Prince Harry's fleeting visit to the UK for King Charles' Coronation has left many royals wondering why he bothered, according to insiders.
23.04.2023 - 09:11 / ok.co.uk
King Charles has a "loving but detached" relationship with his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, a royal expert said. In 1952, when Charles was just three years old his mother, Elizabeth II, acceded to the throne - making him the heir apparent, a huge position to hold at such a young age. As the head of state, it came with a busy schedule for the late Queen Elizabeth with royal duties and engagements taking place across the globe - all at the same time as having a family.
It is known that the Queen was often away from her four children for long periods of time, including while they attended boarding school. And while Charles hasn't become monarch until much later in his life with his two children all grown up, his "big role" as heir to the throne also meant he had to spend a lot of time away from his family. Historian, writer and broadcaster Tessa Dunlop spoke exclusively to OK! and said Charles has a "loving but detached" relationship with sons, Prince William and Prince Harry - "partly because of his role".
Explaining this she said he would have been "distracted." "He had a big role and marriage difficulties," she said. "And partly just geographically if your kids are away at school there is a level of detachment. "It’s a classic upper-class, a product of the 80s/90s upper class, public school, been away at boarding school, there is a detachment".
She added: "He was a crucial part of the support act, going on his own tours, out there, giving talks, giving lectures". Speaking further about Charles, Tessa added: “He’s somebody who gets very passionately involved in projects and he's an empathetic man. “In a way his parents weren’t, he is empathetic, he’s emotive, he’s artistic, he’s always much more interested
.Prince Harry's fleeting visit to the UK for King Charles' Coronation has left many royals wondering why he bothered, according to insiders.
The UK and countries across the world are celebrating King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation.The world watched on as the two monarchs were officially crowned in a prestigious and formal ceremony and now things are expected to get a little lighter and a lot more informal over the course of the weekend-long celebrations. Yes - we’re referring to the Coronation concert where the likes of Take That, Paloma Faith and Lionel Richie will take to the stage to perform their archive of hits.
Having cooked for King Charles III since the late 1980s, chef and author Carolyn Robb knows a lot about what it takes to keep the Royal Family asking for seconds. Following her graduation from the Tante Marie Culinary Academy where she perfected her craft, Carolyn embarked on a very regal career which saw her work for various royals as a chef at Kensington Palace between 1987 and 2000. After initially working for the The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Carolyn soon became the personal caterer to King Charles and his sons Prince William and Prince Harry.
King Charles and the Royal Family gathered on Buckingham Palace balcony to watch a flypast and wave to the crowds of adoring fans. The new King was joined by Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton and other senior members of The Firm for the iconic moment - which is sure to be replayed for years to come.The family took in the moment on the balcony together, waving to the crowds and smiling as they enjoyed the historic event.They also looked to the rainy skies above as the red arrows flew over releasing red, white and blue smoke in honour of our King and Queen.
coronation service for his father King Charles III, 74, and is en route to the airport.The Duke of Sussex will make it home to California in time for son Archie’s 4th birthday party, the source added.Harry — who looked sad and lonely at the ceremony — spent less than 24 hours in the UK, arriving on a commercial flight Friday evening.He spent the night at Frogmore Cottage, despite being kicked out earlier this year by Charles so the home could go to his own brother, Prince Andrew.The duke arrived to King Charles’ coronation at Westminster Abbey solo, sans wife Meghan Markle, 41. This was the first time he has seen his father since he released his bombshell memoir, “Spare,” in January.Harry arrived with his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
King Charles III's coronation marked a momentous event for the British monarchy as well as Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, who was crowned at 74 years old, it was also expected to be a big day for the royal family as many thought Prince Harry would publicly reunite with his father and older brother, Prince William, but that wasn't the case.Harry was in attendance at the historic coronation, but had no interaction with his father or brother. Harry was spotted entering the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning with his cousins, Princess Beatrice, Princes Eugenie, and Zara Tindall, as well as their respective spouses. He seemed in good spirits, smiling and chatting with Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and sat with his family — next to Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, and directly behind his aunt, Anne, Princess Royal, who he also talked to. Harry also joined the crown in reciting «God Save King Charles» following his father's crowning and sang along to «God Save the King» as the monarch processed out of Westminster Abbey. Following the ceremony, Harry was seen waiting alone outside Westminster Abbey for 10 minutes before getting into a black BMW sedan and departing. Prince Harry leaves Westminster Abbey following the departure of King Charles and Queen Camilla as the celebration heads to Buckingham Palace.
Prince George just made history! The second in line to the British throne became the youngest future king to have a role in coronation when he served as a page at his grandfather, King Charles III's, crowing ceremony on Saturday.The 9-year-old future monarch was spotted behind his grandfather as he stepped out of the carriage and made his way into the Nave of Westminster Abbey for his historic coronation. George looked all grown up as he wore a red overcoat and walked behind his grandfather, holding the tail end of the train of his coat. George was joined by fellow pages Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Master Nicholas Barclay and Master Ralph Tollemache, who each walked behind the king holding portions of his robe.Meanwhile, Camilla Parker Bowles's pages of honor were her grandsons, Master Gus and Master Louis Lopes and Master Freddy Parker Bowles, and great-nephew, Master Arthur Elliot, who all made their first public debut as they held onto the extended train of her royal robe as she made her way inside . Ahead of George's big day, a spokesperson for Kensington Palace told ET, «We're all very excited about Prince George's role in the coronation,» the spokesperson said.
