A guest on GB News has criticised those speculating about King Charles' health after Prince Harry announced his return to the UK.
Many have suggested that Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are bringing their two children, Archie and Lilibet, back to Britain to make amends with his father before his health declines further.
Appearing on the news channel, former royal editor Charles Rae slammed those circulating the rumours, stating that it is "wrong" and "ridiculous".
Ridiculous speculation
"I have to say, I think it is ridiculous that we are speculating, or there are people speculating about the King's health," he said.
"Everything that we have been told, and there's no reason to doubt it because we have seen it ourselves. The King looks fantastic whenever we see him out on the streets."
He then mentioned Queen Camilla giving an update recently, where she said that the King is "determined to beat" his cancer.
Long road ahead
The journalist went on: "I think it's wrong that people do speculate about the King's health in this. It's hard to say whether it was a factor or not."
He added that Prince Harry will have a "long road" to win back the trust of the King. "He's also got to win back the trust of the British people and at the moment a large majority of them don't think he should be back in this country with his wife," Charles added.
King's cancer journey
King Charles has kept much of his cancer journey private over recent years. In February 2024, Buckingham Palace announced that he had been diagnosed with "a form of cancer" after undergoing a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate the month prior.
Charles paused public-facing engagements following his diagnosis before returning to duties in April 2024. He maintained a demanding schedule at home and overseas while undergoing treatment.
In December, the King delivered an encouraging update on his health, announcing that the frequency of his treatment could be "significantly reduced", although the Palace has not described him as being in remission or cured.
Buckingham Palace said at the time that Charles had "responded exceptionally well to treatment," and his recovery had reached a "very positive" stage, with that guidance remaining unchanged.
