Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly took a photo showing the line of succession to heart.
Prince Harry was reportedly upset by this image of the late Queen, William, George and Charles (Image: PA Images/Ranald Mackechnie)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were sent a message about the line of succession in a royal photo featuring King Charles, Prince William and Prince George, a royal author claimed.
The picture was issued in December 2019 and showed the late Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles, who was then Prince of Wales, Prince William and Prince George.
It caused some controversy, according to author Robert Lacey, who in his book Battle of Brothers claimed the snap was Charles’s idea and designed to show the then future monarch’s ambition for a slimmed down monarchy.
Mr Lacey, writing for the Daily Mail, described the image as “fascinating” and “historic”, reminding viewers of the “essence of the royal system”.
He added: “The (then) current monarch with three future monarchs. All the living heirs – and not a suggestion of a ‘spare’.”
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took the photo ‘to heart’, Robert Lacey has claimed (Image: Getty)
The photo shows Elizabeth II standing between Prince William and Prince Charles, whose right hand rests on Prince George’s shoulder.
Mr Lacey, citing palace insiders, said the photo was taken in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace a week before Christmas and Charles’s idea.
He added palace sources “let it be known” the plan to depict the direct line of royal succession was “enthusiastically supported” by William, which, according to Mr Lacey, “might be seen as sending his younger brother a message”.
The author claimed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex took the photo “to heart”, though other experts have said the decision probably wasn’t meant to upset the pair, but shows how the monarchy works.
ITV’s royal editor Chris Ship said the portrait was released to mark the start of the decade.
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Prince William ‘enthusiastically supported’ plans for the photo, Mr Lacey claimed (Image: Getty)
He said: “It was the Queen and the three future kings – and there was also a bit of video of them stirring Christmas puddings.
“I’m not saying they were cutting Harry and Meghan out because it was a brutal fact that Harry was never part of that line of succession.”
Mr Ship argued that with the image it felt as if the Royal Family was focusing on the future, with the Queen and her three heirs.
Succession to the throne in Britain is regulated through descent and Parliamentary statute. Prince William is next in line to the throne, followed by Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Prince Harry is fifth in line to the throne, while his son Prince Archie is sixth in line, and daughter Princess Lilibet is seventh.
Kensington Palace has been approached for comment.
Relations between Prince Harry and King Charles have severely deteriorated ever since the Duke of Sussex stepped away from the Royal Family in 2020.
Prince Harry was “deeply shocked” at King Charles’s “blunt refusal to see him even for a moment” when he was in the UK last week – and found it particularly painful as “everyone knows the real reason”, a royal author claimed.
There had been hopes of a heartwarming father and son reunion during the Duke of Sussex’s visit to London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
But Harry’s team released a statement early last week to say the meeting would not be taking place due to “His Majesty’s full program”, adding: “The duke, of course, is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.”
Royal Family author Tom Quinn told The Mirror: “He was deeply shocked at his father’s blunt refusal to see him even for a moment.
“This time the rejection was particularly painful because it was so public – Harry may have issued a statement saying he completely understood why his father didn’t have time to see him, but everyone knows the real reason had nothing to do with busy schedules.”
Queen Camilla sends two subtle signals as she wears unusual design on visit
Queen Camilla has proven once again that the Royal Family enjoys sending subtle messages through their unique outfit choices.
Shrugging off the rain and greeting waving crowds in Rye for a solo engagement, Camilla donned her best dress and attended an event celebrating literature in Sussex on May 16.
Fashion stylist, Danielle Rogers-Clark of Give Good Dress, was among the crowds who greeted Camilla as she took centre stage for her royal visit greeting fans from around the world.
For the occasion, Her Majesty chose to wear a long, flattering, greenish blue shirt dress with demure sleeves and a tie front.
The striking dress was made with Liberty Green Peacock Manor Silk.
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Meghan Markle’s ‘sunny’ outfit shows new milestone underway for the Sussexes
Meghan Markle is known for wearing neutral colours, but when she was in Nigeria, she adapted to her surroundings, and opted for bold, vibrant attire.
On day two of the three-day visit, Meghan sat down with Arise News. She said: “It has been a whirlwind 24 hours since we arrived, and I very quickly got the memo that I need to wear more colour so I can fit in with you and your fashion.
