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Eagle-eyed royal fans have wondered if Prince Harry has given a subtle snub to his father this week as he handed out an award to an American soldier and wore a selection of medals, but not the one marking his father's coronation. The Duke of Sussex wore four medals on his jacket as he made a speech outside of his Montecito home to combat medic Sergeant First Class Elizabeth Marks, who won Military Times Soldier of the Year.
Three of those medals marked his late grandmother's various Jubilees this century.
However, Harry, who is set to visit the UK next week, is also the owner of a Coronation medal given to him and others after King Charles' coronation to take the throne in May 2023. Around 400,000 people were awarded the medal for being involved in the proceedings or for serving the armed forces and frontline emergency services.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has claimed it's no coincidence Harry has chosen not to wear his Coronation medal, telling The Sun: "The Sussexes do nothing by chance and this clearly emphasises or is intended to emphasise his distance from the Royal Family. "The Sussexes are well aware that every single thing they do, everything they wear, everything they say, is all going to be examined.
The problem is that if he chooses not to wear the coronation medal, it will certainly be seen as a snub to King Charles," he explained.
In addition to his three Jubilee medals, Harry also donned an Operational Service medal given to him for his service in the armed forces in Helmand province. Following the video, some US natives took to social media to troll the Duke -who stepped down from royal duties in 2020 and moved to California - asking why the task was given to him.
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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.
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.
King Charles has officially appointed Prince William as the head of Harry's former regiment, the Army Air Corps, in a move perceived as a significant slight to his brother.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been spending time in Nigeria on what has been dubbed a "mini royal tour", but some parts of the trip have raised eyebrows.
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'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 is being 'permanently set adrift' by his father and the senior royals, according to Royal author and commentator Tom Quinn.
slammed this week for her “odd” decision to skip her husband’s UK trip this week as he headed to his home soil to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.Harry, 39, touched down in the capital on Tuesday — but his stay was brief as he was already en route to the airport just two days later.The “Suits” alum landed at Heathrow Thursday evening after flying solo from Los Angeles.She met up with her husband at the airport’s VIP Windsor Suite before the pair boarded a commercial British Airways flight to Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, the Daily Mail reports.The duo, who quit royal life in 2020, were invited to Nigeria by the West African country’s chief of defense staff — its highest-ranking military official.The pair’s flight experienced a slight delay due to the pilot falling ill, according to the outlet. The duo were sat in first class of the Boeing 777.The Sussexes landed in Nigeria Friday morning, and were reportedly first to be escorted off the aircraft.The pair were greeted by Nigerian officials at the Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, and were escorted into a waiting minibus upon arrival.They were accompanied by the security team that looked after Harry during his London trip this week.Harry and Meghan are already back in action in Nigeria, as the pair have their first official engagement with General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defense Staff.The couple, who were each gifted a traditional wooden beaded necklace, visited children at the Lights Academy in Abuja, where they were greeted by cheering crowds.The former actress was dressed in a peach-hued maxi dress and accessorized with gold jewelry.
A body language expert has analysed Prince Harry’s Invictus Games appearance, saying his visit back to the UK has made him feel "strong" and "comfortable".The Duke of Sussex, 39, returned to the UK for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games and body language expert Darren Stanton has analysed Harry’s body language – saying he is in a place of "comfort" and "strength". Speaking on behalf of Betfair Bingo, Darren revealed: “Harry is in a good place and it’s telling us he is genuinely interested and enthusiastic about being back in the UK. From what we can see, Harry wants to do the right thing.
King Charles was surrounded by members of the Royal Family in a display of unity at the Buckingham Palace garden party on Wednesday, May 8, which coincidentally took place just minutes before Prince Harry's special service for the Invictus Games.The King was spotted mingling with over 8,000 guests at the party, located just over two miles from where Harry was scheduled to attend a thanksgiving service marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games at St Paul's Cathedral. Queen Camilla was by his side, and other working royals including Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Edward and Sophie, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, were also present, making it a grand royal gathering.
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.
Prince Harry has returned to the UK alone once again, leaving his wife Meghan Markle behind. The Duke of Sussex flew into London on Tuesday to attend a celebration for the Invictus Games.
Prince William has received a significant new honour from King Charles, in what is being seen as a major snub to Prince Harry.
King Charles' packed schedule has dashed hopes of a meeting with his son, Prince Harry, this week. But the Duke's five-word response hints at ongoing optimism.
Prince Harry has seemingly hinted at a potential reconciliation with King Charles in the future, despite confirming that there will be no meeting between them during his current visit to the UK.
Prince Harry was pictured visiting Armoury House in London this afternoon, Tuesday 7 May, as he attended an Invictus Games discussion called 'Realising a Global Community ', in his first sighting since touching down in the UK. The Duke of Sussex flew from the US to his home turf to celebrate ten years of the Invictus games this week, and it has also been revealed that he won't be meeting with his father - King Charles - during the trip.