Royal family news: King Charles 'not invited' to see Prince Harry as war of words breaks out

Differing reports about whether King Charles offered to meet Prince Harry or vice versa in the past week have been attributed to a lack of coordination between the King and Harry's public relations teams.

Royal historian Dr Judith Rowbotham told me: “There is no real connection between their [Sussexes’s] public relations team and King's public relations team because that would be constitutionally inappropriate.

“If they acted together, a situation could be created where the king would ignore the government's restrictions.”

In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from frontline royal duties, meaning they are no longer “part of the state structure”, according to Dr Rowbotham.

The Duke of Edinburgh wore a bowler hat while attending a parade and memorial service dedicated to the centenary of the opening of the Cavalry Memorial in Hyde Park.

In a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, members of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Cavalry and Yeomanry paraded in front of the memorial to honor their fallen comrades in the First World War and subsequent wars.

Prince Edward, Honorary Royal Colonel of the Royal Dragoon Guards, met members of the Combined Cavalry before laying a wreath at the monument.

The distance between St Paul's Cathedral, where Harry held a ceremony for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, and Buckingham Palace, where Charles hosted a spring garden party, is just over two miles (or around (£14 in an Uber) and it still works. to highlight how far apart the couple still remain.

Prince William shared a special message about Irwin and his efforts to save the environment at the Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 11.

He said: “Tonight is about conservation and continuing Steve's global mission to protect life on our planet.”

He spoke about Irwin's hope for “the cleanest water, the freshest air, and abundant wildlife” and “a future for our children,” and shared that his own values ​​align with this.

“I'm proud to join you virtually tonight to celebrate your work through Wildlife Warriors. Seeing the global impact of the charity, founded by Steve and Terri in 2002, brings hope for the future,” William continued.

“Never before has it been more important for each of us to make environmentally conscious decisions that ensure the healthy future of our planet.”

Prince Harry was snubbed by King Charles, according to a royal expert.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliam told The Mirror: “This has been an extraordinary week with Harry's spokesman revealing that King Charles has not had time to see him, which is an obvious snub.

“The Palace revealed it will appoint William Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, in which Prince Harry served during his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, which was carefully timed as nothing royal happens accidentally.”

This comes amid news that sources claim King Charles offered Prince Harry a place to stay, but the duke “turned it down”.

Sources have claimed that Harry's father, King Charles, had agreed for his son to stay at a royal residence during the trip, but Harry rejected this and stayed in a hotel.

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Meghan Markle spoke about her “sweet, very talkative children,” Archie and Lilibet, during a talk at a women's leadership event in Nigeria.

The Duchess of Sussex said “I love being a mother” and had fulfilled her dream of becoming a mother.

She spoke at a Women in Leadership event she co-hosted with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organization.

During the roundtable, Markle also said that the “balance” in her life has changed over the years and looks different than it did ten years ago, before she married and had Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

“What I think that means now is that that balance will always shift for you,” he said, Hello magazine reported. “That balance, what seemed balanced ten years ago, is going to change.”

King Charles has had a tumultuous first year as monarch, but there is one thing that has kept him going, according to a royal expert.

Former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! magazine: “We are told she spent the weekend at Highgrove gardening and reflecting. And gardening is a wonderful way to reflect on life and all that it brings.

“The King is obviously upset and frustrated at the way his cancer diagnosis has stopped him in his tracks.

“But this is the time of year when the garden comes to life and color; “There is new growth everywhere, and with it comes new hope.”

Bond added: “His doctors are pleased with his progress and, although he must be very worried about his beloved daughter-in-law, Catherine, he can relax knowing that she is finally getting the peace and privacy she asked for.”

Prince William arrived beaming at the BAFTA ceremony to present an award to Baroness Floella Benjamin.

Addressing the audience, William said: “Good evening. Tonight we are delighted to recognize the remarkable achievements of Baroness Floella Benjamin in receiving this year's scholarship for her innovative work with children and young people; her long-standing commitment to television broadcasting; and for her work as an unwavering advocate for inclusion.

“In a career spanning more than five decades, he has touched the lives of millions. She has graced our screens as a much-loved presenter of children's television, particularly Playschool and Play Away.

“He has also contributed greatly to BAFTA itself: he chaired the BAFTA Television Committee from 1997 to 2000 and created the BAFTA Children's Awards in 1995.

“Beyond the cinematic arts, Baroness Benjamin has strongly advocated for the education and welfare of children, supported a number of charities, campaigned tirelessly for social justice and, as a member of the Windrush Generation , has given a voice to those who suffered discrimination upon arrival in the United Kingdom.

“She is an actress, author, singer, politician and businesswoman, a beacon of representation and a voice for change.”