Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s charity has been found “delinquent” by the state of California.
According to a report from People magazine, the Archewell Foundation has been ordered to halt soliciting, spending, or disbursing funds.
The action seems to be related to a missed deadline for registration fees.
People reports that Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a delinquency notice on behalf of the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Charity Is Delinquent: What Happens Next?
According to legal documents obtained by the outlet, the Archewell Foundation is “listed as delinquent with the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers for failing to submit required annual report(s) and/or renewal fees.”
“An organization that is listed as delinquent is not in good standing, reads a notice issued by the state.
“And is prohibited from engaging in conduct for which registration is required, including soliciting or disbursing charitable funds.”
“The organization may also be subject to penalties. And its registration may be suspended or revoked by the Registry,” the letter continues.
“Once you submit the delinquent record(s), you will be notified of the amount of any late fees that are owed.”
A source close to the situation tells People that the organization filed on time. However, it seems a check that was mailed to the state was never received.
The insider says that Archewell administrators were not aware that the payment had gone missing. Consequently, they only became aware of the issue when they received a delinquency notice.
According to the source, a new check has been mailed, and Archewell will soon be up and running once again.
Understandably, Harry and Meghan have not spoken publicly on the matter.
And it seems the couple is content to let their administrators handle this situation.
Undoubtedly, this is just a minor bump in the road for an organization that’s done a great deal of good work.
“Our mission is simple: show up, do good,” reads a mission statement on the Archewell website.
“We meet the moment by showing up, taking action and using our unparalleled spotlight to uplift and unite communities.”
Obviously, Harry and Meghan’s hearts are in the right place.
But you can be just as certain that the British tabloid press will have a field day with this setback.
In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Morgan urged King Charles to punish his youngest son for disloyalty to the royal family.
Piers Morgan to King Charles: It’s Time to Take a Stand Against Harry and Meghan!
“They shouldn’t be using the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex bestowed on them by the monarchy,” Morgan said.
“I hope that King Charles – who is massively distracted by his illness – will at some stage have that conversation and say, ‘You can’t keep the titles. I’m sorry,'” the TV personality continued (via Yahoo!).
Interestingly, Morgan acknowledged one major reason why the King will not be following such ridiculous advice.
Both ailing royals have chosen not to reveal any specifics with regard to the type or severity of their cancer.
Harry will travel to the UK this month for the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games, a multi-sport athletic competition for wounded veterans.
And there was talk that Harry might take the opportunity to reconcile with his estranged brother.
But it seems that the reason for the trip is a sensitive subject for William.
Prince William: Jealous of Prince Harry’s Success?
Harry helped found the Invictus Games back in 2014.
The event is now considered the single most successful royal humanitarian project of the 21st century.
So perhaps it’s not surprising that one insider thinks William is a bit jealous.
“William is a bit envious of [his brother’s] freedoms,” the source told Us.
Journalist and royal expert Ed Owens echoed those remarks in a recent interview. He suggested that William might like to have such an impressive accomplishment on his resumé.
“Harry has done remarkable things,” Owens told Us. He added that Invictus “now has international presences. And I think that international stage is something both brothers are clearly vying for.
“That international limelight really sets Harry’s work apart from other members of the royal family,” says Owens.
William and Harry: Battling For the International Spotlight?
Journalist Robert Jobson agrees, telling ABC News that William seems to be a bit jealous of his brother’s success.
“I think there was a degree of jealousy about how well it had gone,” Jobson said in February.
“I do think that William was surprised how much this had been such a success. And how much money was being thrown into it and how many governments were getting involved.”
Obviously, it’s unlikely that William will ever publicly admit to being envious of his younger brother’s success.
But whatever the cause, those who were hoping for a brotherly reunion next week will likely be disappointed.
The two series that have been announced will both cover topics that are near and dear to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
One will focus on Meghan’s love of cooking and entertaining guests at home.
The other will delve into the world of polo, a lifelong passion of Harry’s.
Given the personal nature of the projects, it’s not surprising that fans began to hope that they’d be treated to a rare cameo from the Sussexes’ children, Archie and Lillibet.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Kids: Ready to Make Their Netflix Debut?
But according to a new report from The Daily Mail, Harry and Meghan’s kids will not appear in either of the couple’s new series.
