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| Prince Harry to return to UK for Invictus Games anniversary | Prince Harry to return to UK for Invictus Games anniversary |
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| The prince will attend a ceremony in London's St Paul's Cathedral to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games in May | The prince will attend a ceremony in London's St Paul's Cathedral to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games in May |
| The Duke of Sussex will return to the UK in just over a week for a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. | The Duke of Sussex will return to the UK in just over a week for a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. |
| Prince Harry will attend the thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on 8 May. | Prince Harry will attend the thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral, London, on 8 May. |
| The prince will give a reading during the service, while actor Damian Lewis will recite a poem. | The prince will give a reading during the service, while actor Damian Lewis will recite a poem. |
| Prince Harry was last seen in the UK in February for a brief visit to see King Charles after his cancer diagnosis. | Prince Harry was last seen in the UK in February for a brief visit to see King Charles after his cancer diagnosis. |
| It is the first major event he will have attended in the UK for some time. | It is the first major event he will have attended in the UK for some time. |
| The prince launched the Invictus Games, a sport event for military personnel wounded in action, in 2017. | The prince launched the Invictus Games, a sport event for military personnel wounded in action, in 2017. |
| The ceremony will mark "a decade of changing lives and saving lives through sport," a spokesperson for the Games said. | The ceremony will mark "a decade of changing lives and saving lives through sport," a spokesperson for the Games said. |
| The duke moved to the US with his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, after they stepped back as senior royals in 2020. | The duke moved to the US with his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, after they stepped back as senior royals in 2020. |
| The spokesperson did not say whether the prince would be joined by Meghan for the ceremony. | |
| In an interview in February with ABC News, Harry said he "jumped on a plane" as soon as possible to see his father after the cancer diagnosis - and was "grateful" for the time spent together. | In an interview in February with ABC News, Harry said he "jumped on a plane" as soon as possible to see his father after the cancer diagnosis - and was "grateful" for the time spent together. |
| He also suggested there would be more visits to the UK, saying: "I'll stop in and see my family as much as I can." | He also suggested there would be more visits to the UK, saying: "I'll stop in and see my family as much as I can." |
| A spokesperson for the Invictus Games did not say whether the prince will be joined by the Duchess of Sussex | A spokesperson for the Invictus Games did not say whether the prince will be joined by the Duchess of Sussex |
| The upcoming visit comes as Buckingham Palace confirmed Charles, 75, will resume public engagements next week after making encouraging progress in his cancer treatment. | The upcoming visit comes as Buckingham Palace confirmed Charles, 75, will resume public engagements next week after making encouraging progress in his cancer treatment. |
| The King will begin with a symbolic trip to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, while his summer plans include a state visit, where he will host the Emperor and Empress of Japan. | The King will begin with a symbolic trip to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, while his summer plans include a state visit, where he will host the Emperor and Empress of Japan. |
| "It is too early to say" for how much longer his treatment will continue, the palace said. | "It is too early to say" for how much longer his treatment will continue, the palace said. |
| It added that doctors were "very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King's continued recovery". | It added that doctors were "very encouraged by the progress made so far and remain positive about the King's continued recovery". |
| The type of cancer has not been disclosed, but the King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased with the progress made so far that the King is now able to resume a number of public-facing duties". | The type of cancer has not been disclosed, but the King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased with the progress made so far that the King is now able to resume a number of public-facing duties". |
| At last some cautious optimism after the royal gloom | At last some cautious optimism after the royal gloom |
| Kate, Princess of Wales: I am having cancer treatment | Kate, Princess of Wales: I am having cancer treatment |
| King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment | King Charles to resume public duties after progress in cancer treatment |
| It has been a difficult start to the year for the Royal Family, with the Princess of Wales also undergoing treatment for cancer. | It has been a difficult start to the year for the Royal Family, with the Princess of Wales also undergoing treatment for cancer. |
| In a statement released in March, Catherine said the diagnosis was a "huge shock" after an "incredibly tough couple of months". | In a statement released in March, Catherine said the diagnosis was a "huge shock" after an "incredibly tough couple of months". |
| She said the cancer was discovered after she had abdominal surgery in January, saying tests after the operation "found cancer had been present". | She said the cancer was discovered after she had abdominal surgery in January, saying tests after the operation "found cancer had been present". |
| "My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment," she said. | "My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment," she said. |
| Details of her cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace said it was confident the princess would make a full recovery. | Details of her cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace said it was confident the princess would make a full recovery. |
| The princess said she was thinking of all those who have been affected by cancer, adding: "For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone." | The princess said she was thinking of all those who have been affected by cancer, adding: "For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope. You are not alone." |
| The King was said to be "so proud of Catherine for her courage" in speaking about her treatment. | The King was said to be "so proud of Catherine for her courage" in speaking about her treatment. |
| He has been in the "closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law", the palace said. | He has been in the "closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law", the palace said. |
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