Prince Harry’s calls to King Charles are reportedly “going 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 People magazine that Harry is being ignored because of his ongoing personal security battle to regain taxpayer-funded protection.
“His calls go unanswered,” they said. “He has tried to reach out about the King’s health, but those calls go unanswered too.”
Meanwhile, Kate’s “hardest” moment with Meghan Markle took place in the wake of Queen Elizabeth’s death.
According to royal author Rob Jobson, Prince William attempted to put on a “show of unity” within the family.
He suggested the “the Fab Four” reunite “for the sake of their late grandmother by viewing the floral tributes at Windsor together”.
Jobson wrote: “Catherine later admitted to a member of the Royal Family that such was the extent of ill-feeling between the couples, the walkabout had been the hardest thing she’d ever had to do.”
Key Points
- Prince Harry’s calls to King Charles ‘go unanswered'
- Kate Middleton’s ‘hardest’ moment with Meghan Markle revealed
- Meghan Markle told Prince William to ‘get your finger out of my face'
- Kate Middleton orchestrated ‘ultimate royal slapdown'
- Prince Harry fears for Meghan's safety after bad press
Prince Harry’s calls to King Charles ‘go unanswered'
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Emma Guinness
King Charles is reportedly ignoring phone calls from Prince Harry, a friend of the Duke of Sussex has claimed.
The monarch’s apparent feud with his youngest son has allegedly been worsened by his ongoing battle to have his taxpayer-funded security reinstated.
Harry recently told ITV that he will not bring Meghan Markle to the UK because he fears “a knife or acid attack”.
A friend told People magazine that Harry is being ignored because of his ongoing personal security battle to regain taxpayer-funded protection.
“His calls go unanswered,” they said. “He has tried to reach out about the King’s health, but those calls go unanswered too.”
Prince Harry’s £7 million inheritance ‘a small bonus’ to duke and Meghan
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Emma Guinness
Prince Harry is set to receive an estimated £7 million inheritance from the late Queen Mother when he turns 40 next month.
However, an expert has said that while this money would be life-changing for most people, it will be a “small bonus” to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! magazine: “For most of us, an inheritance of several million pounds would be utterly life-changing... for Harry and Meghan, it will be a small bonus compared to their commercial earnings.
“Nevertheless, I’m sure it will be greatly appreciated by Harry who, I’m sure, has nothing but fond memories of his great grandmother… or Gan Gan as he called her.”
The Queen Mother passed away in 2002 at the age of 101.
Meghan Markle ‘wishes Harry could let go of lawsuits’
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Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle “wishes” Prince Harry would let go of his ongoing legal battles, an insider has claimed.
The former Archewell Foundation employee said that while the former Suits star “supports” her husband, she believes his attempts to get justice from the tabloid press prevent him from living in the moment.
“[Meghan] supports Harry 100 per cent, but she wishes he could let go of these lawsuits, be happy and live in the moment,” they told People magazine.
“She wants him to be free of all of this, but she also knows that because of everything he’s been through and his love for [her and their children], he can’t.
“She wants him to live in a world where he is not burdened by this.”
The Duke of Sussex recently told ITV that he will not bring his wife to the UK because he fears an “acid or knife” attack inspired by negative tabloid stories.
Kate Middleton ‘received note’ from Prince Harry after Wimbledon appearance
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Emma Guinness
Prince Harry reached out to the Princess of Wales after her jubilant appearance at Wimbledon.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, is said to have sent a note to his sister-in-law, who received a standing ovation as she took her place in the Royal Box with Princess Charlotte.
“Harry was watching Wimbledon and was thrilled to see Kate looking so radiant,” a source told Heat magazine.
“He sent her a note to congratulate her and let her know how happy he was to see her out. He’s just so grateful that she’s on the mend and able to get back to her duties after taking time off – as is Meghan.”
The princess, 42, has been largely absent from public life as she battles an undisclosed form of cancer.
Prince Harry 'has been been hard done by’
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Emma Guinness
Prince Harry “has been hard done by” with his ongoing personal security battle, an expert has claimed.
Alex Bomberg, chief executive of Intelligent Protection International, said that the decision to remove taxpayer-funded security from the prince should be reviewed.
While no longer a working royal, Bomberg has said Harry remains at risk because of his high profile.
“I still think he’s been hard done by. Whichever way you want to look at it, he’s still who he is. He’s still born into the royal family,” Bomberg told Newsweek.
