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Published on February 16, 2024
Updated February 16, 2024, 7:45 a.m. ET
Prince Harry broke his silence on Friday about his estranged father King Charles' cancer diagnosis.
In an interview with “Good Morning America,” the Duke of Sussex said he “loves his family” and is “grateful” he was able to visit his ailing father.
“Look, I love my family,” the father of two, 39, told host Will Reeve on Friday. “The fact that I was able to get on a plane and visit him and spend time with him at any time, I’m grateful for that.”
Harry revealed that he “jumped on a plane” shortly after speaking to his father on the phone.
“I visited him as soon as possible,” he shared.
Prince Harry broke his silence on Friday about his estranged father King Charles' cancer diagnosis. Shutterstock
Asked whether his father's diagnosis could have a “reunifying effect” on his family, Harry said: “Absolutely. Yes I am sure.”
“With all that [Invictus] Families I see every day how strong the family comes together. I think any illness, any illness brings families together,” he added.
When asked for “his opinion” on Charles' health, Harry said the information “remains between me and him.”
Elsewhere, Harry was asked about life in sunny California and how it felt to be 5,459 miles away from his family when he learned of His Majesty's diagnosis.
In an interview with “Good Morning America,” the Duke of Sussex said he “loves his family” and is “grateful” he was able to visit his ailing father. GMA/ABC “Look, I love my family,” the father of two said. “The fact that I was able to get on a plane and visit him and spend time with him at any time, I'm grateful for that.” GMA/ABC
“I have my own family. As we all do,” he said. “So my family and my life in California is what it is. I have more trips planned that would take me through or back to the UK, so I will stop and see my family as often as possible.”
Harry, who shares son Prince Archie and daughter Princess Lilibet with wife Meghan Markle, says his children are doing “great.”
“The kids are doing great,” he said. “The children, like all children, grow up incredibly quickly. They have an incredible sense of humor and make us laugh and keep us grounded every day, like most kids do.”
“I’m just very grateful to be a father,” he added.
Harry revealed that he enjoyed life in California so much that he even considered becoming a US citizen. Portal
Harry loves life in California so much that he's even thinking about making it official by getting citizenship.
“Would you think about becoming a citizen?” He was asked, to which he replied: “I have thought about it, yes.”
When asked what was stopping him, Harry replied: “I have no idea. I’m here doing this… The thought has crossed my mind, but it’s not a high priority at the moment.”
If Harry decides to become a US citizen, he would be forced to renounce his royal title.
Harry says he started the Invictus Games because he has “always had a lifelong commitment to Portal.”
The Sussexes are currently in Canada, where they spent Valentine's Day together earlier this week, at the 2025 Invictus Games winter training camp.
The couple braved the freezing temperatures in Whistler, with Harry even trying out a number of winter sports, including skeleton tobogganing.
Their Canadian trip will be filmed by a “GMA” camera crew who are reportedly working on a segment related to Invictus Games.
“The mission continues,” Harry said of the games. “Every part of the work continues and before you know it, this time next year we'll be back here doing it all again… and we'll have all of Whistler and hopefully all of Canada screaming at these guys for epic games.” .”
“I have always had a life of service. And I think it’s good to be with these guys,” he continued. “There is no version of me coming here and watching them and not getting involved myself.”
Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are currently in Canada for the 2025 Invictus Games winter training camp. Shutterstock
On Wednesday, Reeve joined the Sussexes on their snowy adventures as he chatted with the duke about “his life with Meghan today, how his father is doing and his passion for supporting wounded warriors,” the show said in a teaser.
Harry's interview comes just days after his ailing father returned to London to undergo further cancer treatment.
The 75-year-old monarch announced his cancer diagnosis on February 5 and has since begun outpatient treatment.
The 75-year-old monarch announced his cancer diagnosis on February 5 and has since begun outpatient treatment. WireImage,
Over the weekend, Charles broke his silence about the shocking diagnosis and thanked the public for the support he has received since the news broke.
Charles said such thoughts were “the greatest comfort and encouragement.”
“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped to promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations supporting cancer patients and their families in the UK and around the world.” he said in a statement.
The Duke of Sussex visited his ailing father in London last week. News Licensing / MEGA
“My lifelong admiration for her tireless care and dedication is made all the greater by my personal experience.”
The palace revealed Charles' diagnosis after he underwent surgery for an enlarged prostate and doctors discovered “another worrying problem” that required treatment.
Buckingham Palace later clarified that the cancer was not prostate cancer.
It is reported that Harry only spoke to his father for 45 minutes before catching the flight home. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
The royal's diagnosis prompted Harry to book an urgent flight from LAX to London last week, where he spent just 24 hours on home soil.
The Duke reportedly stayed in a hotel during his trip to London instead of staying with his family at one of their royal residences across the country.
He is reported to have only spoken to his father for 45 minutes before taking a flight back to Montecito, California, to reunite with Markle and their two children.
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