Royal news – live: Prince William to step out in London today after Harry’s awards ceremony appearance
William and Harry kept their distance earlier this summer at their uncle’s funeral
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Prince William is set to step out in London today following Prince Harry’s triumphant appearance at the WellChild Awards in the city last night.
Harry, 40, made headlines with his affinity for the children present and burst into laughter when a cheeky youngster grabbed his beard.
He was attending the event as a patron for the event, which celebrates the achievements of seriously ill young people and their carers.
William, 42, meanwhile, will promote his Earthshot Prize today with a visit to a 2023 finalist, ENSO, which specialises in creating sustainable tyres for electric vehicles.
The award, established by the prince in 2020, recognises and supports those doing groundbreaking environmental work.
It is believed the two brothers will not see each other, despite appearing to be in the city at the same time, following a deterioration in their relationship in recent years.
They are said to have kept their distance at their uncle Lord Robert Fellowes’s funeral this summer and have not been photographed in public together since the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.
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A ‘manly pep talk’ from Boris Johnson would make anyone leave Britain
I have not always felt great sympathy for Prince Harry. The dramatic departure from home; the tell-all interview with Oprah; and the commercialisation of his royal status. All have made it harder to feel for a guy who has been through some terrible times, and whose marriage has put him at odds with his family in a way that is genuinely saddening.
However, the news that Harry was forced to endure a “manly pep talk” from Boris Johnson at the peak of the crisis that ultimately led him to quit Britain has removed any sense of conflict. I now stand with the Duke of Sussex, beyond question.
Unusually, the revelation of this meeting has not come from the chatty prince, but rather from the former prime minister – the latter presumably hoping his memoir might get even vaguely close to Harry’s Spare in terms of sales figures.
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A ‘manly pep talk’ from Boris Johnson would make anyone leave Britain
The only reasonable conclusion to draw from this extraordinary encounter is that Harry was wavering, but that somebody clearly wanted him gone, writes Will Gore – after all, who better to make someone want to leave Britain than the former prime minister?
Prince Harry ‘knows that time is running out’ for royal reconciliation
A royal expert has claimed that Prince Harry “knows that time is running out” for a reconciliation with the royal family.
His relationship with the firm has steadily deteriorated since he stepped down as working royal in 2020 and gave several tell-all interviews.
Royal commentator Maureen Callahan told GB News: “He still has tenuous connections with a few friends of his and William’s back in the UK. But he also knows that time is running out.
“Charles is being treated for cancer. He’s an old man. If he does not make his way back into good graces with Charles while he has the chance, he’s never going to have that chance with William.
“But William won’t have it now. He won’t have it at all. William will be the next King, also.”
Samoa’s prime minister urges King to swap suit for ‘island vibe’ during meeting
The King has been urged to swap his suit for “more of an island vibe” when he joins world leaders at a major Commonwealth summit in Samoa next month, according to reports.
Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has called for those attending the meeting to dress comfortably, according to The Sunday Telegraph.
The King is head of the Commonwealth and for the first time will preside over the gathering of presidents and prime ministers as head of state, during the event hosted by Samoa which will also be attended by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
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Samoa’s prime minister urges King to swap suit for ‘island vibe’ during meeting
Samoa’s PM Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has called for those attending the meeting to dress comfortably, according to The Sunday Telegraph.
What do the royal family need to do to stay relevant?
Can the royal family and King Charles adapt to the modern age and stay relevant? Will Harry be able to rejoin The Firm? And what will the next generation of royalty be like?
These and more questions from our audience were answered in The Independent’s virtual event on the future of the royal family.
Hosted by assistant editor Victoria Harper, the panel features bestselling authors Anna Pasternak and Tessa Dunlop, plus royal historian Jonathan Spangler.
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What do the royal family need to do to stay relevant?
Can the royal family and King Charles adapt to the modern age and stay relevant? Will Harry be able to rejoin The Firm? And what will the next generation of royalty be like? These and more questions from our audience were answered in The Independent’s virtual event on the future of the royal family. Hosted by assistant editor Victoria Harper, the panel features bestselling authors Anna Pasternak and Tessa Dunlop, plus royal historian Jonathan Spangler. If you enjoy our virtual events, please consider supporting The Independent with a donation or by subscribing to Independent Premium.