“In my view, it’s still very difficult to make an argument against. He’s not a working royal – well, the threat doesn’t really go away.”
Prince Harry’s friend ‘unsure’ of match with Meghan Markle
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Emma Guinness
One of Prince Harry’s friends is reported to have been “unsure” of his relationship with Meghan Markle.
This comes amid fresh claims in Rob Jobson’s new book that Prince William asked his younger brother to “cool” the relationship to give Meghan more time to adjust to royal life.
Omid Scobie wrote in Endgame that Harry’s friend, Tom “Skippy” Inskip, shared these concerns, revealing: “Not everyone felt as sure of this match as Harry did.
“A month after his own wedding, Skippy sat down with his childhood friend to voice a concern: Harry and Meghan were moving too quickly.”
Prince Harry accused William of trying to ‘wreck’ his relationship
Thursday 1 August 2024 00:00
Emma Guinness
Following the revelations that Prince William urged Prince Harry to “cool” his relationship with Meghan Markle in the new biography of the Princess of Wales, Harry’s brutal response has been revealed.
The heir to the throne, who dated his wife for the best part of decade, allegedly told his brother that it would be wise to give Meghan more time to adjust to royal life before committing, Rob Jobson claimed.
Emily Andrews, royal correspondent at The Sun, claims that in response to this, Harry said: “You’re trying to wreck this relationship before it’s even started.”
Harry and Meghan announced their engagement a year after their relationship became public knowledge.
New government releases statement on Prince Harry’s UK security concerns
Wednesday 31 July 2024 22:00
Emma Guinness
The new Labour government has released its first statement about Prince Harry’s ongoing security concerns.
This comes after the Duke of Sussex, 39, recently told ITV that he will not bring Meghan Markle to the UK because he fears a “knife or acid attack”.
The couple were stripped of their taxpayer-funded security after stepping down as working royals in 2020.
A government spokesperson told Newsweek: “The UK government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate.
“It is our long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.
“It would not be appropriate to comment on ongoing legal proceedings.”
Expert says Harry and Meghan should get taxpayer-funded security
Wednesday 31 July 2024 20:00
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should get taxpayer-funded security when they are in the UK, an expert has claimed.
The couple were stripped of the protection when they stepped down as working royals in 2020.
Prince Harry has been fighting since then to have the security reinstated, claiming that he does not believe the UK is safe for his wife without it.
“I’m an advocate for him getting police protection,” Alex Bomberg, chief executive of Intelligent Protection International, told Newsweek. “I think it’s something that should be reviewed.
“Has the risk level changed? No, probably not. But could they reconsider it? Should they reconsider it? Potentially yes.”
Sandringham announces completion of major project
Wednesday 31 July 2024 18:00
Emma Guinness
Sandringham estate has announced the completion of its impressive new maze garden days after King Charles’s most recent visit.
The estate did so on its official Instagram account with an aerial video of the maze, showing it its scale.
The post reads: “Following His Majesty The King’s vision to bring horticulture to the fore in the Gardens, August sees the completion of ‘The Lower Maze Garden’ – an intricate new maze garden celebrating formal geometry and cosmological symbolism.
“Both The Topiary Garden and Lower Maze Garden have transformed the former West Lawn developing, enhancing and expanding blank canvas areas.”
King Charles all smiles in Scotland
Wednesday 31 July 2024 17:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles was pictured smiling in a kilt while celebrating the UK’s latest world heritage site in Scotland.
“As the world’s first peatland World Heritage Site, @TheFlowCountry is an important defence against climate change,” the official Royal Family Twitter/X account explained.
The monarch has been a passionate advocate of enviornmental causes for decades.
Kate and William mark World Ranger Day
Wednesday 31 July 2024 16:00
Emma Guinness
The Prince and Princess of Wales have praised the work of park rangers this World Ranger Day (31 July).
Taking to Twitter/X, they wrote: “Honouring the incredible rangers who protect our planet’s wildlife and natural habitats today, and everyday.
“These unsung heroes work tirelessly to ensure the survival of countless species and the conservation of our environment.”
Kate Middleton snubbed from best-dressed list
Wednesday 31 July 2024 15:00
Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales was snubbed from Tatler’s 2024 best dressed list and beaten by Princess Beatrice.
Beatrice, 35, was named the UK’s best dressed woman and praised for being “a beacon of sartorial elegance, pairing vintage-inspired cuts with fresh-from-the-catwalk glamour.”
