Royal news live: Harry to return to UK for awards without Meghan as they launch US election voting campaign
The Princess of Wales has completed her first work engagement of the year
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Prince Harry is set to return to the UK at the end of September for the WellChild Awards without Meghan Markle.
The Times reports the Duke of Sussex is believed to be making the brief visit to his home country without his wife and children.
He recently told ITV that he will not bring Meghan to the UK because he fears “a knife or acid attack”.
Harry will attend the London-based event in his capacity as patron for the charity, which provides support to seriously ill British children and young people.
It is believed he will not meet with King Charles while in the UK, as the monarch has an engagement in Scotland at the time.
This comes as the Sussexes launched a campaign encouraging people in the US to use their right to vote ahead of the presidential election.
A statement on the Archewell Foundation’s website read: “Voting is not just a right; it’s a fundamental way to influence the fate of our communities.”
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Prince William to visit Aberdeen to raise awareness of homelessness
Prince William is set to visit the Scottish city of Aberdeen to raise awareness of the homelessness sector.
The heir to the throne, 42, is promoting the cause through his Homewards project, which operates in the city.
As part of the visit, he will meet with staff at the city’s Shelter Scotland offices to learn more about how homeless people and those at risk of homelessness are being supported.
King Charles issues statement on floods in Central Europe
King Charles has issued a statement this morning on the devastating floods sweeping through Central Europe.
It read: “My wife and I are profoundly saddened to see the destruction and devastation caused by the catastrophic flooding in Central Europe.
“Many people in the United Kingdom have strong, enduring ties to the region and, together with them, my wife and I send our deepest condolences.”
A message from The King regarding the ongoing floods in Central Europe. pic.twitter.com/gI0z1xSAu9
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 19, 2024
Duke of Sussex to travel to UK without Meghan Markle
The Duke of Sussex is reported to be travelling to the UK at the end of the month without his wife Meghan Markle.
Harry, who turned 40 on Sunday, recently told ITV that he will not bring the duchess to the UK because he fears “a knife or acid” attack.
The Times said that he is therefore thought to be travelling alone to the WellChild Awards on 30 September.
In his capacity as patron, he is scheduled to present an award and give a speech.
Prince Harry ‘unlikely’ to see King Charles on UK visit
The Duke of Sussex is unlikely to see his father King Charles when he travels to the UK at the end of the month for the WellChild Awards.
The monarch has a prior engagement in Scotland marking the 25th anniversary of the Scottish parliament on 28 September and is believed to be spending an additional few days in the country.
Harry’s event, which he is attending in his capacity as patron, is taking place on 30 September.
The father and son have not seen each other since February, when Harry flew to the UK following the announcement of the monarch’s cancer diagnosis. They met for a reported 45 minutes.
Prince William writes foreword for new book
Prince William has paid tribute to the “legend of rugby league” Rob Burrow in a foreword to a new memoir penned by his wife Lindsey.
The sporting star, 41, passed away from motor neurone disease (MND) in June after spending the past two years raising awareness of the devastating illness.
A promotional statement about the book read: “Take Care: A Memoir of Love, Family & Never Giving Up explores the deepest reserves of resilience, personal sacrifice and hope that Lindsey Burrow exhibited on a daily basis when her family’s life was upended by the terminal MND diagnosis.
“Juggling her day job for the NHS as a physiotherapist, with round-the-clock care for Rob, who couldn’t move or talk, and could only eat with Lindsey’s assistance, she simultaneously raised her brilliant young family and helped to raise awareness for MND.”
Royal family thanks well-wishers for 100,000 letters
The royal family have thanked well-wishers who have sent them over 100,000 letters to Buckingham Palace alone in the past year.
In a post shared to Twitter/X, it was revealed that the messages came from all over the world.
“Thank you to everyone who has written to the Royal Family in the past year,” the post read. “To find out more about our Correspondence Team, visit http://Royal.uk.”
📮✉️ Thank you to everyone who has written to the Royal Family in the past year.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 18, 2024
To find out more about our Correspondence Team, visit https://t.co/NW0ecDmPi0. pic.twitter.com/Z5xIvQsKwn
Prince Harry ‘honoured’ to attend UK event this month
The Duke of Sussex has said he is honoured to attend the 2024 Wellchild Awards in London later this month.
Harry, who turned 40 on Sunday (15 September), will attend in his capacity as a patron of the charity, which supports seriously ill British children and young people.
He said in a statement: “I am once again honoured to attend this year’s WellChild Awards celebrating the remarkable courage and achievements of children living with complex medical needs.
“These incredible young people, along with the dedicated caregivers, nurses, and professionals who tirelessly support them, inspire us all. It is a true privilege to recognise such extraordinary individuals.”
The MailOnline reports that Harry will give a speech at the event and present the Award for Inspirational Child (aged four to six).
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle encourage people to vote in the US election
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have encouraged people to vote in the upcoming American election.
Making yesterday’s National Voter Registration Day, they released a joint statement on the Archewell Foundation’s website, explaining that they had written letters to unregistered votes encouraging them to make their voices heard.
It read: “In honour of National Voter Registration Day, The Archewell Foundation team came together for a meaningful volunteer activity to support and empower our communities.
“Using Vote Forward’s impactful letter-writing tool, our team wrote personalised letters encouraging unregistered voters to take a crucial step: registering to vote.”
The former working royals added: “Voting is not just a right; it’s a fundamental way to influence the fate of our communities.
“At The Archewell Foundation, we recognise that civic engagement, no matter one’s political party, is at the heart of a more just and equitable world. By participating in initiatives like this, we aim to amplify the message that every voice matters.
“Together, let’s make sure every eligible voter is informed and empowered to participate in shaping America’s future.”
The couple moved to California in 2020 after stepping down from their previous roles in the British royal family.
New Prince Andrew drama to air tomorrow
A new drama series based on the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew’s 2019 Newsnight interview will be released on Amazon Prime tomorrow (19 September).
The three-part series, A Royal Scandal, will bring to life the events leading up to the interview that ultimately forced the Duke of York to step down as a working member of the royal family.
Watch the trailer below:
King Charles ‘relieved’ that new edition of Spare is not updated
King Charles is reportedly “relieved” that Prince Harry made the decision not to update Spare in light of its impending paperback release.
The bombshell memoir, which was first released last January, featured several shocking revelations about the royal family, including the claim that Prince William attacked Harry during an argument about Meghan Markle.
Vanity Fair reported the insider claim, adding: “They do speak on the phone. Charles wants to know what’s going on in Harry’s life and hear about the children, but he’s guarded because Harry has breached the trust between them on a number of occasions. Charles needs to know their private conversations remain just that. Private.”
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