Prince Harry shared that he had hoped King Charles’ cancer diagnosis would help mend the fractured relationships within the royal family during an interview with Good Morning America.

Prince Harry’s reaction to King Charles’ diagnosis

King Charles publicly revealed his cancer diagnosis in February, prompting Prince Harry to board a flight to the UK just days later to visit his father.

During a deeply personal interview, the Duke of Sussex reflected on this emotional time. While in Whistler, British Columbia, ahead of the 2025 Invictus Games, the 40-year-old spoke about his journey from Montecito, California—where he lives with his wife and children—to London to see the King.

Harry arranged to meet with his father after discussing his diagnosis, though their visit reportedly lasted under an hour before Charles and Queen Camilla departed for a prior engagement.

Speaking on the show, Harry said: “I jumped on a plane and went to go see him as soon as I could.

“Look, I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see him and spend any time with him, I’m grateful for that.”

He also expressed his commitment to visiting the UK as often as possible, saying he planned to see his family whenever he could.