King Charles' true feelings about return to public duties from 'ashen faced' expression to 'heartwarming' moment

stayed at a hotel during the three-day trip instead. Charles’ friends told The Sunday Times that the monarch, 75, was willing to let his youngest son enjoy royal accommodations in London, where Harry visited last week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.The friends claimed that had Harry stayed in a royal residence, it would’ve been “easier” for him to see Charles amidst their estranged relationship.

celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.“King Charles’ announcement… is a real kick in the teeth for the son who always felt marginalized and underrated,” royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror on Saturday. “He is said to have been in tears when he heard”.

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.

King Charles had a private meeting with David Beckham, just after he allegedly turned down an opportunity to see Prince Harry due to his busy schedule. After his doctors confirmed that The King could focus on getting back to a fuller diary, the King did not have the opportunity to see his younger son, who jetted into London on Tuesday, in preparation of his appearance at St Paul's Cathedral the next day to celebrate the Invictus Games.

King Charles reportedly pleaded with Mike and Zara Tindall for them not to make the drastic life-changing move Down Under, and it appears it could have worked.The couple, who are known travel enthusiasts, have been rumoured to be considering a permanent move to Australia. However, it looks as though they are staying put as the Express reported that Mike and Zara have decided it isn't best for the family at this time.

returned to London this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.But hopes for a royal reconciliation were slashed later that day when Harry’s reps confirmed to The Post that he would not meet with his estranged father due to the king’s “full” schedule.And on Wednesday, the estranged duo’s rift was on clear display as the king hosted a garden party — his first since his cancer diagnosis — at Buckingham Palace for some 8,000 guests.At the same time — just 2.6 miles away — Harry gave a reading at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral to mark a decade since the inaugural Invictus Games took place in the capital.Over at the palace, the monarch, 75, was joined by his wife, Queen Camilla, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.Harry, for his part, arrived at his event alone.Inside, he was joined by his late mother Princess Diana’s relatives, including his uncle and aunt Earl Spencer and Lady Jane Fellowes, who greeted the Duke with a hug.Harry appeared to be in good spirits as he beamed from ear to ear upon arrival, waving to excited fans lining the streets of London.He later joined Invictus competitors and staff for a reception in the cathedral’s crypt, before diving into endless meetings for the rest of the day.Prince William did not attend either event, instead carrying out a royal engagement at Windsor Castle Wednesday morning spending the day with his cancer-stricken wife Kate Middleton and their three children.

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.

returned to London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.Later that day, the exiled royal’s reps confirmed to The Post that Harry will not be meeting up with his estranged father in London this week due to the King’s “full” schedule.But according to royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths, the monarch’s decision may have been swayed by “certain demands” from Harry. “There is some talk that behind the scenes, a lot of negotiating went on,” Griffiths told GB News.“I think the reason was because Harry made certain demands about who could be in the room and who couldn’t.

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

Prince Harry has returned to the UK for a special Invictus Games event, while his wife Meghan Markle remains in California with their two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.The Duke of Sussex touched down in the UK on Tuesday, May 7 and many wondered if he would see his father, King Charles during his flying visit. But it seems a family reunion is not on the cards this time, as a spokesperson for Harry confirmed he would not be seeing his father during his time in the UK.

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.

Prince Harry will not be visiting King Charles during his trip to the UK, a spokesperson for Harry has confirmed. The spokesperson put it down to a clash in diaries, and the busy schedule King Charles has to attend to, since he returned to Royal duties after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

his coronation last year, according to royal biographer Robert Hardman’s book, “The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy.”In the book, per People magazine, Hardman claimed that Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76, were early to the coronation at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on May 6, 2023. The Prince and Princess of Wales were supposed to be there eight minutes before the king and queen consort, but they arrived “a minute and a half late” with their two younger children, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.Hardman described the situation as “an awkward scene,” and explained that the delay in the coronation created “an added layer of stress” for Charles and Camilla.The author also revealed a lip reader’s translation of what Charles said in footage captured on a Sky News camera as he was waiting for his son and daughter-in-law.“We can never be on time … There’s always something … This is boring,'” Hardman claimed the monarch said.

King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla have officially marked one year since the crowning ceremony held at Westminster Abbey.

King Charles reportedly laughed so hard at a joke made by a television chef, that his bodyguard was left concerned for his well being.

returned to official public duties Tuesday as he and wife Queen Camilla visited a cancer treatment center in London where he met with medical specialists.During a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, the king spoke to fellow cancer patients who are currently undergoing chemotherapy.“It’s always a bit of a shock, isn’t it, when they tell you?” Charles said, per the Times of London, of finding out about his diagnosis in February.Charles was heard telling them that he was feeling “well” and “not too bad” as he continues to receive outpatient treatment.“I’ve got to have my treatment this afternoon as well,” he was heard saying Tuesday.While Charles didn’t reveal details of his diagnosis or treatment plan, he did chat to other patients about their experience with chemo.The monarch asked a male patient whether he was using a cold cap — a method that helps to retain hair growth throughout the procedure.Charles was heard saying that the cold cap method can “help.” He also shook hands with nurses at the facility, telling them, “We really can’t live without you.”Elsewhere, Queen Camilla was heard sharing her knowledge of her husband’s illness, asking patients if they’ve experienced tiredness.“For a lot of people the food starts tasting different,” she also added.Following the king and queen’s visit, one staffer told the outlet, “We were not expecting it at all. We thought it would be very generic, questions about other people’s treatment.”“But he was very open with the patients about how he was feeling.

Mike Tindall once shared his true feelings about Prince Harry with a scathing one-word remark.The ex-rugby ace is married to Harry's cousin Zara, who is Princess Anne's daughter. Mike, 45, is said to have made the remark following the late Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee party at Buckingham Palace in June 2022.

King Charles has returned to public duties for the first time since revealing his shock cancer diagnosis.The monarch has been undergoing treatment after publicly sharing the news of his health battle on 6 February. The King, 75, visited a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday, 30 April, alongside his wife Queen Camilla, 76.The monarch met with patients and medical specialists, as patron of Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support. He was seen waving and smiling at royal fans who had waited patiently to catch a glimpse of the monarch as he returned to public duties.The visit marked the first of Charles' upcoming public-facing engagements.