Royal Family: William 'doesn't like talking about Harry' as it 'gives him a headache'
PRINCE WILLIAM "doesn't like talking about Prince Harry" as it "gives him a headache" a source has claimed.
Prince Harry and Meghan's return to the UK discussed by Walker
The Duke of Cambridge was notably absent from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's covert visit to Windsor Castle, which took place on Thursday.
The future king is on a skiing holiday with his family.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, a friend of Prince William said: "He doesn’t like talking about Harry.
"He says it gives him a headache."
They added: "He understands the need for reconciliation and all that, but at the same time he worries about his father being 'ambushed' by Harry."
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Prince Charles lavishes praise on Brits opening homes to Ukrainians
Prince Charles has lavished praise on British people who have offered to host Ukrainian refugees describing their generosity as “profoundly moving” in his Easter message.
The future King lamented the “soul-destroying sorrow” and “unutterable tragedy” of those forced to flee their homes due to conflict.
Referring to the Bible, Charles referred to “our lord’s timeless example” and expressed hope that his example would “dispel the darkness” of the world.
He said: ”It has been profoundly moving to see how so many people are ready to open their homes to those in need and how they have offered their time and their resources to help those facing such soul-destroying sorrow and hardship.
Meghan and Harry 'in and out in 15 minutes' on secret visit to Windsor 'Barely speaking'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were in and out in 15 minutes when they met with Prince Charles, a royal expert has claimed, adding that the father and son have "been barely speaking in recent months".
Harry and Meghan paid a covert visit to the Queen at Windsor Castle on Thursday, marking the first time the couple have been on UK soil together since stepping back from royal duties in March 2020.
They reportedly met with Prince Charles during the visit, as he was at Windsor Castle standing in for the Queen at the Maundy Thursday service.
But according to royal commentator Richard Kay, the meeting with Harry's father only lasted for 15 minutes, starting at 10am.
Princess Eugenie was key in Duke and Meghan's reunion with Queen
Princess Eugenie has been credited with playing an important role in reuniting Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with the Queen.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex interrupted their trip to the Netherlands to make a surprise visit to the British sovereign at Windsor Castle on Thursday.
Arriving on an overnight British Airways flight from Los Angeles, the couple spent Wednesday night at Frogmore, before meeting the British monarch at her Windsor residence the next day.
Harry's willingness to pay his grandmother a visit has been seen as an olive branch between the two sides of the House of Windsor.
Britons hit back at calls for Queen to forgive Prince Harry
Brits interviewed on GB News in London yesterday reacted to claims that the Queen could forgive Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following reports of a royal rift.
Britons were largely split on whether the Queen should forgive Prince Harry following reports of rifts between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family.
GB News host Patrick Christys questioned Britons on whether the relationship between the monarch and Harry was "irreparable".
Some Britons rejected suggestions that Harry should be forgiven, with one man simply saying: "Definitely not!"
Another member of the British public said: "He's ousted himself from the British public now."
One woman urged the family to move, saying: "Of course, she should forgive him. He is her grandson. She is going to be loyal to the family.
"She can tell him off. She can be annoyed but I don’t think she should freeze him out."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's body language analysed
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's body language at the Invictus Games has been analysed by an expert.
Body language expert Judi James said that Harry displayed "trepidation and humility" at the event. However, she said he also wanted to look "casual and confident", indicated by his hand in his trouser pocket.
Meanwhile, Meghan wanted to display an "ongoing love of the public", Ms James said.
Harry and Meghan arrived in the Netherlands for the Invictus Games yesterday, after paying a covert visit to the Queen at Windsor Castle on Thursday.
This will be the first Invictus Games since 2019, as they were forced to take a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After they arrived in the Netherlands yesterday, the couple attended a reception with athletes from Team USA and Team Ukraine.
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Meghan and Harry send fans into frenzy with loved-up PDA
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have sent fans into a frenzy after the Duchess gushed over her husband as she introduced him on stage at the opening ceremony of Invictus Games before they kissed in front of the crowd.
