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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
King Charles wary of Harry: Royal tensions deepen as Duke of Sussex pushes for peace; Prince William calls it a 'mistake'
King Charles, Prince Harry (AP file photos) Prince Harry is reportedly desperate to reconcile with his father King Charles, but insiders say the King is still wary. Royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News that King Charles was still 'cautious and wary' about Harry's outreach. She said he might attend the Invictus Games later in Brimingham this year, but noted that the timing overlaps with Queen Camilla's 80th birthday and other royal commitments. 'But of course, he prefers all private matters to remain private. In addition, there are many conflicts with the royal schedule, let alone Queen Camilla's 80th birthday during the games,' she said. 'Harry wants to be included. He misses not only the UK but many aspects of royal privileges. However, he hasn't been successful in any of his endeavors. For the royals, more disclosures and scandals are concerning,' she added Harry fears permanent exile Royal biographer Tom Bower told The Mirro r that Prince Harry is 'seriously worried' about his long-term place in the UK. 'He's worried that when his father dies, William will literally banish him and he will have no status in Britain at all,' Bower said. 'He will be persona non grata.' Fordwich also said, 'They simply don't need… Harry around, particularly not Prince William, who is resolute regarding any reconciliation being a huge mistake.' A quiet meeting That fear may have partly prompted a quiet outreach to the palace last week A low-key meeting took place at the Royal Over-Seas League, a private club in London. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Learn More Undo Prince Harry's aides Meredith Maines and Liam Maguire flew in to meet the King's communications secretary Tobyn Andreae. Witnesses say the group chatted casually on the garden terrace before moving indoors. There was no set agenda, but both sides reportedly had 'things they wanted to talk about'. This marks the first direct communication effort since tensions exploded between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family, a rift that began with their exit from official duties and deepened with public accusations about racism, neglect, and media manipulation. How it all fell apart? The breakdown began in early 2020, when Harry and Meghan announced they were stepping back as senior royals and relocating to North America. The move shocked the family and sparked public debate. Things worsened after their 2021 Oprah interview, where the couple spoke about racism and neglect within the royal household. Harry later accused the family of ignoring their mental health struggles and failing to protect them from media attacks. His memoir Spare, along with multiple interviews and a legal fight over police security in the UK, further deepened the divide. Since then, communication between Harry and the rest of the family has been minimal and tense. Security row Harry's legal battle over the removal of his taxpayer-funded police protection has only added to the strain. He recently lost a key appeal and issued a strong statement criticising the decision, calling it 'reckless' and 'a stitch-up.' In a BBC interview, Harry said: 'He (Charles) won't speak to me because of this security stuff. Life is precious. I don't know how much longer my father has… It would be nice to reconcile. With King Charles undergoing cancer treatment and William holding a firm line, there are no confirmed plans for the King and Harry to meet as of now.
