Royal Family news today — King Charles ‘surprised’ at huge workload as monarch ‘has no time to see Harry’ during visit
ALMOST one year into his reign as monarch, sources claim King Charles is "surprised" at the huge workload the role requires.
Charles is known by those close to him as a complete workaholic, but even this seasoned royal has been shocked by the workload required to be King.
A source told The Times: "I think the red boxes and [extra] duties have come as an unexpected burden on his time. Queen Camilla is absolutely integral. Without her you’d be looking at a very different person, in terms of his happiness, which is vital to the success of the whole mission."
This comes as Prince Harry is due to visit the UK today to attend the annual WellChild Awards, a charity of which he has been patron for 15 years.
But the Duke of Sussex is unlikely to meet with his father, as the King has "no time in the diary" to see his son, the Mail Online reports.
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King Charles on ‘much better terms’ with disgraced brother
Prince Andrew joined King Charles and a slew of other senior royals as they travelled to Balmoral last week.
Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, are staying at Craigowan Lodge on the estate with their children and grandkids.
A castle insider said: “It’s not a snub to be staying at the lodge rather than the main house. It’s delightful.
“The King and Andrew are on much better terms.”
Prince Harry is ‘more himself’ without Meghan Markle, commentator claims
Prince Harry is reportedly “more himself” in public appearances without his wife.
Talk TV royal editor Sarah Hewson said: “When you look at Harry’s recent endeavours in Tokyo, he’s more relaxed. He’s very protective over Meghan.
“When you see them out together, he’s much more guarded but when you see him on his own, you get a glimpse of the old Harry again,” she told Sky News.
Prince Harry is ‘more himself’ without Meghan Markle, commentator claims
Prince Harry is reportedly “more himself” in public appearances without his wife.
Talk TV royal editor Sarah Hewson said: “When you look at Harry’s recent endeavours in Tokyo, he’s more relaxed. He’s very protective over Meghan.
“When you see them out together, he’s much more guarded but when you see him on his own, you get a glimpse of the old Harry again,” she told Sky News.
What are the Invictus Games?
The Invictus Games use competitive adaptive sport to aid recovery for international wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans.
The Games should run over approximately one week, for up to 550 competitors, with the nine core sports and flexibility for additional activities and competitions, including esports.
Sporting events at the Games include wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair rugby, and indoor rowing.
In 2023, 21 countries including Israel, Colombia and Nigeria will take part in the tournament – which will also see Rita Ora sing at the closing ceremony.
The first ever Invictus Games took place in March 2014 at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.
Meghan Markle’s ‘new’ Instagram rakes in 100k followers
Meghan Markle’s suspected “new” Instagram has raked in 100k followers – without sharing one single post.
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, is reportedly getting ready to make a comeback – five years after deleting her personal account.
She ditched her personal account after becoming part of the Firm and in April 2018 made a joint one with husband Harry, named @sussexroyal.
But the couple then shut it down when they quit the UK just two years later.
And now it’s rumoured Meghan is ready for an online comeback after a new account, with the handle @meghan, surfacing.
The account was made in June 2022 when Harry and Meghan were visiting the UK for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Sources now believe the page points towards an end to Meghan’s online hiatus.
No posts have been made yet and the profile picture is a stock image of pink peonies – Meghan’s favourite flower.
Harry urged to ‘swallow his pride and see his father’ during London visit
A royal expert believes that Prince Harry should find time to meet with his father King Charles during his solo visit to London for the WellChild Awards on September 7.
“I think this would be a good opportunity for Harry to swallow his pride and see his father privately,” Marlene Koenig told The Express.
She added: “It might not be a successful meeting, but I think it is important for the King to see his younger son because he’s made it clear [that] he loves Harry.”
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Meghan Markle is ‘planning an acting comeback’
Meghan Markle is famously known for her role as Rachel Zane on Suits and now insiders speaking to Life & Style Magazine claimed that she’s “planning an acting comeback.
Insiders said: “Suits is such a hit in reruns that Meghan’s being told there’s a demand from fans to see her act again. She’s excited. She’d gotten a bunch of offers over the last five years, but turned them down because she really was trying to embrace royal life and, later, forge a new path behind-the-scenes in Hollywood with Harry.
“But now that’s all changed. With other opportunities drying up, she’s actively looking for roles and talking to some big-name directors and producers. Harry is 100 percent supportive of all of it. Acting is what Meghan knows and what she’s always loved.”
The insiders added how Meghan is even aiming for an Oscar in the future as they added: “She’s tackling her comeback very strategically. While she’d love to land a new TV part, Meghan really wants to sink her teeth into a dramatic film role. She thinks an Oscar could be in her future.”
Royal expert weighs in on Meghan Markle snubbing UK visit
Royal expert Tessa Dunlop believes Meghan Markle thinks the UK “doesn’t deserve her” as it seems she won’t be attending the WellChild charity gala with Prince Harry on September 7.
“Apparently she is not gracing London with her presence. On this occasion, I suspect Meghan’s no-show in London says more about her antipathy towards Britain, than the couple’s relationship,” Dunlop told The Mirror.
She added: “We don’t deserve her, at least so she probably thinks.”
Royal expert weighs in on Meghan Markle snubbing UK visit
Royal expert Tessa Dunlop believes Meghan Markle thinks the UK “doesn’t deserve her” as it seems she won’t be attending the WellChild charity gala with Prince Harry on September 7.
“Apparently she is not gracing London with her presence. On this occasion, I suspect Meghan’s no-show in London says more about her antipathy towards Britain, than the couple’s relationship,” Dunlop told The Mirror.
