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Revealed: how Prince Harry found out about King Charles' cancer diagnosis

The Duke of Sussex is living in California with wife Meghan Markle and their two children

Ainhoa Barcelona
Content Managing Editor
February 5, 2024
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King Charles personally told his son the Duke of Sussex that he has been diagnosed with cancer, HELLO! understands. 

The monarch, 75, is believed to have notified his younger son about his shock health news before he announced it to the world via a Buckingham Palace statement.

And according to a source close to Harry, the Duke, who is based in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, will travel to the UK in the coming days to visit his father.

WATCH: The King has been diagnosed with cancer

On Monday evening, the palace confirmed that Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments. And while he has postponed public-facing duties for the foreseeable, he remains "wholly positive" about his treatment. 

He will continue to undertake state business and official paperwork as usual.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Andy Stenning  - WPA Pool/Getty Images)© WPA Pool
Prince Harry is currently residing in California

The statement read in part: "During The King's recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.

"The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.

"His Majesty 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."

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