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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's major decision on return to UK
A source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has made the couple's feelings towards a return to the UK very clear as speculation grows after a peace summit between senior aides Prince Harry has no plans to give up his life in sunny California for a return to the royal fold, it has been claimed. A slither of hope emerged in the Duke of Sussex's painful feud with the royal family last week, as a significant shift towards reconcilliation was made between the Palace and Sussex camps. King Charles and Harry's senior aides held a secret peace summit in London, said to be the first notable step in a 'rapprochement process' where wounds can begin to heal. Meredith Maines, the Duke of Sussexes' chief communications officer, sensationally flew in from LA to meet Tobyn Andreae, the King's communications secretary, at the members-only Royal Over-Seas League club right by Clarence House, the King's London residence. The head of Prince Harry's UK PR team, Liam Maguire, was also present. A source told the the Mail On Sunday: "There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in year. There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about." But despite the promising update, a source close to Harry said that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are "very happy" in Montecito, California with their two children Archie and Lilibet, and do not wish to move back to Britain. The source told PEOPLE that the prince will continue to visit his home country to support his charitable causes and patronages, but he has no plans to return with his young family. The meeting was seen as an olive branch between the estranged father and son, who according to Harry, have not spoken in some time. It came a mere few months after a BBC bombshell interview where the Duke claimed that his father "won't speak to him" due to his bitter legal battle over the level of security he is entitled to while in the UK. Addressing the years-long fall-out with his family, Harry said: "There is no point in continuing to fight anymore, life is precious." In a move that likely shocked the Palace, the Duke said "I don't know how much longer my father has," in reference to Charles' cancer diagnosis. The prince also said that "some members of my family will never forgive me" for writing his explosive memoir Spare, but then added: "It would be nice to have that reconciliation part now. If they don't want that, that's entirely up to them." Sources say that Charles would welcome a royal reunion with Prince Harry but only if he scales back his public attacks on the family and stops the "endless" interviews. A Royal source exclusively told the Mirror: "The King has consistently shown he loves both his sons and as he has done in the past is prepared to meet Harry when their diaries allow such an occasion. It's not unusual for aides from different households to meet, especially when there is a new influx of staff starting their roles, but of course this is a significant moment. "Senior members of the family have in the past said to Harry that he must both stop his attacks on the family as well as giving endless rounds of broadcast interviews as his only way of communication. If there is a period of calm and reflection on the part of the Duke of Sussex, then there may be a way forward for him to begin along the road of repairing his relationship with his father. "As for his relationship with his brother, that is a different matter entirely and one which he will find much harder to repair." While Prince William 's team were reportedly not invited to the shock summit, experts have revealed the hidden role he will have likely played behind the scenes as the future of the monarchy. They claim that while William is far less inclined to reconcile with his estranged brother, whom he's reportedly not spoken to in years, the meeting would have never happened without his 'support and understanding'. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Mail Online: "The King would never have made these moves without William's support and understanding. William and Catherine are the future of the monarchy. "He has undoubtedly been furious at the way the Sussexes have behaved and undoubtedly regards Harry's behaviour as treason of a sort. They reportedly have not spoken in over two years.' And royal author Phil Dampier said: "The King is more anxious to patch things up than William, who I believe will never be close to his brother again." Harry is due to head back to the UK in September for the annual WellChild event, an opportunity which could see him reunite with his dad for the first time in 18 months. But William doesn't appear to have any plans to see his brother, despite the peace talks. It is understood that the historic meeting did not cover Harry returning to a formal royal role, but both teams discussed avoiding any media clashes and conflicts.
South Wales Guardian
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Senior aides to the King and Duke of Sussex pictured together in London
Images obtained by the the Mail On Sunday show Meredith Maines, the duke's chief communications officer, and Liam Maguire, who runs Harry and Meghan's UK public relations team, meeting the King's communications secretary Tobyn Andreae at the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House. The Mail reports it is not known which side initiated the meeting, but a source told the paper: '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.' Both parties have been contacted for comment. The rift between the Sussexes and the royal family opened significantly following their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they alleged a member of the family was concerned about their son Archie's skin tone before he was born. Then the duke claimed in his controversial memoir, Spare, his brother the Prince of Wales had physically attacked him and that the King put his own interests above Harry's and was jealous of Meghan. Harry's level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to California for financial and personal freedom, and he suggested the royal family and officials hoped his realisation of the increased safety risk 'would force us to come back'. The duke failed in an appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK. In a BBC television interview after losing the latest round in his court battle over his security, Harry claimed the King will not speak to him and he does not know 'how much longer my father has' as he spoke of his hopes for a 'reconciliation' with his family. Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February last year.
