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Prince Harry LIVE: Royal leaves the UK after short trip without seeing Charles or William

Prince Harry has left the UK today after a short visit which saw him mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games – but he did not meet with King Charles or Prince William

Prince Harry is flying out of the UK today(Max Mumby)

Prince Harry has flown out today after his short visit back to the UK – but did not meet dad King Charles or brother Prince William.

The Duke of Sussex was seen walking out of a Range Rover into Heathrow airport late on Thursday. Yesterday, Harry was in central London for a service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. After the event, he met with fans outside as they shouted: “We love you Harry”. Hundreds of people lined the street to try and catch a glimpse of the Duke.




Harry, whose main home is now in the US with Meghan Markle and their children, will will now prepare for his trip to Nigeria with his wife.

On Thursday, his brother William was seen smiling as he smiled as he visited sunny Cornwall for two royal engagements in Newquay and the Isles of Scilly. He began his visit in Newquay at a housing project which will provide 24 homes with wraparound support for homeless people.

Queen Camilla meanwhile met with former TV newsreader Angela Rippon at Buckingham Palace to mark the 90th anniversary of Brooke, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys, and mules.


Yesterday, she and King Charles seemed in good spirits as they hosted guests at Buckingham Palace garden party. Fellow working royals also turned out for the afternoon including Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Edward and Sophie, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

A spokesperson for Harry released a statement earlier this week to confirm the Duke of Sussex would not be meeting with his father during his UK trip. They said: “In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not the duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme. The duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.”

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Prince William reminisces about holidays with brother Harry

Prince William took a moment to reminisce about childhood holidays with his family and brother Prince Harry on his latest royal visit.

The Prince of Wales spent some time in the glorious sun on Thursday as he began his two-day trip to Cornwall with a visit to Newquay. Also known as the Duke of Cornwall when in the county, William stopped by the site of new homes for people experiencing homelessness, before meeting members of local lifesaving society on the beach later in the day.

But it wasn’t all business, as William found time for a game of beach volleyball with local youths and even got to check out displays of their impressive surfing skills. In one sweet moment, he cast his mind back to the Royal Family’s visits to the picturesque coast himself as a young boy.

The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Cornwall when in Cornwall, plays volleyball during a visit to Newquay(PA)

Read the full story here: Prince William reminisces about holidays with brother Harry during latest royal visit

Prince Harry shown ‘gloves are off’ as he’s forced into harsh realisation

The Royal family has shown “troublesome prince” Prince Harry that the “gloves are off” as he’s forced into a harsh realisation for his “betrayal”.

That’s according to a royal expert and author, who claims senior royals within Buckingham Palace would have known that the timing this week of King Charles snubbing his younger son for a key role he was expected to be granted would have “really hurt” Harry.

The Duke of Sussex was reportedly left “in tears” after his father awarded the newly vacant military honour to Prince William, says Royal author and commentator, Tom Quinn. Harry had only just returned to the UK for the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Invictus Games, only for his arrival in London to be eclipsed by news that King Charles had no time to see him, despite widespread speculation of a potential reconciliation.

But, to add insult to injury, just hours after it was confirmed there would be no father-son reunion, the Palace announced that William would receive the title of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps – an accolade many thought had been reserved for Harry, who famously served with the corps in Afghanistan.

Mr Quinn told The Mirror that those within the Palace circles “knew” the timing would “really hurt” the Duke of Sussex, revealing: “he is said to have been in tears when he heard”. He added: “But they have decided the gloves are off and that Harry needs to realise that when you betray the family, you don’t just escape the things you hated doing as a working royal. You also lose the things you loved.”

Read the full story here: Prince Harry shown ‘gloves are off’ as he’s forced into harsh realisation for ‘betraying Royal family’

Prince Harry delivered ‘kick in teeth’ as Charles times ‘hurtful’ announcement

Prince Harry has been delivered a “king in the teeth” and King Charles may have timed a “hurtful” royal announcement for maximum impact, a Royal expert has claimed.

