Sources have revealed how Prince Harry was informed about King Charles’s recent hospital visit—and the reason behind the decision.

It has been claimed that Harry learned of his father’s brief hospital stay for side effects related to his cancer treatment at the same time as the rest of the world. The Duke of Sussex, who has been estranged from the Royal Family since stepping away from royal duties and relocating to the U.S. with Meghan Markle in 2020, reportedly did not receive any private notification about the King’s condition before the public announcement. Monday marks the fifth anniversary of his departure from royal life, commonly known as Megxit.

Last year, when news broke of the monarch’s cancer diagnosis, Harry made a quick trip back to the U.K., staying for just over 24 hours. During that visit, he had a short meeting with his father at Clarence House before returning to the U.S.

However, this time, it appears he only learned of Charles’s latest health update through media reports late Thursday evening. That night, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King “required a short period of observation in hospital” due to side effects from his treatment.