New York Post
4 hours ago
- Politics
- New York Post
King Charles is ‘cautious and wary' of Prince Harry's latest attempt to mend royal rift: report
King Charles is 'cautious and wary' of his estranged son Prince Harry's latest attempt at extending an olive branch, according to a royal expert. The Duke of Sussex, 40, recently sent his aides to London where they met up with the monarch's communications secretary. But despite the 'Spare' author's last-ditch attempt at gluing the family back together, it appears as though the monarch is approaching the subject of reconciliation with a sense of trepidation. 4 King Charles is 'cautious and wary' of his estranged son Prince Harry's latest attempt at extending an olive branch, according to a royal expert. Getty Images 'King Charles, while cautious and wary, might attend the Invictus Games,' royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News. 'But of course, he prefers all private matters to remain private. In addition, there are many conflicts with the royal schedule, let alone Queen Camilla's 80th birthday during the games.' According to the veteran royal commentator, peace talks between the Sussex and Windsor clans have high stakes. 'For Harry, it's about what he can gain, while, for the royals, it's about what they have to lose,' she told the outlet. 4 The Duke of Sussex, 40, recently sent his aides to London where they met up with the monarch's communications secretary. Getty Images 'Harry wants to be included. He misses not only the UK but many aspects of royal privileges. However, he hasn't been successful in any of his endeavors. For the royals, more disclosures and scandals are concerning.' 'They simply don't need… Harry around, particularly not Prince William, who is resolute regarding any reconciliation being a huge mistake,' Fordwich added. The Post has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. 4 It appears as though the monarch is approaching the subject of reconciliation with a sense of trepidation. Samir Hussein/WireImage Fordwich's words were loosely echoed by royal biographer Tom Bower, who suggested that Harry is worried he'll be banished from the UK once his estranged brother, Prince William, becomes king. '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,' Bower told The Mirror. Follow The Post's royal family live blog for the latest pics, news, exclusive details and more '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 all. He will be persona non grata.' The royal biographer also noted that while the Invictus Games founder is 'desperate' to repair his fractured relationship with Charles, a kiss-and-make-up moment may not happen given the extent of the years-long rift. 4 Separately, Harry is said to be worried he'll be banished from the UK once his estranged brother, Prince William, becomes king. Getty Images 'Harry needs a meeting with Charles to show he is part of the royal family and to establish his credibility in Britain,' Bower said, adding that the Invictus Games founder is 'unpredictable.' 'But as long as the palace won't give him access to Charles, he can't take the first step,' he added.
New York Post
5 hours ago
- General
- New York Post
Prince Harry ‘worried' about possible exile when Prince William becomes king: biographer
Prince Harry fears he will be banished from his homeland once his estranged brother, Prince William, becomes king, a prominent royal biographer has claimed. The Duke of Sussex, 40, is said to have begun thinking about the future and is eager about mending bridges with his cancer-stricken father. Earlier this month, his aides were seen meeting up with the monarch's communications secretary for a top-secret meeting in London. Advertisement 5 Prince Harry fears he will be banished from his homeland once his estranged brother, Prince William, becomes king, a prominent royal biographer has claimed. Getty Images The meeting also underscored another element to the rift as the Prince and Princess of Wales's communications team was not in attendance, with it later being revealed that they weren't even told that talks were taking place at all. And royal author Tom Bower believes that the feuding camps have a long way to go before the hatchet is buried. Advertisement '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,' Bower told The Mirror. '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 all. He will be persona non grata.' 5 The Duke of Sussex, 40, is said to have begun thinking about the future and is eager about mending bridges with his cancer-stricken father. AFP via Getty Images 5 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been estranged from the Windsor clan since quitting royal life in 2020. REUTERS Advertisement Bower, who penned 'Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors,' described the 'Spare' author as 'his own worst enemy.' Elsewhere, the expert noted that while Harry is 'desperate' to repair his fractured relationship with Charles, a royal reconciliation may not happen given the extent of the years-long rift. 'Harry needs a meeting with Charles to show he is part of the royal family and to establish his credibility in Britain,' Bower said, adding that the Invictus Games founder is 'unpredictable.' 5 '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 all,' Bower said. POOL/AFP via Getty Images Advertisement 'But as long as the Palace won't give him access to Charles, he can't take the first step,' he went on. 'They suspect that the moment he meets Charles, he will use it to establish his credibility, because that's what he desperately needs, and that's also why he's kept away.' Follow The Post's royal family live blog for the latest pics, news, exclusive details and more The Post has reached out to the duke's reps for comment. If a royal reconciliation is on the cards, it's likely that it would take place in September when Harry returns to the UK for the annual WellChild Awards. 5 Bower described the 'Spare' author as 'his own worst enemy,' adding that he's 'unpredictable.' via REUTERS His impending arrival on British soil has opened up the prospect of a potential meeting between the pair, which would mark their first in 18 months. While a September meet-up between the father-son duo hasn't been confirmed just yet, it may put the King in a tricky position as he's set to welcome President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle for his upcoming state visit, slated for September 17.