In fact, the Sussexes are so protective of their privacy that Meghan’s cooking show will reportedly be filmed at the home of a Montecito neighbor.
The show will focus on Meghan’s approach to every aspect of hosting and entertaining — even delving into her tips for a successful vegetable garden.
But for privacy purposes, the role of the Sussexes’ home will be played by their friends’ house — and Archie and Lillibet will remain off camera.
Fans might feel let down by the news that the whole Sussex clan will not be participating in Meghan’s lifestyle series.
(The news that the kids won’t be popping up on Harry’s polo show is somewhat less surprising.)
But hopefully, the disappointed Sussex fans will be consoled by the news that they have a lot more Harry and Meghan coming their way.
Harry and Meghan are producing a movie adaptation of Carley Fortune’s Meet Me At The Lake, a popular novel with a love story that closely parallels their personal story.
The book also features a character whose parent dies in a car crash, a storyline that would obviously be especially poignant to Harry.
According to the Mail, sources close to the couple have described the book as “right up their alley” because they “love love stories and rom-coms.”
And we’re sure fans love the idea of a rom-com produced by Harry and Meghan.
These projects aren’t the Sussexes’ first forays into the world of entertainment.
But the Sussexes’ slate of upcoming projects seems to indicate the start of a new phase in their career — and that means their fans have plenty to be excited about.
He still has the accent. He still loves to play polo. And we’re guessing he’ll always be down for a spot of tea.
But Prince Harry now considers himself an American citizen.
In documents obtained this week by The Daily Mail — submitted by Companies House for Harry’s eco-travel venture, Travalyst — Prince Harry states his “New Country/State Usually Resident” is now the United States of America.
It was previously recorded as the United Kingdom.
Harry and wife Meghan Markle, officially moved out of their home in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2023 … three months after King Charles III evicted them from the property, known as Frogmore Cottage.
The spouses, of course, resigned from most of their Royal Duties and moved to California back in the spring of 2020.
At a charity event shortly afterward, Harry told those in attendance:
“The UK is my home and a place that I love. That will never change.”
Harry further explained in December 2023 that he still considered the UK to be his “home,” but he and Markle felt “forced” to flee to the U.S. due to safety concerns.
“The UK is central to the heritage of my children and a place I want them to feel at home as much as where they live at the moment in the US,” he said in written statement read in a London court amid his legal bid for taxpayer-funded police security … which was denied.
“That cannot happen if it’s not possible to keep them safe when they are on UK soil.”
The Prince, meanwhile, has stated that he hopes to become an American citizen one day.
Maybe. Possibly. Eventually.
“The American citizenship is a thought that has crossed my mind, but certainly is not something that is a high priority for me right now,” he told Good Morning America in February.
“It’s amazing,” Harry added of West Coast living. “I love every single day.”
While Harry ponders some sort of return to the Royal Family, due to his dad’s cancer diagnosis, the aforementioned filing details may actually make that impossible.
The Daily Mail has raised serious questions about whether he can remain as a Counsellor of State, one of seven members of the Royal Family who can deputise for the Monarch if he is abroad or unwell.
Said Dr. Craig Prescott, an expert on constitutional law in Great Britain, last year:
“We are really in uncharted waters here: the Prince Harry situation is not something the law easily allows for.
“The idea of the second son of the King choosing a life away from royal duties is not something the law has thought about, and I can imagine that Buckingham Palace would be concerned by that.”
Is Meghan Markle blocking the path to a reunion between Prince Harry and Prince William?
That’s the claim being made by a prominent UK journalist and royal expert, who claims that the brothers would already be in the process of burying the hatchet, were it not for Meghan’s interference.
Initially, there were hopes that the situation would lead William and Harry to set aside their differences and come together for the good of the family.
Now, however, it looks as though Charles’ sons will continue living separate lives.
And Richard Fitzwilliams maintains that it’s all Meghan’s fault.
Meghan Markle Is Blocking a William, Harry Reunion, Expert Claims
“The problem is it’s a very deep rift,” Fitzwilliams — one of the UK’s foremost royal journalists — tells The Sun.
“Meghan has the say. There’s no doubt Harry wishes to convey he is a very devoted family man and will put them above everything else, just like William.
Fitzwilliams notes that Harry will be traveling to the UK in May to mark the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games.
