King Charles' 'sausage fingers' explained as he returns to work - after decades of poking fun at them

recently took a royal-style trip to Nigeria — even though they stepped back from being working royals in 2020. Author and royal expert Tom Quinn told the Mirror that the couple’s trip “confirmed the worst fears” of Harry’s family, and made Prince William and Kate Middleton “absolutely furious.”He added, “Everything you might expect from an official royal visit was there — the receptions, the visits to schools and charities, to wounded soldiers and the disabled.” The couple were invited to Nigeria by the West African country’s chief of defense staff — its highest-ranking military official.Sources within the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office told The Daily Mail that Harry and Meghan were “visiting Nigeria in a private capacity” and that the UK Government was not involved in “arranging or facilitating” their activities.

Prince Harry seemed despondent when he arrived back in the US after a journey to Nigeria with Meghan Markle, according to a royal expert. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen at Los Angeles airport on Monday after an 18-hour flight, with Meghan leading the way and Harry following behind looking glum.

Prince William is said to be 'absolutely furious' with his estranged brother Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid their Nigerian tour, which is being dubbed an 'unofficial royal tour'.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the African country to promote the Invictus Games but they've come under fire. According to a royal expert, both Prince William and King Charles aren't happy with the couple amid the 'unofficial' tour and believe the trip is a "bold statement" that show the pair, who controversially decided to step back from their royal duties in 2020, "refuse to accept they're no longer working royals." Royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror: "William is absolutely furious and determined to find a way to stop this happening in future.

Ghostbusters fans have noticed a resemblance between a character from the second film and the latest portrait of King Charles III.The portrait, painted by Jonathan Yeo, was unveiled earlier this week. Eight feet in height, the oil painting shows the King in his red Welsh Guards uniform against a striking red background, with a butterfly landing on his shoulder.However, some have noticed that the painting – which is the King’s first official portrait since his Coronation last year – bears some similarity to the Ghostbusters 2 villain Vigo the Carpathian, a European tyrant who haunts his 16th-century portrait.Fans of the 1989 movie have taken to social media to compare the two portraits.

The late Queen's cherished local butcher in Scotland, who served her just days before her passing, has been stripped of his royal honour.

to Page Six, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charity foundation, Archewell, has been declared “delinquent” and ordered to stop raising or spending money.Per an official letter from California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta, since May, the couple has let the registration fees for Archewell lapse. This has caused it to be listed as “delinquent” in the registry of charities and fund-raisers.

King Charles has officially appointed Prince William as the head of Harry's former regiment, the Army Air Corps, in a move perceived as a significant slight to his brother.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's three-day trip to Nigeria began on Thursday, May 9 and saw them meet military officials, speak about mental health and promote the Invictus Games. While the pair stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020, their visit to the west African nation was dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – a reference which a leading royal expert points out will not have "pleased" King Charles or the Prince of Wales.

slammed this week for her “odd” decision to skip her husband’s UK trip this week as he headed to his home soil to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.Harry, 39, touched down in the capital on Tuesday — but his stay was brief as he was already en route to the airport just two days later.The “Suits” alum landed at Heathrow Thursday evening after flying solo from Los Angeles.She met up with her husband at the airport’s VIP Windsor Suite before the pair boarded a commercial British Airways flight to Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, the Daily Mail reports.The duo, who quit royal life in 2020, were invited to Nigeria by the West African country’s chief of defense staff — its highest-ranking military official.The pair’s flight experienced a slight delay due to the pilot falling ill, according to the outlet. The duo were sat in first class of the Boeing 777.The Sussexes landed in Nigeria Friday morning, and were reportedly first to be escorted off the aircraft.The pair were greeted by Nigerian officials at the Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, and were escorted into a waiting minibus upon arrival.They were accompanied by the security team that looked after Harry during his London trip this week.Harry and Meghan are already back in action in Nigeria, as the pair have their first official engagement with General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defense Staff.The couple, who were each gifted a traditional wooden beaded necklace, visited children at the Lights Academy in Abuja, where they were greeted by cheering crowds.The former actress was dressed in a peach-hued maxi dress and accessorized with gold jewelry.

A body language expert has analysed Prince Harry’s Invictus Games appearance, saying his visit back to the UK has made him feel "strong" and "comfortable".The Duke of Sussex, 39, returned to the UK for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games and body language expert Darren Stanton has analysed Harry’s body language – saying he is in a place of "comfort" and "strength". Speaking on behalf of Betfair Bingo, Darren revealed: “Harry is in a good place and it’s telling us he is genuinely interested and enthusiastic about being back in the UK. From what we can see, Harry wants to do the right thing.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left gobsmacked after ITV guest Andrew Pierce claimed that King Charles does not "trust his son" Prince Harry. His shock comments come after it was recently revealed Charles wouldn't have time to meet up with Harry during his scheduled visit to the UK.

King Charles was surrounded by members of the Royal Family in a display of unity at the Buckingham Palace garden party on Wednesday, May 8, which coincidentally took place just minutes before Prince Harry's special service for the Invictus Games.The King was spotted mingling with over 8,000 guests at the party, located just over two miles from where Harry was scheduled to attend a thanksgiving service marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games at St Paul's Cathedral. Queen Camilla was by his side, and other working royals including Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Edward and Sophie, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, were also present, making it a grand royal gathering.

The Duke of Sussex has arrived at the service of thanksgiving at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games. Harry, 39, has travelled back to the UK to commemorate the milestone with members of the Invictus Games family and mark the decade-long support competitors in the paralympic-style tournament have received.

Prince William has received a significant new honour from King Charles, in what is being seen as a major snub to Prince Harry.

King Charles' packed schedule has dashed hopes of a meeting with his son, Prince Harry, this week. But the Duke's five-word response hints at ongoing optimism.

Prince Harry has seemingly hinted at a potential reconciliation with King Charles in the future, despite confirming that there will be no meeting between them during his current visit to the UK.

returned to London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.The trip marks the first time since his visit to see his estranged father following the king’s cancer diagnosis in February, as well as his first trip since learning of his sister-in-law Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis in March.“In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not the duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full program,” a spokesperson for Harry told The Post on Tuesday.

King Charles' noticeable 'sausage fingers' have become a quirky trait associated with the monarch, and it seems this characteristic might be a hereditary feature within the Royal Family.

Jennie Bond has watched royal history unfold for the last 35 years from a coveted front row seat and has witnessed some of the monarchy's most high profile scandals and events first hand. Among her memories of being familiar with Queen Elizabeth II's "icy stare" and being laughed at by the King for wearing white stilettos to stumble across a muddy field, are unbelievable stories of what happened on royal tours over the years. It was a trip to Fraser Island off the coast of Brisbane with the then-Prince Charles that makes Jennie laugh the most as she recalls what the reporters got up to in the evening.

Prince Archie is celebrating his fifth birthday today (Monday, May 6), and King Charles is reportedly planning to give him a modest present following Prince Harry's past remarks. The eldest son of Prince Harry will have his birthday festivities in the US, where the Sussex family now resides after their royal departure in 2020.