Charles, the crown prince who has been on the throne for more than six decades, has finally assumed the responsibility of king after the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. However, his time as king was not as long and smooth as he had imagined. Just a year and a half later, the 75-year-old was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer during a routine health check-up, and his condition was severe. This news is like a bombshell, in the quiet winter**, shocking the whole world.
Prior to this, Charles had been silent to the outside world, even after undergoing surgery to correct prostatic hypertrophy, insiders only ruled out the possibility of prostate cancer, and the British royal family chose to remain silent about the real condition. However, the truth cannot be hidden after all. On Feb. 17, the National Enquirer broke the news that Charles had pancreatic cancer and was estimated to have only six months to live.
As soon as the news broke, the whole of Britain was in shock. And Buckingham Palace did not give any response to this. Queen Camilla was asked about her husband's condition at an event on February 9, and she did not disclose any information, except to say that Charles was doing well and thanked the outside world for his concern. 
When Charles learned of his illness, he immediately returned to Sandringham Manor, trying to stay out of the public eye and strengthen **. At the same time, he immediately contacted his second son, Prince Harry. After learning of his father's illness, Harry urgently flew back to the United Kingdom from the United States, spent just an hour with his father at the manor, and then hurried back to the United States to accompany his wife and children. After Charles's condition was **, the outside world began to speculate that if Charles's condition really deteriorated rapidly, would the "crown prince" Prince William be crowned king in advance? In Touch magazine broke the news on February 16, pointing out that Charles's days are running out, and William is likely to be crowned king early. In order to save the face of the royal family, Charles may consider abdicating and handing over the throne to his eldest son, William. 
After this series of news came out, Harry seemed very anxious. He feared that once William ascended the throne, his position in the royal family would be even more delicate. He fears that this former partner will become a stranger in the Game of Thrones, or even become another force he must contend with. This worry made him toss and turn at night, and his heart was like a knife. As Charles's second son, Harry's relationship with the family has always been complicated. Since he and his wife Meghan withdrew from the ranks of senior members of the royal family and moved to the United States, the relationship with the family has become even more delicate. Harry worries that once William becomes king, his and Meghan's position in the royal family will become more awkward and may even be completely marginalized. What Charles can't let go of the most is the relationship between Harry and William. He hoped to see the two brothers reconcile in his lifetime, but William was cold to Harry and refused to meet with his brother. It is reported that Charles's purpose in recalling Harry is not only to say goodbye, but also to promote reconciliation between the two brothers. 
Charles was deeply disturbed by this. For him, the biggest regret is not the transfer of power, but the sight of his two sons, these two stars who once grew together in love, are now lost in alienation and misunderstanding. Charles knows that his time is running out, and he hopes to see the rift between William and Harry repaired in his lifetime, and they face the future together, shoulder to shoulder. When Harry received the news of the recall, he had mixed feelings. He not only wanted to see his father, who was seriously ill, but also feared to face his brother's indifference again. However, his father's will was a powerful force that pushed him on his way home. When he walked into Sandringham Manor and saw his father lying on his sickbed, all the hardness turned to tears.
And for William, this family gathering was also a deep reflection. He began to re-examine his relationship with his brother, thinking about how to find a way forward together while respecting differences. The whole of the United Kingdom, and indeed the world, is watching Charles's illness and the chain effects of this illness. This winter, the British royal family faces unprecedented challenges. And for Harry, it's not just about succession to the throne, it's about family reconciliation and the test of one's position in the family.