The loved-up exchange between the couple prompted an excited reaction on social media.
One Twitter user, Daisy Hart, wrote: "OK, I'm bawling my eyes out! The love Meghan has for her husband Prince Harry, & him for her... Not sure my heart can take it!
"You can actually hear the love & emotion in her voice. Simply amazing; this couple were created for each other."
Another with the handle @OliviaLoveCena said: "Harry and Meghan sharing a sweet kiss before Harry’s speech. They’re so beautiful, I love them so much."
A third Twitter user, Ennin Mercedes, commented: "They are the cutest!"
Meghan attempts ‘to get Harry to relax’
Express.co.uk spoke to body language expert Judi James about the interactions between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Invictus Games in the Netherlands for the Land Rover Driving Challenge.
Ms James said: “It looks as though Meghan has been putting in the extra effort to get Harry to relax and maybe show us the fun and carefree Prince we saw during their first public appearance as a couple at the Invictus back in 2017.
“Although Harry is clearly at the event he adores he has been looking a little emotional at times so far and Meghan seems to be keen to influence his body language mood by doing what is called ‘leading’ and ‘pacing’, i.e. setting the tone via her own active rituals."
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Harry grows emotional as he shares hopes for Archie future
The Duke told the crowd at the opening ceremony: "To be role models, or the role models, that each of you are takes strength and it takes courage.
"When I talk to my son Archie about what he wants to be when he grows up, some days it's an astronaut, other days it's a pilot - a helicopter pilot obviously. Or Kwazii from Octonauts. If you're laughing then you've seen that.
"But what I remind him is that no matter what you want to be when you grow up, it's your character that matters most, and nothing would make his mum and me prouder than to see him have the character of what we see before us today."
Meghan and Harry share loving kiss as Duchess praises 'incredible' husband
Meghan Markle paid tribute to her "incredible" husband as she introduced Prince Harry at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games before sharing a loving kiss as she welcomed him on stage.
The Duchess said: "It is my distinguished honour to introduce someone that I think you'll all be very excited to hear from.
"He has also spent many late nights and early mornings planning for these games to make them as perfect as possible for each of you.
"I could not love and respect him more and I know that all of you feel the same because he is your fellow veteran, having served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and 10 years of military service.
"He's the founder of the Invictus Games, and the father to our two little ones, Archie and Lili. Please welcome my incredible husband, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex."
Meghan and Harry salute Ukraine
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex addressed the audience at the televised event in The Hague.
In their speeches, the couple saluted Team Ukraine who are competing in the international competition in the Netherlands despite Russia's devastating invasion of their homeland.
Meghan said: "Good evening everyone. We are so grateful to the Netherlands for welcoming us and for hosting the Invictus Games.
"For each team, my husband and I both recognise it's been a lot to get here, both physically and emotionally.
"Not least of which for the Ukraine team, who we are all standing with."
Harry added: "Your bravery in choosing to come and for being here tonight cannot be overstated."
Meghan and Harry at Invictus opening ceremony
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have arrived at the opening ceremony for the Invictus Games in the Netherlands.
The Duchess looks chic in a white off-the-shoulder top, black trousers and stilettos for the evening event.
Harry and Meghan held hands as they made their way to their seats as the crowd cheered.
Meghan and Harry missed out on ‘ideal’ chance to introduce Queen to Lilibet
Speaking to GB News, royal author Phil Dampier said: "The other thing is, they haven't brought Archie and Lilibet.
"The Queen is yet to meet Lilibet, her great-granddaughter.
"So if you are trying to heal the rift, why not bring the kids? It would have been an ideal opportunity."
Harry and Meghan 'hope Charles will allow part-time return'
Speaking to Royally Us, Tom Quinn said: "I think Meghan and Harry are hoping, and I've had this on good authority when the Queen dies, Charles will be open to allowing Harry and Meghan to be part-time royals.
