the UK Supreme Court. Royal Courts of Justice to give evidence against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over alleged illegal information gathering. He also made a surprise appearance in London in March 2023 in a legal case in which he and other prominent figures including Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and Jude Law's ex-wife Sadie Frost sued Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL), publisher of The Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL). ). daily Mail And Mail on SundayTo collect information illegally.

Princess Beatrice, King Charles' niece, was seen driving near Clarence House on Tuesday. She may have gone to visit the king, but she also lived near St James's Palace.

A royal source has said there are “no plans” for Prince Harry to reunite with his brother Prince William while he is in the UK. Prince William, 41, has been stepping away from royal engagements in recent weeks as he spends time caring for his three children while his wife, Kate Middleton, recovers from recent abdominal surgery. The Prince of Wales is set to return to public duties on Wednesday with an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and the annual fundraiser for the London Air Ambulance.

Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that the 75-year-old king had been diagnosed with cancer after undergoing surgery to treat an enlarged prostate. The palace added that the monarch does not suffer from prostate cancer.

The palace said: “During the King's recent medical procedure in hospital for benign prostatic hyperplasia, a separate matter of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests identified a form of cancer.” In the current situation.

They continued: “Today, His Majesty the King began a schedule of regular treatments, and during this period doctors advised him to postpone his public duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to carry out state business and official papers as usual.”

The statement added, “The King is grateful to his medical team for their rapid intervention, which was made possible thanks to the recent procedure he underwent in hospital. He remains completely positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public service as soon as possible.” .

“His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope that it will aid public understanding of all those affected by cancer around the world.”

People know that King Charles personally told his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, about his cancer diagnosis.

The king also told his three siblings – Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward – before the news broke.

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday that the king's cancer was “detected early.”

“Obviously, like everyone else, we are shocked and sad, and all our thoughts are with him and his family. Fortunately, this was caught early,” Sunak said of the diagnosis during a television appearance. BBC Radio 5 Live.

He continued: “This is what we all hope and pray for, and I am of course in regular contact with him and will continue to communicate with him as usual.”