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I know why this is the beginning of the end for Meghan & Harry – it's the worst time for him since the dog bowl fiasco
Netflix pulled the plug on the couple's lucrative deal - which explains the whiff of desperation around some of their recent activity, says Caroline Bullock THAT'S A WRAP I know why this is the beginning of the end for Meghan & Harry – it's the worst time for him since the dog bowl fiasco Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AND that, folks, is a wrap. Amid dwindling viewing figures, the plug has been pulled on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's £100million Netflix deal - and as their clout and currency drip away, one alarming question remains. 6 A second series of With Love, Meghan has been filmed and will be released, but no further projects with the streamer have been planned Credit: BackGrid Where do they go from here? You see for the Duke of Sussex, in particular, this might just be the biggest blow since he claims his brother Prince William knocked him to the floor onto a dog bowl during a 2019 confrontation over his marriage to Meghan, as recounted in his autobiography, Spare. Desperate to prove himself and justify the couple's 2020 departure from 'the firm', the much-hyped Netflix partnership commercially anchored their new life providing profits as well as purpose. BIGGEST BLOW Of course, an 18-bed Montecito mansion luxe lifestyle doesn't come cheap. But as well as the big bucks, the streaming giant was an opportunity for the Sussexes to establish themselves as major media players. The deal through their media production company, Archewell, promised content which 'informs but also gives hope' through a 'truthful and relatable lens' - but in the end only delivered the big switch-off. FAMILY MUD-SLINGING Trouble is - family mud-slinging and royal revelations aside - it seems the pair ran out of interesting things to say…. even when sat in the executive producer's chair. No, the viewing public wasn't gripped by the documentary, Polo, with its glimpse into the privileged and glamorous 'Sport of Kings' and a favourite pastime of the 40-year-old prince. In fact, only 500,000 people have watched the series in six months – which also featured a cameo appearance from the Sussexes hob-knobbing with the fellow glossy posse, including Meghan's mega mate Serena Williams. And it seems the Duchess's jam-making no longer hits the sweet spot. According to Netflix's latest data, the 43-year-old's lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, failed to break into its top 300 programmes for the first half of 2025. Harry & Meghan peace talks motive EXPOSED - they'll beg for handouts now Netflix deal's scrapped 6 Harry and Meghan only made a cameo in their Netflix documentary Polo Credit: Netflix 6 Meghan's Netflix show With Love, Meghan didn't make the top 300 programmes for the first six months of the year Credit: PA OK, so Meghan's reincarnation as the millennial Martha Stewart undoubtedly created a buzz initially. Many were ready to lap up the former Suits star's aspirational and artful fruit platters and floral place arrangements and a slice of the luxe homemaker 'authentic' life – albeit one filmed at a rented Santa Barbara property rather than her own estate. But inevitably a show heavy on style over substance was always destined to fizzle out – with proceedings wilting faster than the Duchess's much-used edible flower sprinkles. FIZZLED OUT Perhaps it all explains the whiff of desperation around some of the couple's recent activity - including a greater sharing of family images, despite reportedly wanting to keep their children out of the spotlight. We've seen more of son Archie and daughter Lilibet's faces on Instagram – including in a recent Father's Day tribute picture and on Lilibet's birthday last month. And what about that most unroyal candid throwback video of Meghan twerking in a hospital room to induce labour before her daughter was born back in 2021? 6 Meghan and Harry kicked off their time as non-working royals with a bang, with their Netflix tell-all series Credit: NETFLIX 6 Meghan shared a video of her and Harry dancing in hospital before giving birth to Lili Credit: Instagram The late Queen would not have been amused. Not to mention Meghan's much maligned mood board posted on Instagram – that pictorial celebration of the couple's 'love story' including baby scans and romantic clinches all smacked of a thirst for attention that was on the wane. Meanwhile, signs of a more meaningful Plan B are emerging. Meredith Maines, the Duke's chief communications officer, and Liam Maguire, who runs Harry and Meghan's UK public relations team were pictured meeting with King Charles' communication secretary at the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House in recent weeks. Could this signal the start of renewed dialogue between father and son and some sort of return – however occasional or part time - for the exiled