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King Charles III Hands Over Military Role to Prince William That Could Have Gone to Prince Harry

The decision comes as Prince Harry is in the UK for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

William has been taking on more than his fair share of royal responsibilities as both his father, Charles, and wife, Kate Middleton, deal with their own private cancer battles. - Getty ImagesA spokesperson for Prince Harry told ET, "In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not the duke will meet with his father while in the U.K. this week, it, unfortunately, will not be possible due to His Majesty's full program." The ice may be thawing, however, as ET learned back in March that Meghan, 42, and Harry privately reached out to Prince William, 41, and the Princess of Wales, 42, following her cancer diagnosis.

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