Prince Harry ‘preferred not to be in the same room’ as ‘villain’ Queen Camilla during brief UK trip: longtime pal

Following the accession of King Charles in September 2022, a number of changes that come with a new reign were automatically enacted - including one which affected Queen Camilla and Princess Beatrice. This move saw the pair both added to the list of Counsellors of State - meaning they can step in for the King if he is abroad, ill or becomes otherwise incapacitated and hold the powers of the sovereign in an emergency.

time off from her royal duties while she’s been filling in for King Charles III amid his cancer diagnosis, according to her schedule reported by The Sunday Times.The 76-year-old royal has no duties listed on the books for over a week before she returns from her break during the Commonwealth Day celebration on March 11.She is scheduled to make a public appearance at Westminster Abbey to represent the crown to mark the celebrations of the 56 member states worldwide, according to the outlet.The King’s siblings, Princess Anne and Prince Edward, will represent the crown at most upcoming events next week while the Queen enjoys some much-needed relaxation.The royal siblings are scheduled to appear at the Rising Brook Community Church, Savoy Chapel, the Right Stuff Amateur Boxing Club, National Equine Forum and more outings while the Queen is on her break.King Charles, 75, has taken a step back from his royal duties since he broke the news of his cancer diagnosis on Feb. 5.The Palace revealed Charles’ diagnosis after he underwent a procedure for an enlarged prostate.

A new documentary has claimed Prince Harry "doesn't see his part in the family bust-up".The programme, which is titled Prince Harry's Mission: Life, Family, and the Invictus Games, also dubbed Prince William as "jealous" of Harry's success with Invictus and even claimed that King Charles doesn't have a relationship with his grandchildren Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Following on from the new show - which is streaming on Disney-owned platform Hulu - former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond spoke to OK! about the suggestion that Harry does not understand the part he has played in the events of the last four years.

Prince Harry is said to be “very keen” on the idea of returning to the UK with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, according to a report.The Duke of Sussex, 39, is believed to be planning a way back into the royal fold, but it seems as though the Duchess of Sussex is “apprehensive” about the idea.Sources told OK! Magazine that ever since Harry visited his cancer-stricken father King Charles III on home soil earlier this month, he’s been penciling in more UK trips for later in the year.“Harry is very keen for his entire family to join him,” an insider told the outlet. “It’s important for him that they show a united front and focus on building bridges with the rest of the royal family.”A source has claimed that the exiled royal is currently in “government-level talks” about a potential return to the UK in May to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.The celebrations are due to take place at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Montecito, California, with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.The Duke of Sussex, 39, and his family moved across the pond from his hometown of London in January 2020 after taking a step back as senior members of the Firm.According to author Tom Quinn, Harry is “very bored” in the city of palm trees and Tinseltown, and even “misses being a working royal.”“Being a royal is the only thing he is trained to do,” the “Queen Mary to Meghan Markle” writer told the Mirror recently.“He knows that to retain his value and the interest of the world he is better off not being a retired royal so offering to come back to help out at least reminds the world who and what he is,” he went on.The Invictus Games founder has been considering taking more frequent trips back to the United Kingdom as his father, King Charles, undergoes treatment for cancer. Earlier this month, Harry flew back to his home soil for a quick trip to visit Charles, 75, once news of his cancer went global.“Harry was apparently visibly shocked and upset when he heard that his father had cancer.

Prince Harry has been thinking about spending six months in the UK to take on a new Royal role, but Meghan Markle isn't keen on the idea, according to Royal expert Tom Quinn. He said that Harry was really upset when he found out his dad had cancer and wanted to do something to help.

Princess Lilibet, 2, and Prince Archie, 4, to meet the sickly monarch in England, one royal expert is asserting. The king’s shock cancer diagnosis was revealed earlier this month — with the Duke of Sussex jetting to the UK to reunite with his estranged father.

Prince Harry might take his two children, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie, to see King Charles following his recent cancer diagnosis, it has been speculated. King Charles was diagnosed with cancer after a “separate issue of concern was noted” and was investigated while he was being treated for his benign enlarged prostate earlier this month.

