Did Venus Williams blow off Prince Harry? Kate is back (sort of), and King Charles gets a security scare

0:00 Palace Intrigue now has merch. Check out the hats, t shirts, mugs and other great items with Palace Intrigue, Deep Crown, Good Times, Kate is Wonderful and more. There's free shipping and for a limited time, get ten percent off with the code new Merch ten. Go to Kalaroga dot com. That's c A l O r g A dot com or look for the link in the show notes. We really appreciate your support for the show. Thanks Kalaroga, Shark Media, Pat Lo and welcome to Pallas Intrigue. I am your host, Mark Francis. Fans and Royal watchers have been buzzing over a video that purportedly shows Venus Williams not standing or clapping when Prince Harry received the Pat Tolman the Award at the SP's in Los Angeles. In the clip shared widely on x, Harry can be seen running up to accept the award while his wife Megan, along with much of the audience, stands to applaud.

1:02 However, Venus Williams, seated next to Megan, remains seated and does not appear to clap. This moment led to speculation and comments from fans suggesting that Venus may have snubbed Harry or shown disapproval. However, other footage from Access Hollywood showed Harry and Venus sitting together later engaged in what seemed like an amiable conversation. Meanwhile, when Kate returned to Wimbledon on Sunday, she of course received a warm reception with a standing ovation. Upon entering the Royal Box, the princess was greeted with applause from the centre court audience. She smiled broadly and acknowledged the crowd before settling in with Charlotte and Kate's sister, Pepper Matthews. Earlier in the day, the Princess and Princess Charlotte met with the women's champion, Barbara Kritchikova, presenting her with flowers in the clubhouse. Social media posts from Kensington Palace showcase Princess Charlotte holding a tennis racket gifted to her mother by Kretchikova, who used it in her final match. The day also included interactions with other tennis players, where Princess Charlotte promised to try a wheelchair tennis alongside her mother. The Princess of Wales expressed admiration for Emma Rotcanu, offering words of support after her fourth round exit. Among the distinguished guests at Wimbledon were Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor, Sir Cliff Richard, Benedict Cumberbatch with Sophie Hunter, as well as per S Brosnan, Tom Hidlston, Nigel Farage and Chris Grayling. As patron of the All England Club, the Princess of Wales traditionally presents the trophies and a role she took on from Queen Elizabeth in twenty twenty one. The club is a long standing connection with the Royal family,

2:34 dating back to nineteen oh seven, when King George the Fifth became its president. It was a sporting weekend for the Royals, although England fans, including William and Prince George, experienced deep disappointment as they witnessed England's defeat at the Euro twenty twenty four final in Berlin. Prince William was President of the FA and devoted football fan, was joined by a nervous crowd that included Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Filippe of Spain with his daughter in front of Sofia, the Royal duo clad in smart navy suits with white shirts and striped ties, displayed a range of emotions throughout the tense match. Despite an early goal that sparred hope, England ultimately fell short in the final minutes, much to the dismay of the entire stadium, including William and George. Before the match, Prince William shared his excitement on social media, posting a video of their arrival in Berlin and expressing optimism with the hashtag Euro twenty twenty four. He was seen mingling with fellow dignitaries and celebrities, including Ed Sheeran and football legend Gareth Bale, who greeted him and King Filipe before kickoff. Despite the heartbreak of defeat, Prince William later commended the England squad on their journey and resilience, urging them to hold their heads high despite the outcome. The disappointment was palpable among fans, but the Prince of Wales and his family vowed to continue supporting England's footballing endeavors with pride and optimism for future successes. William was observed as being quite emotional, with a source telling the Mirror normally William would show a few smiles and walk with a stride and his step to show genuine contentment, but at this time he went a step further. It was great to

4:05 see a very expressive side to the prince. Chanting with the crowd, punching the air with his fist, and displaying huge grins were all examples of William expressing raw emotion. Royal commentator Angela Eleven thinks Queen Elizabeth would have had none of that, telling gb News George seemed happy. They were both in navy suits and had the same ties. Mini means they did the same thing. I thought if the late Queen had been here, she would have not been pleased because there was a lot of emotion shown here. She didn't like it. She had a stiff upper lips. She would never do this. You'd never see her hugging the children. This is a new generation and they hugged each other for all they were worth. And I thought this was wonderful for William. He had a hard time and he's got a son who's just like him. It's wonderful. On Monday, William and Kate posted a photo of Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte watching the Euro twenty twenty four final on their Instagram page. The photo shows the children wearing England tops with their names, with the numbers nine and six representing their ages. The caption read, at England, your teamwork, grit and determination were an inspiration to all of us, young and old. Congratulations to Spain, w and C Palace intrigue be right back. King Charles has recently sent a private letter to former US President Donald Trump following the recent attempted assassination. According to Buckingham Palace, the message was delivered via the UK Embassy in Washington, d C. On Sunday. The contents of the letter will remain confidential. Sources indicate that the King's communication mirrored Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent conversation with mister Trump. Starmer had condemned the violence,

5:41 offered condolences to the victims and their families, and which to speedy recovery to the former president and those injured. The King and Queen were forced to cut short an engagement of their own on Jersey after a security scare. The Daily Mails Rebecca English reported it turned out to be a false alarm, and the couple soon continued with their program of engagements. English added Buckingham Poundless that did not comment officially, but it is understood there was a small issue of concern. An investigation was initiated, but it turned out to be a false alarm. Sources said every precaution was taken and the program resumed. Shortly afterwards, bucking and Powers announced their majesties, the King and Queen will undertake an autumn tour in October twenty twenty four. This will include royal visits to Australia and Samoa, where their Majesties will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting twenty twenty four. The King and Queen will visit Australia the invitation of the Australian Government, where their program will feature engagements in the Australian Capital, Territory and New South Wales. Their Majesty's state visit to Samoa will celebrate this strong bilateral relationship between the Pacific island nation and the UK. Several new portraits have been released of the King and Queen marking their coming autumn tour. In one, the Queen is wearing Elizabeth's wattle brooch. Broach was presented to Elizabeth the second in nineteen fifty four when she toured Australia following her corron nation. And there you have it. If you'd like to email us O addresses the Palace Intrigue at gmail dot com. Please follow us the Spotify, Apple or the app of your choice. Remember you can now get merch and subscriptions and all sorts of fun goalities to help support all of us behind the scenes. Here you can get all the details in the show notes or episode notes him My Francis

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