As Prince Harry prepares to return to the UK to visit his father, King Charles, who is battling cancer, uncertainties loom over his accommodation arrangements.
With Frogmore Cottage no longer an option, the Duke of Sussex faces the question of where he will stay during his visit.
The Duke of Sussex is set to depart from California for Britain in a solo journey to reunite with his father following the recent announcement of King Charles' cancer diagnosis.
Notably, Harry will be making this trip without his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children by his side.
Having been asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage back in January 2023, Prince Harry's upcoming lodging remains up in the air.
This directive came shortly after the release of his candid memoir, Spare.
During his previous visit to the UK in September, Prince Harry opted for hotel accommodation as Windsor Castle, where Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest, denied his request to stay there.
It is worth mentioning that Prince Harry now travels with his own private security team, as he forfeited automatic police protection upon stepping away from the royal family in 2020.
King Charles personally informed both Prince Harry and Prince Charles of his cancer diagnosis before the news was made public by Buckingham Palace.
A close source to Harry revealed that upon learning of his father's diagnosis, Prince Harry promptly made the decision to rush to the UK to be by his father's side.
Experts have interpreted Harry's swift journey back to Britain as a sign of the severity of the King's condition.
In an official statement, the Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed that Prince Harry had spoken with his father about the diagnosis and is planning to travel to the UK to be with His Majesty in the upcoming days.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jenny Bond expressed hope that King Charles III's illness could pave the way for a reconciliation between him and Prince Harry.
Prince William, Harry's estranged brother, has also been in close contact with their father, although neither brother has issued a public statement yet.
As King Charles resumes his public duties this week, it is expected that Prince William may take on additional responsibilities on his behalf while the King undergoes treatment.
The eviction of the Sussexes from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles added a layer of complexity to Prince Harry's return to the UK.
The decision was influenced by Princess Anne, who advocated for a firm approach towards the couple, who were no longer working members of the royal family.
In contrast, Prince Edward reportedly had reservations about the palace's decision.
Following the eviction, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received a letter from Sir Michael John Stevens, the keeper of the privy purse, requesting them to return the keys to the cottage, which had been a wedding gift from the late Queen and recently underwent a $3 million renovation.
The couple was taken aback by the news, leading Harry to have a tense conversation with his father, King Charles, where assurances were made that his family would always have a place to stay when visiting the UK.
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