Prince Harry gave friends an update on King Charles III's health at the Time 100 Sports Gala in New York City on Thursday, 16 July, saying his father is 'doing great' as he continues cancer treatment. The Duke of Sussex, 41, made a surprise appearance at the event, where he was overheard discussing his recent UK trip.
Private Family Reunion in the UK
Harry, his wife Meghan Markle, 44, and their children Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, had a private audience with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House last week. The visit marked the first time Harry and Meghan were in the UK together since 2022, when they attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Officials described the meeting as a 'private family occasion.'
Harry's Comments at the Gala
According to Page Six, Harry told fellow attendees that his father is 'doing great' amid his cancer battle, diagnosed in 2024 with an unspecified form of cancer. He also mentioned that his children 'are growing like weeds' and that Meghan and the kids were 'happy' to be back in California after the trip, as reported by the Express US.
Additional Private Visits
The family is rumoured to have visited Harry's uncle Charles Spencer's Althorp Estate, the ancestral home of Princess Diana, where they may have paid respects at Diana's final resting place. Meghan did not participate in any public engagements during the trip, and no official photographs of the royal reunion were released by the palace.
Harry attended the Time 100 Sports Gala to deliver a speech, using the opportunity to mingle and share personal updates. The UK visit followed Harry's appearance at the Invictus Games in Birmingham.