Prince? It's long overdue. Meghan will be staying put, firmly ensconced in California with an eye on the next project. But make no mistake, the LA sun is setting on Harry's American dream. No one can put a spin or gloss on waning public interest and a high-profile flop project. How Meghan and Harry are investing their Netflix millions HARRY and Meghan have begun investing their Netflix millions in a property portfolio. They have bought a new home in Portugal, around the corner from Harry's cousin Princess Eugenie and her husband. But the Sussexes, who have been spending an increasing amount of time apart, do not plan to live in their new pad, The Sun understands. It is not known if the property will be rented out, used for Airbnb-style holiday lets or used purely to park money. But it is seen as the first step of putting earnings from their TV and book deals into a global property empire. 'They're being smart with their money,' a source said. They pocketed £75million from streaming giant Netflix where they laid into fellow royals in a six-part series. Meanwhile Harry, who got a £15million advance for his autobiography Spare, also inherited £8million from the late Queen Mother after turning 40 in September. Palace insiders have been concerned about what will happen when the Sussexes run out of cash. They have huge overheads, forking out a fortune on security in the US and for when Harry visits the UK. And they are still paying a mortgage on the £11million Montecito mansion they bought after quitting as working royals in 2020. Insiders say the Portugal home will be part of a financial portfolio which will include more real estate. The Duke has lost face and will feel the effects acutely. This is the time for getting back to basics and being true to himself, which means a shift away from celebrity and tacky commercial work to charity work and projects with more substance. The couple's increasingly separate appearances of late indicate their working future lies in individual roles that play to their different strengths and interests. It's the end of a joint brand that assumed an adoring public would only simper and sympathise with their 'plight' against the a British monarchy. 6 Prince Harry walking through a minefield in Dirico, Angola Credit: AP Prince Harry's official visit to Angola last week – retracing his mother Princess Diana's 1997 landmine walk may have attracted some criticism for copying, but it is in fact a reminder of where his focus should be and true value lies. It's easy to forget amid the recent petulance, faults and feud that this is a man who connects well with the public, who can induce good will and - when channelled the right way - deploys soft royal power perhaps better than anyone without the stuffiness, very much like his late mother. It's why his Californian exile remains a waste of his time and talents. The Netflix flop may be a fresh low point in the Sussex story but perhaps it can signal a turning point for change and a more constructive new chapter.
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I know why this is the beginning of the end for Meghan & Harry – it's the worst time for him since the dog bowl fiasco
AND that, folks, is a wrap. Amid dwindling viewing figures, the plug has been pulled on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's £100million Netflix deal - and as their clout and currency drip away, one alarming question remains. 6 Where do they go from here? You see for the Duke of Sussex, in particular, this might just be the biggest blow since he claims his brother Prince William knocked him to the floor onto a dog bowl during a 2019 confrontation over his marriage to Meghan, as recounted in his autobiography, Spare. Desperate to prove himself and justify the couple's 2020 departure from 'the firm', the much-hyped Netflix partnership commercially anchored their new life providing profits as well as purpose. BIGGEST BLOW Of course, an 18-bed Montecito mansion luxe lifestyle doesn't come cheap. But as well as the big bucks, the streaming giant was an opportunity for the Sussexes to establish themselves as major media players. The deal through their media production company, Archewell, promised content which 'informs but also gives hope' through a 'truthful and relatable lens' - but in the end only delivered the big switch-off. FAMILY MUD-SLINGING Trouble is - family mud-slinging and royal revelations aside - it seems the pair ran out of interesting things to say…. even when sat in the executive producer's chair. No, the viewing public wasn't gripped by the documentary, Polo, with its glimpse into the privileged and glamorous 'Sport of Kings' and a favourite pastime of the 40-year-old prince. In fact, only 500,000 people have watched the series in six months – which also featured a cameo appearance from the Sussexes hob-knobbing with the fellow glossy posse, including Meghan's mega mate Serena Williams. And it seems the Duchess's jam-making no longer hits the sweet spot. According to Netflix's