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The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Prince Harry ‘fears he will be banished from UK' when William becomes King and wants to ‘heal family rift' with Charles
PRINCE Harry fears he will be banished from the UK when William ascends the throne, a royal expert has claimed. The Duke of Sussex is reportedly desperate to heal his fractured family relationships - primarily with his father King Charles. 11 Harry fears he will be banished from the UK when William ascends the throne, claimed a royal expert Credit: Getty 11 It comes after senior aides to both the Duke and Monarch were snapped meeting in London last week Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 11 It may be harder for Harry to build bridges with his brother, according to Mr Tom Bower Credit: Getty This comes amid swirling speculation after senior aides to both Harry and the Monarch were Meredith Maines, Meghan and Harry's chief of staff in California, and Liam Maguire, the head of their UK PR operation, recently met Charles's communication secretary Tobyn Andreae at the Royal Over-Seas League which sits just three minutes from Clarence House. It is unclear which side initiated the summit. The secret peace summit sparked rumours a reconciliation is in the works, but Prince William's team was notably absent. Read More It comes after the Duke revealed in Royal expert Tom Bower told the "I couldn't say never because I'm sure Charles wants to meet his son, but so much depends on how Harry behaves. 'Harry is seriously worried that when his father dies one day, William will literally banish him and he will have no status in Britain at will be persona non grata.' Most read in Royals The author, who wrote Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors, claimed the Duke is "desperate" to make amends with his father. Although Mr Bower suspected the Palace could be reluctant to build bridges with the dad-of-two, due to a lack of trust. I know Prince Harry & he's desperate to mend the royal rift for three key reasons The expert also thought it would be unlikely for Harry to meet with Charles when he visits the UK in September for the annual WellChild event. In September the King should still be on holiday at his Balmoral retreat, ahead of hosting US President Donald Trump in the middle of the month. And, even if the father and son do get back on regular speaking terms, there's a lot of damage to unpack. Mr Bower highlighted In the bombshell chat, the Duke dubbed his defeat a "good old fashioned establishment stitch-up" and pointed his finger at the Royal Household on swaying the decision. 11 Experts claim Charles has always left the door open for his youngest son Credit: Reuters 11 William's aides were not part of the suspected peace talks Credit: Getty 11 It is not thought Harry will see his father when he flies to the UK in September Credit: Getty The royal author claimed Harry "fears that once Charles dies he will get no help from William" when it comes to his security case. Meanwhile, when it comes to Meghan Markle, Mr Bower suggested she would be indifferent to whether or not a reconciliation happened. The Duchess It is unclear who she is sending the wine to. She posted the video on what would have been Wednesday in California, but early Thursday morning in the UK. This comes after another royal expert told The Sun But Mr Hugo Vickers said he believed there's "hope" for Harry and King Charles. "I don't think it's all gone too far," he said. 11 Harry is set to invite both his brother and father to the Invictus Games in 2027 Credit: Getty 11 It could mark the biggest steps towards reconciliation so far Credit: Getty 11 The brothers used to share a close bond together, with their father "It's always "We don't know what they talked about or what their plans were. But that's a good sign." Despite hopes of a reunion between He said: "So as for William. It's much more difficult because the barbs were sent in his direction from Prince Harry, but very much directed towards Catherine. "That is very insulting, and I think William is likely to be more of an unforgiving person than his father." Mr Vickers added: "I think at the moment, if I was advising Prince Harry, I would say, get onto good terms with your father as soon as possible, and then that's step one and step two, try to get on good terms with your brother." Harry is reportedly set to invite his brother and father to the next Invictus Games. If the Monarch and his eldest son were to attend it could mark the biggest step towards reconciliation so far. In the meantime, the Duke has been He was pictured Harry's solo adventure saw The FAMILY FEUD With rumours swirling around the possibility of a reconciliation, Harry previously said in his BBC interview that he had "forgiven" his family. The Duke also claimed The feud between the Duke and his family started when he and Meghan Markle announced on January 8, 2020, that they would be stepping down as 'senior' members of the Royal Family. Since then it was revealed