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Prince Harry’s calls to King Charles go ‘unanswered’ – live
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.”
Kate Middleton’s ‘most important role’
According to royal author Rob Jobson, this job was made clear to the late Queen Elizabeth prior to Kate’s marriage into The Firm.
“[Kate] established some fundamental life rules that she would stick to when she joined The Firm,” Jobson wrote.
“Her ‘terms’ were in fact presented to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles… he was clear from the outset that she would not be pigeon-holed into carrying out particular duties…her priority, she emphasized, 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 Guinness1 August 2024 14:00
Kate Middleton almost followed in Camilla’s footsteps
Royal author Rob Jobson wrote: “She knew she’d inevitably be compared with Diana, whose untimely death had provoked such a tsunami of anger and grief. And she was right.
“Kate found all such talk stressful. Indeed, it got to the point where she felt she might follow Camilla (who opted to become Duchess of Cornwall) in refusing – when the time came – to be known as HRH Princess of Wales.”
However, when the time came to accept the title, the princess realised that she would be able to accept it.
“Enough time had passed to make the title more palatable, and Catherine had been on the world stage long enough to be appreciated for her own qualities,” Jobson added.
Camilla, meanwhile, chose to be known as the Duchess of Cornwall after marrying the then-Prince Charles in 2005.
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 13:00
Harry and Meghan make major decision about future UK home
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 does want to spend more time in the UK but doesn’t feel comfortable doing that until the security issues have been ironed out,” a source told the Express.
“He and Meghan planned on looking for a part-time home near Windsor this year and hoped that the appeals process would be heard before the end of July so that they could properly start their search. However, the court process seems to be taking its time.”
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 11:00
Prince Harry’s calls to King Charles ‘go unanswered’
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.”
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 09:27
Prince Harry’s £7 million inheritance ‘a small bonus’ to duke and Meghan
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.
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 09:00
Meghan Markle ‘wishes Harry could let go of lawsuits’
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.
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 08:12
Kate Middleton ‘received note’ from Prince Harry after Wimbledon appearance
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.
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 06:00
Prince Harry ‘has been been hard done by’
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.”
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 04:00
Prince Harry’s friend ‘unsure’ of match with Meghan Markle
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.”
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 02:00
Prince Harry accused William of trying to ‘wreck’ his relationship
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.
Emma Guinness1 August 2024 00:00