Journalist Jack Royston appeared on this week’s Royal Report saying the Sussexes are coming out of their “dark period” and entering a “new bold, happy positive era,” and Meghan’s “sunny” clothing choices help illustrate the transition.
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Meghan Markle dances to her favourite song in Nigeria in adorable viral moment
Meghan Markle hit the dance floor while in Nigeria and her fans are showing their appreciation over on TikTok.
Prince Harry and Meghan were in Nigeria for three days promoting the Invictus Games. The royal couple were invited by the country’s chief defence minister, as the nation is considering hosting the games down the road.
While the visit was jam-packed with events to promote the games and the wounded soldiers it supports, there was time for Meghan to let her hair down and do a little shimmy on the dance floor on the second night in Nigeria at a reception hosted in Abuja, the country’s capital.
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Prince Harry ‘may never be forgiven’ after he broke an ‘unspoken contract with Brits’
Prince Harry “broke an unspoken contract with the British people” when he and his wife Meghan Markle left the UK for a new life in California, a royal commentator has claimed.
In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior working members of the Royal Family before moving to the US. A year later in March 2021, they made several bombshell claims against the royals in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Now, a long-standing critic of the couple has claimed Harry will continue to suffer a severe backlash from his fellow Brits for his part in the move – which was dubbed ‘Megxit’.
Daniela Elser said: “For years on end, Brits were entranced by the outwardly chirpy chap who appeared to have made peace with his royal identity.”
“Then came the third act in the Harry story, the part where he turned on his heel and decided he wanted a different life, far, far away from grey skies and stiff upper lips.”
Prince Harry broke an unspoken contract with the British people (Image: Getty)
Aditi Rane
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nigeria trip ‘sends key message to Palace’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nigeria visit sent a message to the Royal Family about what a “half in, half out” Megxit deal could have looked like, a royal commentator has suggested.
Matt Wilkinson, royal editor of The Sun, told podcast, Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, there is a sense the public knows the three day Nigeria visit wasn’t an official royal tour.
He said: “I think the Sussexes would have wanted to have done tours like this if they had stayed. That would have been their aim. They would have liked to have gone away on their own terms to a Commonwealth country and maybe [the trip to Nigeria] was them sending a message back to the Royal Family, saying, ‘Look what we could have done if we had got that half in, half out deal. We can go to these countries, draw a crowd, be popular and represent the UK’.
“They weren’t representing the UK, the Government or Royal Family or any British causes. They were just representing themselves.”
Aditi Rane
King Charles ‘angrier than anyone has ever seen him’ after Meghan Markle’s ‘rogue move’
King Charles was “angrier than anyone has ever seen him” after seeing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nigeria visit last week, claims a royal expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex infamously stepped down as senior working royals at the start of 2020, with Harry even stripped of several royal roles. The couple visited Nigeria last week – by invitation of the Nigerian military – as part of Harry’s Invictus Games and have been accused of treating the visit like a royal tour.
Speaking to the Mirror, royal author Tom Quinn said: “William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in future. Charles is said to be angrier than anyone has ever seen him.”
He added: “What’s really upset the applecart is the fact that the Nigerians treated Meghan and Harry as if they too thought this was an official tour – all the signs were there as the couple were greeted with dances, receptions, visits to schools and charities.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently visited Nigeria (Image: Getty)
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King Charles urged to stop Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s latest ‘dangerous’ move
King Charles has been urged to step in after fears were raised over the safety of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s unofficial ‘royal tours’.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex paid a visit to the West African country last week for a three-day trip full of engagements, conducted in a very similar style to tours they took as working royals.
But the Daily Mail’s Richard Eden spoke out about the potential diplomatic risks that come with the couple making these trips on their own times.
He told Palace Confidential this week: “Harry made a comment about this [trip], it could be the first of many…I’ve been hearing mutterings in diplomatic circles here that there is great concern about this.
“It’s very dangerous. You’ve got Harry and Meghan potentially visiting countries without that control that we have, any trips by royals are organised by the Foreign Office.”
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nigeria trip ‘sends key message to Palace’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nigeria visit sent a message to the Royal Family about what a “half in, half out” Megxit deal could have looked like, a royal commentator has suggested.
