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Prince Harry's calls to King Charles are reportedly being answered, a friend of the Duke of Sussex has claimed.
Harry, 39, has not seen the monarch since the announcement of his cancer diagnosis in February.
A friend told me People magazine that Harry is being ignored due to his ongoing personal security battle to regain taxpayer-funded protection.
“His calls are going unanswered,” they said. “He has tried to contact the king to inform him of his health, but those calls are also going unanswered.”
Meanwhile, Kate's “most difficult” moment with Meghan Markle came in the wake of Queen Elizabeth's death.
According to royal author Rob Jobson, Prince William attempted to give a “show of unity” within the family.
He suggested the Fab Four meet “in memory of their late grandmother by viewing the floral tributes together in Windsor.”
Jobson wrote: “Catherine later admitted to a member of the Royal Family that the unrest between the couple was such that the walk had been the hardest thing she had ever had to do.”
Why does Prince Louis stay out of the spotlight?
Now, a royal expert has weighed in on why six-year-old Louis is staying away from the spotlight – and it's not because of his mischievous behaviour.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told the Express:“Obviously, Prince George is chosen for certain events because of his age and status.
“It is clear that Charlotte is also one of them. Louis is the youngest and William and Catherine are careful to maintain a balance between privacy, which is essential, and the obvious desire to see all their children.”
He added: “The younger the children are, the more likely they are to make funny faces and steal the show. The press loves this, but it is a distraction from the main event.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 2, 2024 04:00
Thomas Markle's birthday fundraiser continues to grow
A fundraiser for the 'rejected and abandoned' Thomas Markle has raised more than £47,000 to mark the 80th birthday of the Duchess of Sussex's father.
The couple had a falling out over her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry over a paparazzi-staged photo shoot.
Before her birthday, Markle said his only “wish” was for his daughter to be reunited with him and give her the chance to meet his grandchildren. It seems his wish has not been fulfilled.
Organized by British socialite Lady Colin Campbell, she wrote that the GoFundMe was created to remind Markle that “there are still people in the world with good hearts, good values and good intentions.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 2, 2024 02:00
Prince Harry reaches out to Spencer family after uncle's death
The 39-year-old Duke of Sussex is reported to have reached out to his aunt, cousins and Earl Spencer, We weekly reports.
Earl Spencer led tributes to Lord Fellowes, 82, when his death was announced on Wednesday, writing on Twitter/X: “My absolutely exceptional brother-in-law Robert is no longer with us.
“A true gentleman, in the best sense of the word, a man of humour, wisdom and absolute integrity. I am deeply proud to have been his brother-in-law.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 2, 2024 00:00
Prince Harry will end royal feud on one condition, friend claims
“[Nothing] would give [Harry] “It is more joyful to be able to rekindle the bond with his father. In the end, bloodlines cannot be undone,” they said. People magazine.
“She doesn't ask her father for a nicer house or better cars. She asks him because the situation is real. She is in danger.”
The Duke of Sussex, who turns 40 next month, has not seen King Charles since February.
Emma GuinnessAugust 1, 2024 20:00
Harry and Meghan reveal fears for Archie and Lilibet's safety
In an interview with CBS on Sunday morning, which will air on August 4, they said they hope to bring about change in this area.
Meghan says: “Our kids are young, they’re three and five, and they’re amazing, but all we want to do is protect them, and as you can see what’s happening in the online space, we know there’s a lot of work there and we hope we can be part of the change there.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 1, 2024 16:24
Coronation increases the number of visitors to the palaces
The trust's annual report recorded income of £84.3m.
Tim Knox, Director of the Royal Collection, said: “The Coronation had a significant impact on visitor numbers as we saw increased public interest in visiting the royal residences and strong demand for our retail product range.
“Visitor numbers were also boosted by two highly acclaimed exhibitions at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace: Style and Society: How the Georgians Dressed and Holbein at the Tudor Court.
“These successes contributed to a record level of revenue this year, firmly ensuring our continued financial recovery following the pandemic.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 1, 2024 16:00
Prince Harry believes King Charles is the 'only person' who can solve security problems
In a recent interview for ITV Tabloids on trialThe Duke of Sussex has said he will not bring his wife and children to the UK because he fears a “knife or acid” attack inspired by negative tabloid stories.
Harry and Meghan were stripped of their taxpayer-funded personal security in the UK after stepping down as working royals in 2020.
“Harry is scared and feels the only person who can do anything about it is his father,” a royal source told People magazine.
“Harry is determined to protect his own family at all costs.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 1, 2024 3:00 PM
Kate Middleton's most important role
According to royal author Rob Jobson, this job was made clear to the late Queen Elizabeth before Kate's marriage to The Firm.
“[Kate] “He laid down some fundamental rules of life that he would abide by when he joined The Firm,” Jobson wrote.
“Indeed, her ‘conditions’ were laid out to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles… he was clear from the outset that she would not be pigeonholed into performing particular duties… her priority, he stressed, would always be her family.”
Jobson added of her life with Prince William: “The royal couple will of course carry out their fair share of royal duties.
“But they both believe that being good parents is their most important role.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 1, 2024 2:00 PM
Kate Middleton almost followed in Camilla's footsteps
Royal author Rob Jobson wrote: “She knew she would inevitably be compared to Diana, whose untimely death had sparked a tsunami of anger and grief. And she was right.
“Kate found all these kinds of conversations stressful. In fact, she got to a point where she felt she might follow Camilla’s example (who opted to become the Duchess of Cornwall) and refuse, when the time came, to be known as HRH The Princess of Wales.”
However, when it came time to accept the title, the princess realized she could accept it.
“Enough time had passed for the title to become more acceptable, and Catherine had been on the world stage long enough to be appreciated for her own qualities,” Jobson added.
Meanwhile, Camilla chose to be known as the Duchess of Cornwall after marrying then-Prince Charles in 2005.
Emma GuinnessAugust 1, 2024 1:00 PM
Harry and Meghan make a major decision about their future home in the UK
This was prompted by the Duke of Sussex's ongoing personal security concerns after he and his wife were stripped of taxpayer-funded protection when they stepped down as working royals in 2020.
“Harry really wants to spend more time in the UK but doesn't feel comfortable doing so until the security issues are resolved,” a source told the paper. Express.
“He and Meghan had planned to look for a part-time home near Windsor this year and had hoped the appeal process would be resolved before the end of July so they could properly begin the search. However, the court process appears to be taking its time.”
Emma GuinnessAugust 1, 2024 11:00