Royal news – live: Kate Middleton makes surprise emotional return as Prince Harry reveals unexpected nickname

William and Kate met Liz and her family after the ceremony on Wednesday

Prince Harry laughs as young boy pulls his beard at WellChild awards in London

The Princess of Wales has continued her return to duty by meeting an aspiring teenage photographer with a rare and aggressive form of cancer at Windsor Castle.

Photographs of the meeting show Kate, 42, who recently finished chemotherapy, hugging Liz Hatton, 16, from Harrogate after she was invited to photograph the investitures on Wednesday.

Kate and Prince William later said on social media: “A pleasure to meet with Liz at Windsor today.

“A talented young photographer whose creativity and strength has inspired us both. Thank you for sharing your photos and story with us. W&C.”

Meanwhile, Prince Harry is in southern Africa for another solo trip without Meghan Markle after a brief visit to the UK for the WellChild Awards.

While there, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho referred to the duke as “Mohale, the warrior” – Mohale being the name of the younger brother of the small country’s founder, who was a warrior.

“He is now my younger brother, Mohale, the warrior,” the prince said before revealing that he gave Harry the name when he first visited Lesotho during his gap year in 2003.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, is continuing his charity work with Sentebale, which supports young people affected by HIV.

Key Points

• Princess of Wales meets fellow cancer sufferer as return to duty continues
• Prince Harry arrives in South Africa without Meghan Markle
• Prince William celebrates new helicopters with David Beckham

[30 September 2024 04:00 · Holly Evans]

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.

[30 September 2024 01:00 · Holly Evans]

Palace did not ask Boris Johnson to give Prince Harry ‘pep talk’ over leaving UK

Buckingham Palace did not ask Boris Johnson to attempt to persuade Prince Harry to stay in the UK, according to reports.

The former PM has claimed in a new book he was urged to give the Duke of Sussex a “manly pep talk” to convince him to stay in the UK and not step back from royal duties.

In his memoir, Unleashed, which will be published on 10 October, Mr Johnson describes “a ridiculous business... when they made me try to persuade Harry to stay. Kind of manly pep talk. Totally hopeless”.

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