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Perth Now
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Prince Harry steps out for first time since cringe interview
Prince Harry has stepped out in Las Vegas to launch a new youth initiative, just days after his startling interview with the BBC. It marks his first public appearance since revealing that he and his father, King Charles, are not on talking terms. The Duke of Sussex visited Vegas to announce the Pledge to Invest scheme in collaboration with the Diana Award, which empowers young people to lead change all over the world. The scheme is designed as an 'opportunity for forward-thinking businesses to make a strategic, measurable and high-impact investment in the future of youth leadership.' The Duke appeared to set aside ongoing family rifts during the visit, speaking on a panel with two young recipients of The Legacy Award, an honour established to celebrate his late mother's extraordinary humanitarian work. 'Through The Diana Award, I've had the privilege of meeting young people who have turned adversity into action. That's not just inspiring—it's the kind of untapped potential we can't afford to overlook,' said The Duke. 'Far too many young people are locked out of leadership pipelines because we've failed to build truly inclusive and accessible pathways. 'This generation isn't waiting for permission to lead—they are already doing it,' he continued. 'They bring emotional intelligence, social awareness, and an honesty about mental health that previous generations struggled to express.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Following the defeat of his recent legal battle in the UK to reinstate government-funded security for himself and his family, The Duke made startling confessions to the BBC about his relationship with his father, King Charles, who is receiving cancer treatment. Although revealing that he has been kept in the dark over his father's health status, he admitted that he would love to reconcile with his family, saying 'there's no point in continuing to fight anymore'. While extending an olive branch, he also told the BBC it is unlikely he will return to the UK with his family due to ongoing security concerns. 'I can't see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point.' Harry stepped down from royal duties in 2020 and moved to California with his US wife Meghan and their two children. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Since leaving, both he and Meghan have been highly critical of the royals in TV documentaries, an explosive interview with US chat show host Oprah Winfrey and most notably in Harry's best-selling biography Spare. Now the prince is barely on speaking terms with either his father or his elder brother, heir to the throne Prince William.
Daily Record
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Prince Harry breaks cover for first time since bombshell interview saying King 'won't speak to him'
Prince Harry has been seen for the first time since his bombshell interview in which he claimed his father, the King, is not talking to him last week. Prince Harry has made his first public appearance since his explosive interview last week, where he revealed that his father, King Charles, is not speaking to him. The Duke of Sussex was spotted at an event in Las Vegas launching a new initiative for the Diana Award - established in memory of his late mother. During the event, which coincided with his son Archie's sixth birthday, Prince Harry engaged in a heartfelt discussion with two recipients of The Legacy Award. His visit to Las Vegas comes on the heels of the outrage sparked by his candid interview with the BBC last Friday, following his loss in a Court of Appeal case concerning his security arrangements in the UK. In the emotional interview, the duke referred to his legal setback as a "good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up" and shared his hope for mending ties with his family. However, Harry's outspokenness may have further damaged the prospects of reconciling with his family, especially amid concerns that King Charles, who is undergoing cancer treatment, and Prince William might worry about private conversations being leaked to the media. The choice of Las Vegas for his appearance is particularly notable, recalling Harry's infamous 2012 trip that culminated in leaked photos of the prince naked during a game of strip billiards, causing a media frenzy worldwide, reports the Mirror. Last night, he launched the Pledge To Invest initiative, shining a light on the future of youth leadership and the role of businesses in supporting it. He engaged with international youths Sikander 'Sonny' Khan, from Michigan, Christina Williams, from Jamaica, along with Service Now's Paul Fipps at Knowledge 2025. During the event, Harry discussed workplace experiences with young leaders. Addressing the event goers, he said: "Through The Diana Award, I've had the privilege of meeting young people who have turned adversity into action. That's not just inspiring - it's the kind of untapped potential we can't afford to overlook. Far too many young people are locked out of leadership pipelines because we've failed to build truly inclusive and accessible pathways." He added: "We're in an era now where we are looking for more companies to be serving the greater good – the majority, not the minority. Every single young person has potential. It's just about unlocking that in those individuals. And through The Diana Award, we can join those dots and make that connection. "From a younger generation standpoint, in an apathetic world, there's more empathy in this generation than I've ever seen before. And I've spent most of my years spending as much time as I can with young people. It's the empathy, the authenticity, the truth, the honesty and the fearlessness as well. When they stand up for themselves, and stand up in their communities. And that is what we need. We need fearless leadership. So I tip my hat to both of you and what you represent." According to Harry's website his involvement in the recent event "underscores his continued commitment to redefining how we invest in the future". The site also notes that Harry "continues the legacy of his mother, Princess Diana, whose unwavering belief in the power of young people remains at the heart of this mission". This comes on the heels of Harry losing his Court of Appeal challenge regarding his security arrangements while in the UK, where he stated in a TV interview that he "can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK". He was unsuccessful in his appeal against the High Court's dismissal of his claim against the Home Office, concerning the decision by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should have a different level of protection when in the UK. "But 2020, when that decision happened, I couldn't believe it. I actually couldn't believe it," Harry expressed. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He added: "I thought, with all the disagreements and all of the chaos that's happening, the one thing that I could rely on is my family keeping me safe. And not only did they decide to remove my security in the UK, but they also signalled to every single government around the world not to protect us." He also told the BBC: "Everybody knew that they were putting us at risk in 2020 and they hoped that me knowing that risk would force us to come back." The Duke said the protection given to members of the monarchy was a form of "control", adding: "I think what really worries me more than anything else about today's decision, depending on what happens next, it set a new precedent that security can be used to control members of the family. And effectively what it does is imprison other members of the family from being able to choose a different life."
