Royal news live: Kate posts surprise birthday message to Harry days after emotional video on cancer treatment
Royal family have offered an olive branch of reconciliation to the estranged Prince as he turns 40
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The Princess of Wales wished the Duke of Sussex a happy 40th birthday in a message on social media days after her emotional cancer comeback video.
William and Kate shared an earlier post from the royal family on X, formerly Twitter, and added their own message, which read: “Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Sussex!”
Some will see the post as a surprise move given the unresolved tensions between the brothers.
Their estrangement has shown no sign of abating, with the duke also having a strained relationship with his father, the King.
A post from the royal family account earlier on Sunday marked the first public birthday message for Harry since 2021.
Harry, who lives in California, spent his birthday on Sunday with the Duchess of Sussex and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
He is then said to be heading away for a gathering with close friends.
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Netflix has announced the name and release date of its latest collaboration with the Duke of Sussex, POLO.
Harry, 39, has been a keen player of the sport for years.
“POLO is a new documentary series that follows elite global players and offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of the sport,” the streaming giant said in a statement.
“From Archewell Productions and Boardwalk Pictures. Premiering this December.”
POLO is a new documentary series that follows elite global players and offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of the sport. From Archewell Productions and Boardwalk Pictures. Premiering this December. pic.twitter.com/92vu4xYW8u
— Netflix (@netflix) September 9, 2024
Harry and Meghan ‘have to monetise royal connections to survive'
A royal expert has claimed that Prince Harry will “not return” to royal life but needs to “monetise” his connections to the firm to survive.
“[The royal family], understandably, don’t trust him,” Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital.
“Expect more ‘quasi-royal’ overseas tours as these seem successful. Meghan’s upcoming Netflix program is pivotal, as they desperately need the contract, which expires next year.”
“Their future is in the US, not the UK,” he added. “But they obviously have to monetise their royal connections to survive.”
Harry and Meghan recently completed their second unofficial tour of the year to Colombia.
King Charles thanks New Zealand rugby team for ‘healing’ hug
King Charles thanked the female rugby team from New Zealand for surprising him with a hug at Buckingham Palace yesterday.
“I much appreciated this chance to meet you and have such a warm hug from most of you,” he said before adding, “very healing”.
During the meeting, the king expressed his regret that he will not be able to visit New Zealand anytime soon “on doctor’s orders.”
Thank you, @blackferns, for dropping into Buckingham Palace during your end of year tour!
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 12, 2024
Last night, The King welcomed the Black Ferns rugby team ahead of their match against the Red Roses at Twickenham this weekend and received an unexpected group hug in return! 🌹 v 🖤 pic.twitter.com/07V6Br8dYB
King Charles gets ‘unexpected' group hug
King Charles received an unexpected group hug when he hosted New Zealand’s female rugby team at Buckingham Palace last night.
The monarch, 75, also took the opportunity to express his regret that he would be unable to visit the country when he tours Australia next month because of his ongoing health concerns.
“Thank you, @blackferns, for dropping into Buckingham Palace during your end of year tour!” the royal family wrote on their official Twitter/X account.
“Last night, The King welcomed the Black Ferns rugby team ahead of their match against the Red Roses at Twickenham this weekend and received an unexpected group hug in return!”
Thank you, @blackferns, for dropping into Buckingham Palace during your end of year tour!
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 12, 2024
Last night, The King welcomed the Black Ferns rugby team ahead of their match against the Red Roses at Twickenham this weekend and received an unexpected group hug in return! 🌹 v 🖤 pic.twitter.com/07V6Br8dYB
King Charles gives rare health update
King Charles has given a rare update on his ongoing battle against cancer while meeting New Zealand’s female rugby team at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
The monarch, 75, expressed his regret that he would be unable to visit the country too when he travels to Australia in October for a five-day tour.
“I am extremely sorry I can’t come to New Zealand in later October because of doctor’s orders. But I hope there will be another excuse before too long,” he said.
“But in the meantime, give my love to New Zealand, please, and New Zealanders, we get lots of nice Kiwi coming here in this part of the world as well, so we are very lucky indeed.”
Charles also appeared to impart some wisdom he gained in his later years, telling the women: “I hope you make the most of your time in the team because you don’t stay young for very long, as I discovered, it all goes quicker than you think,” as reported by the Express.
Prince Harry’s visa ruling kept private
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.
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