She added: “We don’t deserve her, at least so she probably thinks.”
What is Prince Harry’s involvement in the Invictus Games?
Prince Harry created the Games after he was inspired following a visit to the US Warrior Games in 2013 – a similar sporting event for injured service personnel.
At the time of launching the Games, Prince Harry said: “I have witnessed first-hand how the power of sport can positively impact the lives of wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women in their journey of recovery.
“I am extremely proud that we are bringing an event like this to the UK for the first time and believe it can have a long lasting impact on the well-being of those who have served their nations so bravely.”
Why was Prince Philip not King Philip?
The reason Philip did not become King when he married the Queen stems from parliamentary law.
The law relating to succession doesn’t relate to bloodline – only gender.
The spouse of a ruling king or queen is known as a consort.
When Prince Philip married the queen in 1947 he was also given three other titles:
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Earl of Merioneth
- Baron Greenwich
In 1957, the Queen made him an official Prince of the United Kingdom.
Why was Prince Philip not King Philip?
The reason Philip did not become King when he married the Queen stems from parliamentary law.
The law relating to succession doesn’t relate to bloodline – only gender.
The spouse of a ruling king or queen is known as a consort.
When Prince Philip married the queen in 1947 he was also given three other titles:
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Earl of Merioneth
- Baron Greenwich
In 1957, the Queen made him an official Prince of the United Kingdom.
When did Meghan Markle and Prince Harry move to the USA?
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they would be stepping back from their duties as senior members of the Royal Family back in January 2020.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their son Archie spent six weeks in Canada between November 2019 and January 2020.
They left Archie with a nanny to briefly return to the UK to sort a deal for their relinquishing of royal responsibilities, before heading back to Vancouver Island.
Yet, the coronavirus pandemic pushed up their plans to settle, moving to Malibu in Los Angeles in March to avoid the borders between USA and Canada closing for all non-essential travel.
Harry’s new Netflix doc shows he ‘hasn’t forgotten what is important to him’
Prince Harry‘s new docu-series Heart of Invictus will land on Netflix on August 30.
PR expert Mayah Riah believes this series is “for the greater good” as it’s trying to bring more attention to the athletes competing and “it’s most definitely not about” the Duke.
“This documentary without doubt will show Harry at his best as Invictus Games is his baby. It’s something close to his heart with his time in the military. I believe it’s important that he has done this documentary, as it shows despite moving to the States, he hasn’t forgotten what is important to him,” she told The Mirror.
Riaz added: “Harry will also be keen to showcase those competing and it’s most definitely not about him. He realises he has a platform to bring awareness to games and this documentary is for the greater good.
“Let’s not forget, there is a long-term working relationship with Harry and Netflix. He wants to show that he is able to take part in a variety of documentaries for all audiences.
“I suspect the tone of the Invictus Games will be heartwarming and emotional. But also hugely inspirational. There will be a lot of substance to the documentary too.”
How many times has Meghan Markle been married?
Meghan Markle has been married twice.
Her first marriage was to Trevor Engelson.
Meghan and Trevor separated just two years after their wedding and were divorced in August 2013 – five years before Meghan started her new life with Prince Harry.
Her second marriage to Harry took place on May 19, 2018.
The couple wed in a royal wedding at St George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.
How new photos of Prince Andrew with Kate and William show Firm is ‘undivided’
The Royal Family appeared “undivided” as they arrived in Balmoral last week.
Disgraced Prince Andrew was pictured alongside senior royals in a telling show of family unity that came after the King welcomed the Duke of York back to Balmoral, the royals’ Scottish estate.
Andrew being pictured alongside the likes of Prince William and Kate Middleton shows that the Royal Family is “undivided”, sources have said.
“Safe to say it’s a holiday where the entire family has been invited, the entire family are participating and the entire family are included,” they told .
“Anyone looking for a family-divided angle will be sorely disappointed.”
How new photos of Prince Andrew with Kate and William show Firm is ‘undivided’
The Royal Family appeared “undivided” as they arrived in Balmoral last week.
Disgraced Prince Andrew was pictured alongside senior royals in a telling show of family unity that came after the King welcomed the Duke of York back to Balmoral, the royals’ Scottish estate.
Andrew being pictured alongside the likes of Prince William and Kate Middleton shows that the Royal Family is “undivided”, sources have said.
“Safe to say it’s a holiday where the entire family has been invited, the entire family are participating and the entire family are included,” they told .
“Anyone looking for a family-divided angle will be sorely disappointed.”
When is Harry’s documentary Heart of Invictus out on Netflix?
The Duke of Sussex’s new documentary – Heart of Invictus – will be available on the streaming service from August 30.
The new series appears to not feature Meghan Markle, with whom he has collaborated on past Netflix projects.
‘No chance’ Harry and William reunite on UK visit
There is reportedly “no chance” Prince Harry and his brother William will reconcile during the Duke of Sussex’s upcoming UK visit.
Talk TV royal editor Sarah Hewson said: “I don’t think there’s any chance he’s going to be having a meet up with his brother.
Speaking to Sky News, the expert added: “For the first time when he arrived back in the UK he’s going to find himself homeless because he’s had to hand back the keys to Frogmore Cottage now and in quite a humbling turn of events for him he’s going to have to ask Buckingham Palace for access to an apartment unless he wants to book himself a hotel or kip on a mates sofa.
“So it really is a sign of just how great that gulf is between him and his family.”
