Prince Harry is facing uncertainties about his accommodation as he plans to return to the UK to visit his father, King Charles, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer.
The Duke of Sussex is making preparations to leave California for Britain to reunite with his father, but the question remains: where will he stay during his visit?
Notably, Harry will be traveling alone on this journey, without his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children accompanying him.
Having been asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage, his former residence, back in January 2023, Prince Harry’s upcoming lodging arrangements are still up in the air.
This decision came shortly after the release of his candid memoir, Spare.
During his last trip to the UK in September, Harry opted for hotel accommodation instead of staying at Frogmore Cottage.
However, his request to lodge at Windsor Castle, where his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, is interred, was turned down.
It is worth mentioning that Prince Harry now travels with his own private security team after relinquishing automatic police protection upon stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
King Charles personally informed both Prince Harry and Prince Charles about his cancer diagnosis before the news was made public by Buckingham Palace.
A close source to Harry revealed that he promptly made the decision to rush to the UK to be by his father’s side as soon as he heard the news.
Experts have interpreted Prince Harry’s swift decision to travel to the UK as a clear indication of the seriousness of King Charles’ health condition.
The Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed that Harry had spoken with his father about the diagnosis and would be visiting His Majesty in the coming days.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jenny Bond expressed hope that King Charles III’s illness could lead to a reconciliation between the King and Prince Harry.
While Harry’s brother, Prince William, has also been in close contact with their father, neither sibling has issued a public statement yet.
Prince William is set to resume his public duties this week after assisting his wife, the Princess of Wales, in her recovery from abdominal surgery.
He may also take on additional responsibilities on behalf of his father as the King undergoes treatment.
The eviction of the Sussexes from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles raised doubts about Prince Harry ever returning to Windsor Castle.
Particularly considering that Prince William, his adversary, had moved just a short distance away to Adelaide Cottage.
Omid Scobie revealed that it was Princess Anne who advocated for the firm approach to evict the couple, while Prince Edward expressed reservations about the palace’s decision.
Ultimately, Prince Harry and Meghan received a letter from Sir Michael John Stevens, the keeper of the privy purse, requesting them to return the keys to Frogmore Cottage, which had been a wedding gift from the late Queen and had undergone a significant renovation worth $3 million.
The Sussexes were taken aback by the news, prompting Harry to have a heated conversation with his father.
Despite initial silence, King Charles assured his son that their family would always have a place to stay whenever they visit the UK.