that There was hope for reconciliation last year when Harry travelled to the UK to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of his Invictus Games. However, the King and Harry failed to meet due to the Monarch's "full programme". The Duke was offered to spend his time at one of the royal apartments - however he turned it down in what Meanwhile, Princes William and Harry have not been in direct communication since the release of Harry's controversial memoir, Spare, in January 2023. Their last reported interaction was during the funeral of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022, but conversations were said to be brief. The feuding brothers reportedly did not speak to each other despite standing 'virtually back to back' among mourners at their uncle's memorial service last year. The brothers have been at loggerheads since Growing up, Wills and Harry shared many of the same friends who were part of their close, tight-knit circle. But their relationship took a sour turn after Harry lobbed In the book, he claimed William had The Sussexes had also targeted Princess Kate, when Meghan claimed the royal made her cry. The bitter feud was ignited with full force when the Sussexes told Oprah, in their 11 Harry said in his BBC interview he ready to have his brother and father back Credit: AFP 11 The brothers used to share a close bond Credit: Tim Graham Photo Library via Get


Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Prince Harry ‘fears he will be banished from UK' when William becomes King and wants to ‘heal family rift' with Charles
The expert also touched on how Meghan Markle could feel about a reconciliation ROYAL REPAIR Prince Harry 'fears he will be banished from UK' when William becomes King and wants to 'heal family rift' with Charles Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINCE Harry fears he will be banished from the UK when William ascends the throne, a royal expert has claimed. The Duke of Sussex is reportedly desperate to heal his fractured family relationships - primarily with his father King Charles. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 11 Harry fears he will be banished from the UK when William ascends the throne, claimed a royal expert Credit: Getty 11 It comes after senior aides to both the Duke and Monarch were snapped meeting in London last week Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 11 It may be harder for Harry to build bridges with his brother, according to Mr Tom Bower Credit: Getty This comes amid swirling speculation after senior aides to both Harry and the Monarch were snapped meeting in London last week. Meredith Maines, Meghan and Harry's chief of staff in California, and Liam Maguire, the head of their UK PR operation, recently met Charles's communication secretary Tobyn Andreae at the Royal Over-Seas League which sits just three minutes from Clarence House. It is unclear which side initiated the summit. The secret peace summit sparked rumours a reconciliation is in the works, but Prince William's team was notably absent. It comes after the Duke revealed in his bombshell BBC interview "life is precious" and "I would like to get my father and brother back". Royal expert Tom Bower told the Mirror: "Whether they'll meet again in Charles's lifetime depends on how long Charles lives. "I couldn't say never because I'm sure Charles wants to meet his son, but so much depends on how Harry behaves. 'Harry is seriously worried that when his father dies one day, William will literally banish him and he will have no status in Britain at will be persona non grata.' The author, who wrote Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors, claimed the Duke is "desperate" to make amends with his father. Although Mr Bower suspected the Palace could be reluctant to build bridges with the dad-of-two, due to a lack of trust. I know Prince Harry & he's desperate to mend the royal rift for three key reasons The expert also thought it would be unlikely for Harry to meet with Charles when he visits the UK in September for the annual WellChild event. In September the King should still be on holiday at his Balmoral retreat, ahead of hosting US President Donald Trump in the middle of the month. And, even if the father and son do get back on regular speaking terms, there's a lot of damage to unpack. Mr Bower highlighted Harry's BBC interview in the wake of losing his security case appeal in May. In the bombshell chat, the Duke dubbed his defeat a "good old fashioned establishment stitch-up" and pointed his finger at the Royal Household on swaying the decision. 