The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is reportedly staying in California with her children while her husband, Prince Harry, travels to London to visit his father, King Charles III, who recently received a cancer diagnosis.
Harry’s visit was said to be in response to a personal call from his father informing him of the diagnosis. It has also been speculated that it could help ease the strained relationship between his family and the monarchy.
Why Meghan Markle Is Not Traveling With Prince Harry Is Still Unknown
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According to Daily Mail, Meghan will not join Harry on his visit to see the King amid his recent cancer diagnosis.
The former “Suits” actress will stay with their children, Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 2, in California while her husband rushes to London to support his father.
While the reasons for Meghan’s decision not to accompany Harry on the trip remain unclear, speculation has arisen about the seriousness of the King’s condition.
Many have concluded that Harry’s quick visit to Britain “shows the seriousness” of the King’s condition and that the monarch even informed the prince of his diagnosis before it became public.
An official statement from the Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex regarding the proposed trip read: “The Duke spoke to his father about his diagnosis. He will travel to the UK to see Her Majesty in the coming days.”
When Did Harry & Meghan Last See The King?
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The last time the Sussexes saw the King was at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral last September.
A day after the funeral, the couple returned to their Montecito residence on a public flight after allegedly being denied permission to re-board Air Force One with US President Joe Biden and his wife.
It was reported that granting such a request “would cause an uproar” and “strained relations with the palace,” each Page Six.
Almost a year later, Harry went to his father’s coronation, but Meghan stayed in California with the children. It was suggested that Meghan was not there because it was Archie’s birthday on the same day as the coronation.
While visiting, Harry did not participate in the balcony event after the church service; instead, he immediately went to the airport.
Prince Harry’s Visit Could Thaw Strained Relations With Royal Government
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Now, Harry’s upcoming visit is rumored to be a solution to the strained relationship between his family and Buckingham Palace.
Relations between the Sussexes and King Charles have been strained since the couple relinquished their senior royal duties in 2020. It has been exacerbated by the couple’s public interviews about the royal family, the release of the couple’s bombshell “Harry & Meghan” documentary. and the duke’s famous memoir “Spare.”
Other royal books, such as Omid Scobie’s “Endgame”, also claim that the relationship between Harry and his brother, Prince William, broke down because William criticized Harry’s public comments about the family.
It remains to be seen how much Harry’s visit will contribute to mending their relationship. Currently, it is believed that Harry only communicates with his father and has yet to contact William.
King Charles To Take A Break From ‘Public Duties’
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As for King’s cancer diagnosis, it was said to be unrelated to a recent hospital procedure for “benign prostate enlargement.”
According to an official statement, the king has since “started a regular treatment schedule,” which will prevent him from attending “publicly facing duties.” However, he will “continue to conduct state affairs and official paperwork as usual.”
The statement also mentioned King’s thanks to his medical team for their “quick intervention” and that “he remains completely positive about his treatment.”
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It goes on to state why the king chose to share his cancer diagnosis with the public rather than keep it a secret.
The statement read in part: “His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis in order to avoid speculation and in the hope that it will help common understanding for all people around the world affected by cancer.”
The likely return of King Charles to full public duties is not yet known, but it is understood that he hopes to make a return as soon as possible. It is also unclear whether his illness will prevent him from attending highly important royal events, such as marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June.
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