The Duk of Sussex was said to have been left “in tears” after his father bestowed a new military honour upon Prince William, according to Royal author and commentator, Tom Quinn. The Duke of Sussex had flown back to the UK for the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Invictus Games. His arrival in London was overshadowed by news that King Charles had no time to see him, despite widespread rumours of a possible reconciliation.

In a twist of fate, just hours after it was confirmed that there would be no father-son reunion, the Palace declared that Prince William would receive the title of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, an accolade many believed would go to Prince Harry, who served with the corps in Afghanistan.

The move is a real kick in the teeth for Harry who is back in the UK for a short trip from the States

Read the full story here: EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry delivered ‘kick in teeth’ as Charles times ‘hurtful’ announcement for maximum impact

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s plans for three-day Nigeria tour

Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle will begin their tour to Nigeria on Friday, May 10, as they visit the country’s military headquarters and promote the Invictus Games. This will be the couple’s first trip to Nigeria together.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to arrive in the African nation the morning before they are set to visit the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja, before they visit Lagos. Nigerian officials said the couple’s trip will last until Monday, and a royal representative for the couple confirmed to The Mirror that members of the media will also be joining them on the trip.

Harry has been in London since Tuesday, May 7, where he attended various events relating to the competition, which included a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, as he celebrates the Games’ 10th anniversary. Harry will reportedly travel to Nigeria on Wednesday, May 8, with Meghan expected to be flying to Nigeria from Los Angeles to reunite with her husband before their three-day visit.

Meghan and Harry’s plans for three-day Nigeria tour revealed(Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation)

Read the full story here: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s plans for three-day Nigeria tour revealed after his lone UK trip

Prince Harry tells William and Charles ‘you can’t take this’ as he sends hidden message

A defiant Prince Harry may have sent his “archnemesis” brother Prince William and estranged father King Charles a hidden message with this choice of attire on Wednesday night, a royal expert has claimed.

The Duke of Sussex was seen wearing his KCVO Neck Order and Star at a recent event at St Paul’s Cathedral, which some are saying is a firm message to his father, King Charles, and his brother, Prince William. At this event marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, Harry used his attire to pay homage to his period as a senior working Royal despite the rest of the Royal Family choosing not to attend.

The KCVO Neck Order and Star in question are awards given for services to the monarchy, falling under the Royal Victorian Order – a prestigious order of knighthood. Tom Quinn, a noted Royal author, speculates that the act was a symbolic gesture from Harry to his familial relations, indicating his valuable contributions to the monarchy.

Speaking exclusively with The Mirror, Tom commented: “Harry was seen wearing his Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order medal at St Paul’s Cathedral for the Invictus service. The medal was given to Harry in 2015 by his late grandmother Elizabeth II for ‘services to the monarchy’.”

Prince Harry leaves St Paul’s Cathedral but what chose to wear sent a telling message to Charles and William, a royal commentator has claimed (Anthony Harvey/REX/Shutterstock)

Read the full story here: EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry tells William and Charles ‘you can’t take this!’ as he sends hidden message

Prince William reminisces about holidays with brother Harry

Prince William took a moment to reminisce about childhood holidays with his family and brother Prince Harry on his latest royal visit.

The Prince of Wales spent some time in the glorious sun on Thursday as he began his two-day trip to Cornwall with a visit to Newquay. Also known as the Duke of Cornwall when in the county, William stopped by the site of new homes for people experiencing homelessness, before meeting members of local lifesaving society on the beach later in the day.

But it wasn’t all business, as William found time for a game of beach volleyball with local youths and even got to check out displays of their impressive surfing skills. In one sweet moment, he cast his mind back to the Royal Family’s visits to the picturesque coast himself as a young boy.

Prince William reminisces about holidays with brother Harry during latest royal visit

Prince William enjoyed a game of beach volleyball on a trip to Cornwall(PA)

Prince Harry’s ‘second father’ knows’ Duke needs support he expected from King’

Prince Harry was supported by his “second dad” Mark Dyer at an Invictus Games event last night after being snubbed by the Royal Family.

