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While the couple have officially taken no political stance in the upcoming November election, they have been encouraging people to register to vote through their Archewell Foundation.
This has seen them write to unregistered voters, encouraging them to use their voices in the presidential election.
The chairman of the Republican movement in the UK, Greg Swenson, told the Daily Mail: “By encouraging people to vote they are essentially ballot harvesting for Kamala.
“You don’t have to say it… you don’t need a bumper sticker, we know who you voted for.”
Harry is set to return to the UK without Meghan at the end of September for the WellChild Awards.
The Times reports the Duke of Sussex is believed to be making the brief visit to his home country without his wife and children.
He recently told ITV that he will not bring Meghan to the UK because he fears “a knife or acid attack”.
Key Points
William and Kate’s birthday message to Harry ‘just a company thing’
It has been noted that the message, shared to the official Kensington Palace Twitter/X account, was not signed off as “W&C”, indicating that had not been personally written by the couple.
A palace insider told The Daily Beast: “It was just a company thing. Happy birthday blah blah blah.”
Emma Guinness20 September 2024 21:00
King Charles thanks Royal Navy for their service
Footage of the event was shared by the royal family today with the following statement: “His Majesty paid a visit to @royalnavy crew members stationed in Scotland yesterday to thank them and their families for their service.
“As well as meeting serving personnel and their loved ones, The King boarded a Vanguard-class vessel and was given a tour.
“Before departing the submarine, His Majesty met the Submariners who have spent the greatest amount of time under the waves.
“Thank you to all our Armed Forces for your service! To read more about The King’s visit, head to http://Royal.uk”
🏴 His Majesty paid a visit to @royalnavy crew members stationed in Scotland yesterday to thank them and their families for their service. 🇬🇧
As well as meeting serving personnel and their loved ones, The King boarded a Vanguard-class vessel and was given a tour.
Before… pic.twitter.com/SaTTMfPpfs
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 20, 2024
Emma Guinness20 September 2024 16:20
Prince Harry ‘kept on a tight leash’
A British socialite has claimed that Prince Harry is kept “on a tight leash” by Meghan Markle who allegedly stopped him from having a large 40th birthday party.
According to reports, the Duke of Sussex, 40, had a low-key celebration with his family in California.
Lady Victoria Hervey told GB News: “40 is still very young – men are quite juvenile at 40 years old. If he had a choice, he would have probably been in England with a lot of his old friends, but she’s not going to let him do that, is she?”
“I think she keeps him on a really tight leash. You can see it in him, he’s deprived of freedom. She’s sort of his therapist and his babysitter and he’s very, very dependent on her.”
Emma Guinness20 September 2024 12:00
Prince Harry ‘hates’ King Charles for ‘nightmare scenario’
A royal author claims that Prince Harry “hates” King Charles for creating a “nightmare scenario” by leaving him out of his succession plans.
The Duke of Sussex, who recently turned 40, is currently fifth in line to the throne and the insider said he believes this gives him a right to be involved in future planning.
Harry moved to California with his family after stepping down as a working royal in 2020.
Royal author Tom Quinn told The Mirror: “Harry hates the fact that he is being left completely out of the succession planning, but he has only himself to blame.
“His choices illustrate perfectly the old adage – beware you get what you wish for. Harry wanted his freedom and he has it, but there is a price to pay and he is paying it.”
Emma Guinness20 September 2024 11:00
Prince William thanks those working to combat homelessness
The heir to the throne, 42, made the visit as part of his work with his Homewards project, which aims to end the problem.
A post on the official royal family Twitter/X account read: “A huge thank you to the incredible homelessness workers and organisations in Aberdeen for your unwavering dedication and tireless efforts.
“Your work in supporting those most vulnerable and commitment to making a difference in the community is truly inspiring. Together we can end homelessness.”
A huge thank you to the incredible homelessness workers and organisations in Aberdeen for your unwavering dedication and tireless efforts. Your work in supporting those most vulnerable and commitment to making a difference in the community is truly inspiring.
Together we can end… pic.twitter.com/NLsWWyQ3nq
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 19, 2024
Emma Guinness20 September 2024 10:02
Harry and Meghan accused of ‘harvesting votes for Kamala Harris’
Through their Archewell Foundation, the Sussexes announced that they were writing to unregistered voters and encouraging them to use their voices.
A statement posted to their website read: “Using Vote Forward’s impactful letter-writing tool, our team wrote personalised letters encouraging unregistered voters to take a crucial step: registering to vote.”
It added: “At The Archewell Foundation, we recognise that civic engagement, no matter one’s political party, is at the heart of a more just and equitable world.”
While the couple have taken no political stance in the election, the move has been slammed by the Chairman of the Republican movement in the UK, Greg Swenson.
He told the Daily Mail: “By encouraging people to vote they are essentially ballot harvesting for Kamala.
“You don’t have to say it… you don’t need a bumper sticker, we know who you voted for.”
Emma Guinness20 September 2024 09:01
King Charles ‘fed up’ with Prince Harry’s security requests
This comes following the revelation that the Duke of Sussex, 40, will visit his home country later this month for the Wellchild Awards in London. According to reports, he will not see his father, who will be in Scotland, on the visit.
British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital: “All royal family members want to be sure that their conversations remain private.
“King Charles is thoroughly fed up with Prince Harry assuming that he can [manage] his security requests. He will not be available 24/7 for Prince Harry’s demands.”
“However, King Charles loves Prince Harry as a father. [He] will make an effort to communicate with him, especially on important days.”
Emma Guinness20 September 2024 06:00
Prince George and Princess Charlotte to be ‘separated’ in less than a year
Under typical royal protocol, once George turns 12 next summer, he will no longer be able to travel with his nine-year-old sister, who is fourth in line to the throne.
This unique travel arrangement is done to protect key members of the monarchy should an accident occur when travelling by plane or similar.
Emma Guinness20 September 2024 03:00
Prince Harry ‘prepared to take the risk’ of visiting the UK
Harry, 40, is set to return to his home country at the end of the month for the WellChild Awards in London, however, he will not be accompanied by his wife Meghan Markle and their children.
He recently told ITV that he believes the UK is too dangerous for his family to visit because he fears “a knife or acid attack”.
Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker told GB News: “He’s prepared to take the risk, but not for Meghan and the children.”
Mr Walker added: “It’ll be interesting to see where Harry stays.
“We’ve seen him stay at hotel rooms – last month, he stayed with Diana’s family, Diana’s brother on their estate.”
Emma Guinness20 September 2024 00:00