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Grinning Prince Harry breaks cover after bombshell interview saying King 'won't speak to him'
Prince Harry has been seen for the first time since his controversial interview in which he claimed his father, the King, is not speaking to him. The Duke of Sussex appeared at an event in Las Vegas yesterday, where he launched a new youth initiative with the Diana Award—which was set up in his late mother's honour. He took part in a conversation with two young people who are holders of The Legacy Award on the same day his son Archie turned six. His trip to Vegas came just days after he caused ructions with his lengthy interview on Friday in response to losing a Court of Appeal challenge over his security arrangements while in the UK. The duke, who appeared emotional and close to tears during much of the sit-down chat, described his court defeat as a 'good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up' and expressed hopes of a reconciliation with his family. But Harry's decision to speak out appears to have worsened the chances of an end to his estrangement, amid suggestions the King, who is still being treated for cancer, and the Prince of Wales will fear more than ever that any conversation with the duke would end up in the public domain. Las Vegas is famously the destination of a raucous road trip Harry took in 2012, with the escapade ending with photos of the naked prince, who was frolicking with a woman in his hotel room after a game of strip billiards, being splashed on front pages of newspapers around the world and on celebrity gossip websites. However, last night he helped launch the Pledge To Invest drive, which aims to put a spotlight on the future of youth leadership and how forward-thinking businesses can support it. He chatted with Sikander 'Sonny' Khan, from Michigan in the US, and Christina Williams, from Jamaica, as well as Paul Fipps, of Service Now, at the Knowledge 2025 event. Speaking before Harry's appearance, Tessy Ojo, chief executive of The Diana Award which was set up in tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, said: "Companies that invest in youth leadership today are cultivating the workforce, innovators and consumers of tomorrow. "The Diana Award is proud to launch Pledge To Invest - an opportunity for forward-thinking businesses to make a strategic, measurable and high-impact investment in the future of youth leadership. For over 25 years, The Diana Award has invested in young people, empowering them to tackle the pressing issues of our time." Mr Fipps said he was "proud to partner with Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and The Diana Award to provide a platform that encourages other business leaders to invest in young people". Harry's appearance comes just after he lost his Court of Appeal challenge over his security arrangements while in the UK and said in the TV interview he "can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK". He failed in his 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. "But 2020, when that decision happened, I couldn't believe it. I actually couldn't believe it," said Harry. He added: "I thought, with all the disagreements and all of the chaos that's happening, the one thing that I could rely on is my family keeping me safe. And not only did they decide to remove my security in the UK, but they also signalled to every single government around the world not to protect us." He also told the BBC: "Everybody knew that they were putting us at risk in 2020 and they hoped that me knowing that risk would force us to come back." The duke said the protection given members of the monarchy was a form of 'control', saying: "I think what really worries me more than anything else about today's decision, depending on what happens next, it set a new precedent that security can be used to control members of the family. And effectively what it does is imprison other members of the family from being able to choose a different life."