Matt Wilkinson, royal editor of The Sun, told podcast, Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, there is a sense the public knows the three day Nigeria visit wasn’t an official royal tour.
He said: “I think the Sussexes would have wanted to have done tours like this if they had stayed. That would have been their aim. They would have liked to have gone away on their own terms to a Commonwealth country and maybe [the trip to Nigeria] was them sending a message back to the Royal Family, saying, ‘Look what we could have done if we had got that half in, half out deal. We can go to these countries, draw a crowd, be popular and represent the UK’.
“They weren’t representing the UK, the Government or Royal Family or any British causes. They were just representing themselves.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Nigeria (Image: Getty)
Aditi Rane
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nigeria trip ‘sends key message to Palace’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nigeria visit sent a message to the Royal Family about what a “half in, half out” Megxit deal could have looked like, a royal commentator has suggested.
Matt Wilkinson, royal editor of The Sun, told podcast, Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered, there is a sense the public knows the three day Nigeria visit wasn’t an official royal tour.
He said: “I think the Sussexes would have wanted to have done tours like this if they had stayed. That would have been their aim. They would have liked to have gone away on their own terms to a Commonwealth country and maybe [the trip to Nigeria] was them sending a message back to the Royal Family, saying, ‘Look what we could have done if we had got that half in, half out deal. We can go to these countries, draw a crowd, be popular and represent the UK’.
“They weren’t representing the UK, the Government or Royal Family or any British causes. They were just representing themselves.”
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Meghan Markle’s secret nod to Prince Harry days before special anniversary in new video
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry joined forces with Save the Children during their visit to Nigeria, with the Duchess of Sussex paying a special tribute to their wedding day.
The pair were in the African nation to champion the Invictus Games and participated in several charitable endeavours while there.
It has now emerged that the Sussexes met with Nigerian charity workers from Save the Children, with the organisation posting a video of the encounter on Instagram.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were all smiles as they were introduced to young ambassadors. Meghan was spotted wearing an elegant white halter neck top, reminiscent of her wedding reception attire.
On her wedding day, Meghan donned a simple white Givenchy dress before changing into a custom Stella McCartney gown for the evening reception. She chose a similar ensemble for her meeting with Save the Children, opting for a sleeveless white top.
The Duchess completed her outfit with relaxed grey trousers and striking gold earrings. Meanwhile, Prince Harry appeared at ease in a smart blue shirt with the top button undone, reports the Mirror.
Meghan and Harry leave Windsor Castle after their wedding in May 2018 to attend an evening reception (Image: GETTY)
Paul Withers
King Charles ‘won’t be rolling out red carpet’ to reconcile with Prince Harry
King Charles “won’t roll the red carpet out” for a reconciliation with Prince Harry as the monarch is focused on one “absolute priority”, it has been claimed.
Speaking to The Daily Beast, they said: “William wouldn’t dream of telling his father what he can or can’t do in relation to his other son.
“But what is true is that Charles’s absolute priority is the unity of the monarchy, and given the extent of William’s animosity to Harry, Charles can hardly roll out the red carpet and invite Harry and the kids to stay at Balmoral for the summer holidays—however much he would like to.”
King Charles ‘won’t roll the red carpet out’ for reconciliation with Prince Harry – claim (Image: GETTY)
Paul Withers
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘desperate’ as major bombshell looms
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s “desperate” attempt to leave the past behind them could be threatened by a bombshell new German documentary.
Experienced royal reporter Ulrike Grunewald and her team have travelled to Montecito in California, where the Sussexes live, to speak to their neighbours and get an inside glimpse into their personal lives.
An insider told OK! magazine: “There are many things that both of them, especially Meghan, don’t necessarily want in the public domain.
“It’s no secret that they both led colourful lives before they met each other, and while Harry has spoken about a lot of mistakes in his book, there are still things about Meghan we don’t know.
“It could also delve deeper into her fall-out with Kate and challenge the Sussex camp narrative that it was all Kate’s fault.
“But Harry and Meghan are now desperate to leave everything in the past as they want to start afresh, and I think Harry will fear that their new happiness could be ruined if Meghan’s past is investigated.”
‘Harry and Meghan are now desperate to leave everything in the past’ (Image: GETTY)
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Prince Harry could return to UK without Meghan Markle for heartbreaking reason
Prince Archie is said to be “desperate” to join his father Prince Harry on a trip to the UK soon because he wants to see his grandad King Charles – but neither of his parents are keen to encourage this, according to a source.