Queen Elizabeth’s blunt response to Prince Harry marrying Meghan Markle
Prince Harry said that the late Queen Elizabeth II had a very blunt response when he asked for her permission to marry Meghan Markle.
Writing in his 2023 memoir Spare, which is being released in paperback for the first time next month, Harry recalled her less than enthusiastic response.
As a direct heir to the throne, Harry was obliged to seek the monarch’s permission to marry.
He wrote: “I stood completely still, as motionless as the birds in my hands. I stared at her face, but it was unreadable. At last, she replied: ‘Well, then, I suppose I have to say yes’.”
Harry managed to see the bright side though, adding: “She’s saying yes, you muppet! She’s granting permission. Who cares how she words it, just know when to take yes for an answer.”
King Charles praises Maggie Smith’s ‘warmth and wit’ in touching tribute to late film star
King Charles III has praised the late Dame Maggie Smith for her “warmth and wit” after the actor’s death at the age of 89.
The monarch shared his statement alongside a photograph of the pair speaking at the Pride Of Britain awards at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel in October 2016.
“My wife and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Dame Maggie Smith,” said Charles.
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King Charles praises Maggie Smith’s ‘warmth and wit’ in touching tribute to late star
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Holyrood guest gives King a hug at event to mark 25 years of Scottish Parliament
A woman has said she gave the King a hug as he visited Holyrood “because of him being unwell”.
Yvonne Macmillan, 59, from East Renfrewshire, chatted to Charles as she attended a special ceremony to mark 25 years of the Scottish Parliament.
The King was diagnosed with cancer in February this year, and underwent treatment shortly afterwards.
He has now returned to public duties, with Mrs Macmillan telling the PA news agency: “I asked him if he was feeling better and if I could give him a hug. I actually said to him: ‘Can I hug you?’
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Holyrood guest gives King a hug at event to mark 25 years of Scottish Parliament
Yvonne Macmillan said she had hugged the King, who was diagnsoed with cancer earlier this year, ‘because of him being unwell’
Duchess of Edinburgh carries out engagements in Surrey
The Duchess of Edinburgh was busy this week with a series of community engagements in Surrey.
Her busy schedule was shared on the official royal family Twitter/X account in a post that read: “This week, The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Surrey, engaging with local initiatives.
“At Hale Community Centre, The Duchess met community groups and admired artwork by Creative Response.
“At Mane Chance Sanctuary, The Duchess helped groom and feed horses with @DofE Award students.
“At Parity for Disability, The Duchess joined students for sensory activities and cake decorating.”
This week, The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Surrey, engaging with local initiatives.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 27, 2024
🎨 At Hale Community Centre, The Duchess met community groups and admired artwork by Creative Response.
🐴 At Mane Chance Sanctuary, The Duchess helped groom and feed horses with @DofE Award… pic.twitter.com/pbyKFh0ZtP
Taxpayer-funded grant to monarchy to rise by £45m
The taxpayer-funded grant to the monarchy is set to rise by £45m - a raise being funded by soaring profits from the Crown Estate.
The money is said to be used for ongoing renovations to Buckingham Palace.
The raise will see the Sovereign Grant increase from £86.3m for the years 2024 to 2025 to £132m for the years 2025 to 2026.
King Charles is the ‘loveliest man in the world’, says Camilla’s son
Queen Camilla’s son, the food critic Tom Parker-Bowles, has revealed his thoughts on spending time with his mother and King Charles in a column with the Telegraph.
Recounting his day as part of their weekly My Saturday, which sees celebrities recount their favourite weekend rituals, Mr Parker-Bowles said he was more likely to see the royal couple during the week, and often visits for a cup of tea.
“I know some people might visit their family for a bite to eat on a Saturday, but I don’t tend to nip down for lunch at Buckingham Palace and Clarence House as my mother is usually in the country at weekends now,” he said.
“Charles, who genuinely is the loveliest man in the world, and I’m not just being oily, knows so much about food and loves his food, as does my mother,” he added.
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