11 Experts claim Charles has always left the door open for his youngest son Credit: Reuters 11 William's aides were not part of the suspected peace talks Credit: Getty 11 It is not thought Harry will see his father when he flies to the UK in September Credit: Getty The royal author claimed Harry "fears that once Charles dies he will get no help from William" when it comes to his security case. Meanwhile, when it comes to Meghan Markle, Mr Bower suggested she would be indifferent to whether or not a reconciliation happened. The Duchess posted about sending her As Ever wine as a birthday present to her "ladies near and far" on the same day Queen Camilla turned 78. It is unclear who she is sending the wine to. She posted the video on what would have been Wednesday in California, but early Thursday morning in the UK. This comes after another royal expert told The Sun Prince William would never be able to forgive his brother. But Mr Hugo Vickers said he believed there's "hope" for Harry and King Charles. "I don't think it's all gone too far," he said. 11 Harry is set to invite both his brother and father to the Invictus Games in 2027 Credit: Getty 11 It could mark the biggest steps towards reconciliation so far Credit: Getty 11 The brothers used to share a close bond together, with their father "It's always good to talk. Lots can come out of talking, and you know it could perhaps lead to something. "We don't know what they talked about or what their plans were. But that's a good sign." Despite hopes of a reunion between the King and his son Mr Vickers warns a cheery reunion with Will is a far less likely possibility. He said: "So as for William. It's much more difficult because the barbs were sent in his direction from Prince Harry, but very much directed towards Catherine. "That is very insulting, and I think William is likely to be more of an unforgiving person than his father." Mr Vickers added: "I think at the moment, if I was advising Prince Harry, I would say, get onto good terms with your father as soon as possible, and then that's step one and step two, try to get on good terms with your brother." Harry is reportedly set to invite his brother and father to the next Invictus Games. If the Monarch and his eldest son were to attend it could mark the biggest step towards reconciliation so far. In the meantime, the Duke has been following in his mother Princess Diana's footsteps in Angola this week. He was pictured walking among landmines with with charity Halo Trust 28 years after his mother did the same. Harry's solo adventure saw him land at Luanda airport and there proceed to take a series of small two-person planes to the site of the mines. The Duke of Sussex hopes the publicity from the daring stunt will encourage the Angolan government to make more donations to Halo - of with he became patron in 2019. FAMILY FEUD With rumours swirling around the possibility of a reconciliation, Harry previously said in his BBC interview that he had "forgiven" his family. The Duke also claimed reconciliation was now down to Charles. The feud between the Duke and his family started when he and Meghan Markle announced on January 8, 2020, that they would be stepping down as 'senior' members of the Royal Family. Since then it was revealed that Harry has limited contact with his father the King along with a slew of other revelations about the family feud. There was hope for reconciliation last year when Harry travelled to the UK to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of his Invictus Games. However, the King and Harry failed to meet due to the Monarch's "full programme". The Duke was offered to spend his time at one of the royal apartments - however he turned it down in what was branded a snub to his father. Meanwhile, Princes William and Harry have not been in direct communication since the release of Harry's controversial memoir, Spare, in January 2023. Their last reported interaction was during the funeral of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022, but conversations were said to be brief. The feuding brothers reportedly did not speak to each other despite standing 'virtually back to back' among mourners at their uncle's memorial service last year. The brothers have been at loggerheads since Harry and wife Meghan quit royal duty in 2020 for a new life in the US, where they have launched a succession of barbs at the Royal Family. Growing up, Wills and Harry shared many of the same friends who were part of their close, tight-knit circle. But their relationship took a sour turn after Harry lobbed vile allegations against the Prince of Wales in his memoir Spare. In the book, he claimed William had physically attacked him and knocked him to the floor in 2019 and made insulting comments about Meghan. The Sussexes had also targeted Princess Kate, when Meghan claimed the royal made her cry. The bitter feud was ignited with full force when the Sussexes told Oprah, in their 2021 sit down interview, that certain members of the Royal Family had speculated about Prince Archie's skin colour. 11 Harry said in his BBC interview he ready to have his brother and father back Credit: AFP


Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meghan Markle's wine crate sparks talk of a quiet olive branch on Queen Camilla's birthday
