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9 hours ago
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Prince Harry And Meghan Reportedly Have 'No Plans' Ever To Move Back To The UK Despite 'Peace Talks'
Prince Harry and his father, King Charles, seem to be on the path to reconciliation after their top aides were spotted holding peace talks in London. However, despite this significant attempt to heal the family rift, it has been revealed that Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have no plans ever to move back to the UK. This comes after royal experts noted that Prince Harry may struggle to mend his relationship with his brother, Prince William, who is reportedly wary of the ongoing peace talks. Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Are Never Moving Back To The UK Following reports of a "peace summit" between Harry and King Charles' senior aides, many had hoped it would lead to the Windsor family reuniting, particular the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returning to the UK. However, close friends of the Montecito-based royals have shared a different perspective, noting that Harry and Meghan have no intention of ever moving back, as they are "very happy" with their life in California. "They're very happy living in and raising their family in California and, as it stands, have no plans to leave," a source said, per the Daily Mail. Harry and Meghan made headlines in 2020 when they officially stepped back from their roles as senior royals and relocated to the US. Ever since, the rift between the couple and the royal family has widened due to disturbing allegations made against the monarchy through interviews, a docuseries, and the duke's memoir, "Spare." King Charles Is Reportedly Wary Of The Duke Due To His Past Actions According to royal expert Charlotte Griffiths, Harry jeopardized peace efforts with the royal family by breaching a long-standing royal code. Griffiths suggested that the Duke of Sussex had violated a key protocol by openly sharing private family matters in the public eye, referencing Harry's candid interview with Oprah, the Sussexes' Netflix series, and his revealing memoir. As a result, King Charles is reportedly wary of direct conversations with his youngest son, fearing their private exchanges could become public fodder. "I think he would be willing to meet his demands, and it is a pretty simple demand, it is 'If I talk to you, can it not leak out on Oprah Winfrey or any other program?" Griffiths said of the king's requirements. She added, "Harry really wants reconciliation and to be able to freely speak to his father; at the moment, he cannot get through to his father, he has to go through his aides." Moving forward, Griffiths believes, "What will definitely happen is some ground rules for communications." "What Harry cannot do is repeat what goes on in private conversations," she noted, per the New York Post. Prince Harry's Public Remarks On King Charles' Health Sparked Palace Backlash During a BBC interview back in May, Harry expressed a desire to reconcile with his father and other members of the royal family. However, he stirred controversy by suggesting the king's health might be worse than publicly acknowledged. "I don't know how much longer my father has," Harry remarked, claiming at the time that King Charles refuses to speak directly with him. Griffiths noted that Harry's comments caused considerable unease within Buckingham Palace. "Harry said 'we don't know how much time my father has left' and that went down extremely badly, that's why this story is so surprising," she said. "He broke the cardinal rule, which was speculating on the king's health." "By fueling public speculation about his father's condition, Harry crossed a line rarely breached within royal circles," Griffiths added. Prince William 'In No Rush' For Reconciliation As King Charles Softens Toward Prince Harry Although the Sussexes' representatives, Meredith Maines and Liam Maguire, were seen in talks with Charles's press secretary, Tobyn Andreae, the meeting notably excluded Prince William and Princess Catherine's communications team. Royal expert Griffiths believes this partly shows William remains uninterested in repairing his fractured relationship with his estranged brother. "William is in perfect health and is in no rush to make amends with his brother," Griffiths noted of the Prince of Wales. While Charles likely informed William of his outreach efforts, Griffiths suggests the heir apparent would rather stay out of any peace talks. "I think the king will have let William know this was his approach, and there would have been a certain conversation. But I don't think William will want to get involved," she noted. Griffith further speculated that the king's recent health challenges may have softened his stance toward Harry, making him more open to reconciliation. "I think this is driven by the king's health in the respect that the king is very circumspect at the moment and is perhaps in a more forgiving place," she added. Invictus Games 2027: Prince Harry Reportedly Hopes For A Royal Reunion On Home Soil With tensions between Harry and the royal family still unresolved, insiders suggest the upcoming Invictus Games in the UK could offer a rare chance for the duke to extend an olive branch. Reports claim Harry hopes Charles and William will attend the 2027 Games in Birmingham, set for July 17, 2027. "Invictus hopes the royal family will come along to support the wounded veterans taking part. Harry is hopeful his father will set aside their differences to attend the Invictus Games and support veterans," a source told the Daily Mail. "The royals have always been hugely supportive of Invictus and proud of what Harry has achieved in that arena. This is one olive branch from him which might be reciprocated," they added. While Harry remains estranged from both his father and brother, his desire for reconciliation remains. The hope is that by 2027, relations may have thawed enough for the royal family to publicly back the event, which is set up to support and uplift wounded veterans worldwide. Solve the daily Crossword