Prince Harry surprised royal watchers by taking part in a rare TV interview. The Duke of Sussex talked about his dad, King Charles, and the monarch's recent cancer diagnosis, in a Good Morning America interview on Friday, 16 February. Harry recently paid a much-talked about visit to the UK to visit the King, and now he's shared plans to come back again, after the last meeting lasted a reported 30 minutes.

kids Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 2, in a new interview with Good Morning America released on Friday.The Invictus Games founder was asked about what he is like as a father, to which he joked: “I can’t tell you. That’s classified. It’s top secret!”“No, the kids are doing great,” he quipped.

visited the training camp for the 2025 Invictus Games in British Columbia on Wednesday.Their rep told the Mirror on Thursday: “We’ve heard time and time again that certain opportunities are make or break for the couple. They’re still here.”“They’re still working and pursuing what they believe in, despite constantly being challenged and criticized.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle broke cover for a Valentine's Day outing as they hit the slopes for some skiing on the first day of their Canada trip.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting the Whistler ski resort in British Columbia for a special event marking the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games, which will take place in Canada next year.The couple were all smiles as they arrived hand-in-hand before opting to try some skiing, with Harry, 39, trying out one of the competitor's sit-skis. For the occasion, Meghan, 42, donned a pair of stylish skinny white jeans, a cream jumper, and a beige quilted coat.

Prince Harry reportedly 'didn't want to be in the same room' as his stepmother, Queen Camilla, when he came back to the UK to see his father, King Charles, who is battling an unspecified cancer.The 39 year old Duke of Sussex flew for 11 hours from his home in Montecito, California, on Tuesday, 6 February, to support his father after hearing about his illness from the King himself. Harry spent just 25 hours in the UK, meeting his father for just 30 minutes, before flying back to the US, but it's said that he avoided being in the same room as his stepmother, Camilla.

Prince Harry raced back to the UK for a whistle-stop trip after the news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis was made public last Monday night.

A leading royal expert and author has suggested that Prince Harry will need to say sorry to Queen Camilla to mend his relationship with his father, King Charles. Joining Tuesday's instalment of ITV's Loose Women, Ingrid Seward spoke to the panel about Prince Harry's difficult relationship with his father.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been told that they’re “not welcome” back in the UK by a royal biographer.Royal author Tom Bower believes that the royals are simply done dealing with the Sussexes.“I think Harry volunteered to come to the UK because he didn’t want to appear in Las Vegas, not having visited his father [King Charles III],” Bower told GB News.“Why did he suddenly dash over? It was all his self-interest. It was a gimmick.

Ever since they stepped back as senior members of the Royal Family, the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been heavily documented - from their latest projects to comments they've made in interviews, TV appearances and books. While key members of The Firm have approached the situation with nothing but dignified silence or made it clear that the door is still open to Harry and Meghan, others who have been cut out of the couple's lives have spoken out. Whether it is close family members, former childhood friends or ex co-stars, the public is frequently afforded an insider view into how or why those who have been left out in the cold no longer speak to the couple.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have undergone a major rebrand as they launched a brand new website, Sussex.com. Alongside this, the royal couple have two other websites focusing on their Archewell brand, one for their film and TV production business, and another for their philanthropic and charitable endeavours.

Prince Harry’s immediate decision to fly back to the UK following the announcement of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis prompted fears that the situation was far worse than it seemed. But after a meeting which lasted 45 minutes - with some insiders saying just 12 of these were spent face to face - many of those worries dissipated as the King, 75, looking hale and hearty, waved to the crowds before he took off for Norfolk in a helicopter from Buckingham Palace with Queen Camilla, 76.

Prince Harry "must realise he's not a baby and apologise" to King Charles and Prince William, a royal expert said. Following the monarch’s shock cancer diagnosis, Harry briefly met with his father on Tuesday, 6 February which marked their first meeting in 16 months.