Prince Harry's dilemma 'that won't go away' - as Meghan 'has no desire' to return to UK

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week headed back to their two children in Montecito, Calif., following their three-day tour of the West African country.And since they’re no longer senior working members of the royal family, the many gifts the pair received boarded the plane with them.During their brief trip, the Sussexes were showered with an array of gifts, ranging from artwork and clothing, to jewelry and literature.Had the pair remained firmly within the royal family, they would not be allowed to accept any of the presents gifted to them.According to the official royal policy, last updated in 2003, royals are not allowed to accept gifts from government bodies, trade associations, guilds, civic bodies, the armed services, charities or similar organizations, especially if they have an established connection or patronage.Gifts from individuals not known to the royals are to be refused, “where there are concerns about the propriety or motives of the donor or the gift itself.”Presents such as flowers, food and books are allowed to be accepted if they amount to less than $200 each.A strict royal record is kept of all official gifts handed to the royal family.Most gifts are housed under the Royal Collection or placed on a loan with a reputable organization.

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.

Meghan Markle paid a moving tribute to the late Princess Diana on her tour of Nigeria with Prince Harry, where the couple put on a charming display.The Duchess of Sussex was seen wearing a stunning gold necklace with a large diamond cross that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Diana.The necklace is believed to have recently been gifted to Meghan by Harry, 39. Meghan, 42, wore the necklace during a reception for military families in the Nigerian capital of Abuja on Saturday, May 11.

Prince William and King Charles are keen to clarify the nature of Meghan and Harry's trip to Nigeria, which has been dubbed a 'mini royal tour' despite the couple's resignation from their senior roles in 2020.

during her and Prince Harry’s three-day trip.“I want to start by saying thank you very much for just how gracious you’ve all been in welcoming my husband and I to this country… my country,” Markle, 42, said at the event.“I am just flattered and honored and inspired. It has been a whirlwind 24 hours since we arrived.”“And I very quickly got the memo that I need to wear more color, so I can fit in with all of you and your incredible fashion,” she added.The “Suits” alum opened up about what it’s been like to delve into her background.“Never in a million years would I understand it as much as I do now,” she told the audience.“And what has been echoed so much in the past day is, ‘Oh, we are not so surprised when we found out you are Nigerian.'”“It is a compliment to you because what they define as a Nigerian woman is brave, resilient, courageous, beautiful,” the former actress added.At one point, the audience was asked to come up with a Nigerian name for the Duchess.One person suggested “Ifeoma” — a name stemming from the Igbo tribe which means “a treasured thing.”Another said “Omowale” — a name originating from the Yoruba tribe which means “the child has come home.”On Sunday, the couple traveled from the capital city of Abuja to Lagos and were greeted by the state governor, local dancers and well-wishers on their final day.“Today is Mother’s Day [in America].

returned to the UK on Tuesday last week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.Later that day, the exiled royal’s reps confirmed to The Post that Harry would not be meeting with his estranged father due to the king’s “full” schedule.Now, a friend of the Firm has claimed that Harry “forced” his estranged father to choose between the Duke and his wife, Queen Camilla — ultimately widening the rift even further.“Harry has made things very difficult for himself by saying such cruel and hurtful things about Camilla,” a source told the Daily Beast. “Charles loves his sons, but he also loves his wife.

Prince Harry's decision to step down from his role as a senior working royal rocked the Royal Family – but it seems it was a long time in the making. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex dropped the bombshell news in January 2020 before jetting off to California two months later to start their new life.This move prompted the Royal Family to split in ways no one could have predicted.

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 are continuing their three-day trip to Nigeria as they attended a sitting volleyball match and were mobbed by fans.The visit – which has been dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – is part of Harry's Invictus Games project and he delighted onlookers when he took part in a game. Unfortunately for Prince Harry, his Nigeria Unconquered team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defence staff squad with all the players being wounded military personnel.The engagements in Nigeria come after Prince Harry made a fleeting return to London earlier this week to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Invictus Games during a service at St Paul's Cathedral.

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.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left waiting at Heathrow Airport recently after their British Airways pilot fell sick just before jetting the pair off for their three-day visit to Nigeria.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have touched down in the West African nation for their quick tour, following Harry's recent trip to London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Meghan did not join Harry at the service at St Paul's Cathedral and instead flew solo from their LA home base to Heathrow, where she was reunited with him in the airport's exclusive Windsor Suite.They hopped on an overnight flight to Abuja, Nigeria's capital, but not without a bit of difficult start.

Prince Harry has reportedly denied claims that he's preventing King Charles from giving his son, Archie, a birthday present. It's been suggested that the King wanted to gift his grandson a unique playhouse worth around £18,000, but Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be against it, which has been shut down by a source close to the Sussexes. Author Tom Quinn previously revealed that King Charles had proposed gifting Archie a shepherd's hut playhouse, complete with bunks and bookshelves.The Royal expert shared that the King had previously given Prince William's son, Prince George, a similar gift, in an effort to show equal affection for all his grandchildren.

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.

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 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.

first anniversary of his May 6 coronation on Monday, following 12 months of several challenges and health woes plaguing the United Kingdom’s royal family.But according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, the most testing times for the Firm were caused by none other than the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.In fact, Fitzwilliams believes that Harry and his wife “retaliated” after being evicted from Frogmore Cottage — a royal residence they thought would “always be there for them.”“The facts simply are with Harry and Megan that after ‘Spare,’ enough was enough, so he had them evicted from Frogmore Cottage, and I don’t think they expected it,” the royal guru told the Sun.“And they certainly didn’t like it. But the revelations in ‘Spare,’ and not only the attacks on the royal family in that book and in the interviews surrounding it, which large numbers of people watched, of course, that Harry was responsible for, and it was his memoir.”Fitzwilliams said that while Harry’s bombshell memoir was released in January last year, it’s pearl-clutching revelations still managed to have an impact on the king’s reign.” ‘Spare’ was so badly planned, you felt that he’d not had advice, but to attack Queen Camilla was clearly a red line, as was pointed out by the press that he’s so hostile to,” he told the outlet.

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.

Prince Harry has touched down in the UK ahead of an important Invictus Games event.The Duke of Sussex arrived in England today, Tuesday, 7 May, following a solo journey from California, with wife Meghan Markle remaining in California. Harry, 39, is scheduled to attend an event on 8 May at St Paul's Cathedral to mark 10 years of the Invictus Games. He founded the games back in 2014.

As Prince Harry touches down in the UK, a part of him will no doubt be sad that Meghan, and children Archie and Lillibet, will not be with him. Meghan Markle’s decision not to fly to the UK next week has reportedly left Prince Harry feeling conflicted between his wife and his return to Britain.