Prince Harry arrives in London after his father, King Charles III, is diagnosed with cancer
Associated PressLONDON — King Charles III’s cancer was caught early and the monarch will “crack on” with his constitutional duties, Britain’s prime minister said Tuesday, as Prince Harry flew in from California for a rare visit with his father. Buckingham Palace said the king’s cancer was found during Charles’ recent hospital treatment for an enlarged prostate but is a “separate issue” and not prostate cancer. “So we’ll just be willing him on and hopefully we get through this as quickly as possible.” The palace said Charles, who has generally enjoyed good health, “remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.” Charles became king in September 2022 when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne. Buckingham palace said that the king “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.” Charles took the throne intending to preside over a slimmer monarchy with fewer senior royals carrying out ceremonial public duties.