Royal family latest: Harry’s birthday plans revealed and Kate’s new ring explained

An insider has claimed that Prince Harry will involve King Charles in his 40th birthday celebrations this weekend despite his strained relationship with the royal family.

The insider told News International: “Harry could send a video of Archie and Lilibet’s celebrations to King Charles.”

Another source added: “King Charles still loves his estranged son even after Harry’s claims against the royal family. He will send a private message to the Duke on his big day.”

The duke is reported to be having a “low key” celebration with his family in California on the big day itself (15 September) before enjoying a “weekend getaway” with friends.

New details have emerged about Prince Harry’s alleged birthday getaway with friends in California.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, will celebrate his milestone 40th birthday on Sunday (15 September) and is said to be having a low key celebration with his family.

“The Cold Spring Trail has lots of streams and pools which people regularly take a dip in,” they said. “But there are also lots of snakes and other wildlife to contend with, like large cats.

“Harry and his friends will truly experience the outdoors as they take on one of the long hikes. Let’s hope he’s taking an experienced guide with him.”

“The King and Queen will visit Australia and Samoa, and attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from 18th v 26th October 2024,” an official statement read.

Meghan, 43, was speaking about the “safety” she felt in bookstores when the star, 70, arrived late and began looking for her seat in the front row.

Footage of the awkward moment was later shared to Instagram by journalist Elizabeth Holmes.

Ms Holmes said: “She came in so quietly that I didn’t even realise, I am sat there studiously filming and then all of a sudden it’s like Oprah right there, and she is like ‘sorry’ and I am like no you never need to say sorry. Anyway, surreal.”

The ruling on whether the Duke of Sussex lied on his US visa application has been kept private.

An investigation was launched following revelations about the subject in Harry’s bombshell 2023 memoir Spare.

Newsweek reports the case was closed on Monday (9 September). It is not known at this time if the outcome will be made public.

Sky News’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills said: “The Princess of Wales has obviously decided that in the next part of her cancer journey, she wants to be as open as possible.”

Ms Mills added: “What she very clearly wants us to understand that the last nine months have reset how she feels about life, her family and her duties.”

A picture of the couple was shared on the official royal family Twitter/X account with the caption: “The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh had a wonderful afternoon yesterday, meeting guests at a Garden Party, which took place at Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland.

“Guests were invited in recognition of their work to make a positive impact in the local community.”

While greeting royal well-wishers in Wales yesterday, the heir to the throne said that while it is “good news” that she is now cancer free, she still has a “long way to go”.

A statue of the Queen Elizabeth II has been slammed by visitors for failing to resemble the late monarch.

She was depicted alongside her late husband Prince Philip and beloved corgis.

Unveiled in Northern Ireland’s Antrim Castle Gardens on Saturday (7 September), one local visitor said: “Whoever signed that off needs their eyes tested. It’s not good.

“I would take it away,” they added, the BBC reports. “It doesn’t do anything in memory for Her Majesty, so definitely I would remove it.”

Arthur Edwards told The Sun: “Once William told me the reason he and Kate took their time getting engaged was because he wanted to make sure his marriage would last forever.”

The future king and queen famously split for a few months in 2007 when William felt unable to propose because of his age before quicky reconciling.