"Which is what they wanted from the start."
Harry and Meghan driven in mini cars
The Sussexes hopped into miniature open-topped Land Rover vehicles driven by two little girls ahead of the event's opening ceremony in The Hague.
Harry also took part in the Jaguar Land Rover driving challenge, sitting in the front passenger seat and helping to navigate a course of bridge structures, ramps and rocks.
Jaguar Land Rover provides financial backing for the games.
Eugenie 'played role' in Harry and Meghan's meeting with Queen
Writing in his Daily Mail column, Ricard Kay noted: "It was also the first time Meghan had seen any of her royal in-laws since March 2020.
"Intriguingly it involved a fifth member of the Royal Family who was not present at either meeting – Princess Eugenie.
"The princess who is temporarily living in her cousin’s Frogmore Cottage with her husband Jack Brooksbank and their son August, is thought to have played an ‘encouraging’ role behind the scenes.
"She is Harry’s closest royal ally – she and Jack visited the Sussexes in California earlier this year – and is also close to the Queen."
Duke and Meghan Markle's body language analysed
However, she said he also wanted to look "casual and confident", indicated by his hand in his trouser pocket.
Meanwhile, Meghan wanted to display an "ongoing love of the public", Ms James said.
Meghan and Harry spark Sussex fan frenzy as couple step out for Invictus Games
One Twitter user, called Dani APG, tweeted: "Just Prince Harry looking at his beautiful wife Meghan."
A Twitter user called 'natasha' said: "The hair. The makeup. The outfit. The smile.
"Meghan Markle is literally a goddess and that’s a FACT!"
Meghan Markle comforts emotional Harry in heartwarming gesture
Perched on the front row of seats with officials and dignitaries, Prince Harry appeared solemn as he bowed his head, with Meghan tenderly holding his hand.
The footage of the moment was published by the US Invictus team outside the US embassy in The Hague.
Meghan and Harry's first meeting with Queen in two years could be used in Netflix series
Earlier this month it was revealed that Meghan and Harry will be followed around by a camera crew at the event - but royal commentator Charles Rae suggested that their visit to the Queen may also be part of the documentary.
Speaking on Talk Radio, he said: "The Netflix film crew will most certainly favourably capture Harry and Meghan. It will look as if they are still members of the Royal family when they are private citizens.
"That will be the whole aim to show people they are still considered very important people."
Meghan Markle's Invictus outfit mirrors Duchess of Cambridge
Meghan wore a white outfit, with matching handbag and gold accessories.
Royal expert Richard Eden noted the similarities between their outfits, saying: "Was the Duchess of Sussex inspired by the Duchess of Cambridge's white trouser suit worn on her recent visit to Jamaica?"
Meghan and Harry 'in and out in 15 minutes' on secret visit to Windsor
A source said that Camilla joined the meeting halfway before the couple left together for St George's Chapel, where the Maundy Thursday service took place.
Mr Kay claimed that one of the Queen's conditions, attached to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's visit to the UK, was that Harry would "first have to see his father".
Kate Middleton and Prince William miss out on Harry's visit as Cambridges hit the slopes
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are keen skiers, hit the slopes earlier this week with their children George, Charlotte and Louis in Courchevel, France.
The family regularly go on skiing trips, with Charlotte enjoying her first winter break before her first birthday.
Meghan and Harry pose with US delegation at Invictus Games in new snaps
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in the Netherlands for the Invictus Games, which are running from April 16 to 22.
Royal commentator Omid Scobie shared the picture on Twitter with the caption: "The @WhiteHouse and @WeAreInvictus have shared photos of the Sussexes with the US presidential delegation (including @PeteButtigieg and @SenDuckworth) here at @InvictusGamesNL.
"They were taken at a welcome event for #TeamUS and #TeamUkraine hosted at The Hague's US Embassy today."
