King Charles' varying bonds with his grandchildren from powerful title to christening snub

Across the centuries, the Royal Family have owned many properties across the UK. We know the most famous ones well as they are now home to the current generation of royals, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, but others are often forgotten.

In a bombshell release of insights from royal author Omid Scobie's latest book, Endgame, the dynamics between Meghan Markle and Prince William take centre stage. According to Omid, Prince William reportedly had a divided opinion of Meghan "from the start." The author dives deep into the complexities of the royal relationships, shedding light on why Meghan has no plans of returning to the UK.

The Royal Family are said to be 'united in outrage' and 'banded together in their utter condemnation' of racism claims, according to sources, after King Charles and the Princess of Wales were dragged into the race row over alleged comments made about Harry and Meghan's son Archie.

while making an appearance on Thursday. The couple posed for photos with Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden during a gathering at Windsor Castle in England.This is their first appearance after Wednesday’s episode of “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” in which the British broadcaster revealed they were the ones whom Markle claimed questioned the skin color of her unborn son, Archie.Markle, 42, first made the claim during her March 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Taylor Swift had allegedly turned down an invitation to perform at King Charles’ Coronation concert back in May.The claims of the pop star turning down the offer come from royal expert Omid Scobie’s new book, Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival. Scobie did not specify any reason as to why the ‘London Boy’ singer had declined the invitation but she did have a show as part of her ‘Eras’ tour the same day as the coronation concert in Nashville, Tennessee.King Charles was crowned as the new monarch on May 6, 2023 which was the day after he took over the title from the late Queen Elizabeth II who died last year.

King Charles declined an invitation to his granddaughter Princess Lilibet's christening despite being in touch with Meghan Markle according to claims made in an explosive new royal book.

may be jetting to the UK to spend Christmas with the Royal Family for the first time in five years. But not so fast — one expert says reports of a royal reunion are overblown. “Sadly, reconciliation is not an option for the Windsors and Harry any time soon,” royal biographer Emily Andrews declared in an interview with Woman Magazine, picked up by The Mirror.

“slimmed-down” monarchy seems to be in a crisis ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their grand exit from the royal family in 2020.According to expert Gareth Russell, the couple’s departure has made it “very difficult” for them to come back into the royal family fold and take on engagements on behalf of Charles, 75.“Buckingham Palace could not have been any more clear than the initial announcement in 2020 of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex leaving, that the royal household would be quite willing or quite eager to have [them] back at some time in the future,” the commentator told GB News recently.When the Invictus Games founder, 39, and the former actress, 42, opted to leave the Firm at the time, they released a statement saying: “We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.”“The Palace” author added that in 2020, Charles still “hoped” that “one day” Harry and Markle “would want to come back to work again.”He continued: “Unfortunately what has happened in the two or three years since that announcement has made it very difficult.”“In 2023, the monarchy was never intended to be functioning without the Duke of Sussex,” Russell said. “The King had always, I think, intended to have both of his sons and their spouses whoever they may be senior working royals.”When the former Prince of Wales ascended to the British throne in September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, he noted a desire to shrink the family to having just seven key senior members taking on major royal responsibilities.

royal etiquette and years of training to good use when she dropped into a curtsy worthy of the record books on Tuesday.Wearing a stunning red hat by Jane Taylor and a matching wool cape by Catherine Walker & Co., the Princess of Wales accompanied her husband, Prince William, both 41, to greet the South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, 62, and his wife, First Lady Kim Keon Hee, 51, for their formal state visit to the United Kingdom.After introductions were made, the couples arrived at the Horse Guards Parade in London to meet King Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76, for the ceremonial welcome.As Princess Kate walked up the stairs behind Prince William, who bowed his head to acknowledge his father and Camilla, she stopped at the top and dropped into the perfect curtsy to the King and Queen, mere inches away from certain disaster.

her father-in-law’s 75th birthday. Markle, 42, was spotted wearing a black top with the long sleeves casually rolled up to her elbow while also wearing belted grey pants and black flats. The former Duchess completed her look with black sunglasses, a ponytail and a poppy pin in honor of Remembrance Day in the UK and Veteran’s Day in the US.

