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William Prince of Wales cheers on Aston villa as team plays Mayern Munich

Emma Guinness
Wednesday 02 October 2024 22:31
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Prince Harry laughs as young boy pulls his beard at WellChild awards in London

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The Prince and Princess of Wales have met an aspiring teenage photographer with a rare and aggressive form of cancer after inviting her to take pictures at investitures at Windsor Castle.

Kate, in a rare appearance after completing chemotherapy treatment for her own cancer, hugged Liz Hatton, 16, from Harrogate.

The princess and her husband met Liz and her family after the ceremony on Wednesday.

On social media, William and Kate said: “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.”

Later, the Prince of Wales cheered on Aston Villa from the stands as his favourite football team took on German giants Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry is in southern 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.

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King warns of climate change dangers as he marks 25 years of Scottish Parliament

King warns of climate change dangers as he marks 25 years of Scottish Parliament
Holly Evans28 September 2024 15:58
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Prince Harry screams and swears his way through surprise Jimmy Fallon appearance

Prince Harry unexpectedly showed up on Jimmy Fallon’s US talk show – and his appearance left him screaming and swearing.

Harry was invited to walk through a “haunted” maze with the host, and the result was broadcast on Thursday night’s episode of The Tonight Show (26 September).

Based on Fallon’s nightmares, the maze is a New York-based attraction set to feature several rooms filled with actors jumping out at attendees.

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Prince Harry screams and swears his way through surprise Jimmy Fallon appearance

Harry participated in comedic segment that saw him walk through ‘haunted’ maze

Holly Evans28 September 2024 13:40

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