In 2020, Meghan Markle and Harry stepped down as senior working members of the Royal Family, relocating to the US and eventually settling in Montecito. They welcomed their daughter Princess Lilibet in 2021.
But there are fears that as their children grow older, they will start to become more curious about their extended British family as the Sussexes have limited contact with the royals.
One royal expert claimed even if Harry does return to the UK to visit his father with his children, it is unlikely Meghan will join them.
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Prince Harry ‘upset’ as he’s pictured in LA after putting on brave face during UK visit
Prince Harry seemed to be “downcast in LA” after putting on a brave face for his visit to the UK last week, a royal expert has claimed.
The Duke, along with his wife Meghan Markle, were spotted at the airport in Los Angeles on Monday, arriving home after an 18-hour flight from Nigeria.
Meghan was pictured walking ahead of her husband as they left the airport. Harry, on the other hand, was walking behind looking rather downcast – something Tom Quinn suggested could be linked to his recent UK visit.
The Duke of Sussex is said to have hoped that he could have met with his father King Charles during his visit to the UK, but the monarch posed a busy schedule during his short visit.
A royal expert has discussed whether Prince Harry’s latest trip to Nigeria had any impact on his older brother, Prince William.
Prince William has ‘enough pressure on his heart and head’ to worry about Prince Harry (Image: Getty)
The Prince of Wales has finally “disowned” his estranged brother, Prince Harry and doesn’t give him a “thought,” a royal expert has claimed.
The Duke of Sussex alongside wife Meghan Markle spent three days last weekend in Nigeria to promote mental health for soldiers and empower young people.
Many viewed Harry and Meghan’s unofficial royal tour as highly successful with reports suggesting that the royals, particularly Prince William, are feeling uncomfortable about the trip.
But royal commentator Jennie Bond dismissed any such claims and was adamant that Harry is the least of William’s worries.
She told Times Radio: “I think as far as William is concerned, Harry really doesn’t exist. William has enough pressure on his heart and his head, with his wife [Princess of Wales] and her ongoing cancer treatment, and his father [King Charles, his job and his kids that I don’t think he’s got any room in his soul to worry about his estranged brother…I think William has disowned Harry.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly left King Charles and Prince William furious when they saw coverage of their trip to Nigeria.
King Charles was “angrier than anyone has ever seen him” after seeing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nigeria visit last week, claims a royal expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex infamously stepped down as senior working royals at the start of 2020, with Harry even stripped of several royal roles. The couple visited Nigeria last week – by invitation of the Nigerian military – as part of Harry’s Invictus Games and have been accused of treating the visit like a royal tour.
Speaking to the Mirror, royal author Tom Quinn said: “William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in future. Charles is said to be angrier than anyone has ever seen him.”
He added: “What’s really upset the applecart is the fact that the Nigerians treated Meghan and Harry as if they too thought this was an official tour – all the signs were there as the couple were greeted with dances, receptions, visits to schools and charities.”
Mr Quinn further explained that there had been concerns within the Royal Family that Meghan and Harry would “try and pull a fast one” and they now feel like this visit has “confirmed their worst fears”.
King Charles was reportedly ‘angrier than anyone has ever seen him’ last week (Image: GETTY)
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Mr Quinn further explained that there had been concerns within the Royal Family that Meghan and Harry would “try and pull a fast one” and they now feel like this visit has “confirmed their worst fears”.
The expert added: “It’s as if Harry and Meghan have gone rogue – their Nigeria trip is a bold statement that they refuse to accept they are no longer working royals.
“William and Charles are scratching their heads and thinking, ‘How are we going to control this nightmare situation?’”
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Meghan and Harry in Nigeria last week (Image: GETTY)
Explaining further about the actual visit being compared to a royal tour, Mr Quinn added: “Everything you might expect from an official Royal visit was there – the receptions, the visits to schools and charities, to wounded soldiers and the disabled.
“Meghan and Harry’s speeches and their whole attitude has been designed to give the impression that they are still fully paid-up royals and William and his father King Charles don’t like it one bit.”