The Advertiser
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Charles, Harry's aides meet for peace talks in London
Senior aides to King Charles and Prince Harry have been pictured together in London, in what's reported to be an initial step towards restoring the relationship between Harry and the rest of the royal family. Images obtained by the the Mail On Sunday show Meredith Maines, the duke's chief communications officer, and Liam Maguire, who runs Harry and Meghan's UK public relations team, meeting the King's communications secretary Tobyn Andreae at the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House. The Mail reports it is not known which side initiated the meeting, but a source confirmed the rendezvous. "There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years," they said. "There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about." The rift between the Sussexes and the royal family escalated following their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they alleged a member of the family was concerned about their son Archie's skin tone before he was born. Then the duke claimed in his controversial memoir, Spare, his brother William had physically attacked him and the King put his own interests above Harry's and was jealous of Meghan. Harry's level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to the US for financial and personal freedom, and he suggested the royal family and officials hoped his realisation of the increased safety risk "would force us to come back". Harry failed in May in an appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK. In a BBC television interview after losing the court battle over his security, Harry said the King wouldn't speak to him and said he didn't know "how much longer my father has" as he spoke of his hopes for a "reconciliation" with his family. Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February last year. Senior aides to King Charles and Prince Harry have been pictured together in London, in what's reported to be an initial step towards restoring the relationship between Harry and the rest of the royal family. Images obtained by the the Mail On Sunday show Meredith Maines, the duke's chief communications officer, and Liam Maguire, who runs Harry and Meghan's UK public relations team, meeting the King's communications secretary Tobyn Andreae at the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House. The Mail reports it is not known which side initiated the meeting, but a source confirmed the rendezvous. "There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years," they said. "There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about." The rift between the Sussexes and the royal family escalated following their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they alleged a member of the family was concerned about their son Archie's skin tone before he was born. Then the duke claimed in his controversial memoir, Spare, his brother William had physically attacked him and the King put his own interests above Harry's and was jealous of Meghan. Harry's level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to the US for financial and personal freedom, and he suggested the royal family and officials hoped his realisation of the increased safety risk "would force us to come back". Harry failed in May in an appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK. In a BBC television interview after losing the court battle over his security, Harry said the King wouldn't speak to him and said he didn't know "how much longer my father has" as he spoke of his hopes for a "reconciliation" with his family. Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February last year. Senior aides to King Charles and Prince Harry have been pictured together in London, in what's reported to be an initial step towards restoring the relationship between Harry and the rest of the royal family. Images obtained by the the Mail On Sunday show Meredith Maines, the duke's chief communications officer, and Liam Maguire, who runs Harry and Meghan's UK public relations team, meeting the King's communications secretary Tobyn Andreae at the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House. The Mail reports it is not known which side initiated the meeting, but a source confirmed the rendezvous. "There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years," they said. "There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about." The rift between the Sussexes and the royal family escalated following their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they alleged a member of the family was concerned about their son Archie's skin tone before he was born. Then the duke claimed in his controversial memoir, Spare, his brother William had physically attacked him and the King put his own interests above Harry's and was jealous of Meghan. Harry's level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to the US for financial and personal freedom, and he suggested the royal family and officials hoped his realisation of the increased safety risk "would force us to come back". Harry failed in May in an appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK. In a BBC television interview after losing the court battle over his security, Harry said the King wouldn't speak to him and said he didn't know "how much longer my father has" as he spoke of his hopes for a "reconciliation" with his family. Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February last year. Senior aides to King Charles and Prince Harry have been pictured together in London, in what's reported to be an initial step towards restoring the relationship between Harry and the rest of the royal family. Images obtained by the the Mail On Sunday show Meredith Maines, the duke's chief communications officer, and Liam Maguire, who runs Harry and Meghan's UK public relations team, meeting the King's communications secretary Tobyn Andreae at the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House. The Mail reports it is not known which side initiated the meeting, but a source confirmed the rendezvous. "There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years," they said. "There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about." The rift between the Sussexes and the royal family escalated following their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they alleged a member of the family was concerned about their son Archie's skin tone before he was born. Then the duke claimed in his controversial memoir, Spare, his brother William had physically attacked him and the King put his own interests above Harry's and was jealous of Meghan. Harry's level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to the US for financial and personal freedom, and he suggested the royal family and officials hoped his realisation of the increased safety risk "would force us to come back". Harry failed in May in an appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK. In a BBC television interview after losing the court battle over his security, Harry said the King wouldn't speak to him and said he didn't know "how much longer my father has" as he spoke of his hopes for a "reconciliation" with his family. Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February last year.
North Wales Chronicle
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Senior aides to the King and Duke of Sussex pictured together in London
Images obtained by the the Mail On Sunday show Meredith Maines, the duke's chief communications officer, and Liam Maguire, who runs Harry and Meghan's UK public relations team, meeting the King's communications secretary Tobyn Andreae at the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House. The Mail reports it is not known which side initiated the meeting, but a source told the paper: '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.' Both parties have been contacted for comment. The rift between the Sussexes and the royal family opened significantly following their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they alleged a member of the family was concerned about their son Archie's skin tone before he was born. Then the duke claimed in his controversial memoir, Spare, his brother the Prince of Wales had physically attacked him and that the King put his own interests above Harry's and was jealous of Meghan. Harry's level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to California for financial and personal freedom, and he suggested the royal family and officials hoped his realisation of the increased safety risk 'would force us to come back'. The duke failed in an appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK. In a BBC television interview after losing the latest round in his court battle over his security, Harry claimed the King will not speak to him and he does not know 'how much longer my father has' as he spoke of his hopes for a 'reconciliation' with his family. Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February last year.
Leader Live
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Senior aides to the King and Duke of Sussex pictured together in London
Images obtained by the the Mail On Sunday show Meredith Maines, the duke's chief communications officer, and Liam Maguire, who runs Harry and Meghan's UK public relations team, meeting the King's communications secretary Tobyn Andreae at the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House. The Mail reports it is not known which side initiated the meeting, but a source told the paper: '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.' Both parties have been contacted for comment. The rift between the Sussexes and the royal family opened significantly following their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, during which they alleged a member of the family was concerned about their son Archie's skin tone before he was born. Then the duke claimed in his controversial memoir, Spare, his brother the Prince of Wales had physically attacked him and that the King put his own interests above Harry's and was jealous of Meghan. Harry's level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to California for financial and personal freedom, and he suggested the royal family and officials hoped his realisation of the increased safety risk 'would force us to come back'. The duke failed in an appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK. In a BBC television interview after losing the latest round in his court battle over his security, Harry claimed the King will not speak to him and he does not know 'how much longer my father has' as he spoke of his hopes for a 'reconciliation' with his family. Charles was diagnosed with cancer in February last year.
