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Prince Harry to travel to be with King Charles following his father’s cancer diagnosis
Prince Harry will be going to the U.K. in the coming days to see his father, King Charles III, after the British monarch was diagnosed with cancer, CBS News confirmed Monday.
Harry spoke with his father about the cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace said. The king personally informed both of his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and his siblings, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, about his health.
It remains unclear whether Harry’s wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their children will be joining Harry on the trip to the U.K.
What we know about King Charles’ health
Buckingham Palace did not provide specifics on Charles’ diagnosis in Monday’s announcement. He was treated last month for an enlarged prostate, but the palace said at the time that it was not cancerous.
“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” Buckingham Palace said. “Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.”
Charles has started treatments. Palace officials did not specify what type of treatment the monarch is undergoing.
The relationship between King Charles and Prince Harry
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, stepped back from his royal duties in 2020. At the time, his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was the reigning monarch. Charles became king immediately upon the death of his mother in September 2022, and his coronation was held in May of the following year.
Harry attended his father’s coronation without his wife Meghan or their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Harry did not have a formal role during the coronation, and did not appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony with other members of the royal family. He also did not sit with other senior royals, instead sitting three rows back during the ceremony.
His older brother, Prince William, who is first in line for the throne, had a key role in the ceremony.
Harry’s relationship with his family has been fractured for several years. In a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey and 2022 Netflix documentary, he and Meghan said she faced racism and mistreatment from the British press and claimed the royal family did not offer enough support. Her mental health suffered and they worried about the lack of security for their family, leading the pair to decide to leave their roles as senior royals and settle in California.
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Despite the strain, Harry said in a 2023 “60 Minutes” profile that he wants to have a relationship with his family.
“That’s all I’ve ever asked for,” he said.
What is the order of succession to the British throne?
Charles will “undertake State business and official paperwork as usual” while being treated, according to Buckingham Palace.
His son Prince William is next in line for the throne after his father, followed by William’s three children and then Prince Harry. Here’s a look at who on the royal family tree is in line for the throne, and the order of succession:
- Prince William, the Prince of Wales
- Prince George of Wales
- Princess Charlotte of Wales
- Prince Louis of Wales
- Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex
- Prince Archie of Sussex
- Princess Lilibet of Sussex
- Prince Andrew, the Duke of York
- Princess Beatrice (Mrs. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi)
- Miss Sienna Mapelli Mozzi
- Princess Eugenie (Mrs. Jack Brooksbank)
- Master August Brooksbank
- Master Ernest Brooksbank
- Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh
- The Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor
- Princess Anne, the Princess Royal
- Mr. Peter Phillips
- Miss Savannah Phillips
- Miss Isla Phillips
- Zara Tindall (Mrs. Michael Tindall)
- Miss Mia Tindall
- Miss Lena Tindall
- Master Lucas Tindall
–Tucker Reals and Caitlin O’Kane contributed reporting.
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Kamala Harris will speak with “60 Minutes” tomorrow. Here’s what to know for the interview.
Voters will get the chance to hear from Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday as she presents her case for why she should be president in a “60 Minutes” election special.
For decades, “60 Minutes” has featured both Republican and Democratic nominees for presidents, but this year, former President Donald Trump backed out after previously indicating he would be on the show. Correspondent Scott Pelley, who’d been set to interview Trump, will instead travel to Arizona’s Maricopa County, home to more than 60% of Arizona’s voters and a critical battleground in a key swing state.
One thing is certain about the election; with the U.S. deeply involved in both the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, whoever wins on Nov. 5 will become a wartime president.
What Harris will discuss
Israel’s war started one year ago after Hamas launched a surprise terror attack and correspondent Bill Whitaker will discuss the ongoing war with Harris.
Harris will also discuss the economy, immigration, her record as vice president and the differences between herself and Trump.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz will also appear.
Whitaker joined the Democratic ticket on the campaign trail this week to gain insight into their platform’s priorities and values, and what the candidates believe voters should know.
Why Trump pulled out of the “60 Minutes” interview
Leading up to the candidate hour, Trump, through campaign spokespeople, was the first candidate to accept the “60 Minutes” request to be interviewed for the special, according to CBS News. It had been agreed that both candidates would receive equal time during the broadcast.
Trump last sat down with 60 Minutes in 2020. He walked out during the interview with Lesley Stahl. Trump referenced the incident on Tuesday night at a Milwaukee press conference when asked about his decision not to participate in the Oct. 7 “60 Minutes” election special.
“Well, right now, I went to – they came to me and would like me to do an interview, but first I want to get an apology, because the last time I did an interview with them, if you remember, they challenged me on the computer,” Trump said. “They said the ‘laptop from hell’ was from Russia, and I said it wasn’t from Russia. It was from Hunter, and I never got an apology, so I’m sort of waiting. I’d love to do ’60 Minutes.’ I do everything.”
The Republican nominee for president emphasized that he felt he was owed an apology from “60 Minutes.”
“Let’s see if they do it. I wouldn’t mind doing 60,” Trump continued. “I’ve done ’60 Minutes’ a lot.”
In a statement on Tuesday, Trump campaign communications director Steven Cheung said that Trump’s team had not agreed to an interview.
“Fake News,” Cheung said in a post on X. “60 Minutes begged for an interview, even after they were caught lying about Hunter Biden’s laptop back in 2020. There were initial discussions, but nothing was ever scheduled or locked in. They also insisted on doing live fact checking, which is unprecedented.”
Previous Trump, Harris appearances on 60 Minutes
Trump previously sat down with “60 Minutes'” Mike Wallace in 1985, Pelley in 2015 and Lesley Stahl twice in 2016, first in July of that year and then again in November of 2016. He also spoke with Stahl again in 2018 and 2020.
Harris previously sat down with Whitaker last year. She also was interviewed by Norah O’Donnell, “CBS Evening News” anchor and “60 Minutes” contributing correspondent, in 2020.
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