But be doubts that the occasion will be used for healing deep family rifts.
“Harry will be here at some point in May, and maybe before then to see King Charles,” said Fitzwilliams.
“The problem is the King and Princess of Wales have their diagnoses, and no one knows the state of what precisely William and Harry have said to each other when they spoke briefly. The rumors have been that it wasn’t an in-depth talk.
“Meghan isn’t obviously keen on visiting Britain because she is not popular here. Nor is Harry, but it’s different for him.”
Fitzwilliams suspects that Meghan will not make the trip, and he predicts that she’ll use Harry’s failed police protection lawsuit as an “excuse” for staying home.
“She has the perfect excuse not to come over because Harry has lost his security case.” he says.
“If she comes there will be a huge amount of adverse publicity because of the way she has acted for the past four years.”
“Meghan has every right to come but they have been thrown out of Frogmore and for a good reason,” he says.
“Spare and the interviews around it were horrible, frankly.”
Fitzwilliams doesn’t make a very strong case that the bad blood is all Meghan’s fault — in fact, his argument underscores the fact that this family has been torn apart by numerous rifts only some of which involve the Duchess of Sussex.
But he’s almost certainly correct in his prediction that the British and American factions of the royal family will not be mending fences anytime soon.
The feud between Prince William and Prince Harry has been raging for years, and it seems that not even a succession of family crises can convince the warring brothers to set aside their differences.
The announcement came on the heels of weeks of speculation and controversy, as Kate disappeared from public life without the royals giving any reason for her absence.
Kate’s diagnosis follows news that King Charles is also fighting cancer, and there were hopes among royal watchers that the situation might lead William and Harry to bury the hatchet.
But rumors that the couple reached out and made peace with the Princess of Wales during her recovery appear to be inaccurate.
However, a new report from The Independent indicates that Harry and Meghan did reach out to William following Kate’s announcement.
Royal expert Tom Quinn tells the outlet that the Sussexes contacted William after learning of Kate’s diagnosis,, but neither party suggested that they “should make up and let bygones be bygones.”
Quinn added that it was “hardly the kind of warm, informal response” that might bode well for a future reconciliation.
According to insiders, no one from the family reached out to the Sussexes ahead of Kate’s announcement last week.
Journalist Richard Fitzwilliams tells The Sun that he believes Harry and Meghan were not informed due to “endless problems” they’ve caused Charles and company in recent years.
“The reason, of course, is that for some four years, they’ve caused endless problems for the Royal Family, and so they can’t be trusted,” he said.
Prince William vs. Prince Harry Feud: Where Do They Stand Now?
So it seems that hopes of a William and Harry reconciliation are officially DOA.
The brothers have been united by traumatic episodes in the past, and many were hopeful that the challenges faced by their family would lead the princes to refocus on the importance of family.
Sadly, Harry and William appear to have made up their minds about the future of their relationship.
Prince Harry’s name is entering the bombshell chat, as new details surrounding the sex trafficking lawsuit against Diddy are coming to light.
After just learning his sister-in-law has cancer from TV while also facing deportation himself, the former royal now finds himself mixed up in a serious case involving the famous rapper.
How and why? Let’s dive in.
Prince Harry Named in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sexual Assault Lawsuit
There are just some times when you don’t want to be name dropped.
Like, when a certain media mogul is being accused of sexual assault and trafficking.
As you well have heard by now, Sean “Diddy” Combs is under investigation after being accused of just that.
Producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed a $30 million lawsuit against the music mogul in February 2024. He alleges Diddy participated in acts such as sexual misconduct, grooming and sex trafficking.
In court documents published by several media outlets, Prince Harry name appears alongside other A-lister “affiliation.”
To be abundantly clear, Harry is not accused of any wrongdoing; rather, he is being used as an example of the level of celebrity associated with Diddy and his parties.
“Mr Combs was known for throwing the ‘best’ parties,” the court documents read. “Affiliation with, and or sponsorship of Mr Combs’ sex-trafficking parties garnered legitimacy and access to celebrities such as famous athletes, political figures, artists, musicians and international dignitaries like British royal, Prince Harry.”
Again, nowhere does it say that Prince Harry was involved or had any knowledge of anything sinister happening at the parties.