Credit : Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, chose a simple Instagram Story to mark July 17. In a short clip she opened a wooden crate holding three bottles of her own As Ever rosé, then wrote, 'Sending birthday love (both near and far) to my ladies. ' The post went up just hours after Queen Camilla turned 78, so royal watchers quickly linked the message to the day's celebrations. The clip and its timing The video showed only Meghan's hands, a small bunch of peonies and the pale-pink wine. Nothing named Camilla, yet the timing caught notice because Camilla is indeed 'far,' while many of Meghan's close friends are in California and could count as 'near.' As Ever bottles sell out fast online, so the gift looks personal rather than promotional. A busy birthday at the palace Buckingham Palace marked the Queen's birthday with a new portrait taken in her Wiltshire garden. One day earlier King Charles granted her the honorary title of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom, making her the first woman to hold the role. The naval appointment arrived on what many called an early birthday present from the King. Signs of warmer weather The Sussexes remain estranged from much of the family, yet aides for Prince Harry and King Charles held quiet 'peace talks' last week. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing Older Women should Avoid Learn More Undo Sources say the goal was to cool public disputes, not to negotiate a return to royal duties. Prince William's advisors skipped the meeting, showing that divisions still run deep. Even so, insiders believe Harry may see his father in September when he travels to the UK for WellChild events. Why a crate of wine matters Royal historian Sarah Gristwood notes that small gestures often carry extra weight in strained relationships. A discreet gift lets both sides keep dignity while signalling goodwill. Fans on X echoed that view, flooding the Queen's portrait with heart emojis and toasting the chance of détente. The brand behind the bottle As Ever is Meghan's lifestyle label, rebranded this year from American Riviera Orchard. The rosé is made with Napa grapes in partnership with Fairwinds Estate. Early brand launches (jams) shipped in small numbered batches to friends and influencers; the rosé was sold publicly in 3‑bottle sets that sold out quickly. What happens next Neither Buckingham Palace nor Archewell commented on the post. Royal aides often let social media chatter run its course, and there is no rule against members exchanging private gifts. Still, observers will watch to see whether Camilla answers with a public thank-you or whether the moment fades quietly. For now, a few bottles of rosé and five short words have done more to stir speculation than any official statement. That may be exactly the gentle nudge both sides prefer as they test the waters of reconciliation.


The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Meghan Markle shares cryptic post sending birthday love to her ‘ladies both near & far' as Queen Camilla turns 78
MEGHAN Markle has posted about sending her As Ever wine as a birthday present to her "ladies near and far". It comes as Queen Camilla celebrates her 78th birthday today. 5 Posting on her Instagram story, the Duchess of Sussex filmed a crate with three bottles of her new As Ever Rosé Credit: meghan/Instagram 5 Meghan and Camilla pictured together in 2022 Credit: Getty 5 Yesterday, a photo was released by the palace to mark Camilla's birthday Credit: PA Posting on her Instagram story, the Duchess of Sussex filmed a crate with three bottles of her new "Sending birthday love (both near and far) to my ladies", she wrote. It is unclear who she is sending the wine to. She posted the video on what would have been Wednesday in California, but early this morning in the UK. Read more Yesterday, a photo was released by the palace to mark Camilla's birthday. In the photo by Chris Jackson, she is pictured smiling as she leans on a gate in a field at her private Wiltshire home. She is wearing gold drop earrings and a turquoise dress. The Queen was on duty on her birthday last year and she is expected to spend this year's celebration privately. Most read in Royals This may be the latest round in "peace talks" between the Sussexes and the Royal Family. Although It comes after a expert claimed Harry's "peace talks" with King Charles feels like it has Meghan's "game plan" all over them. The Duke of Sussex is said to have recently 'given his blessing' for the talks involving two of his team plus the King and Queen's director of communications. They spoke about potential ways to end their family conflict, though a proposal for Harry to make a royal return was not on the agenda. California-based Harry is next due to visit the UK in September for the annual WellChild events. It opens up the prospect of meeting his father for the first time in 18 months. But photos published at the weekend showed the King and Queen's director of communications Tobyn Andreae with Meredith Maines, chief communications officer for Harry's charity Archewell, and its UK and Europe communications manager Liam Maguire. They met on the balcony of the members-only Royal Over-Seas League club a short walk from It is understood the face-to-face