Uncertainties Loom Over Prince Harry’s UK Accommodation Amid King Charles’ Cancer Diagnosis

Prince Harry is facing uncertainties as he plans his return to the UK to visit his father, King Charles, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer.

The Duke of Sussex, making the journey solo without his wife, Meghan Markle, or their children, is in a quandary about his lodging arrangements.

With Frogmore Cottage no longer an option after being instructed to vacate in January 2023, where will Harry stay during his visit?

During his last trip to the UK in September, Prince Harry resorted to hotel accommodation after his request to stay at Windsor Castle was turned down.

This rejection followed the directive to vacate Frogmore Cottage, his former residence, which came shortly after the release of his candid memoir, Spare.

Notably, Harry now travels with his own private security team, having relinquished automatic police protection upon stepping back from the royal family in 2020.

In a personal touch, King Charles informed both Prince Harry and Prince Charles about his cancer diagnosis before it was publicly disclosed by Buckingham Palace.

A close source revealed that Harry promptly decided to rush to the UK to be by his father's side upon hearing the news.

Experts view Harry's swift journey to Britain as a sign of the gravity of the King's condition.

The Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed Prince Harry's imminent visit to see his father, stating that he had discussed the diagnosis with King Charles and would be traveling to the UK in the following days.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jenny Bond expressed hope that King Charles III's illness might pave the way for a reconciliation between the King and Prince Harry, as the latter's brother, Prince William, also maintains close contact with their father.

Following the eviction of the Sussexes from Frogmore Cottage, it seemed improbable that Prince Harry would set foot on the grounds of Windsor Castle again, especially with his brother, Prince William, residing just a short distance away.

Reports suggest that Princess Anne played a significant role in advocating for the firm stance to withdraw the use of the residence from the couple, who had transitioned out of their royal roles.

Omid Scobie reported that the Sussexes were taken aback by the news of being asked to return the keys to Frogmore Cottage, a wedding gift from the late Queen, which had recently undergone a substantial renovation.

Despite the initial shock, Prince Harry reached out to his father, King Charles, seeking assurance about their future accommodations during visits to the UK.

Charles, initially met with silence, eventually assured his son that their family would always have a place to stay.