Royal news – live: Prince Harry in South Africa for another trip without wife Meghan after flying UK visit
The Duke of Sussex immediately left the UK to continue his charity work in Africa
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Prince Harry has arrived in South Africa for another solo trip without Meghan Markle after a flying visit to the UK for the WellChild Awards.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, is continuing his charity work with Sentebale, which supports young people affected by HIV.
Last night, he met with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho at a bonfire to celebrate the charity’s progress and to call on “people at the top” to take action so that more good can be done.
“We’re hitting the targets, not just Sentebale but all of the departments are, and it’s making a massive difference,” he said. The biggest difference of which really needs more work, is when people from the top start listening.”
This came after Prince William stepped out in London with David Beckham yesterday afternoon following Harry’s triumphant appearance at the WellChild Awards on Monday night.
Harry made headlines with his affinity for the children present and burst into laughter when a cheeky youngster grabbed his beard.
William, 42, met David Beckham as he viewed the new London Air Ambulance helicopters and their crew following a successful fundraising appeal.
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Prince Harry arrives in South Africa without Meghan Markle
The Duke of Sussex has continued his charity work without Meghan Markle by raising awareness of Sentebale in South Africa last night.
After a flying visit to the UK for the WellChild Awards, Harry met with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho at a bonfire to reflect on the charity’s progress and the work that still needs to be done.
Established by Harry, 40, in 2006, Sentebale affects young people affected by HIV.
Harry said: “We’re hitting the targets, not just Sentebale but all of the departments are, and it’s making a massive difference, and it is this surge of energy and optimism and the voice of young people ranging from six to 25 – and the biggest difference of which really needs more work, is when people from the top start listening.”
Prince Harry claims ‘rift’ with family was made worse by tabloids
The Duke of Sussex has claimed that his ongoing rift with the royal family was worsened by the tabloid press.
Harry, 40, made the revelation earlier this year in the ITV documentary Tabloids on Trial.
This comes as he once again appears to have seen none of his immediate family while visiting the UK this week for the WellChild Awards.
“The mission continues,” he said of his fight against press intrusion, “but it has, yes, it’s caused, as you say, part of a rift.”
Queen Camilla’s son opens up about mother’s drinking and smoking in new book
Tom Parker Bowles has shed light on Queen Camilla’s “reputation” for heavy drinking and smoking in a new book.
Mr Parker Bowles, 49, wrote in Cooking and the Crown that the rumours around his mother’s love of certain vices are simply “inaccurate”.
He explained: “If anyone ever meets my mother, they always… I mean, a son would say this, but she’s someone I love going to have dinner with.
“And I go for a walk with her in Scotland. You’re always going to have your rows, differences of opinion.
“It would be very odd if we agreed [on] everything. Creepy. I certainly would annoy her sometimes.
“Oh, you know she has that reputation of drinking gin and smoking? Never drunk a glass of gin in her life. Doesn’t smoke.”
He went on to explain that he has never even seen his mother “so much as tipsy”.
Prince Harry shares sweet insight into Princess Lilibet’s life
Prince Harry shared a sweet insight into his young daughter Princess Lilibet’s life at the WellChild Awards in London.
The prince opened up when Noah Nicholson, six, threw one of his cuddly toys at him – a giraffe named Raffy.
He said: “Is this the same one? No way! Every parent has a spare. I’ve got at least six spares.
“My daughter Lili has these Lovies.”
Prince Harry given supportive message at WellChild Awards
The Duke of Sussex received a supportive message from an audience member at the WellChild Awards.
Harry, 40, was attending in his capacity as patron for the charity which supports seriously ill young people and their carers.
While delivering a speech, he said: “So, keep being you. You’ve got this and we’ve got you.”
An audience member proceeded to shout: “We’ve got you too!”
Be sure to watch this sweet moment during Harry’s speech.🤣😍
— Zandi Sussex (@ZandiSussex) September 30, 2024
PRINCE HARRY: “So, keep being you. You’ve got this and we’ve got you.”
LADY IN AUDIENCE: “We’ve got you too!”
Laughter/Clapping #WellChildAwards #WellChild2024 #PrinceHarry pic.twitter.com/KgWm4xW0C0
Prince William celebrates exhibition highlighting homelessness
Prince William has celebrated the success of his Homewards initiative’s art exhibition.
In a post shared by the official Kensington Palace Twitter/X account, the charity wrote: “Thank you to everyone who visited & supported Homelessness: Reframed at @Saatchi_gallery.
“Over 47,000 visitors came to see the exhibition that aimed to improve understanding & inspire optimism that homelessness can be ended, this is just the start of our work.”
Homewards was set up with the aim of eradicating homelessness in the UK.
Thank you to everyone who visited & supported Homelessness: Reframed at @Saatchi_gallery.
— Homewards (@HomewardsUK) September 26, 2024
Over 47,000 visitors came to see the exhibition that aimed to improve understanding & inspire optimism that homelessness can be ended, this is just the start of our work. pic.twitter.com/L0Ww3Bjj0T
Boris Johnson claims late Queen Elizabeth II was secretly battling cancer
Boris Johnson has claimed in his upcoming memoir that the late Queen Elizabeth II was secretly battling cancer in the leadup to her death.
“Her doctors were worried that at any time she could enter a sharp decline,” Johnson wrote in Unleashed.
“She seemed pale and more stooped, and she had dark bruising on her hands and wrists, probably from drips or injections.”
The former prime minister added: “As Edward Young explained to me later, she had known all summer that she was going, but was determined to hang on and do her last duty: to oversee the peaceful and orderly transition from one government to the next.”
The Independent has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.
Princess Beatrice pregnant with second child, Palace announces
Buckingham Palace has announced that Princess Beatrice is pregnant with her second child.
The daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, 36, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi will be welcoming their new arrival next spring.
They already share a daughter, Sienna, three, and Mr Mapelli Mozzi has a son from a previous relationship, Wolfie, eight.
Buckingham Palace said in a statement: “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three.
“His Majesty The King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news.”
The child will be 11th in line to the throne.
Prince Harry explains why he will not bring Meghan Markle to the UK
The Duke of Sussex explained earlier this year why he will not bring his wife Meghan Markle to the UK.
Harry, 40, attended the WellChild Awards in London yesterday, but his spouse was notably absent.
Speaking to ITV’s Tabloids on Trial, he said that he will not risk bringing her to the UK as he fears a “knife or acid attack” inspired by negative tabloid stories.
Meghan, 43, last stepped out in public in the UK for the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022.
Prince William celebrates new helicopters with David Beckham
Prince William has today celebrated the unveiling of the London Air Ambulance’s new helicopters with none other than David Beckham.
A series of images of the pair posing with the vehicles and their crew was shared to the official Kensington Palace Twitter/X account.
Celebrating the launch of @LDNairamb new helicopters with David Beckham! pic.twitter.com/fxoIriWjDg
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 1, 2024
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