Sept. 30, 2025
Prince Harry issues odd statement about King Charles PLUS Kate Middleton too busy for ruby but has time for Harry Potter
Prince Harry has released a rare and pointed statement denying claims about the tone of his recent meeting with King Charles—and suggesting that unnamed sources are actively trying to “sabotage” any reconciliation between father and son. In response, royal sources say the Palace is both “saddened and perplexed” by the accusation.
Meanwhile, in the "if Meghan did this" column, the Princess of Wales blew off rugby but made it to Harry Potter.
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Hello and welcome to Pallas Intrigue. I am your host,
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Mark Francis. Prince Harry has released a rare and pointed
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statement denying claims about the tone of his recent meeting
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with King Charles and suggesting that unnamed sources are actively
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trying to sabotage any reconciliation between father and son. In response,
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royal sources say the Palace is both saddened and perplexed
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by the accusation. The Duke of Sussex's spokesperson hit back
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at reporting from The Son which described Harry's meeting with
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the King as formal, claiming Harry had felt more like
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an official visitor than a son. The paper also reported
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that Harry had presented his father with a framed photograph.
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The spokesperson said recent of the Duke's view of the
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tone of the meeting is categorically false. The quotes attributed
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to him are pure invention fed one only can assume
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by sources intent on sabotaging any reconciliation between father and son.
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Presumably those same sources have also chosen to disclose that
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gifts were exchanged. The spokesperson confirmed that photograph was indeed given,
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but clarified that the image did not contain the Duke
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and Duchess. According to The Sunday Times, pallace aides have
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been working behind these scenes to carefully mend the strained relationship,
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and a source close to the situation said that public
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interventions such as this make the task harder. Such public
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pronouncements only serve to make that endeavor more difficult, set
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a source to The Daily Mail, speaking to Rob Shooter's
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Shooter Scoop, a courtier expressed deeper frustration. Every time there's progress,
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he runs to the press and ruins it. He demands
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private but never shuts up. He needs attention like air.
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Another palace insider added, Charles is a forgiving man, but
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not endlessly so. Tom Sykes writes for the Royalists, it's
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fair to assume this is a totally accurate reflection of
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the view of a significant cable within the Palace, but
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who well. Prince William has made it clear through his
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actions that he is opposed to reconciling with his brother
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in stark contrast to the king having just won the
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Battle of Prince Andrew and seen him purged from royal life.
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Today after years of lobbying, some cynics might be wondering
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whether Prince William thinks he is on a roll. A
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friend of Williams recently told The Royalist that Charles was weak,
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and added William was right about Andrew and he is
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right about Harry. A source told The Telegraph. It's very sad,
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especially because everyone has been working hard behind the scenes
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to make the private relationship work. The Princess of Wales
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is facing criticism from Royal supporters after she did not
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attend the Women's Rugby World Cup final over the weekend,
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a landmark moment in English sport. On Saturday, the Red
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Roses clinched the world title with a commanding thirty three
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to thirteen victory over Canada. The momentous win marked the
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combination of the tournament hosted on home soil, but the
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absence of Princess Kate, patron of the Rugby Football Union
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and a well known rugby enthusiast, did not go unnoticed.
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While the Prince and Princess of Wales posted a congratulatory
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message on social media, fans quickly took to the comments
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to voice disappointment. One user wrote, HRH Catherine should have
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been there today at the final earlier appearances, don't negate
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not being there to support the team at the final.
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The frustration was echoed by others who noted the wider
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absence of senior figures at the match. Where's the royal
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family and the government today? Shouldn't they have been at
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twicken and cheering on our remarkable women in the World Cup. Fortunately,
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Zara Tindall was all smiles as she joined her husband,
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former England of Rugby star Mike Tindall to celebrate the
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Red Roses victory. The couple posed happily for a photo
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outside the venue. Zara, wearing a relaxed smile and holding
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a cup of what appeared to be a celebratory drink,
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looked every bit the proud fan. Kate, who were told
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has had to keep a modified schedule of events for
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health reasons, did somehow find the time and energy to
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conjure up a magical day for her children with a
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visit to the set of the upcoming Harry Potter television series.
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Kate and the kids stepped into the Wizening Well for
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an exclusive behind the scenes look at the new HBO production.
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It was so special, a set insider told the Daily Mail.
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Kate and the children met the young actors and the
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director on the set. There was only one night of
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filming there, so it really was a magical ticket. The
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standout moment belonged to Prince Louis, who reportedly got to
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ride the Hogwarts Express. He seemed to absolutely love it.
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It's the dream for most children to step aboard the
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Outwards Express. The source added. The event was, of course
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wonderful and not selfish, the way it would have been
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had Meghan visited the set of a Hollywood production. And
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of course Meghan would have blown off Rugby because she
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thinks one can be half in half out. Could Australia
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be welcoming the Prince and Princess of Wales in the
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near future. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seems to think so.
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Following a weekend meeting with King Charles in Scotland, the
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Australian leader expressed hope that a royal tour down Under
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might soon be on the cards. I'm certainly hoping there
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will be one, he told reporters. There's a standing invitation.
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The Royal family are always welcome in Australia. Albany's praised
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the King and Queen's twenty twenty four visit as a success,
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and added I hope that Prince and Princess of Wales
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were able to visit as well, as we are hopeful
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that might occur in the coming period. The last time
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William and Kate toured Australia was in twenty fourteen, when
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they famously brought a then infant Prince George along for
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his debut royal tour. Now aged twelve, George may return
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to the country, this time, likely joined by his siblings
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Princess Charlotte ten and Princely seven. During a Saint Patrick's
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Day engagement earlier this year, Kate hinted at her desire
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to return to the Southern Hemisphere with her children. George
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finds it fascinating that he has been to Australia and
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New Zealand, she said, I would like to go back
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there with them now. It's finding time to do that.
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She added as if she flies coach and has a
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middle seat, I love to travel. Yes, it's a long flight,
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more palace just a moment. Former model Kelly McZee is
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Zafchen was asked on Instagram how she knows Megan Kelly
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and explained I've actually known her for almost twenty years.
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She even came to my wedding fifteen years ago, and
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she's been the most amazing, nurturing, fun loving human. Kelly's
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nine year old son, George, passed away of COVID and
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viral meningitis. Kelly added, She's been by my side especially
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since George died, and I cherish our friendship very much.
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Meghan gave Royal Watches a rare glimpse into her California
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lifestyle over the weekend, but not everyone was charmed. In
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a new behind the scenes video shared on social media,
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the duchess offered a quiet look inside her Montecito mansion,
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showcasing a cozy living room set up and teasing what
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might be the next chapter for her lifestyle brand as Ever.
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The video featured a teddy fleece lined armchair, a matching
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stool occupied by a dozing rescue beagle named Mia, plush throws,
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including a luxury hermere's blanket, and a simple wooden side table.
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The top of the table was a flower arrangement and
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a vase stamped with the as Ever logo Delphinian Nigella
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Veronica Meet as Ever with Garden roses and Queen Anne's
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lace and a very sleepy Mia looking lovely ladies. Megan
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captioned the clip nodding to the floral display. Although the
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Duchess didn't confirm a product launch, many fans interpreted the
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vas and curated setting as a preview of as Ever's
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rumored expansion into homewere. The brand, first unveiled as a
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digital platform and potential fashion venture, has hinted at branching
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out into lifestyle and design. Reactions, however, we're mixed. While
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some followers praise the muted tones and elegant simplicity, others
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were far less impressed, with some calling it all cheap
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