Prince Harry 'struggling to live in US' as King Charles's cancer battle is 'hard on him'
Dean Stott, who has known Prince Harry for 17 years, spoke about the emotional impact of King Charles's cancer diagnosis on the Duke.
A long-time military pal of Prince Harry has said that the double royal cancer diagnoses this year has hit the Duke of Sussex "hard".
Speaking to Australia's 9News, Dean Stott was quizzed on how Harry was coping with King Charles and Princess Kate both now battling cancer.
He said that Harry is struggling with the physical distance from his family, as he hoped for a resolution between the two sides "very soon, before it is too late".
Mr Stott has retained a close bond with the Duke of Sussex for many years after the pair first met in the early 2000s on a training course for the British army and did tours together in Afghanistan.
The army pal said while it was great to see him doing well in the US, he is hoping to see a resolution between him and his brother, William, and dad, Charles.
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He told 9News: "He is doing well. Obviously, he's always under the spotlight and for me, I always want to see a resolution between him and his family.
"I think the priority at the moment is the health of his father and his sister-in-law. I think that has to be the priority first. And then hopefully they can sort of resolve their issues."
When asked about the impact of Charles' cancer diagnosis on the former working royal, Mr Stott said: "Obviously I can't speak for him, but I lost my father to cancer and we were close and that was still hard.
"So for Harry, it's got to be difficult living in America, there is that distance so I have no doubt it's going to be hard on him and that's why I really do hope there's some sort of resolution soon before it's too late."
The world-leading security consultant also dismissed claims that Harry was upset after his brother William was appointed colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps, a role the King held for 32 years.
Mr Stott said: "Charles had it for 30-plus years. Obviously, he's having to pass down some of those responsibilities. It makes sense since William's the future king and he has flown helicopters before. If William wasn't flying helicopters then yes, I could probably understand some uproar, but it seems to be the natural fit for his brother."
Earlier this week, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams suggested that Harry "feels let down" amid the ongoing royal rift. Harry flew to the UK from the US in May to attend a service at St Paul's Cathedral in London but did not see any members of his family during his brief stay.
Speaking to The Mirror, Mr Fitzwilliams disclosed: "It has come down to a father, suffering from cancer, unable or unwilling to see his son, who is on a three-day visit despite being in close proximity in the same city His son claims he wanted to see him. Both sides have briefed against each other."