Prince Harry’s Partying Past
It’s not clear how many times Prince Harry partied with the media mogul in his youth.
It’s well documented that the young royal, along with his brother Williams, attended the Concert for Diana: Live at Wembley Stadium July 1, 2007 to honor their mother’s 46th birthday.
The six-hour long extravaganza included performances from Elton John, Lily Allen, Kanye West, and even Diddy himself.
Photos of the Diddy and Prince Harry meeting backstage show the pair smiling and enjoying the good time.
But that’s where the story ends, as far as we know. All allegations of wrongdoing are made against Sean, not Harry.
The Princess of Wales ended all questions about her recent surgery and subsequent absence from public life on March 22 by releasing a two-plus minute that revealed this stunning diagnosis.
“I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery,” Middleton said in her first official appearance since undergoing abdominal surgery in January.
“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family.”
From there, Kate explained post-operative tests just over two months ago “found cancer had been present.”
She went on to say she’s in the “early stages” of a course of preventative chemotherapy and that she and husband Prince William took time to outline the situation to their kids: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
Perhaps she mishandled aspects of this diagnosis… but can anyone blame her? She was likely taking orders from Kensington Palace, and, in the end?
The mother of three is sick.
Following Middleton’s admission, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry — neither of whom is really talking to Kate these days — released a simple statement of sympathy on Friday.
“We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,” it reads.
Prior to releasing this message, an insider had told People Magazine that Markle and Harry had no idea what was going on with their estranged family member.
“They are aware of everything that goes on back in England, but are being left out of any details regarding Kate,” this source said. “There is clearly no trust.”
In the aforementioned video, the 42-year-old said that, at the time of the procedure, her condition was thought to be non-cancerous, something the Palace even said in its initial statement on the topic.
However, further testing found that cancer had been present.
“My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment,” she continued.
“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.”
This unexpected reveal by Middleton comes not long after King Charles also announced he had cancer.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sent a supportive message to Kate Middleton just hours after it was revealed that she has cancer.
Though the relationship between Harry and Meghan has been strained in the past years, they still took time out to make sure the family – and the world – knew they wanted nothing but “healing” for Prince William’s wife.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Message To Kate After Cancer Reveal
“We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement Friday.
It remains unclear when is the last time the pair have seen Kate. Reports have suggested that both have reached out privately to Kate during her health struggles.
But while Meghan has reportedly reached out with an olive branch to Kate, Harry apparently did not see her, nor his brother William when he traveled to the UK to see their father after his cancer announcement.
So, this might be a step in the right direction, but it may not be a sign of complete healing between the families.
Let’s hope that’s still down the line.
Kate Middleton’s Full Statement on Her Cancer Diagnosis
On March 22nd, Kate Middleton finally put to rest the rumors and speculation about her condition. She revealed that over the last several weeks, she had been battling cancer, though did not disclose what kind.
Here’s what she shared with the world:
“I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you, personally, for all the wonderful messages of support and for your understanding whilst I have been recovering from surgery,” she began in a video message posted to her social media channels and distributed to news outlets.
She continued:
“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful.”
She then went on to give more details about her surgery in January, and then make a heartbreaking reveal.
“In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought that my condition was non-cancerous. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present.
My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.”
She then segued to talk about how this has impacted her family, including her three children.
“This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family. As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.
But, most importantly, it has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that is appropriate for them, and to reassure them that I am going to be ok.”
Finally, she let the world know how she is doing now:
As I have said to them; I am well and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind, body and spirits.
Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance too. As is the love, support and kindness that has been shown by so many of you. It means so much to us both. We hope that you will understand that, as a family, we now need some time, space and privacy while I complete my treatment.
My work has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I look forward to being back when I am able, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.
At this time, I am also thinking of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. For everyone facing this disease, in whatever form, please do not lose faith or hope.
But it’s a handful of mostly-overlooked passages that could soon land the prince in trouble with the law.
Prince Harry: Could He Be Deported Due to Past Drug Use?
As we reported yesterday, legal experts have raised concerns that Harry’s admission of drug use could threaten his legal right to remain in the United States.
The Duke of Sussex is not a US citizen, and visitors’ visas can be revoked at any time if authorities are made aware of criminal behavior on the part of the recipient.
