Sources have claimed that Prince Harry did not apply to visit King Charles or be invited to an Invictus Games Foundation event when he traveled to London.
But friends of the Duke of Sussex claimed he was stung when his father did not ask to see him but was able to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace – despite being treated for cancer.
One of Charles’ friends said: “It’s all very sad.” times. “While he was barely rolling out the red carpet the moment this Invictus Journey was announced, with doctors advising him to focus on his treatment and recovery, the idea that he refused to find space in his diary was…well, let’s just say memories might be different again.”
One of Harry’s friends responded: “Couldn’t His Majesty have asked to see his son? It was widely known he was coming.”
The war of words came over the weekend, as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Nigeria, where the two spoke at a mental health summit with the local non-profit. Jiankou FoundationSupported by the Arkewell Spouses Foundation at Lightway Academy, Abuja.
Prince Harry and King Charles are in a war of words over whether the royals have offered to meet
Different reports on whether King Charles offered to meet Prince Harry or vice versa last week were attributed to a lack of coordination between the King and Harry’s PR teams.
Royal historian Dr Judith Rowbotham said: “There is no real relationship between them [Sussexes’s] The King’s PR team and the King’s PR team because that would be constitutionally inappropriate.
“If they work together, it could create a situation where the king ignores the restrictions imposed by the government.”
In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down from frontline royal duties, meaning they are no longer “part of the state structure”, according to Dr Rowbotham.
Barney DavisMay 12, 2024 at 19:09
Meghan talks to Nigerian women about ‘coming home’ during Abuja visit
The Duchess of Sussex has spoken candidly about discovering she is partly Nigerian through a genealogy test.
Meghan met with women in the West African country on Saturday (May 11) and acknowledged Nigeria as “my country” during a speech.
She said: “When I finished the genealogy and found out about my heritage, the first thing I did was obviously call my mum because I wanted to know if she had any awareness of it, and I think she is African American and part of it is really not knowing a lot about your lineage and your background and where you come from.” Specifically and it was exciting for both of us to discover more and understand what that really means.
Maryam Zakir HusseinMay 13, 2024 at 10:11
In pictures: Prince Harry and Meghan visit Lagos, Nigeria
On the third day of their tour of Nigeria, Prince Harry and Meghan visited the Giants of Africa at Ilupeju Senior Grammar School.
Maryam Zakir HusseinMay 13, 2024 09:49
Meghan Markle gushed over Prince Harry during visit to Nigeria: ‘Do you see why I’m married to him?’
The Duchess of Sussex was more than happy to show off her husband, the Duke of Sussex.
Meghan and Harry are scheduled to be in the country for three days to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, which Harry founded in 2014.
Maryam Zakir HusseinMay 13, 2024 09:42
“There’s no shame in having a bad day,” Harry told students on an “official” trip to Nigeria with Meghan
Prince Harry spoke poignantly about mental health as he visited a school in Nigeria on Friday, telling students there was “no shame” in having a bad day.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, has spoken openly about the bereavements he has suffered in his life, telling young people it is okay to acknowledge difficult feelings.
He added: “There is no shame in being able to admit that today is a bad day.”
Maryam Zakir HusseinMay 13, 2024 09:08
Prince Harry shows off his basketball skills as Meghan watches during her visit to Nigeria
Prince Harry showed off his basketball skills as his wife, Meghan, watched from the sidelines on the third day of their trip to Nigeria.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Lagos on Sunday (May 12) as part of their visit to promote the Invictus Games.
Dressed in a pale linen suit and sunglasses, Harry joined the basketball game, much to the delight of his wife, who encouraged him.
The prince celebrated scoring a goal by giving a high-five to his teammates.
Maryam Zakir HusseinMay 13, 2024 at 08:37
The Duke of Edinburgh pays tribute to the centenary unveiling of the Knights’ Memorial
The Duke of Edinburgh wore a bowler hat as he attended a parade and memorial ceremony dedicated to the centenary unveiling of the Knights Memorial in Hyde Park.
In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, members of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Cavalry and Yeomanry marched past the memorial to honor their fallen comrades in the First World War and the wars that followed.
Prince Edward, Royal Honorary Colonel of the Royal Dragoon Guards, met members of the Combined Cavalry before laying a wreath at the memorial.
Barney DavisMay 13, 2024 06:01
How Harry and Charles were only a twenty minute drive away – but they remained miles apart
The distance between St Paul’s Cathedral, where Harry held a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, and Buckingham Palace, where Charles hosted a spring garden party, is just over two miles – or about £14 in an Uber – yet it has been introduced to highlight how long The pair are apart.
Barney DavisMay 13, 2024 at 05:00
Prince William pays tribute to Steve Irwin at glitzy Vegas concert
Prince William shared a special message about Irwin and his efforts to save the environment at a Steve Irwin concert in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 11.
“The night is all about saving the environment and continuing Steve’s global mission to protect life on our planet,” he said.
He spoke of Irwin’s hope for “cleaner water, fresh air and abundant wildlife,” and “a future for our children,” explaining that his own values align with this.
William continued: “I’m proud to join you virtually tonight to celebrate their work through Wildlife Warriors. Seeing the global impact of the charity, which Steve and Terry founded in 2002, brings hope for the future.”
“It has never been more important for each of us to make environmentally conscious choices that will ensure the healthy future of our planet.”
Barney DavisMay 13, 2024 04:01
The Royal Family’s ‘coordinated move’ as Prince Harry endures ‘apparent contempt’ from King Charles
Prince Harry has been snubbed by King Charles, according to a royal expert.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliam told The Mirror: “This has been an extraordinary week as Harry’s spokesman revealed that King Charles had not had time to see him, which is an obvious snub.
“The Palace revealed that it would appoint William to be Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, with whom Prince Harry served during his second tour in Afghanistan, which was carefully timed so nothing royal could happen by mistake.”
This comes amid reports that sources claim that King Charles offered Prince Harry a place to stay but the Duke “rejected the offer”.
The sources claimed that Harry’s father, King Charles, agreed to allow his son to stay at a royal residence during the trip, but Harry refused to stay in a hotel.
Barney DavisMay 13, 2024 03:01
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