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla will be officially crowned on Saturday (6 May) - and eight schoolboys will be on hand to support them. The boys will be pages for the new King and Queen Consort during their Coronation.
King Charles, Prince William and other members of the royal family have arrived at Buckingham Palace for today’s festivities following another dress rehearsal at Westminster Abbey.Tomorrow, May 6, marks the King’s Coronation, but prior to the highly anticipated event, the monarch is holding a Realm Governors General and Prime Ministers Lunch.The prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand, the King of the Ashantis, and Canadian and Amazonian indigenous leaders at Buckingham Palace are believed to be in attendance. Before heading to the Palace, the heads of government visited UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street.
As the world awaits the coronation of King Charles III, many questions linger regarding Prince Harry's involvement in the ceremony amid his rift with the royal family. ET spoke with royal biographer Andrew Morton to discuss the upcoming May 6 coronation and ask what Saturday will look like for Prince Harry compared to his brother, Prince William. «Prince William will have a central role in the coronation, he will be pledging his loyalty to the king,» Morton explained, noting, «Prince Harry will be back at the church. He's got a non-position.»Speaking of the service, Morton is curious to see how Prince Harry interacts with his family members.
King Charles is gearing up for the biggest day of his life. On Saturday, Charles and Camilla will officially be crowned the king and queen of England during their coronation.
More details about King Charles’ coronation have come out.
Prince William's very important role at his father, King Charles III's, coronation has been announced.According to the Liturgy of the Coronation Service, the Prince of Wales, will pledge his loyalty and allegiance to the king during the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6. William, 40, who is the heir to the throne, will kneel before his father — after he is officially crowned — place his hands between the king's and recite the words, also known as the Homage of Royal Blood. «I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb.
With royal engagements taking place all across the globe, members of the royal family live a rather jetset lifestyle. From meet and greets in Scotland to state visits to Germany, King Charles III ’s role as monarch has taken him to various countries in recent months where he has met people from all different walks of life.
The nation is united for King Charles III's coronation - the first one in the UK for more than 70 years.The historic occasion at Westminster Abbey on May 6 will see His Majesty crowned alongside wife Camilla, who will become Queen. Around 2,000 dignitaries are expected to attend, with members of the royal family rubbing shoulders with representatives from the government, church and the Commonwealth.
A photograph taken of the King for his matriculation at the University of Cambridge has been released for the first time.Trinity College, Cambridge, where Charles studied for three years, shared the picture of the 18-year-old prince taken in October 1967, ahead of the coronation next week.The postage-stamp sized portrait shows Charles in the college’s 17th century Wren Library, with a note reading “Wales HRH, The Prince of”. It has been preserved in Trinity College’s archives since it was taken 56 years ago.Trinity Fellow Professor Adrian Poole, a contemporary of Charles, said: “For virtually all of us, it was our first time in the Wren Library. “We were overawed and a bit intimidated.
Prince William and Kate Middleton went on a rescue mission while visiting Wales ahead of King Charles III's upcoming coronation. Prince William and the Princess of Wales met with volunteers of the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team on Thursday. Middleton and William both wore matching red coats – the same ones as the rescuers – for the outing.
The Royal Family is to be shown in previously unseen personal moments as part of a new BBC documentary. A clip of the King flying solo is also among the footage to be aired in Charles R: The Making of a Monarch, which will tell his story as heir to the throne in his own words.
King Charles III, an upcoming documentary is shedding new light on the early years of the British royal, his complicated relationships and the «spectacularly dysfunctional» royal family.premieres May 2 on Paramount+, and offers intimate new interviews with some of the people who knew the king when he was still the Prince of Wales, including goddaughter India Hicks, former chef Mervyn Wycherley, former classmate Johnny Stonborough, squadron leader Graham Laurien, former girlfriends Janet Jenkins and Jane Ward and more.«I'm speaking now because I've said nothing for 40 years, and I've listened so often to lies,» says Allen Peters, a former royal protection officer, in ET's exclusive first look at the upcoming doc.«We have never seen King Charles in such an intimate, personal, emotional way,» says Susan Zirinsky, president of See It Now Studios. «This documentary will leave viewers with an all-new understanding of what influenced his life and how he got to be the person he is today.
Two thousand guests will gather in Westminster Abbey for King Charles’ Coronation to see His Majesty officially crowned alongside Queen Consort, Camilla. Buckingham Palace says the service will reflect the 74-year-old monarch’s role today and looking towards the future, while still being rooted in long standing traditions and pageantry of the past.