The 39-year-old California resident says his partying days are well behind him, but some lawyers have claimed that the US government still has the right to give him the boot, as Harry’s book described multiple incidents in which his drug use took place on American soil.
British tabloid vultures love to blame Meghan Markle for anything remotely negative in Harry’s life, so it should come as no surprise that the bottom-feeders are now criticizing the Duchess for not preventing her husband from speaking candidly about his past substance abuse.
Meghan Markle Receives Blame For Harry’s Legal Woes
“I don’t understand why his wife didn’t warn him,” royal biographer Angela Levin told journalist Dan Wootton during a recent interview for GB News.
“He talked to her about everything he was going to say. She is in charge, as we both know.”
“She didn’t say ‘be careful, because if you talk too much about the drugs, you might be in trouble,’” Levin said, adding that she’s “concerned” about “why she left him alone on this.”
“The mental health guru who was talking to him should have said beforehand, ‘Don’t talk about the drugs,’” the royal expert went on.
“He made his life extremely difficult.”
The concerns about Harry’s possible deportation initially stemmed from comments made this week by former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani, who told Page Six that Harry should be worried about getting booted out of SoCal.
“An admission of drug use is usually grounds for inadmissibility,” Rahmani said.
“That means Prince Harry’s visa should have been denied or revoked because he admitted to using cocaine, mushrooms and other drugs.”
Rahmani adds that there is “no exception for royalty or recreational use.”
Conservative Think Tank Files Suit to Have Harry’s Records Released
According to court documents, the organization seeks to “compel the production of information” related to DHS’ decision to admit Harry into the United States “and to allow him to remain to date.”
That suit was filed in March of 2023, and a year later, the Heritage Foundation confirmed that their fight to unseal Harry’s visa application is still ongoing.
Donald Trump Sets His Sights on Prince Harry
The controversy kept alive by the Heritage Foundation has now attracted the attention of former US president and current GOP candidate for the White House, Donald Trump.
Trump has hinted that he’ll have Harry deported if he’s re-elected, but Trump has also been known to just sort of say whatever pops into his head and never follow through on it, so we doubt that the Sussexes are terribly concerned.
Still, a very powerful politician who may soon regain the White House has set his sights on Harry, which has got to be a little scary.
“I wouldn’t protect him. He betrayed the queen. That’s unforgivable. He would be on his own if it was down to me,” Trump said when asked by Harry’s immigration status by Express.
We guess it’s safe to assume how Harry and Meghan will be voting come November.
Amid news that both King Charles and Kate Middleton are battling cancer Harry’s legal troubles come at a time of supreme crisis for his family,
It’s a weird and ill-timed screw-up for William and Kate.
But if things we’re strange enough, now William’s brother and sister-in-law have jumped in to clear their own names being dragged into the drama!
It starts with Kate Middleton and a phony photo
On Sunday, March 10, Princess Kate Middleton’s Instagram account shared a photo. Since then, so many fact-checkers and hobbyists have called out the family portrait that Instagram itself has labeled the image as deceptive.
In a statement — ostensibly from Kate herself — apologized, implying that the Princess of Wales herself personally pulled off the photoshop.
Posting this photoshopped pic isn’t the hugest deal in the world. It’s sloppy, and it’s not reassuring people that all is well.
Remember, there are theories that range from Kate and William having marital problems to Kate secretly being in a coma. Doctored photos don’t help the situation.
But, as a growing number of people are pointing out, this awkward moment would be a royal scandal if a certain other family member had done it.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Speak Out About Kate Middleton Photo
Following Kate’s apology, there was a report about the reaction from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from Page Six (more on that later).
No less than 24 hours later, the couple fired back at the report and actually defended Kate and the royal family from the conspiracy theories and gossip.
A spokesperson from the couple’s Archewell Foundation told Newsweek: “With respect to Page Six, that did not come from us.”
If Meghan Markle had made this blunder, it would be an earth-shattering scandal
Inside sources close to the Duchess of Sussex spoke to Page Six about how Meghan Markle couldn’t get away with Kate Middleton’s current mess.
“This isn’t a mistake Meghan would ever make,” the insider emphasized. Not simply because Meghan wouldn’t do this, but because she knows that Kensington Palace would never have covered for her.
According to the sources, Meghan and Harry “would have been annihilated” if they’d tried to pass off edited frankenphotos for (British) Mother’s Day.
