King Charles 'puts succession plan in place' but it's kept 'highly secret' from Prince Harry

King Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer last month, is believed to be planning his succession. However, if he decides to step down early, Prince Harry will be "excluded", says one Royal expert.

The real reason Prince Harry is not part of King Charles' future plans for the Royal Family is due to trust issues, according to Royal expert Tom Quinn. Prince Harry, 39, who stepped back from his Royal duties with wife Meghan Markle in January 2020, has been left out of the discussions about the monarchy's future.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly feeling 'left out' of King Charles' plans for the future of the monarchy. The pair, who left royal duties four years ago to start a new life in Montecito, California, might be considering a return to the UK following the King's cancer diagnosis.

King Charles, 75, has been pictured arriving at Clarence House in London as he continues his treatment for cancer.The monarch - who has been spending his recuperation time at Sandringham House in Norfolk - arrived back at his home alone as Queen Camilla, 76, begins her well-deserved break from royal duties after stepping up in the King's place.The King's return to the capital comes after the Princess of Wales' first official duty has been confirmed by the Ministry of Defence for June - carrying out the Colonel's Review in her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards on Saturday, 8 June. Ahead of his return to Clarence House, King Charles was pictured meeting Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt during a pre-budget audience.

his cancer diagnosis.And according to royal expert and author Tom Quinn, Charles’s ailing health prompted him to work on a concrete plan for when its time to hand over the reins to Prince William.“Succession planning is highly secret and no one trusts Harry to be part of it for the simple reason that if he feels in any way slighted or not given what he feels he deserves he will run straight to the media,” Quinn told the Mirror.Quinn, who wrote “Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family,” suggested that William, the heir to the throne, is “at the heart” of the King’s succession plans.“Charles is also aware that, as future king, William is at the heart of the succession planning that is taking place right now — officials had assumed Charles would remain healthy at least into his mid-eighties before succession planning would need to begin but in fact, it has now begun and indicates perhaps that Charles’ cancer is more dangerous than we have been led to believe,” Quinn added.The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.It comes just days after it was reported that William had blocked any chance of his younger brother’s return to the royal fold after he reportedly expressed interest in a partial return to royal duties.The Prince of Wales, 41, has apparently made it clear to Harry that he’s no longer welcome to return as a working royal after he and his wife, Meghan Markle, shut the door on royal life in 2020.“Prince William has his own private turmoil,” royal expert and commentator Helena Chard told Fox News.

the ailing monarch’s coronation festivities in May, has reportedly transitioned into a more behind-the-scenes role. A palace source claimed to the Times on Thursday that Thompson, 40, “remains senior equerry to the King and the Queen, in a more executive and less public-facing role.”The outlet added that Thompson is “understood not to have enjoyed the public attention he received after attending several high-profile events with the King.” The Post has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.

If this is accurate, Prince William isn’t just keeping his own fraternal feud alive — he’s keeping his brother from finding peace with the rest of the royal family, too!

news of his cancer diagnosis.The monarch, 75, held his first in-person meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.Charles, who has been undergoing treatment at his Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, had his first face-to-face meeting with the politician, 43, since his illness became public earlier this month. The former prince of Wales was welled up with emotion when he saw the prime minister, thanking him for his support.According to social media footage, Sunak said it was “wonderful” to see Charles seemingly looking healthy and fit at their meeting.“It’s all done with mirrors,” Charles joked.

King Charles was spotted for the first time since the news broke about Prince Harry's potential temporary return to royal duties.The King, who is currently battling cancer, was seen heading to a church service at St Mary Magdalene Church with Queen Camilla on Sunday morning. Despite the rain, the royal couple were all smiles, protected by umbrellas. King Charles, dressed in a brown coat, waved to the public before being welcomed by Rev Canon Dr Paul Williams.

Prince Harry has opened up about King Charles' cancer for the first time and expressed how thankful he was to have been able to visit his father in the UK during a touching interview.The Duke of Sussex also hinted that this tough time might lead to a reunion with the Royal Family.The interview took place on Thursday, 15 February just after Harry had an exciting ride on a bobsled at the place where the Invictus Games will happen next year, reports Mirror Online. While he discussed the Invictus Games, life with Meghan and whether he would become an American citizen, he also spoke openly about his father with Good Morning America.

Despite the circumstances, Prince Harry was in great spirits last week as he left London.

seen walking to St. Mary Magdalene Church, near Sandringham.On Saturday, the monarch broke his silence over the shocking diagnosis, thanking the public for the support he’s received since the news came to light.Charles said that such thoughts are “the greatest comfort and encouragement.”“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world,” he said in a statement.“My lifelong admiration for their tireless care and dedication is all the greater as a result of my own personal experience.”The Palace revealed Charles’ diagnosis after he underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate.

King Charles waited more than 70 years to ascend the throne, a record in the Royal Family. But after just 15 months as monarch, he’s been dealt a devastating blow following his shock cancer diagnosis - forcing him to step back from public duties.

King Charles kept his meeting with Prince Harry short due to the need for “calm”, a royal expert has claimed. After Buckingham Palace announced on Monday 5 February that the monarch, 75, had been diagnosed with cancer, Prince Harry, 39, jetted from his home in California to London to meet with his father. The meeting took place on Tuesday 6 February at Clarence House, the King’s official residence, though it’s unclear how long the pair spent together.

King Charles III on Saturday made his first public statement since his cancer diagnosis was shared with the world last week, expressing thanks for well wishes.“I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good wishes I have received in recent days,” Charles, 75, said in a message released by Buckingham Palace. “As all those who have been affected by cancer will know, such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement.”“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the UK and wider world,” the monarch continued.

A friend of King Charles has shared that "boredom will be one of the hardest things" for the monarch following his cancer diagnosis. His Majesty, 75, has had to cancel all his public duties, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.

King Charles III attended church Sunday for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.Walking beside Queen Camilla, Charles arrived at St. Mary Magdalene Church, close to Sandringham House in eastern England where he retreated to recuperate following his first treatment for an unspecified form of cancer.The appearance came a day after he expressed thanks for the messages of support he has received from the public.In a statement issued late Saturday, the monarch said that such thoughts are “the greatest comfort and encouragement.”“It is equally heartening to hear how sharing my own diagnosis has helped promote public understanding and shine a light on the work of all those organizations which support cancer patients and their families across the U.K.

King Charles has broken cover after his cancer diagnosis, attending a church service on the Royal Sandringham Estate, where he's been recuperating. The King, who looked cheerful as he waved to onlookers, had earlier expressed his gratitude for the public's heartfelt messages of support.The monarch was deeply moved by the nation's support in his battle against cancer and sent out a thank you message on Saturday, 10 February. In his note, Charles mentioned that it was the "greatest comfort" and he was encouraged that his diagnosis has brought attention to organisations aiding patients.The Queen also expressed that she had been "touched".

King Charles has issued a cancer update in a heartfelt new statement to the nation. Charles has been so moved by the nation’s support that he sent a message of thanks on Saturday night.

The King has thanked the public for “the many messages of support and good wishes” he has received since his cancer diagnosis.