The couple touched back down in the US on Monday. Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 2, are said to have been staying with thier maternal grandmother, Doria Ragland while their parents were in Nigeria.
One expert has claimed Prince Harry “rushed” into marriage to be like his elder brother, Prince William.
Prince Harry ‘rushed’ into marriage to be like William, expert claims (Image: GETTY)
Prince Harry was eager to get to the stage of “marriage and kids” like Prince William, claims one royal expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary today, but one expert has suggested that he “rushed” into their marriage.
The couple had only been together for a little over a year when they go engaged at the end of 2017, with their royal wedding taking place on May 19, 2018.
Speaking to the Times Radio, royal expert Dickie Arbier said: “My own personal opinion is that he rushed into the marriage.”
Dicussing Harry’s previous relationships, he said that many of the girls he dated didn’t want to be “in a goldfish bowl” and that he wanted to be like his brother.
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He added that Harry was keen to have “marriage and kids” like William, who married Princess Kate back in 2011.
As reported by the Mirror, Mr Arbiter also adds that if Princess Diana were still alive at the time of Harry and Meghan’s wedding, Harry wouldn’t be where he is now. Speaking to the Radio Times two months ago, Mr Arbiter said: “If Diana had been alive, I’m going to stick my neck out here, and I doubt Harry would have married Meghan.”
He added: “Diana was very careful about her boys, they were her boys. She protected them, and she would have protected them against anybody she felt wasn’t the right person.”
The couple are likely to be celebrating their anniversary in private in the US, according to former royal butler Grant Harrold. Speaking to Fruity Slots, he explained: “Celebrations will probably be behind closed doors, maybe a dinner party with some friends or maybe with some friends or maybe just the two of them.”
Harry and Meghan have since welcomed two children together – Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, who will turn three next month.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have rounded up their Nigeria trip with a gala fundraising dinner.
Prince Harry has been described as “needy and clingy” after the couple attended a gala fundraising dinner where they met with monarchs from four different Nigerian states.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have finished up their trip to Nigeria, where they discussed the Invictus Games and shared positive messages surrounding mental health, with a dinner hosted by Nigeria Unconquered.
During a speech at the event, Harry was seen kissing Meghan on the head, with body language expert Judi James deeming him “rather needy”.
Speaking to the Mirror Judi said: “Harry was looking rather needy on this particular outing, clinging to Meghan’s hand until she had to lift it from the clasp get him to move ahead, then re-clasping his hand in her other hand straight away and here he is still seeming to want to register his affection for her as she is flattered and feted by their hosts.”
The Royal couple met with the Olu Of Warri, HRM Eberechukwu Oji, the Obi of Onitsha, and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi of Osun State.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wrapped up their three-day visit to Nigeria with a gala dinner (Image: Getty)
They presented Harry and Meghan with Aso Oke – a hand-woven cloth created by the Yoruba people – and the coral beads they were wearing.
A video clip shared on social media showed one of the kings complimenting Meghan, with Harry responding by rubbing her arm and giving her a kiss.
Judi added: “Meghan touches the host in gratitude at this moment then turns to Harry, turning to the front again before him. He offers some reassurance and affection by rubbing her right arm but then he seems to want to accelerate to PDA, kissing her on the side of her head.
“This bestowed but rather sweet kiss suggests he wants to pile in on the flattery, praise and glory that his wife is getting here, agreeing with the hosts as they refer to her beauty etc.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex marked the anniversary of the Invictus Games in Nigeria (Image: Getty)
The heartwarming video was liked hundreds of times by fans on social media platform X. One fan said: “The kiss Harry gives Meghan and the way he looks at her!”
Another said: “That is the proudest little kiss! Awwww, I love them,” while yet another fan stated: “In the end, love wins!”
Nigeria has expressed interest in hosting the Invictus Games, the charity sporting event for wounded soldiers founded a decade ago by the duke.
The couple have now returned to their home in Montecito, California, following the “successful” three-day trip to Nigeria.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to snub the wedding of their son Archie’s godfather the Duke of Westminster in a bid to ‘avoid tension’.
Prince Harry and his brother Prince William (Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Archive/PA Images)
Prince Harry is reportedly set to miss the wedding of his son Prince Archie’s godfather next month, in a bid to avoid further tension with his relatives.
Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, is one of Prince Archie’s godfathers yet despite the close link to Harry and wife Meghan Markle, they have reportedly declined to attend his upcoming nuptials at Chester Cathedral next month as he weds Olivia Henson.
Prince William is however set to attend as one of the 400 guests, according to reports, but King Charles and Princess Kate will not be in attendance as they continue to undergo their cancer treatments.
The King and Kate are understood to have respectfully declined due to their medical conditions, whilst Harry and Meghan’s reason for staying away from the nuptials is thought to be to avoid any tension or awkward family moments with other royals.
Prince William and Prince Harry (Image: GETTY)
Harry and Meghan, appear to have chosen to sidestep the wedding of the Duke of Westminster, aiming to avoid any potential discord.
This decision comes particularly due to Prince William’s involvement as an usher at the event, reports the Mirror.
A Royal acquaintance has stated to The Sun: “Hugh is one of the very few close friends of William and Harry’s who has maintained strong bonds and a line of communication with both.
“He wishes they could put their heads together and patch things up, but realises it’s unlikely to happen before the wedding.”
Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster. (Image: Getty Images)
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Having just returned from a trip to Nigeria hailed as ‘a success’, the Sussexes are back in the US. They embarked on their journey to the West African nation directly from London Heathrow following Harry’s return to the UK for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
After participating in a service at St Paul’s Cathedral and resting at a hotel, Harry rendezvoused with Meghan at the airport to proceed with their trip to Nigeria. Numerous engagements and events marked their stay in the country.
Following their brief visit to the West African nation, it appears that things might be “looking up” for the couple.
Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Royal commentator and expert Richard Fitzwilliams revealed: “The Sussexes celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary on Sunday (May 19). After their successful three day trip to Nigeria, which, though private, was much like a royal tour, things could be looking up for them if they plan their future activities with care.”
He further commented: “Meghan’s programme for Netflix on cookery and entertaining and her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard and Harry’s series for Netflix on polo, show some much needed activity. They clearly need more A list endorsements however.”
Jennie Bond says Prince Harry is ready to forgive and make amends with his estranged family.
King Charles and Prince William are ‘resisting reconciliation’ with Prince Harry, Jennie Bond claims (Image: Getty)
Prince Harry is ready to reconcile with the Royal Family but King Charles and Prince William appear to be resisting efforts, a leading royal commentator has claimed. Relations between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, have been strained since the pair stepped back from royal duties and went on to make a series of allegations against the Firm in their Netflix docu-series, Harry’s memoir Spare and in TV interviews.
Asked who is hampering efforts at reconciliation between the Duke of Sussex and the Windsors, the BBC’s former royal correspondent Jennie Bond told Times Radio it doesn’t appear to be coming from Harry.
She said: “Early on it was Harry, who was demanding an apology. There was going to be no meeting of minds or meeting in reality until there was an apology for the affronts he thought had been made to his wife. But now I think the tables have turned somewhat. Messages coming from Harry’s side are that he’s ready at least to forgive and that he loves his family. He’s said that quite publicly. He wants to see more of them.
“But it is Charles and William who seem to be resisting reconciliation at this point so I think it was first one, then the other.”
Quizzed on whether that chimed with what is known about William’s character, Ms Bond said once the Prince of Wales has set his mind on something it would be very hard to dissuade him.
She added that as the years go by she hoped there would be a reconciliation, saying time can be a healer, but can also lead to people feeling entrenched in their positions.
The comments came after Harry visited London for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games but saw neither his brother nor his father.
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King Charles and Prince William are reportedly resisting reconciliation with Prince Harry (Image: Getty)
Prince Harry and King Charles did not meet up earlier this month despite both being in London at the same time – and according to one royal expert at one point it did seem a reunion was on the cards until a late move by Harry
King Charles and Prince Harry (
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Prince Harry was granted a royal request by King Charles ahead of his trip to the UK before ‘snubbing’ it, according to an expert.
Harry was in his homeland earlier this month when he travelled solo from his home in California to London to attend several events connected to his successful Invictus Games. The Duke of Sussex has had a rocky bond with his royal relatives, especially his brother Prince William, after slamming them in his memoir, Spare, and in his and Meghan Markle’s infamous chat with Oprah Winfrey.
