William and Prince George watch FA Cup final as Harry and Meghan's portrait finds new home – latest royal family news

The Monarch, 75, returned to work last month, while Kate, 42, has not been seen in public since Christmas Day last year.

Now, a source close to the family has said he will not perform any unnecessary tasks while undergoing “preventive chemotherapy.”

“No one wants to put pressure on Catherine,” the source told the daily mail.

“The only thing that matters right now is that she gets better. This year she has gone through a tough test.

“In practice, this means that important decisions, such as the appointment of new staff, can wait.

“It is a reflection of His Royal Highness's importance to the future of the Monarchy that he has been given all the time he needs.”

They added: “As sovereign, Her Majesty is in a very different position to that of the Princess of Wales.

“You don't need to watch her while she recovers.”

Prince Harry's alleged decision to reject King Charles' offer to stay at a royal residence during his trip to London has been described as “extraordinary behaviour”.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, opted to stay at a London hotel during a brief visit to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

This was reportedly due to Harry's continued security concerns, but Helena Chard, a British broadcaster and photographer, said that could not have been the case.

“He could have stayed at St James's Palace, a stone's throw from Clarence House, where the King usually resides,” he said. Fox News Digital.

“Harry refused to stay in a palace, where he would have received armed security protection from the SO14 Royalties Protection Group. He chose to stay in a Mayfair hotel without this protection.

“Not only would he have received armed security protection, but there is a much greater chance that he would have seen his father.”

The Prince of Wales will attend the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday (May 25).

Kensington Palace made the announcement today, although it is not known whether Prince George, who sometimes accompanies him to the games, will accompany him.

The appearance comes after the royal family canceled a series of engagements following the announcement of the general election.

The palace said any engagements “which may appear to divert attention or distract from the election campaign” will be canceled and royal diaries are being reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Tomorrow's match will pit Manchester City against Manchester United for the title.

King Charles has today become a patron of his former school in Scotland, Gordonstoun.

The Monarch, 75, accepted the position previously held by his father, Prince Philip, on the occasion of the anniversary of his coronation.

The King attended boarding school between 1962 and 1967 before studying anthropology at Trinity College, Cambridge.

School headteacher Lisa Kerr said: “We are honored that Her Majesty has accepted sponsorship from the Gordonstoun Association.

“As our most notable alumnus, His Majesty exemplifies many of the qualities we seek to instill in our students, particularly a lifelong commitment to service.

“That Her Majesty has chosen to patronize our alumni body is a great honor for both the school and all members of the Gordonstoun Association.

“We look forward to Her Majesty’s commitment and support to the association and its members in the years to come.”

The Duchess of York was auctioning off a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth when she took aim at the public for caring more about “the next party” than making the planet a better place for future generations.

“Calm down! Because the incredible person Simon de Pury has done an incredible job tonight, this is exceptional, and all I want to say to everyone in this room is stop, stop, stop,” he said.

Proceeds from the sale would be donated to charity.

Sarah Ferguson made the comments at the Cannes Film Festival after recovering from a second bout of cancer this year.

“I think family unity is key…” he said before adding: “I think the key to life is for us all to support each other.

“And also forgiveness is a great thing. I think about forgiveness of oneself and forgiveness of others.”

His comments follow claims that King Charles snubbed his youngest son on his recent visit to the UK by not meeting him, citing his busy schedule after returning to work following his own cancer diagnosis.

Sarah Ferguson wore the custom-made Lilith cocktail dress while auctioning off a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth for charity.

However, the auction, which raised more than £400,000, did not go smoothly and at one point a frustrated Fergie told the rowdy crowd to shut up and stop focusing on “the next party”.

The National Portrait Gallery has acquired a portrait of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that was taken just days before Queen Elizabeth's death in 2022.

The announcement was made on Instagram by photographer Misan Harriman, who is also a friend of the couple.

“I am honored and proud to announce that my portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex now forms part of the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery,” he wrote. “Dare to dream friends!”

The photograph was taken on September 5, 2022 after the couple stepped down as royals and just three days before Queen Elizabeth passed away.

Misan Harriman, a friend of the couple, said Meghan is like a “sister” to him.

“I've been very lucky to photograph many special moments with her, her husband and her family,” she said.

A gallery spokesperson said PEOPLE that there are no immediate plans to show the image, which was taken in 2022 after Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals.

The formal closure of the current session paves the way for the monarch, who ascended the throne in September 2022, to also order a dissolution on May 30.

The royal proclamation discharges Parliament, at which point all seats in the House of Commons become vacant ahead of the July 4 election.

In accordance with convention, the announcement of the prorogation was read on behalf of the King in a traditional ceremony in the House of Lords, in which the leading members of the upper house dressed in traditional scarlet robes and removed their tricorns. .

The elected members, led by Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, left the Commons after Black Rod Sarah Clarke, a senior Lords official tasked with overseeing proceedings, requested their attendance in the upper house.