What Prince Harry Said About King Charles After Their Reunion Is Raising Eyebrows
Prince Harry has shared a rare update about his father, King Charles III, following their recent family reunion in the UK.
Prince Harry has shared a rare update about his father, King Charles III, following their recent family reunion in the UK. Speaking during a surprise appearance in New York, the Duke of Sussex offered a brief but positive comment about the King's well-being while also opening up about his children and the importance of sport in his life. Harry's remarks came just days after he reunited with his father and stepmother, Queen Camilla, at Highgrove House. The private gathering also allowed his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to see their grandfather for the first time in four years.
The family visit followed Harry's solo arrival in Britain, following the ongoing disputes over his taxpayer-funded security. Meghan Markle and the children later joined him, though they kept a low profile and did not make any public appearances during their stay. Despite the meaningful reunion with his father, reports suggested that Harry remains estranged from his older brother, Prince William. Amid the ongoing buzz surrounding the royal family's private gathering, Harry's latest comments about his father came during a surprise appearance at the TIME100 Sports Gala in New York City on Thursday.
According to Page Six, the Duke was speaking with guests when he was asked about the King, who has been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer since 2024. Harry reportedly shared that his father was “doing great.” This marked the first time the Prince had publicly commented on his father's health in months, offering hope to many that the royal family may finally be moving in a positive direction. During the same conversation, the Duke shared a lighthearted update about his own family, noting that his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children were happy to be back home in California following their trip to the UK.
"The kids are growing like weeds," Harry reportedly told one attendee while chatting at the event. During the gala, Harry also took to the stage to speak about the transformative power of sport and the impact of the Invictus Games, the international adaptive sporting competition for wounded and injured military veterans he founded in 2014. "It's truly an honor to be here tonight to celebrate the power of sport," Harry said. He continued, "I don't just mean the big wins and historic moments. I mean the tough losses, the sacrifices, the moments that no one ever sees."
Harry also reflected on the difficult period following his departure from military service, sharing that he felt "lost" before finding a renewed sense of purpose through athletics. "Sport isn't just entertainment and competition; sport is medicine," he added, highlighting how the Invictus Games have helped veterans rebuild their confidence and find healing through competition.