However, there had been a glimmer of hope that his relationship with his Charles had been on the road to repair – especially after father and son had a short meeting when the monarch revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer. However, when Harry came to the UK several weeks ago, his spokesperson confirmed he would not be meeting his father, who had a “full programme”.
Harry was in London earlier this month(
Image: Getty Images for Invictus Games)
However, in the latest episode of the podcast The Royals with Roya and Kate, the Sunday Times royal editor Roya Nikkhah says Harry had actually asked if he could stay at a royal residence during his UK trip – a request, which was said to have been granted by his father, but Harry ultimately stayed in a hotel.
She explained : “All the narrative from the moment he [Harry] touched down and we got that statement from Harry’s spokesperson saying it’s not possible for Harry to see his father, his father is too busy, he completely understands. That set the mood music for the whole week that Harry had said Pa is too busy to see me.
“I just thought something didn’t feel quite right about this, so I dug away and dug away a bit deeper and found out that actually, Harry had asked if he could stay and Charles had said yes, come and stay son. You come and stay in a royal residence, you are near where I am so it’s going to be much easier for me to see you given what’s going on with my diary and your diary.
“And that turned everything on its head because of the narrative from Harry that I wanted to see my father but he is too busy to see me actually the reality was Charles said yes please do come and stay in a royal gaff and that would make it much easier for me to see each other.”
And in response, The Times assistant editor Kate Mansey revealed: “Someone at the palace told me that the King was bruised by that statement that Harry put out, which all plays into exactly why.”
Meanwhile, Roya added: “The clashing that still remains is that Harry let it be known that he absolutely did ask to see his father, he put in a request well in advance of coming, more than 28 days before the warning he gives to the Home Office for security, absolutely adamant that he did. Charles’ camp says as far as we are aware, we didn’t get a request. So still recollections may vary.”
It is unknown when Harry’s next trip back to the UK will be. In a few weeks, his close pal the Duke of Westminster is set to marry in the society wedding of the year at Chester Cathedral. Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster, is a close friend of both Harry and his brother William and will tie the knot with Olivia Henson.
It was previously reported that the Duke of Sussex turned down a “save the date” to the Duke of Westminster’s wedding to avoid an “awkward” encounter with estranged family members who will attend. Originally, it was reported that the Sussexes were not invited, it later emerged that they were but decided not to accept the invitation because it would be too awkward.
Anthony Joshua has made a significant intimation that he may face Tyson Fury in September.
When AJ was asked by the BBC when he may return to the ring, he was supporting runners at the London Marathon.
Anthony Joshua stated that he might return to the ring in September.
AJ said he will ‘definitely’ get another shot at a world title.
He is waiting for the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk.
Joshua acknowledged that he is standing by to take on the victor of Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk.
On May 18, the undisputed heavyweight title match will take place.
Furthermore, the world champion and AJ may be matched for a possibly £200 million megafight.
“Boxing is changing a lot, there is a new player who is taking the world by storm, Turki Alalshikh,” stated Joshua.
“He is doing what he wants for the fans, it’s amazing.
So if the fans demand it, I know that he will deliver. I know the fans want me and Fury, I want that.
“I’m not going to give away plans, but he is a man of action.
“It’s coming, most definitely it’s coming.”
Asked if that is going to be his next fight, Joshua replied: “To be honest, he said be ready for September.
“Why he said that is because they have got a fight on June 1, all the heavyweights, five vs five, Eddie Hearn vs Frank Warren.
“And they have got Fury vs Usyk in May. And then they will have me in September. It’s unbelievable.”
Joshua’s latest update on the potential bout comes just days after meeting up with Saudi promoter Alalshikh.
Again teasing the blockbuster bout, they posed for a photo which was shared on X alongside the caption: “We are waiting for the result of Usyk vs Fury.”
Supporters have long been desperate for the two British heavyweights to go head-to-head – but AJ’s defeats to Usyk in 2021 and 2022 halted the chance of it happening.
However, talks appear to be alive again with the 34-year-old now on the comeback trail.
He has won his last four fights, including a demolition of Francis Ngannou back in March.
The UFC star-turned-boxer knocked Fury to the canvas in a narrow defeat just four months earlier.
SunSport understands Alalshikh and events group Sela – who sponsors Newcastle – could branch out to the UK and potentially host Fury vs Joshua at Wembley.