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Prince Harry breaks cover after telling BBC he 'doesn't know how much longer' King Charles will live as he launches charity initiative named after his mother Diana
Prince Harry has made his first public appearance since claiming King Charles III will not speak to him and he does not know 'how much longer my father has'. The Duke of Sussex was in Las Vegas yesterday on the day of his son Prince Archie 's sixth birthday to launch a new youth initiative with the Diana Award. Harry, 40, took part in a conversation on stage in the Nevada city with two young people, who are holders of The Legacy Award in memory of his late mother. Las Vegas was famously the destination of Harry's raucous road trip in 2012 which ended with photos emerging of the naked prince after a game of strip billiards. Some 13 years later, he was back launching the Pledge To Invest drive, which aims to put a spotlight on the future of youth leadership and how businesses can support it. Yesterday was also the sixth birthday of Harry's son Archie, which his wife Meghan marked with a new photo, and the second anniversary of Charles's coronation. On the same day, Meghan released the fifth episode of her new eight-part podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, with Clevr Blends founder Hannah Mendoza. It comes after Harry spoke last Friday in a bombshell BBC television interview about his hopes for a 'reconciliation' with his family. After losing the latest round in his court battle over his security, Harry said: 'this, at the heart of it, is a family dispute'. When asked if Charles had been approached to use his influence in Harry's legal problems, the duke appeared to imply the King was a hindrance, a comment likely to deepen the rift with his father and his brother, the Prince of Wales. He said: 'I've never asked him to intervene, I've asked him to step out of the way and let the experts do their job.' The health of the King, who is being treated for cancer, was highlighted by his son, who said: 'And I said, life is precious. I don't know how much longer my father has, he, he won't speak to me because of this security stuff, but it would be nice to reconcile.' Harry, who appeared emotional and close to tears through much of the interview, offered an olive branch, saying he could 'forgive my family's involvement', naming Charles, the Prince of Wales and his stepmother, the Queen, in events since he began dating his wife Meghan in 2016. He also said information he learned during the legal process led him to discover 'some people want history to repeat itself', in an apparent reference to the death of Diana. The duke lost a Court of Appeal challenge over his security arrangements while in the UK and said in the TV interview that he 'can't see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK'. He failed in his 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. Yesterday, the BBC admitted to a lapse in 'our usual high editorial standards' in the Today programme coverage of Harry's interview after it failed to properly challenge allegations of a 'stitch up'. Meanwhile in Las Vegas yesterday, Harry chatted at the 'Knowledge 2025' event with Tessy Ojo, chief executive of The Diana Award which was set up in tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. Also on stage were Sikander 'Sonny' Khan from Michigan and Christina Williams from Jamaica, who are holders of The Legacy Award, as well as Paul Fipps, president of global customer operations for AI software company ServiceNow, which is partnering with the organisation. A press release from the Diana Award stated that Harry and Dr Ojo also met with ServiceNow chief executive Bill McDermott 'along with over 20 senior business leaders, changemakers and donors at a private roundtable prior to taking the stage'. The on stage discussion was said to have 'focused on youth leadership and how employers can proactively create pathways for young people to enter and thrive in the workplace'. The conversation also 'highlighted what can be done to improve outcomes and emphasised the resilience and agency of young people'. Harry's involvement in The Knowledge event 'underscores his continued commitment to redefining how we invest in the future', according to the press release. The Duke was also said to be 'helping bridge business investment and youth development, championing a vision where innovation, equity and service unite - not only to address today's workforce challenges, but to unlock the full potential of the next generation of leaders'. It added: 'In doing so, he continues the legacy of his mother, Princess Diana, whose unwavering belief in the power of young people remains at the heart of this mission.' Harry said: 'Through The Diana Award, I've had the privilege of meeting young people who have turned adversity into action. 'That's not just inspiring - it's the kind of untapped potential we can't afford to overlook. Far too many young people are locked out of leadership pipelines because we've failed to build truly inclusive and accessible pathways.' 'This generation isn't waiting for permission to lead - they are already doing it. They bring emotional intelligence, social awareness, and an honesty about mental health that previous generations struggled to express. 'What sets them apart isn't just their boldness, but their refusal to settle for the status quo... If we're serious about a better future, we need to stop underestimating them and start listening.' Speaking to Mr Khan and Ms Williams, the Duke added: 'We're in an era now where we are looking for more companies to be serving the greater good – the majority, not the minority. Every single young person has potential. 'From a younger generation standpoint, in an apathetic world, there's more empathy in this generation than I've ever seen before... It's the empathy, the authenticity, the truth, the honesty and the fearlessness... 'When they stand up for themselves, and stand up in their communities... That is what we need. We need fearless leadership. So I tip my hat to both of you and what you represent.' Talking to business leaders at the event, Ms Williams said: 'Providing up skilling and education opportunities and workplace mobility isn't an act of charity. 'It is in your benefit to do this now so you have a competent and capable generation to take on the torch from you in a few decades to run your companies.' And talking about mentoring, Mr Khan said: 'I want people to understand all of us have been in that position, where we've been young people looking for a chance, and then somebody gave us that chance. 'It's our responsibility to lift when we rise, and open doors for other people. And that's something as a young person I've tried to do every single day - being that mentor for younger people and trying to create that ripple effect. Dr Ojo said: 'Behind every thriving industry is its people. We don't just develop young people - we co-create the workforce of tomorrow. Companies that invest in youth leadership today are cultivating the workforce, innovators, and consumers of tomorrow. I urge businesses to find out more.' And Mr Fipps stated: 'At ServiceNow, our purpose is to make the world work better for everyone, and that starts with the next generation. 'We're proud to partner with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and The Diana Award to provide a platform that encourages other business leaders to invest in young people. 'We are committed to investing in the next generation, empowering them to tackle the pressing issues of our time.'
