a rare and emotional moment for the royal family, Prince Harry has returned to the United Kingdom to visit his father, King Charles III, amid growing concerns about the monarch’s health.

The Duke of Sussex was spotted arriving at Heathrow Airport earlier this morning, dressed in a dark coat and traveling alone. Sources close to the royal household confirm that Harry made the journey from California after receiving word that his father’s condition had “taken a worrying turn” in recent days.

King Charles, who has been battling undisclosed health issues since earlier this year, has reportedly scaled back his public duties in recent weeks, prompting speculation about the seriousness of his condition. While

Buckingham Palace has not released a detailed medical statement, royal aides have described the King’s current state as “requiring rest, care, and the presence of close family.”

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Prince Harry’s return comes despite ongoing tensions with members of the royal family. Since stepping down from official royal duties in 2020 and relocating to the United States with his wife, Meghan Markle, Harry has made only a handful of brief visits to the UK—often under difficult circumstances, including the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.