Prince Harry delivers rare update on father King Charles’ health after private family reunion

After reuniting with his father King Charles earlier this month for the first time in almost a year, Prince Harry is said to have shared a rare update on the monarch’s health and opened up about his family with Meghan Markle following their recent trip to the UK.

The royal reportedly told guests at the Time100 Sports Gala in New York City on Thursday that his father, who shared his cancer diagnosis with the world in February 2024, is “doing great”, as reported by Page Six. Charles previously shared a positive update last December, revealing that his treatment would be reduced at the start of the year. 

Prior to his UK trip this month, Harry last met up with his estranged father in September 2025 when he was seen arriving at Charles’ London residence, Clarence House. While Harry was back in the UK for the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games at the start of the month, HELLO! confirmed the royal met with his father Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House on 10 July for a private reunion. 

The Duke of Sussex was joined by his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five. The Sussexes have since returned to their lives in Montecito, with an insider telling Page Six that Harry said they were “happy” to be home. 

The Sussexes in the UK

Meghan and the kids jetted to the UK alongside Harry this month, but kept a very low profile for their visit. Meghan had been scheduled to join Harry at a one-year-to-go Invictus event at Birmingham’s NEC, but was unable to attend due to security concerns.

The Duchess of Sussex was also absent for Harry’s other public engagements during the trip. A source told People Meghan is “very supportive” of Harry, and added that she felt a “lot of sadness” in not being able to be by his side throughout the week. 

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As for whether Meghan and Harry coming to the UK as a family could become a regular thing, Simon Vigar, a royal commentator and author of The Four Wives of Windsor, said on HELLO!’s A Right Royal podcast: “Who knows? I don’t know. I would have thought they’d come over once a year for the time being. Christmas is difficult, isn’t it? 

“Because that then brings William and Catherine into it. And that rift is still very much ongoing, which is a terrible shame. But, maybe once or twice a year, they’ll come over.”

Charles’ health update

Charles was diagnosed with cancer after a hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a statement from the Palace in 2024 shared. Nearly two years on from his diagnosis, and after returning to his public duties, Charles appeared on Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer TV programme in December where he shared that his “schedule of cancer treatment can be reduced in the New Year.”

Buckingham Palace elaborated: “His Majesty has responded exceptionally well to treatment and his doctors advise that ongoing measures will now move into a precautionary phase. This position will be continuously monitored and reviewed to protect and prioritise his continued recovery. 

The statement continued: “As The King has said, this milestone on his recovery journey is ‘a great personal blessing.'”