News.com.au
3 days ago
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Fresh drama erupts after secret royal peace talks: ‘Frustrated'
IN LONDON Shortly after details of secret talks between Prince Harry and King Charles' senior aides emerged, the delicate push toward reconciliation has already hit a snag. The UK's Telegraph reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's team is frustrated that the story, which included quotes from a source and pictures of the sensitive meeting, leaked so quickly to The Mail on Sunday. A huge factor in the years-long rift between both camps has been mutual distrust – and having specific details of the private conversation between Tobyn Andrae, the King's communications secretary, Harry's new chief communications officer, Meredith Maines, and his UK-based publicist, Liam Maguire, picked up by the press almost immediately has done nothing to help the situation. According to the Telegraph, sources insisted that Harry's camp was not responsible for the leak, despite suspicions. Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the matter. In the initial story, published on Sunday, a source told the Mail: 'There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years. There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about.' It came after a period of increasingly hostile relations between the US-based Sussexes and the Palace, following the release of a series of personal – and unflattering – details about the couple's issues during their time as working royals. As a result, senior royals had become 'wary' of speaking to either Harry or Meghan over concerns details would be used in future projects, as had occurred with their Netflix series and the duke's memoir, Spare. For his part, one of Harry's main gripes about life within the monarchy was his allegation that members of his family were leaking stories about each other to the press. Meanwhile, after the 'peace summit' over the weekend, it's now been reported that Harry could potentially meet with the King in just a matter of weeks. In May, he had confirmed he and his father were no longer on speaking terms, marking a sad new development in what's been a turbulent few years in their relationship. The Sun 's royal editor Matt Wilkinson reports that Harry '[gave] his blessing' for the casual meeting, which was centred around ways to finally reconcile family issues, although he added that 'a proposal for Harry to make a royal return was not on the agenda'. It's unclear which side reached out first to book the catch-up, and it's understood no-one from Prince William's team was present. In September, Harry is expected to return to the UK to attend the annual WellChild Awards, of which he is patron, providing a potential opportunity for the pair to meet in person for the first time in 18 months. They last saw each other back in early 2024, when Harry made a quick dash back to London to see his father shortly after he revealed his cancer diagnosis. If Harry and the King arrange a reunion, it would mark a significant turning point in the ongoing feud between the duke and the royal family, which was sparked before Harry and Meghan sensationally quit official duties and moved to the US. September is already set to be a big month for the royals, with the announcement on Monday that they will be hosting US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on a state visit.
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5 days ago
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Kate Middleton Giving up on Prince William & Prince Harry's Reunion, ‘Source' Claims
Kate Middleton appears to have given up on her efforts to mend Prince William and Prince Harry's alleged strained relationship. Sources recently claimed that the Princess of Wales is 'no longer urging' reconciliation between the brothers, whose bond has seemingly fractured beyond repair. Tensions between the princes reportedly surfaced after Harry and Meghan Markle stepped away from their royal duties in 2020. However, it is reported that the Duke of Sussex has been pursuing a reconciliation with his royal family. RadarOnline exclusively learned that Kate Middleton has started prioritizing her marriage over Prince William and Prince Harry's reunion. The source revealed she finds it troubling to see William 'so worked up about this,' but has seemingly taken a step back from 'trying to heal' the brothers' 'rift.' In addition, Middleton has started focusing on protecting the 'happiness of her marriage and husband' instead of trying to 'do Harry a favor' by fixing his strained relationship. The insider further claimed that although the Prince and Princess of Wales are usually on the 'same page,' Harry has been a 'sensitive subject' for them. The couple's marriage was reportedly under strain because William believed she 'wasn't setting clear boundaries.' However, Middleton has since realized that 'trying to fix something' out of her control wasn't 'worth putting her marriage under pressure.' Regardless of the increasing strain, Kate Middleton hopes for 'peace in the long term' between Prince William and Prince Harry. The source further alleged that the mom of three 'still cares deeply' for the Duke of Sussex and even 'misses him.' Despite her heartfelt concern for the brothers, she has 'stepped back from trying to mend things.' Middleton has stopped 'urging any reconciliation' and has been putting her marriage and 'own sense of calm' first. The post Kate Middleton Giving up on Prince William & Prince Harry's Reunion, 'Source' Claims appeared first on Reality Tea.
