Prince Harry addresses father King Charles III's cancer diagnosis amid strained relationship

The father-son relationship is known to be strained. According to British media reports, King Charles III has taken a drastic step. The monarch no longer sees any worth in attempting to mend the relationship with his son, who consistently distances himself from the royal family.

Media reports speculate that the relationship between Charles and Harry remains tense, even in light of the monarch's health struggles. Relationship expert Louella Alderson suggests that this level of communication breakdown spells trouble for their family's future.

The recent announcement from Buckingham Palace regarding King Charles III's serious illness could change much.

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His Royal Highness was under treatment for a benign enlargement of the prostate. During this intervention, another cause for concern was discovered and subsequently diagnosed as cancer. This second condition will now be treated appropriately - as stated in a Buckingham Palace communication.

King Charles III has already started treatment, with doctors advising him to withdraw from public duties. Nevertheless, despite his illness, the king "will continue to engage with state affairs and official documents".

Sky has learned that Prince Harry has spoken to King Charles III about his cancer diagnosis and plans to return to the United Kingdom shortly to meet him.

The discord between King Charles III and Prince Harry is one of the most heated subjects concerning the British royal family. Meghan Markle, together with her husband, has stirred controversy with their relocation to the USA and their critique of the royal family in the media.