Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is set to travel to the UK to visit his father, King Charles III, following the monarch's recent cancer diagnosis. Buckingham Palace confirmed the news on Monday, stating that Harry had spoken with his father about the diagnosis. The palace did not provide specific details about the type of cancer Charles has been diagnosed with but revealed that it was discovered during a recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement. The king has already begun treatments, although the exact nature of these treatments has not been disclosed.

The relationship between Prince Harry and his family has been strained for several years, particularly after Harry and his wife Meghan Markle decided to step back from their roles as senior royals in 2020. In interviews with Oprah Winfrey and in a Netflix documentary, Harry and Meghan spoke about facing racism and mistreatment from the British press and feeling unsupported by the royal family. Despite the tension, Harry has expressed a desire to maintain a relationship with his family.

In terms of the order of succession to the British throne, Prince Charles is followed by his son Prince William, who is next in line. William's three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, come next, followed by Prince Harry. The rest of the line of succession includes Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice and her children, Princess Eugenie and her children, Prince Edward and his children, Princess Anne, and her children.

As news of King Charles' diagnosis broke, Prince Harry wasted no time in making arrangements to travel to the UK. Reports suggest that he has already departed from Los Angeles and is en route to London. His wife Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet, will remain in California. Harry is expected to arrive in London soon and will likely visit his father at Clarence House, where Charles is currently resting.

The visit from Prince Harry comes at a time when the royal family is already dealing with health issues, as Kate Middleton is still recovering from abdominal surgery. Prince William has announced his return to public engagements in order to fill the void left by his father and wife's absence. It remains to be seen whether Harry and William will have an opportunity to speak during this time, as they have not yet had a conversation since Charles' diagnosis was revealed.

Overall, Prince Harry's trip to the UK to see his father, King Charles III, comes amidst a challenging time for the royal family. The prince's decision to visit his ailing father demonstrates his concern and desire to offer support during this difficult period.