“The same rules do not apply to both couples,” the insiders pointed out accurately. The Prince and Princess of Wales experience the full protection of the royal firm; the Sussex pair do not.
“This isn’t a mistake that Meghan would ever make … she has a keen eye and freakish attention to detail,” the sources dished.
Analysts determined that there were no fewer than ten alterations to the photo. Interestingly, only Prince George seemed untouched by “Kate’s” edits.
A victory for Meghan Markle and her reaction
On top of how Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s inner circle is reacting to the scandal, the Sussex pair are likely celebrating good news.
Meghan’s terrible half-sister, Samantha Markle, filed a defamation suit against her, accusing her of spreading “malicious, hurtful, and damaging lies” during her famous Oprah interview on on Netflix’s Harry and Meghan.
Well, according to The Daily Mail, the judge threw out Samantha Markle’s defamation suit. This is not the first time that Samantha’s lawsuit has been thrown out, but it looks like this time, it’s gone for good. The judge dismissed the case with prejudice, which means that Samantha cannot simply refile it.
“Prince William has his own private turmoil,” Chard explained. “He knows his brother well and certainly won’t allow him to breeze back into the family as he doesn’t trust him.”
Apparently, this means working to (preemptively) block Harry from any kind of return to the royal fold.
At the time, Harry sounded optimistic about a “reunifying effect” with his family. Some members of the royal family have treated him as a black sheep for choosing to live on his own terms, and for (gasp!) speaking and publishing a memoir about his own life.
“Prince William is also hugely protective of [his wife] Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and will not let anything interfere with her recuperation,” Chard warned.
Are Prince Harry and William even still on speaking terms?
At present, the public doesn’t believe that the brothers are speaking. Harry took a return trip to the UK to visit King Charles just a few weeks ago, and there is no indication that the princes saw each other.
Despite everything that the royal firm has put Harry and his wife through, Harry is willing to help during his father’s health crisis. That would include helping with royal duties in some capacity, if that’s what they need.
It’s unlikely that the family will take Harry up on this generous offer … because William reportedly would never allow it.
“There’s one huge obstacle in Harry’s way, and that’s Prince William,” another royal expert, Kinsey Schofield, shared to the same outlet.
“Harry will not be allowed to return in any capacity,” Schofield cautioned, “if Prince William has any influence over the situation.”
Schofield then added that William apparently believes “that Harry and Meghan don’t properly consider the consequences and aren’t trustworthy. They are a liability to the family.”
Ultimately, that decision may remain up to King Charles, not to his son and heir. However, though Charles and Harry have met and spoken, there are no indications that Charles will ask Harry back to help shoulder any royal burdens.
And it’s not just about Harry. Reportedly, Charles does not plan to delegate many royal duties while he continues his cancer treatments.
Charles would like to mend fences with Harry. But that doesn’t mean that he needs Harry to fill in. William, meanwhile, seems to have a more hostile attitude.
As a result, an intriguing new report now states that Prince Harry has pronounced himself “willing to return to a temporary role within the British Royal Family,” as he thinks he can maybe be of assistance while his dad is sick and unable to perform various roles.
Following this visit, insiders supposedly told The Times of London that the polarizing father of two went ahead and told friends he would be happy to step into a royal role while his father undergoes medical treatment.
What sort of role? It’s unclear.
Would he actually be accepted into any role? In the wake of a Good Morning America interview that his loved ones felt was a betrayal?
An institution that has no actual power or practical purpose is suddenly lacking for figureheads to make it seem important and/or useful.
Enter Prince Harry, Prince Harry supposedly thinks.
To date, Family members who have stepped up to cover some of the monarch’s duties include the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh; along with the King’s sister, Princess Anne.
Prince William, who is estranged from his brother Harry, has also returned to public duties following his wife’s procedure.
Despite all of his feuding with his relatives, Harry remains fifth in line to the United Kingdom throne, and he’s also counsellor of state.
“I love my family. The fact that I was able to get on a plane and go and see [my dad] and spend any time with him — I’m grateful for that,” Harry said last week during an interview in Canada for the Invictus Games.
When Prince Harry visited London following the news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, he did not spend any time visiting with his estranged brother, Prince William.
Now, a source close to the situation says that the decision not to meet up was William’s, not Harry’s.
