Harry’s Quick Reaction To King Charles’ Cancer Diagnosis Proves Love Is Stronger Than Their Drama

Although Harry, Duke of Sussex, has spent little time in the U.K. since his departure from the royal family with his wife, Meghan Markle, the youngest of King Charles’ two sons wasted no time flying to London to see his father. Harry made the trip alone, leaving Markle to care for their two young children in southern California. The BBC reported that the urgency with which Harry flew to the U.K. to visit his father seems telling.

The British news outlet also stated that Harry and his older brother, William, Prince of Wales, were both informed of their father’s diagnosis before the news broke. Harry’s inclusion in family matters immediately following the announcement is a far cry from the passing of his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. According to Harry’s memoir “Spare,” he was informed of her passing via a BBC alert sent to his phone (via BBC).

Shortly after the private visit between Harry and Charles, a helicopter was seen taking off from the palace grounds, which The Guardian reported was likely Charles and Camilla traveling to Sandringham, the royal estate in Norfolk, England. Sandringham House holds special significance to the Windsors, as it is typically the setting for intimate family Christmases ahead of their public-facing festivities at Buckingham Palace.