meeting was held to discuss avoiding media clashes and conflicts around calendar dates. Discussions were not held about Prince Harry returning to a more formal royal role. A source claimed: 'The meeting was with Harry's blessing.' Buckingham Palace had also supported the proposals to 'open a channel of communication' — having agreed to them within the past two weeks, it has been claimed. But adding intrigue to the developments, Prince William's team were not involved in the London summit. There was no contact between Harry's team and one working for William and Kate — or any invitation for face-to-face meetings. In September Kate and William will be returning from their summer break with a string of major engagements. But just two months ago Harry hit out at his father in a rant-filled BBC interview. It came barely hours after he 5 It comes after a expert claimed Harry's "peace talks" with King Charles feels like it has Meghan's "game plan" all over them Credit: The Mega Agency 5 Meghan Markle has posted about sending her As Ever wine as a birthday present to her "ladies near and far" Credit: meghan/Instagram


Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Meghan Markle shares cryptic post sending birthday love to her ‘ladies both near & far' as Queen Camilla turns 78
MEGHAN Markle has posted about sending her As Ever wine as a birthday present to her "ladies near and far". It comes as Queen Camilla celebrates her 78th birthday today. 5 Posting on her Instagram story, the Duchess of Sussex filmed a crate with three bottles of her new As Ever Rosé Credit: meghan/Instagram 5 Meghan and Camilla pictured together in 2022 Credit: Getty 5 Yesterday, a photo was released by the palace to mark Camilla's birthday Credit: PA Posting on her Instagram story, the Duchess of Sussex filmed a crate with three bottles of her new As Ever Rosé. "Sending birthday love (both near and far) to my ladies", she wrote. It is unclear who she is sending the wine to. She posted the video on what would have been Wednesday in California, but early this morning in the UK. Yesterday, a photo was released by the palace to mark Camilla's birthday. In the photo by Chris Jackson, she is pictured smiling as she leans on a gate in a field at her private Wiltshire home. She is wearing gold drop earrings and a turquoise dress. The Queen was on duty on her birthday last year and she is expected to spend this year's celebration privately. This may be the latest round in "peace talks" between the Sussexes and the Royal Family. Although Prince Harry reportedly tried to paint Camilla as the "wicked stepmother", he and Meghan turned into the outcasts instead. It comes after a expert claimed Harry's "peace talks" with King Charles feels like it has Meghan's "game plan" all over them. The Duke of Sussex is said to have recently 'given his blessing' for the talks involving two of his team plus the King and Queen's director of communications. They spoke about potential ways to end their family conflict, though a proposal for Harry to make a royal return was not on the agenda. California-based Harry is next due to visit the UK in September for the annual WellChild events. It opens up the prospect of meeting his father for the first time in 18 months. In May Harry appeared to have torpedoed reconciliation efforts during a catastrophic and ill- advised interview with the BBC in which he moaned 'the King won't speak to me'. But photos published at the weekend showed the King and Queen's director of communications Tobyn Andreae with Meredith Maines, chief communications officer for Harry's charity Archewell, and its UK and Europe communications manager Liam Maguire. They met on the balcony of the members-only Royal Over-Seas League club a short walk from Buckingham Palace before continuing inside. It is understood the face-to-face meeting was held to discuss avoiding media clashes and conflicts around calendar dates. Discussions were not held about Prince Harry returning to a more formal royal role. A source claimed: 'The meeting was with Harry's blessing.' Buckingham Palace had also supported the proposals to 'open a channel of communication' — having agreed to them within the past two weeks, it has been claimed. But adding intrigue to the developments, Prince William's team were not involved in the London summit. There was no contact between Harry's team and one working for William and Kate — or any invitation for face-to-face meetings. In September Kate and William will be returning from their summer break with a string of major engagements. There have also been claims Harry will invite members of his estranged family to the Invictus Games when it is held in Birmingham in two years' time. But just two months ago Harry hit out at his father in a rant-filled BBC interview. It came barely hours after he lost a High Court case asking for taxpayer-funded gun cops despite not being a working royal. 5 It comes after a expert claimed Harry's "peace talks" with King Charles feels like it has Meghan's "game plan" all over them Credit: The Mega Agency