The pair were at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, for a service of thanksgiving to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Invictus Games.

Harry sat next to Mark inside the cathedral, with the pair sharing a close relationship following the death of Harry’s mum Princess Diana.

Prince Harry’s ‘second father Mark Dyer knows Duke needs support he expected from King Charles’

Prince Harry was supported by Mark Dyer

Prince Harry sent ‘clear signal’ as unexpected guests ‘lay claim to him’

Prince Harry sent a “clear signal” as several of his non-royal relatives turned out to support him at his UK event, an expert has said.

Harry was joined at the service of thanksgiving to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral by close relatives of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales and a mentor who supported him after her death, along with hundreds from the “Invictus family”.

Prince Harry sent ‘clear signal’ as unexpected guests ‘lay claim to him’ after royal family snub

Prince Harry leaves the UK

Prince Harry has left the UK to reunite with Meghan Markle after a whistlestop trip to his home country.

The Duke of Sussex left London and will travel to Nigeria, where he and Meghan will undertake a tour of the country after being invited by the West African country’s chief of defence staff, who met Harry in Germany last September at Invictus Games Dusseldorf.

Harry was in London on Wednesday to mark the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral, as Charles hosted a Buckingham Palace garden party just two miles away. But the King was said to be too busy to see his son, as confirmed in a statement earlier this week that revealed the pair would not meet because the monarch had a busy programme of ­official duties.

Harry leaves UK to reunite with Meghan after whirlwind visit and family snub

Prince Harry in awkward moment as he gets hassled by fan

Prince Harry appeared to endure a rather awkward interaction with a fan during his trip to London this week, with the Duke left red-faced by the run-in.

The Duke of Sussex has been back in his former country of residence this week for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Last night, after a thanksgiving service for the games at St Paul’s Cathedral in the city, the father-of-two was on an impromptu walkabout.

Harry conversed with fans and greeted a group of onlookers who all had their phones out to take snaps of the Duke, with Harry enduring a rather awkward moment.

As Harry greeted each of the bystanders, one woman moved one of two phones that she was holding towards Harry’s face.

In footage from the interaction, as per reports, Harry can be seen touching the woman’s arm before she pulled away. The Duke then exclaimed, sounding shocked: “You’ve got two cameras? How did you end up with two cameras? That doesn’t even make sense!”

Prince Harry in awkward moment as he gets hassled by fan at Invictus Games event

Prince Harry seemingly suffered a rather awkward moment this week in London

Camilla hosts Buckingham Palace reception

Queen Camilla met Alastair Stewart today as she hosted a reception to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of Brooke, a working horses charity.

Queen Camilla speaks to Brooke charity’s patron, Alastair Stewart (Getty Images)

What Prince Harry said to a fan on their honeymoon

Fans could be heard shouting out to the Duke yesterday, with many saying “we love you, Harry”.

The Duke was seemingly touched by the sentiment and even stayed with the fans for a while, shaking their hands and conversing with them.

Cracking a joke with one lady who was on her honeymoon, Prince Harry said: “You didn’t get married in St Paul’s, though?”.

What Prince Harry said to a fan on their honeymoon during surprise London walkabout

William admits breaking royal rule on beach trip – hours after avoiding Harry

Prince William admitted to breaking a royal rule today as he visited a world-famous beach in Cornwall.

The prince, who is also the Duke of Cornwall, paid a visit to Fistral Beach just hours after his estranged brother Prince Harry was in the UK for an appearance at St Paul’s Cathedral for his Invictus Games. During the visit, William said he was desperate to get his wet suit on and get out in the ocean, but stayed suited and booted as he was on official duties.

However, he made one little boy’s day as he secretly signed his plaster cast and told him: “Shhh, don’t tell anyone. I’m not meant to do that!” Phoenix Kanes, nine, cheekily stopped the prince and asked if he would sign the plaster cast on his broken arm.

