Jokes in court
A senior courtier bypassed official procedures while King Charles III are recovering from cancer treatment for their candidacy to be appointed to a senior role, Mail on Sunday declared.
The appointment is now being overturned after the plot was compared to what was going on at a medieval court, the newspaper said. Garter King Of Arms David White is said to have contacted the king directly, nominating the candidate while Charles was in London undergoing cancer treatment, and staff were ordered not to disturb him.
A source told Mail on Sunday: “It's like a trick from the Middle Ages. There was a big controversy backstage. Some people believe that David White deliberately approached Charles behind their backs so he could get his preferred candidate into the role. What David may not have realized was that the King was tired. In other words, he is at his most vulnerable, which is why proper protocol is needed.”
The Mail on Sunday alleges that White obtained his letter of introduction before the king by giving it to the husband of one of his assistants who was working for the king. When contacted by MoS by phone, White declined to comment, but the newspaper accused him of making incriminating comments after thinking he had hung up. Buckingham Palace reportedly declined to comment.
Another bond between Harry and William has been broken
A charity that represents one of the last common causes of estranged brothers Prince William And Prince Harry is being resolved after more than two decades.
London Sunday Times report that the parents of old friend Henry van Straubenzee are completing their work with a fund established in his honor after he died in a car accident at the age of 18.
The family were friends and became even closer after Alex and Claire van Straubenzee's three sons—Thomas, Henry and Charlie—and William and Harry were all born six years apart. The boys went to the same school and went on holiday to Cornwall together in the summer.
Prince William and Prince Harry attend the opening of the Greenhouse Sports Center in central London, April 26, 2018.
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The two surviving brothers, Thomas, 41, and Charlie, 35, remain friends with both brothers despite their rocky relationship.
Indeed, one of William and Harry's last joint works was for the Henry van Straubenzee Memorial Fund (HvSMF), which builds schools in Uganda. They issued a joint tribute in December 2022 on the 20th anniversary of Henry's death.
Although their last visit to Uganda was “full of sadness,” Claire told the newspaper. Sunday Times: “It felt right to give up while we were ahead.”
Harry and Meghan: the glamor of polo
Meghan Markle Kissing husband Prince Harry at a polo match—when she presented him with the trophy for his Royal Salute Sentebale team at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge event held at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Florida. Harry's team won the match (against Grand Champions, led by his good friend Nacho Figueras) 3-1, with Harry credited with scoring the opening goal. Netflix cameras are following Harry and Meghan for one of their next polo projects.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kiss as they attend the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to benefit Sentebale, a charity founded by him and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to support children in Lesotho and Botswana , in Wellington, Florida, USA, April 12, 2024.
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William and Kate posted messages after the mass stabbing
Prince William and Kate Middleton posted a message on X after a mass stabbing at a shopping center in Sydney, leaving six people dead, including the attacker who was shot dead by police.
The message read: “We are shocked and saddened by the terrible events in Sydney early this morning. Our thoughts are with all those affected, including the loved ones of those lost and the heroic emergency responders who risked their lives to save others. WC.”
King Charles also sent condolence messages after the murders.
Inside Peter Phillips' breakup
The Daily mail Richard Kay say Peter Phillips' Separated from His girlfriend, Lindsay Wallace, came as a “surprise” and the two remained friends and no third parties were involved. Kay said the family was “sad” by the news, especially because observers had described the couple as “extremely happy” and some thought a wedding might be in the offing. However, Kay said that a series of business deals that appeared to trade on the family name had put him under public scrutiny and Peter—Princess Anne—'s son will now “reinvent himself” after the split.
Prince Edward's new military title
Prince Edward is set to become Colonel of the Scots Guards in a ceremony today, Sunday, taking over from the Duke of Kent. Edward, who, like Daily mail shownleft the Royal Marines in 1987 after four months (and began a professional career in the arts and media thereafter), being appointed to the role by his brother King Charles.
Of the appointment, Edward said, “The Duke of Kent is an extraordinary Colonel of the Scots Guards. In addition to his extensive knowledge and understanding of the Regiment and all those who serve past and present, he was a passionate and tireless advocate.
“It is a special honor to be asked and entrusted by Her Majesty to be the next Colonel. However, I accepted it with a degree of trepidation because I would inevitably be compared to my predecessor's formidable achievements and reputation. I can only promise to do my best.”
Britain's Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, on behalf of King Charles III, watches the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, with the French Gendarmerie of the Republic taking part to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the founding of the Entente Cordiale .
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The Duke of Kent said: “Serving as Colonel of the Scots Guards since 1974, the longest anyone has held the role, has been a real honor and one that will make I am forever filled with great joy. During those years I witnessed the work of the Scots Guards in peacetime and war and witnessed their bravery, selfless courage and devotion to duty.
“To my fellow Scots Guards, I am extremely proud to have served you all. I am delighted that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will continue to support all that you do and your efforts to preserve your great legacy.”
This week in royal history
Prince Philip was laid to rest on April 17, 2021, passed away on April 9. Only around 30 guests attended the burial at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle because of Covid restrictions. Queen Elizabeth was photographed sitting alone.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth is seen at the funeral of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's husband, who died aged 99, at St George's Chapel, in Windsor, England, April 17, 2021.
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Unanswered question
What would Prince William returns to royal duties look like? How are King Charles and Kate Middleton progressing with their respective cancer treatments?