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Prince Harry to break cover for 1st time since bombshell interview – as Meghan celebrates Archie's birthday without him
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINCE Harry is set to break cover as he makes a public appearance for the first time since his bombshell interview where he hit out at his family. The Duke of Sussex will be in Las Vegas, Nevada, tonight to launch his Pledge to Invest scheme in collaboration with the Diana Award, while Meghan Markle celebrates young Prince Archie's sixth birthday without him. 6 Prince Harry is set to break cover for the first time since his bombshell BBC interview as he appears to launch a new youth initiative in Las Vegas Credit: AFP 6 The Duke of Sussex will also miss his son Archie's sixth birthday celebrations, as the young prince stays at home with mum Meghan Credit: Getty 6 The Duchess of Sussex shared a stunning picture of Archie to celebrate his birthday today Credit: instagram It comes just days after Harry let rip in a bombshell BBC interview where he blamed the royal family and dad King Charles over his loss in a long-running legal battle for his taxpayer-funded security. Harry will be in Vegas in order to launch the new youth initiative, which is designed as an "opportunity for forward-thinking businesses to make a strategic, measurable and high-impact investment in the future of youth leadership." While away, the Duke of Sussex will also meet two young recipients of The Legacy Award, which was set up in the memory of his late mum Diana and honours exceptional social action and humanitarian work. It means Meghan will be celebrating alone with Archie and his younger sister Lilibet at their home in Montecito, California. This comes as the Duchess of Sussex shared a sweet picture of Prince Archie for his birthday celebrations. The young prince was snapped leaning on a barrier and wearing striped clothes as he gazes off into the sea, with the sun setting in the background. A halo-like effect is also made by the sun around the young prince's head in the rare snap. This won't be the first time Harry has missed Archie's birthday, after the royal skipped the celebrations two years ago due to his attendance at the coronation of his dad, King Charles. But overhanging his visit to Las Vegas today will be his recent outburst made in an interview last week, after he lost his appeal to keep his taxpayer-funded security in the UK. In the scathing attack, the Duke of Sussex unleashed a host of new claims including how dad Charles is no longer speaking to him and how he's "uncovered his worst fears". Hypocrite Meghan using Archie & Lilibet to make a point & play games with new pic - we're fed up, blasts royal expert He claimed to "love reconciliation" with the royal family, after years of feuding with the Firm, including with his own brother William, ever since Meghan and he stood down as working royals in 2020. In the interview, he said: "There have been so many disagreements between myself and some of my family," but he admitted he had finally "forgiven" them. On top of this, he lashed out at his dad King Charles for "not speaking" to him. An emotional Harry said: "He [King Charles] won't speak to me because of this security stuff." 6 Prince Harry lashed out at the royal family in an astonishing TV interview on Friday night 6 Just days after the shocking interview, Meghan posted a snap of Harry and their two kids Lilibet and Archie walking in a garden Credit: meghan / Instagram 6 Harry lost his long-running legal battle over his taxpayer-funded security last week Credit: AFP He also chillingly suggested that it would be the Firm's fault if anything happened to him or wife Meghan Markle. Harry admitted he missed the UK and that it was "sad" he won't be able to show his children his homeland. He said his three-and-a-half year legal battle always mattered more to him than anything else - including his privacy rows with the press. Prince Harry added he had no regrets after repeatedly attacking his family - and admitted "some will never forgive me". The Duke of Sussex blamed his family for his humiliating court defeat today - but insisted he still wants a reconciliation. Despite his claims, Harry insisted he had no regrets even if his family will never forgive him. In response, Buckingham Palace issued this statement: "All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion." HARRY LAUNCHES NEW YOUTH INITIATIVE Harry will hope that his recent furore will not detract from the launching of his new youth initiative, Pledge to Invest. The scheme is designed as an "opportunity for forward-thinking businesses to make a strategic, measurable and high-impact investment in the future of youth leadership." Tessy Ojo, chief executive of The Diana Award, which was set up in tribute to Princess Diana, said: "Companies that invest in youth leadership today are cultivating the workforce, innovators and consumers of tomorrow. "The Diana Award is proud to launch Pledge To Invest - an opportunity for forward-thinking businesses to make a strategic, measurable and high-impact investment in the future of youth leadership. "For over 25 years, The Diana Award has invested in young people, empowering them to tackle the pressing issues of our time." Paul Fipps, of Service Now, said he is "proud to partner with Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and The Diana Award to provide a platform that encourages other business leaders to invest in young people".
