Royal news - live: Kate calls Harry after ‘worrying signs’ in fresh development over William feud

The princess is claimed to have phoned Harry on his milestone birthday and arranged a ‘thoughtful’ gift

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The Princess of Wales has been said to have been the driving force behind the royal family’s unexpected birthday wishes for Prince Harry after spotting “worrying signs”.

Harry, who recently turned 40, received warm wishes from Buckingham and Kensington Palace on the milestone despite his ongoing estrangement from his family.

The princess is now claimed to have encouraged the move after completing her cancer treatment as “this is not the time for resentment”.

A source told Bella magazine: “Kate was very much the driving force behind Harry’s birthday wishes, as she slowly makes good on her vow to restore some kind of peace and forgiveness between the estranged royal and his family before it’s too late.”

The insider claimed that the public wishes were accompanied by a phone call from the princess and a “thoughtful” gift for Harry.

This comes amid fresh claims that Meghan Markle is a “demon boss” who would show “psycho moments” after current and former members of her staff defended her behaviour.

An insider told The Daily Beast: “There were definitely bad, even psycho moments. I saw people being berated in person and over the phone, made to feel like s**t.”

A second former staffer labelled the duchess a “narcissist” and said “getting her staff to praise her in magazines only confirmed it.”

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[24 September 2024 09:22 · Emma Guinness]

Harry pays tribute to Princess Diana at charity event in New York

The Duke of Sussex took the opportunity to honour Princess Diana at an awards ceremony in New York.

Harry, 40, attended The Diana Awards yesterday as part of a visit to the city which will see him undertake several high-profile philanthropic engagements.

Set up in honour of the late princess, the awards recognise the achievements of young people who are making a difference in the lives of others.

Harry said: “I applaud you, certainly at your age, to be on this stage, to have the confidence that you do and to be able to speak as clearly and as passionately as you do.”

He added: “I know that my mum would be incredibly proud of you guys… the way that you do it, your activism, your compassion, those two things are so true to how my mum led her life and what she believed in. And the way that you do it is incredible, so thank you.”

Prince Harry paid tribute to the young people being honoured at The Diana Awards. (Reuters)

[24 September 2024 09:13 · Emma Guinness]

Prince Harry’s US visa to remain private, judge rules

A judge has ruled that the Duke of Sussex’s US visa application will remain private following an investigation into its contents after revelations about prior drug taking.

Harry, 40, admitted to taking several illegal substances in the bombshell 2023 memoir Spare, including cocaine and magic mushrooms, raising questions about whether or not he had lied on his application.

US judge Carl Nichols ruled: “The public does not have a strong interest in disclosure of the duke’s immigration records.

“Like any foreign national, the duke has a legitimate privacy interest in his immigration status.”

This comes ahead of the November presidential election, which could see Donald Trump return to the White House. He previously said he would treat Harry like any other citizen should he have lied on his application.

A judge has ruled that Prince Harry’s US visa is to remain private. (AFP/Getty Images)