latest data, the 43-year-old's lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, failed to break into its top 300 programmes for the first half of 2025. Harry & Meghan peace talks motive EXPOSED - they'll beg for handouts now Netflix deal's scrapped 6 6 OK, so Meghan's reincarnation as the millennial Martha Stewart undoubtedly created a buzz initially. Many were ready to lap up the former Suits star's aspirational and artful fruit platters and floral place arrangements and a slice of the luxe homemaker 'authentic' life – albeit one filmed at a rented Santa Barbara property rather than her own estate. But inevitably a show heavy on style over substance was always destined to fizzle out – with proceedings wilting faster than the Duchess's much-used edible flower sprinkles. FIZZLED OUT Perhaps it all explains the whiff of desperation around some of the couple's recent activity - including a greater sharing of family images, despite reportedly wanting to keep their children out of the spotlight. We've seen more of son Archie and daughter Lilibet's faces on Instagram – including in a recent Father's Day tribute picture and on Lilibet's birthday last month. And what about that most unroyal candid throwback video of Meghan twerking in a hospital room to induce labour before her daughter was born back in 2021? 6 6 The late Queen would not have been amused. Not to mention Meghan's much maligned mood board posted on Instagram – that pictorial celebration of the couple's 'love story' including baby scans and romantic clinches all smacked of a thirst for attention that was on the wane. Meanwhile, signs of a more meaningful Plan B are emerging. Meredith Maines, the Duke's chief communications officer, and Liam Maguire, who runs Harry and Meghan's UK public relations team were pictured meeting with King Charles' communication secretary at the Royal Over-Seas League near Clarence House in recent weeks. Could this signal the start of renewed dialogue between father and son and some sort of return – however occasional or part time - for the exiled Prince? It's long overdue. Meghan will be staying put, firmly ensconced in California with an eye on the next project. But make no mistake, the LA sun is setting on Harry's American dream. No one can put a spin or gloss on waning public interest and a high-profile flop project. How Meghan and Harry are investing their Netflix millions HARRY and Meghan have begun investing their Netflix millions in a property portfolio. They have bought a new home in Portugal, around the corner from Harry's cousin Princess Eugenie and her husband. But the Sussexes, who have been spending an increasing amount of time apart, do not plan to live in their new pad, The Sun understands. It is not known if the property will be rented out, used for Airbnb-style holiday lets or used purely to park money. But it is seen as the first step of putting earnings from their TV and book deals into a global property empire. 'They're being smart with their money,' a source said. They pocketed £75million from streaming giant Netflix where they laid into fellow royals in a six-part series. Meanwhile Harry, who got a £15million advance for his autobiography Spare, also inherited £8million from the late Queen Mother after turning 40 in September. Palace insiders have been concerned about what will happen when the Sussexes run out of cash. They have huge overheads, forking out a fortune on security in the US and for when Harry visits the UK. And they are still paying a mortgage on the £11million Montecito mansion they bought after quitting as working royals in 2020. Insiders say the Portugal home will be part of a financial portfolio which will include more real estate. The Duke has lost face and will feel the effects acutely. This is the time for getting back to basics and being true to himself, which means a shift away from celebrity and tacky commercial work to charity work and projects with more substance. The couple's increasingly separate appearances of late indicate their working future lies in individual roles that play to their different strengths and interests. It's the end of a joint brand that assumed an adoring public would only simper and sympathise with their 'plight' against the a British monarchy. 6 Prince Harry's official visit to Angola last week – retracing his mother Princess Diana's 1997 landmine walk may have attracted some criticism for copying, but it is in fact a reminder of where his focus should be and true value lies. It's easy to forget amid the recent petulance, faults and feud that this is a man who connects well with the public, who can induce good will and - when channelled the right way - deploys soft royal power perhaps better than anyone without the stuffiness, very much like his late mother. It's why his Californian exile remains a waste of his time and talents. The Netflix flop may be a fresh low point in the Sussex story but perhaps it can signal a turning point for change and a more constructive new chapter.