King Charles tours world heritage peat bog
Wednesday 31 July 2024 13:45
Emma Guinness
King Charles will today tour a peat bog that recently received world heritage status after arriving in Scotland.
The monarch, famed for his environmental work, will meet with several people including Heritage chiefs at UNESCO and learn more about the site at Forsinard Flows in Sutherland.
He will learn why the bog, which stores an estimated 400 million tones of carbon dioxide, works as a “centre of excellence” for research.
Kate Middleton’s ‘hardest’ moment with Meghan Markle revealed
Wednesday 31 July 2024 13:00
Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales’s “hardest” moment with the Duchess of Sussex took place in the wake of the late Queen’s death, a new biography has revealed.
It look place after Meghan, now 42, was reportedly banned from travelling to Balmoral at the time of the monarch’s passing.
Royal author Rob Jobson wrote: “Amid all the grief at the Queen’s death, William, now Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, took decisive action.
“Picking up the phone to Harry, he suggested that they and their wives put on a show of unity for the sake of their late grandmother by viewing the floral tributes at Windsor together. Harry accepted.
“The resulting images suggested they’d all slipped back into their Fab Four routine, but Catherine later admitted to a member of the Royal Family that such was the extent of ill-feeling between the couples, the walkabout had been the hardest thing she’d ever had to do.”
King Charles arrives at Scottish castle alone
Wednesday 31 July 2024 12:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles is set to begin his summer break in Scotland alone at the castle of Mey in the Highlands.
The monarch, who is currently undergoing treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer, will then travel to Balmoral in Aberdeenshire to spend time with his family.
“Charles will spend the next 10 days or so at the castle [of Mey] until he joins the rest of the family at Balmoral,” an insider explained, as reported by the Express.
“It’s something he does every year to regroup, unwind and plan for discussions he will have with members of the Royal Family when they meet at Balmoral.”
He arrived at the residence today but shows no signs of stopping work yet and will undertake an environmental engagement at a peat bog this afternoon.
Kate Middleton’s ‘priority’ has always been her family
Wednesday 31 July 2024 11:00
Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales presented the late Queen with her “terms” before officially agreeing to join the royal family, royal author Rob Jobson has claimed in his new biography.
Kate, 42, was in a relationship with Prince William for the best part of a decade before they finally tied the not in 2011 and well-aware of the demands of being in The Firm.
Jobson wrote that she “established some fundamental life rules that she would stick to when she joined The Firm.
“Her ‘terms’ were in fact presented to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles.
“She was clear from the outset that she would not be pigeon-holed into carrying out particular duties.
“Her priority, she emphasised, would always be her family.”
Lord Robert Fellowes dies at 82
Wednesday 31 July 2024 10:46
Emma Guinness
Prince William and Prince Harry’s Uncle Lord Robert Fellowes has passed away at the age of 82.
Queen Elizabeth II’s private secretary is reported to have died from natural causes on 29 July.
Harry and Meghan’s friends ‘sever ties’ with couple
Wednesday 31 July 2024 10:07
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s circle of friends has dwindled as a result of their fued with the royal family.
This claim comes in the wake of the Duke of Wesminster’s wedding, which Harry, in reported consultation with his friend, agreed not to attend because of Prince William.
Royal expert Katie Nicholl said: “I think if you look back to that recent society wedding of the Duke of Westminster, it was William who got the invite to that, and Harry was invited because they’ve been friends forever and a day, but he was basically asked to stand down from that wedding because it would have been very awkward to have had the two brothers at a society wedding like that, together.”
Nicholl added to InStyle: “I think the ties have been severed. I think there is a sense that, possibly, friends, close friends, society friends, celebrity friends have sort of had to make a little bit of a choice.”
Prince Harry ‘embarrassed’ to bring Meghan to home
Wednesday 31 July 2024 06:00
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry has admitted he was “embarrassed” to bring Meghan Markle to the cottage he lived in before their marriage.
Nottingham Cottage, one of the smallest properties on the grounds of Kensington Palace, has two bedrooms and one bathroom and was Harry’s so-called bachelor pad.
He wrote in Spare: “I was excited to welcome Meg to my home, but also embarrassed. Nott Cott was no palace.”
The couple later moved to Frogmore Cottage, which has five bedrooms. The property remains empty after the couple permanently vacated it last summer.
Prince Harry ‘set to receive more money than Prince William'
Wednesday 31 July 2024 04:00
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry will enjoy a bumper payday on his 40th birthday later this year thanks to the late Queen Mother.