Prince William on a visit to Fistral Beach in Cornwall today(POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

All the Queen’s horses at Buckingham Palace

As well as a pair of mini ponies, the Brooke charity at event at the Palace also saw Camilla come face to face with two finely decorated horses.

Queen Camilla hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace on Thursday(PA)

Prince William tries his hand at at beach volleyball

A sportsmanlike Prince William took part in a game of volleyball on his visit to Fistrall Beach in Newquay today.

The Duke of Cornwall plays volleyball during a visit to Fistrall Beach(PA)

King Charles said he’s ‘glad to be out of cage’

King Charles said he was glad to be “out of my cage” as he embarked on his first military engagement since announcing a comeback to public duty – and just hours after Prince Harry’s UK appearance.

Charles, 75, met staff and families of the 3 Royal School of Military Engineering (3RSME), the training base for the Army’s Royal Engineers. He took on the role of Colonel-in-Chief in March last year which used to be held by Queen Elizabeth II.

King Charles ‘glad to be out of cage’ as he meets military families hours after Prince Harry snub

Zara Tindall takes a dip at horse trials

Zara Tindall entered the water briefly on day two of the horse trials at The Badminton Estate, Gloucestershire.

Zara Tindall on day two of the Badminton Horse trials 2024(PA)

Beach day for William

There was plenty of fun in the sun for Prince William today, who met members of the local community and even played a game of beach volleyball at Newquay, Cornwall.

He’s also due to make a visit to the Isles of Scilly as part of his trip down to the region.

William signs the plaster cast of a young boy on the beach (PA)
Prince William on a visit to Fistral Beach in Cornwall today(POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

A pair of ponies greet Camilla

Two mini ponies were brought to Buckingham Palace for the charity reception for Brooke, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of working horses, donkeys, and mules.

Queen Camilla with guests and mini ponies as she hosts a reception at Buckingham Palace in London, to mark the 90th anniversary of Brooke(PA)

Prince of Wales meets lifesaving club

Prince William had time for a chat with members of Holywell Bay Surf Life Saving Club members during a visit to Cornwall today.

He’s there to meet local organisations who are working to promote safety in the sea and across the beach area.

William’s official title when touring the county is the Duke of Cornwall.

The Prince of Wales meets the Holywell Bay Surf Life Saving Club(PA)

Camilla meets Angela Rippon

Queen Camilla met TV legend Angela Rippon at Buckingham Palace today. She had been at a reception to mark the 90th anniversary of Brooke, a charity for working horses, donkeys, and mules.

Queen Camilla speaks to Angela Rippon as she hosts a reception at Buckingham Palace (PA)

William in sunny Cornwall

A happy Prince William made the most of the sunshine in Cornwall today as he visited to Fistral Beach in Newquay as part of his royal engagements.

Prince William during his visit to Fistral Beach in Newquay (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Prince Harry ‘in tears’ when King Charles announced new honour for Prince William, expert claims

Prince Harry was “in tears” when King Charles announced a new honour for his brother Prince William, claims a royal expert.

The Duke of Sussex returned to the United Kingdom this week for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Shortly after touching down in London, it was revealed that King Charles was too busy to meet with his son, despite weeks of speculation that they could be meeting.

And then, just mere hours after it was confirmed that King Charles would not be meeting with Prince Harry, Buckingham Palace announced that the King would hand the Prince of Wales a military honour long thought to be destined for the Duke of Sussex. Prince William is now colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corp – the regiment Prince Harry served with in Afghanistan.

Royal expert and author Tom Quinn exclusively told The Mirror: “King Charles’ announcement that Prince Harry is being stripped of his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps is a real kick in the teeth for the son who always felt marginalised and underrated.

“What makes it much worse is that the role is being given to the very man who Harry sees as the cause of so many of his problems – his brother. And the announcement was deliberately made during Harry’s brief visit to the UK to have maximum impact – it shows Harry that he really is no longer welcome.”

Prince Harry ‘in tears’ when King Charles announced new honour for Prince William