And that choice was not made as a result of a busy schedule, the insider explains.
Rather, it seems that William made it clear that he had no desire to see Harry, as he has yet to forgive his brother for public statements he’s made about the royal family.
Prince William vs. Prince Harry: The Feud Continues
“William is in no rush to spend time with Harry,” says the insider.
“The brutal bottom line is that he could easily have seen him but declined because he feels it’s too little, too late.”
William is reportedly angry about Harry’s memoir, as well as statements the Duke of Sussex made while promoting the book.
Harry was keen to keep the focus on his relationship with his father, and he has yet to publicly comment on the brevity of the trip — he was in the UK for just over 24 hours — or the fact that he did not visit with William.
“Harry was absolutely devastated to learn the cancer news,” says the insider.
“Despite their estrangement, Harry’s love toward his father hasn’t wavered,” the source continues.
“It goes without saying he’s terrified of losing his only remaining parent, even though everyone — Harry included — is extremely optimistic about the king’s prognosis.”
Making Matters Worse
Now Harry has reportedly exacerbated the situation by appearing on Good Morning America to discuss his father’s health.
Harry’s remarks were innocuous, as he told Will Reeve that he “loves [his] family” and was “grateful” for the opportunity to see his father.
But according to Charles’ former butler Grant Harrold, the royals will not be happy that Harry decided to speak on private matters in such a public fashion.
“If Harry is going into great discussion about anything, it’s possible that the royals won’t be over the moon,” Harrold toldThe New York Post.
“I have no idea why Harry feels the need to speak out, that’s what I don’t understand. Let’s say if it does annoy the royal family, then Harry doing that is only going to annoy them more.”
Some outlets were critical of the duke’s decision to crack jokes in public during such a difficult time for his family.
A few days later, Harry and Meghan headed to Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia for events marking one year until the next edition of Invictus Games, the athletic competition for wounded veterans that Harry co-founded back in 2011.
The appearances prompted some odd coverage from the British tabloid press, including an article in the Telegraph alleging that the Sussexes need to “prove they can behave” on the Canada trip.
The bizarre take spurred Harry and Meghan to make a statement through their reps.
“We’ve heard time and time again that certain opportunities are make or break for the couple. They’re still here,” said a spokesperson for the couple.
“They’re still working and pursuing what they believe in, despite constantly being challenged and criticized. This couple will not be broken.”
The Sussexes did “behave” themselves by refraining from making any disparaging remarks about the royals during their trip.
But something tells us that won’t be enough to get them back in William’s good graces.
This comes as no surprise, given the history of her relationship with his father, the public scandal, and the overall story of Harry’s family.
According to Harry’s book, Camilla leaked stories about the royal family in order to maintain her own image — at the expense of others.
“I have complex feelings about gaining a step-parent who I thought had recently sacrificed me on her personal P.R. altar,” Harry reflected in his memoir.
He referred to Camilla as the “other woman” within the book, and also likened her to receiving a shot at the doctor’s — something to endure with a wince.
Harry went on to describe his stepmother as “dangerous” in her desperate grasping for popularity “because of the connections that she was forging within the British press.”
Harry is not the only prince with Camilla issues
Notably, Harry’s book revealed that both he and William had “begged” Charles to not marry Camilla.
Famously, he did, marrying her in 2005. Camilla is now queen.
That revelation cannot have gone over well with Camilla, if she did not already know that Harry and William had these feelings.
Speaking of William, Harry reportedly did not see his brother.
The Duke of Sussex arrived at London Heathrow Airport the very next day following the announcement.
He was seen in photos traveling to Clarence House, the longtime residence of King Charles, where His Majesty is recovering from his new needed treatments.
However, according to a report, Harry is not scheduled to see his brother Prince William, despite everything that’s going on with the family.
A royal source told People Magazine there are “no plans” for Prince Harry and Prince William to get together.
This means that it’s unlikely that Harry will check in on his sister-in-law Kate Middleton either, who is recuperating from her recent abdominal surgery.
Given the brother’s history and dysfunctional relationship the last few years, this information may not be surprising.
But family matters such as these usually bring people together, and it’s sad to hear that the boys, who lost their mother so young, aren’t making the effort to come together for their father’s sake.