The royal, who passed away in 2002 at the age of 101, left a large portion of her fortune to Harry, 39, because of his status as the spare.
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield told the Mirror: “Prince Harry is set to receive more money than Prince William because he is the spare.
“The Queen Mother knew he would have fewer opportunities and responsibilities. It was a logical and thoughtful decision.”
“There will be no tensions as [the family] knew about this arrangement for decades. Prince William likely quietly inherited his share two summers ago when he turned 40.”
The Queen Mother had an estimated fortune of £70 million. It has been speculated that Prince Harry will inherit £6.6 million when he turns 40 in September.
Meghan Markle 'wishes she could just get her old life back’
Wednesday 31 July 2024 02:00
Emma Guinness
An insider has claimed that Meghan Markle wishes she could return to her “carefree life” before she met Prince Harry.
“Meghan has made no secret of how much she misses her carefree life when she was an actress,” the source told New magazine.
“And while she’d never change what she has with Harry and the kids, there is a big part of her that wishes she could just get her old life back.
“She loved being in Suits and all the opportunities it gave her, she’d get invited to all the exclusive events and get to hang out with Hollywood A-listers.
“There was also so much less scrutiny and attention, and there was no pressure on her.”
Rumours that the Duchess of Sussex could return to acting have been rife since she stepped down as a working royal in 2020.
Late Queen Mother would be ‘profoundly disappointed’ in Prince Harry
Tuesday 30 July 2024 22:00
Emma Guinness
The late Queen Mother would be “profoundly disappointed” in Prince Harry and “to see history repeating itself” through his relationship with Meghan Markle.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! magazine: “I’m afraid the Queen Mother would have been mightily disappointed to see history repeating itself as Harry fell in love with a divorced American woman and then left royal life and went to live abroad… almost in exile, like her brother-in-law King Edward VIII, who abdicated for the love of Wallis Simpson.
“I think she would have been angry with Meghan for some of the things that she has said, and profoundly disappointed that Harry has publicly attacked his own family.”
The Queen Mother passed away in 2002 at the age of 101. She became queen when her brother-in-law unexpectedly stepped down as a working royal and abdicated.
Kate Middleton to live more ‘balanced’ life in future
Tuesday 30 July 2024 20:00
Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales will live a more “balanced” life after her cancer diagnosis, it has been claimed.
Royal biographer Rob Jobson told People: “Before, she used to live her life by the calendar, and now she is living her life, and the calendar comes in after.
“She will be back, but when you have had an experience like this, it changes your perspective and the order of things.”
In a statement released in June, the princess stressed that she was not “out of the woods” yet with her treatment for an undisclosed form of the disease.
King Charles ‘profoundly shocked’ by Southport stabbing
Tuesday 30 July 2024 18:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles has sent his condolences to those affected by the stabbing at a children’s dance class in Southport.
The monarch wrote in a statement: “My wife and I have been profoundly shocked to hear of the utterly horrific incident in Southport.
“We send our most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have so tragically lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly appalling attack.”
Three children have been confirmed dead as a result of the attack. A 17-year-old male remains in custody.
Thomas Markle’s birthday fundraiser continues to grow
Tuesday 30 July 2024 16:00
Emma Guinness
A birthday fundraiser for the “rejected and abandoned” Thomas Markle has raised over £45,000.
Set up by royal author and socialite Lady Colin Campbell, the GoFundMe was inspired by the Duchess of Sussex’s father’s birthday wish to reconnect with his daughter and meet his grandchildren, which was not granted.
The GoFundMe for Mr Markle, who recently turned 80, states that his “kindness and generosity are well known in the film community” and the fundraiser is an opportunity to show him “that there are still people in the world with good hearts, good values, and good intentions.”
Meghan Markle fell out with her father around the time of her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry after he took part in a staged paparazzi photoshoot.
Mr Markle has never met Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Queen Camilla congratulates Team GB equestrian gold medalists
Tuesday 30 July 2024 13:51
Emma Guinness
Queen Camilla has shared her congratulations for Team GB’s equestrian gold medallists.
The queen consort, 76, who is patron of the British Equestrian Federation, wrote on Twitter/X: “My warmest congratulations to every member of @TeamGB for winning gold in the Team Eventing at the @Paris2024 Games.
“Your outstanding achievement is a testament to your dedication, professionalism and hours of hard work and you have made us all incredibly proud!”
Team GB claimed the first gold medal in the evening category at Paris 2024.
