Prince Harry will travel to the UK to see his father King Charles following his cancer diagnosis, after the King personally told his youngest son of his diagnosis.
The King made sure that he told all of his immediate family as early as possible, including his siblings and children, with those in the UK being given the news in person.
Harry lives in Montecito in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two young children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, but it is not yet known if or when they will join him.
On Monday evening it was announced that the King had been diagnosed with cancer after his recent operation to correct his enlarged prostate.
It is not thought that his cancer is connected to the prostate surgery and nor is it prostate cancer that he has been diagnosed with.
In a statement Buckingham Palace said: “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.
“His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
“The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.
“His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”
Last Monday, January 29, His Majesty was released from hospital after undergoing surgery for an enlarged prostate, with the procedure said to have gone to plan.
He was spotted attending church at Sandringham with his wife Queen Camilla on Sunday, waving to royal well-wishers as he recuperated in Norfolk.
It is not known exactly when he will return to the frontline of royal duty, but he has reportedly been working from his bed and is still receiving his red boxes daily.
