Prince Harry has been urged to use his emergency trip to London to mend fences with King Charles and Prince William following the monarch's cancer diagnosis. The Duke of Sussex is en route from Los Angeles after speaking with his father, who personally informed him of the illness.
Royal commentators expressed hope that the visit could signal a truce. Former press secretary Kristina Kyriacou said: 'Charles adores Harry. He didn't want any of this estrangement. If out of bad news, some good news comes and Harry and the King and the Queen and his brother are reunited – how wonderful.'
Harry is believed to have left LAX last night, with a luxury Range Rover seen at the VIP terminal. He is expected to arrive in London by lunchtime. Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet remain in California. The King is resting at Clarence House ahead of treatment, having begun outpatient care.
It is unclear whether Harry will stay at Frogmore Cottage or a hotel. His last UK visit was in September for the Well Child Awards. Security arrangements remain a point of contention, as Harry lost automatic police protection upon stepping down as a working royal in 2020.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was 'shocked and sad' but noted the cancer was 'caught early'. The King has been described as 'hugely positive' by family and friends, though he may miss public duties for several months.
