Prince William has ‘NO plans’ to see Harry during his UK trip and has ‘other priorities’ while caring for Princess Kate
PRINCE William has “no plans” to see Harry during his trip to the UK, insiders have said.
The Duke of Sussex flew more than 5,000 miles from Los Angeles this morning to visit cancer-diagnosed dad King Charles.
The pair are thought to have enjoyed a private meeting at Clarence House before the King was helicoptered to Sandringham.
Charles touched down in the grounds of the Norfolk mansion in the wind and rain before being rushed inside by waiting aides.
Locals said the landing spot was on the rare side – and usually reserved for moments when the Royals are looking to maximise privacy.
It is unclear how long or where Harry, 39, will stay during his trip.
But an insider said Prince William, 41, has no plans to drop in on his brother.
The Prince of Wales instead “remains focused” on looking after wife Kate, currently recovering from abdominal surgery.
What we know so far:
- The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer
- Prince Harry rushed to the airport in LA to fly home to support his father
- Meghan will remain in California with their children
- The King personally called his siblings and children to tell them of his diagnosis
- Charles is receiving expert care from specialist doctors
- His Majesty returned from Sandringham to London to begin treatment
- Doctors advised the King to postpone public-facing Royal duties
- Camilla and William will step up to share the weight of the King’s duties during his treatment
- Charles will continue to receive Red Boxes and State documents
- Charles and Camilla shared a cancer message just a day before announcing his diagnosis
The insider said: “There are no plans for Harry’s visit to act as some kind of vehicle for reconciliation.”
Dad-of-three Wills is helping out as Kate takes extended leave from public duties until after Easter.
The family are currently at Adelaide Cottage, Windsor.
Sources close to Harry said he would meet William “if the opportunity were to arise”.
The King appeared in high spirits this afternoon as he left his meeting with the Duke of Sussex.
Charles was whisked off in the Royal Bentley on a short journey from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace accompanied by Queen Camilla.
The pair then boarded the Norfolk-bound helicopter.
Charles previously told Harry about his cancer diagnosis in what is understood to have been a warm conversation over the phone.
Harry is not believed to have met his father face to face since the late Queen’s funeral in September 2022.
On Monday, Buckingham Palace said the King had been diagnosed with “a form of cancer” during the his prostate operation.
The statement said His Majesty has begun a schedule of regular treatments and “remains wholly positive”.
He will also be postponing front line duties on doctor’s advice but continue with his red boxes, weekly audiences with the Prime Minister, and monthly Privy Council meetings.
How Charles bravely revealed diagnosis to help others
KING Charles has bravely broken with royal protocol by sharing his cancer diagnosis.
Senior royals have in past been tight-lipped about their health battles.
The last top royal diagnosed with cancer was Charles’s grandfather George VI.
Heavy smoker George had his left lung removed for “structural abnormalities” in September 1951, months before he died.
The “abnormalities” were actually a life-threatening carcinoma, but the public never learned about George’s cancer ordeal.
Buckingham Palace said Charles wanted to share his cancer diagnosis to boost “public understanding” for cancer patients worldwide.
Armed guards were on patrol at Sandringham today as the King and Camilla settled back into their country stay.
The grounds were unusually quiet with no sign of well wishers as the public appeared to maintain a respectful distance.
The King appeared to land in a new location – designed to shield him from public view.
Usually flights in poor weather conditions are redirected to RAF Marham or a landing strip set apart from Sandringham itself.
However both require the Royals to be driven into Sandringham.
The helicopter came down in a clearing half-a-mile from the main house and gardens with sufficient space from trees to make the landing safe in the gusts.