celebrating his 75th birthday Tuesday with many members of his family and friends partying alongside him.His son and heir Prince William, 41, posted a sweet tribute to him for his big day — however, he left out younger brother Prince Harry.While the two estranged brothers have been warring for the last few years, the Prince of Wales didn’t include the Duke of Sussex, 39, in his Instagram post. In other words, he was spared.A carousel of photos showed an older teen William hugging his father while on the ski slopes, a pic of a smiling Charles, as well as a photo of Queen Camilla waving on the balcony of Buckingham Palace alongside William’s wife, Kate Middleton, and their three children — Princes Louis, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.Commenters wondered why Harry was excluded from the post, with one writing: “What about Harry, Archie and Lilibet?”“[You] ignored the little Brother,” someone else penned.

the BBC.Charles will be spending his birthday busy with several work engagements, but at some point in the afternoon, Montecito will be calling his phone.Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are famously not attending the King’s birthday celebrations later today — and have said there’s been “no contact” “no contact” from the royals about the fête.Charles’s birthday will be marked by gun salutes across the capital, while the King himself will be busy launching the Coronation Food Project with his wife, Queen Camilla.The monarch and his wife will be visiting food banks in and around London, before hosting a Buckingham Palace reception for healthcare workers later in the day.On Monday, His Majesty kicked off his birthday festivities by joining other 75-year-olds in a tea dance organized by The Prince’s Trust at Highgrove House, one of the monarch’s official royal residences.Later on Tuesday evening, the King’s close family and friends – including Prince William, 41, Kate Middleton, 41, and Queen Camilla, 76 – will gather to mark his special day.The Sussexes reportedly didn’t make it on to the guest list for the King’s 75th birthday gathering at Clarence House.It comes after royal expert and commentator Richard Fitzwilliams claimed that Harry simply “doesn’t care” about not being invited to his dad’s birthday bash.And it seems as there’s no love lost between the two, as royal commentator Neal Sean said that Charles is “relieved” that the Sussexes are not in London to ring in his 75th birthday.“Let’s be very clear, most senior members of the British monarchy are more than relieved by the news that the two former royals known as Harry and Meghan are simply not going to be returning for the birthday celebrations of his Majesty,

As King Charles celebrates his landmark 75th birthday today (November 14), he is marking the day just as you may expect by staying dedicated to his duties with official engagements. While there will surely be a moment in the days to come to relax and take stock with his family, there will be one noticeable absence. Even though Prince Harry remains in the US with Meghan Markle and their two children, it has been reported that he is expected to reach out to his father to send his best wishes on his birthday.

The King is celebrating his landmark 75th birthday today (November 14) after a first busy full year as monarch. King Charles Philip Arthur George was born on November 14, 1948 at Buckingham Palace to the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh - later Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

Every joy and heartbreak of King Charles’ life has been chronicled for the world to avidly devour. From Prince to King, he has overcome untold challenges under an intense spotlight of public scrutiny.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.A bash with friends and family at Clarence House in London is on tap. The guest list includes his eldest son, Prince William, 41; his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, 41; and his wife, Queen Camilla, 76, along with other members of the royal family.Reports swirled last week that his estranged son, Prince Harry, 39, and his wife, Meghan Markle, 42, declined an invite to the party.

King Charles would only step down from the throne under one condition, says a royal expert, as he prepared celebrate his 75th birthday on Tuesday (November 14) at Clarence House. His Majesty has faced calls to abdicate since he became King in September 2022 as he was the oldest person to become King at 73 after Queen Elizabeth II passed away at 96.

The King will feature on the front page of the Big Issue magazine as he marks his 75th birthday and launches the Coronation Food Project.This year, King Charles is using his milestone birthday, on 14 November, to officially launch the scheme which aims to support the nation by redistributing food destined for landfills during the cost-of-living crisis.The Big Issue’s article, which will see the King's portrait on the front cover, will be published on Monday ahead of his birthday the following day. In the article, Charles shares his concerns about the amount of food waste across the county.

Prince George was notably absent from his grandfather King Charles' first State Opening of Parliament speech as monarch this week.

didn’t make it on to the guest list for His Majesty’s upcoming 75th birthday gathering at Clarence House on November 14.But according to Buckingham Palace expert and commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, Harry won’t be losing sleep over the apparent snub.“I really don’t think Harry cares about not being invited to his father’s 75th. The rift runs deep,” Fitzwilliams told the Daily Express.