Prince Harry’s Return To The UK
Harry’s return to London marks the first time he’ll have visited with the royal family in a public capacity since the monarch’s coronation ceremony in May.
The visit was quick, with Harry attending the official service before heading to the airport to return home immediately after.
Just like with that trip, Prince Harry came home solo, leaving his family back in California, where he lives with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, 4-year-old son Prince Archie and 2-year-old daughter Princess Lilibet.
Prince William Stepping Up
With his father dealing with a cancer diagnosis and his wife recuperating from surgery, Prince William is juggling a lot at the moment.
A visit from his brother might’ve been nice, if bridges could be mended and support given.
As it is, with no reunion in sight, William is left to deal with everything on his own.
The Prince of Wales hasn’t taken on any engagements since Kate’s surgery, clearing his calendar to care of his own young children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis However, he is set to return to public duties on Wednesday with an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and the annual fundraising gala for the London Air Ambulance.
Prince Harry returned to the UK to see his father, King Charles, after the announcement that His Majesty has been diagnosed with cancer.
And then just like that, he was gone!
On February 5, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles had been seen by doctors and is being treated for a “form of cancer.”
“During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” the palace said in a statement.
Shortly after the news broke, sources who spoke to Page Six revealed that Prince Harry was making immediate arrangements to fly back to the UK to be reunited with his father.
He was expected to arrive at Windsor Castle in the next few days, but arrived in London within the day of the news being made public.
Photos show Harry supposedly leaving the airport in London en route to Buckingham Palace around 2pm local time.
But less than 24 hours later, Harry was seen boarding a plane back to America after his brief time with his father – and without seeing his brother at all!
Harry’s Solo Visit Home
As it turns out, Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, or their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, did not join him for the visit.
It was reported that, prior to this announcement, Harry and Meghan had a Valentine’s day trip planned. It appears that the trip will still happen, since he’s already on his way back to California.
However, it sounds like Prince Harry has been kept in the loop by royal sources about his father’s health ever since he was hospitalized for this recent prostate procedure.
Additionally, now that Kate is on the mend, Prince William is also reportedly on route to be with his father after the diagnosis.
Could this hard times actually be bridging the gap between the family? Time will tell, we suppose.
King Charles’ Health: The Latest
Right now, the most anyone knows about the King’s condition is just what the palace released in their statement.
It reads:
During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.
His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.
His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Valentine’s Day plans have been revealed, and it seems that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will mark the occasion by once again taking leave of the US.
That’s a common occurrence these days, as in the past few months alone, the Sussexes have taken several international trips.
And over the summer, Harry and Meghan traveled to Germany for the Invictus Games and then took off for a brief vacation in Portugal before returning to the US.
The province holds special meaning for the Sussexes, as it was where they first resided after fleeing the UK back in 2020.
This time, they’ll be staying in Vancouver and Whistler, where they’ll be participating in an Invictus-sponsored event called Winter Training Camp.
Next year’s Invictus Games will take place in Whistler and will be the first to feature skiing, wheelchair curling, and other winter sports.
The event taking place later this month will be a celebration of the fact that the games are just one year away.
So it’ll be a work trip, but we’re sure that Harry and Meghan will find time to celebrate their relationship.
After all, the return to BC is sure to spark a lot of poignant memories, and in the past, Meghan has spoken openly about her fondness for Valentine’s Day.
“Without fail, every February 14th, I wake up feeling like I’m immersed in a Robert Doisneau photo, waiting with bated breath to be dipped into a kiss,” Meghan wrote on her lifestyle blog The Tig before she met Harry.
“This is all happening in black and white, of course. And in Paris, if I had my way,” the duchess continued, adding:
“In terms of gifts, be it breakfast in bed, a sweet love note, or a single flower . . . it really is the thought that counts,”
Okay, so Whistler, British Columbia isn’t Paris, but we’re sure Harry has already planned some way to make this a memorable Valentine’s Day for Meghan.
Is Meghan Markle Still Avoiding the UK?
And hey, at least all this international travel hasn’t brought Meghan anywhere near the UK, a country she seems determined to avoid for the rest of her life.
Harry has returned several times in the past year, but Meghan has stayed behind each time.
Insiders say the warring factions of the family might be on the verge of a truce, but Meghan might want to stick to the Commonwealth countries until a peace deal has been reached.