Prince Harry set to receive intheritance later this year
Tuesday 30 July 2024 11:06
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry is set to receive a significant portion of his inheritance from the Queen Mother later this year when he turns 40 on 15 September.
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, who died in 2002 at the age of 101, reportedly left a sizable amount of her £70 million fortune to Harry as she knew he was unlikely to become king and wanted to ensure his financial security.
Royal author Christopher Andersen told Fox News: “Why 40? To a woman who nearly lived to be 102, one can only imagine that 40 seemed like the perfect age to come into some extra cash – when you’re young enough to appreciate it but also old enough, and hopefully wise enough, not to blow it.”
According to the Mirror, Harry will receive around £6.61 million.
William and Kate congratulate Team GB on Olympic gold medals
Tuesday 30 July 2024 10:05
Emma Guinness
The Prince and Princess of Wales have congratulated Team GB on their first gold medals of the Paris Olympics.
Taking to Twitter/X, the royal couple wrote: “Huge congratulations to the Equestrian Eventing Team and Tom Pidcock in the mountain biking on winning @TeamGB’s first gold medals!
“Here’s to more success ahead!”
Meghan Markle told Prince William to ‘get your finger out of my face'
Tuesday 30 July 2024 09:28
Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle told Prince William to “get your finger out of my face” during an argument about her treatment of the Princess of Wales.
The row erupted after Harry and Meghan returned from their honeymoon when the princess confronted the new Duchess of Sussex for saying she had “baby brain”, royal author Rob Jobson claimed in his new biography.
He wrote: “Catherine, according to Harry’s memoir Spare, confronted Meghan about the ‘baby brain’ comment and said, ‘You talked about my hormones. We are not close enough for you to talk about my hormones.’
“Meghan was surprised, according to Harry, and said it was the way she spoke to her girlfriends.
“William stepped in and apparently pointed at Meghan and called her ‘rude’.
“Meghan stood up to him and said, ‘Take your finger out of my face.’”
The “baby brain” comment was reportedly made by Meghan after Kate forgot a detail about her wedding while pregnant with Prince Louis.
Princess Beatrice named Britain’s best dressed person of 2024
Tuesday 30 July 2024 08:37
Emma Guinness
Princess Beatrice has topped Tatler’s 2024 best-dressed list.
The royal, 35, was praised for being “a beacon of sartorial elegance” by “pairing vintage-inspired cuts with fresh-from-the-catwalk glamour”.
King Charles made Prince William ‘sign waiver’ after argument
Tuesday 30 July 2024 06:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles made Prince William sign a waiver accepting the consequences of flying his family by helicopter, a royal insider has claimed.
The monarch and the late Queen Elizabeth expressed concerns about William’s insistence to continue to fly his family together, despite them being direct heirs to the throne.
Royal author Rob Jobson wrote in his upcoming biography of the Princess of Wales: “After being diagnosed with cancer, King Charles – perhaps reminded of his own mortality – echoed his late mother’s concerns.
“And when William refused to stop flying with his family, Charles insisted that he sign a formal document, acknowledging the risks involved and taking full responsibility for his actions.
“It would be scant consolation, of course, for an unspeakable tragedy, let alone for the prospect of King Harry and Queen Meghan…”
King Charles used Prince Andrew to send William a ‘pointed’ message
Tuesday 30 July 2024 04:00
Emma Guinness
King Charles reportedly attempted to heal the rift between his warring sons by extending an olive branch to the disgraced Prince Andrew.
This took place on Christmas Day 2022 and again in 2023 when the Duke of York joined the royal family for their traditional walk to church at Sandringham.
Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson were also welcomed by the family at Easter.
Royal author Rob Jobson speculated: “Perhaps the King is subliminally trying to show William that forgiving one’s brother and giving him a second chance is a strength, not a weakness.”
Andrew stepped down as a working royal in 2019 following his association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
New royal values emphasise ‘value for money'
Tuesday 30 July 2024 02:00
Emma Guinness
Buckingham Palace has published the first new set of royal values in King Charles’s reign, including an emphasis on “value for money”.
This comes amid a year that has put the king’s vision for a slimmed-down monarchy to the test amid the family’s ongoing health concerns.
The Royal Household split its new values into five key aims – “Act with Care”; “Make an Impact”; “Succeed Together”; “Stay Curious”; and “Lead by Example”.
It said in its annual report: “The new reign has given the royal household the opportunity to define a new expression of purpose underpinned by a refreshed set of values.”