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5 days ago
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Prince Harry & King Charles' Aides Meeting Means Nothing Without Prince William's Presence, Says ‘Source'
and King Charles' rift was rumored to end soon. The senior aides of the two royals reportedly met for a quiet meeting in London last week. It allegedly took place at the private members' club — the Royal Over-Seas League — and was seen as a healthy approach towards reconciliation. However, as per a source, Prince Harry and King Charles's aides' meeting doesn't hold much importance without Prince William. According to Rob Shuter's #ShuterScoop, Prince Harry and King Charles's aides' meeting carries little weight without Prince William. Insiders told the news outlet that the informal meeting did not have any effect on the royal rift. Additionally, a senior palace source stated, 'This whole summit means very little without Prince William at the table.' They further suggested that the communication between the brothers is important for a proper reunion. An insider also mentioned that the absence of Prince William was largely felt at the meeting. 'This wasn't progress — it was PR. The real wound is between Harry and William.' For the unaware, Prince Harry had accused the Prince of Wales of physical violence in his memoir, 'Spare.' #ShuterScoop's source shared how 'William felt blindsided, exposed, and humiliated' by his younger brother's claims in the memoir. 'He's still furious — and he's not ready to forgive,' they concluded. Talking more about the meeting, it was reportedly held between Meredith Maines and Tobyn Andreae. Maines is Prince Harry's chief of staff and communications director, while Andrea is the King's communications secretary. Additionally, Liam Maguire, who handles the press meet for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, was present at the meeting. A source told Daily Mail, 'There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years. They continued, 'There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about.' Moreover, an insider called it the 'first step towards reconciliation between Harry and his father, but at least it is a step in the right direction.' The post Prince Harry & King Charles' Aides Meeting Means Nothing Without Prince William's Presence, Says 'Source' appeared first on Reality Tea.
Fox News
6 days ago
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Prince Harry and King Charles' top aides secretly meet in bid to mend royal rift: report
As the rift between Prince Harry and King Charles lll continues to seemingly intensify, senior aides from both sides reportedly met in an effort to begin restoring the broken relationship. According to The Mail on Sunday, Meredith Maines — the Duke of Sussex's chief of staff and communications director — flew from Montecito, Calif. to London to meet with King Charles' communications secretary, Tobyn Andreae, on Wednesday. Liam Maguire, who oversees U.K. press for Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, was also present. "There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years," a source told The Mail. "There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about." The informal meeting was reportedly held at the Royal Over-Seas League, a private members' club. The source said the meeting was only the "first step towards reconciliation between Harry and his father, but at least it is a step in the right direction." "Everyone just wants to move on and move forward now. It was finally the right time for the two sides to talk," the source added. Fox News Digital has learned that Maines was in London to meet with the UK-based communications team, media, stakeholders and senior figures connected to the Duke's patronages. The visit was entirely routine and part of ongoing planning and engagement. Representatives for Buckingham Palace and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The peace summit comes weeks after Harry told the BBC that he'd "love reconciliation" with his family. "There's no point in continuing to fight anymore," he said. The rift between Prince Harry and King Charles ignited after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's royal exit as senior members in 2020. After their move to California, the couple began to air their grievances in interviews and documentaries. Harry's 2023 memoir, which detailed embarrassing revelations about the House of Windsor, only worsened tensions with his family. In televised interviews to promote the book, Harry accused his stepmother, Queen Camilla, of leaking private conversations to the media to burnish her own reputation. He accused members of the royal family of getting "into bed with the devil" to gain favorable tabloid coverage, singling out Camilla's efforts to rehabilitate her image with the public after her longtime affair with his father. "That made her dangerous because of the connections that she was forging within the British press," Harry told CBS. "There was open willingness on both sides to trade information. And with a family built on hierarchy, and with her on the way to being queen consort, there was going to be people or bodies left in the street." Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner recently told Fox News Digital that Harry's comments about Camilla were a major blow to the king and likely one of the reasons why he iced his son out. "It is well known that King Charles can become very upset and hot under the collar," said Pelham Turner. "Certainly, Charles is upset about remarks made … about Camilla. She has used the code of silence on the subject, similar to her own experiences while there were three in the marriage, as stated by Princess Diana." Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith told recently People magazine that there has been a desire to reconnect on Charles's side, but "the underlying issue is trust." "The king and Prince William don't trust Harry and Meghan with any kind of confidential conversation," she said. Insiders told the outlet that William, in particular, "has shown no interest in extending an olive branch." Fox News Digital's Stephanie Nolasco and Ashley Papa contributed to this post.
