Prince Harry is making his way back to the United Kingdom from California to be by his father King Charles’ side after news broke of the monarch’s battle with cancer.

Buckingham Palace issued a statement on Monday, February 5th, confirming King Charles’ cancer diagnosis.

This revelation came to light during treatment for a benign enlarged prostate, with medical experts clarifying that the two conditions are distinct as it is not prostate cancer.

Prior to the public announcement, King Charles personally shared the news with a select few family members, including his youngest son Prince Harry.

Although the prince currently resides in Montecito, California, with his young family, he has reportedly embarked on a journey back to the UK to offer support to his father during this challenging period.

This development has sparked optimism for a potential reconciliation within the royal family, particularly concerning the strained relationship between Harry and his father following his and Meghan’s departure from royal duties for a new life in America.

While the Duke of Sussex is no longer an active member of the royal workforce, there are murmurs of a return to certain responsibilities given the circumstances, hinting at a potential thaw in tensions.

With both King Charles and Princess Kate facing health issues, the operational capacity of the working royals has been impacted.

Princess Kate is presently recuperating from significant stomach surgery at her residence in Windsor, with her anticipated return to duties postponed until at least Easter, necessitating the rescheduling of numerous royal commitments to a later date.