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Prince Harry is waiting for an ‘apology’ from Prince William following ‘years of tension’, a royal author has said.
According to Tom Quinn, the Duke of Sussex is keen to reunite with his family but is expecting William and Kate to ‘apologise’ as part of the reconciliation process.
The Princess of Wales went public with her cancer diagnosis last Friday in an emotional video statement, but neither Harry nor Meghan were informed in advance laying bare the extent of the painful rift between the once inseparable brothers.
The Sussexes reached out to their brother and sister-in-law in the wake of the news, but received a ‘cool response’ in return, according to reports.
According to Quinn, the contact between the estranged siblings didn’t include any suggestion that they “should make up and let bygones be bygones”.
He added that it was “hardly the kind of warm, informal response” one may have expected.
Despite the rift, a reunion of sorts is likely when Harry returns to the UK for a celebration of the Invictus Games in May, the Mirror reports.
Meanwhile, King Charles is set to return to his public duties on Easter Sunday. The monarch, who is also undergoing cancer treatment, will attend an Easter service at the chapel at Windsor Castle with Camilla on Sunday.
The appearance will be the first major event for Charles, 75, since his cancer diagnosis.
Kim Kardashian under pressure to apologise for Kate Middleton joke
Kim Kardashian is being pressed to apologise and take down her “insensitive” post about Kate Middleton after the royal announced on Friday that she is battling cancer.
On 17 March, the reality starposted a photo of herself posing in front of a luxury car, while she was wearing leather pants and a black crop top. “On my way to go find Kate,” she captioned the post.
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Prince and Princess of Wales soar in popularity
Kate and William’s Instagram followers soared by 500,000 over the weekend following the Princess’s cancer revelation.
Fans all over the world have rallied to support the family as they face Kate’s diagnosis together.
According to data from OnlineCasinos365, it is the most followers the royals have gained in a week since becoming the Prince and Princess of Wales in September 2022.
Worldwide ‘Kate Middleton’ searches are at a five-year high, soaring over 3,200% compared to average levels.
Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis
Prince Harry expecting ‘apology’, says royal commentator
Royal commentator Tom Quinn said Harry is expecting William and Kate to ‘apologise’ after the Princess of Wales went public with her cancer diagnosis last Friday in an emotional video statement.
The Sussexes reportedly reached out to their brother and sister-in-law in the wake of the news, but received a ‘cool response’ in return.
Watch – Queen Camilla reveals simple tip for reducing stress amid Charles and Kate cancer diagnosis
Queen reveals simple tip for reducing stress amid Charles and Kate cancer diagnosis
The Queen has revealed her simple tip for reducing stress amid the Princess of Wales and King’s cancer diagnoses. Camilla gathered authors, academics, and supporters for an evening reception at Clarence House on Tuesday (26 March) to mark new research commissioned by her Queen’s Reading Room literary project. On her first public engagement since Kate’s diagnosis was announced to the public, the Queen gave a speech on the impact reading can have on mental health. She said: “In addition to our five a day and our 10,000 steps, we should all be aiming for at least five minutes of reading every day for invaluable benefits for brain health and mental wellbeing.”
Voices- Kate’s diagnosis makes me fear for the health of the monarchy itself
With the King and his daughter-in-law being treated for cancer, there’s a real risk that more royals will take a leaf out of Prince Harry’s book and opt out of frontline duties, writes Alan Rusbridger. So what is the plan to keep The Firm going?
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Queen encourages people to read five minutes a day
The Queen became the most senior royal to return to public-facing duties since the monarchy’s double cancer scare when she hosted an event celebrating the power of reading.
The Queen had gathered authors, academics and celebrity supporters for an evening reception at Clarence House to mark new research commissioned by her Queen’s Reading Room literary project.
Among the guests were a host of celebrity supporters of the Queen’s Reading Room including the actors Helena Bonham Carter, Sir Derek Jacobi, Rupert Everett, Edward Fox and authors Sir Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Sir Ben Okri.
Camilla, an avid reader whose literary project has grown beyond its roots as an online book club, highlighted the research during a speech.
She said: “…in addition to our five a day and our 10,000 steps, we should all be aiming for at least five minutes of reading every day for invaluable benefits for brain health and mental wellbeing.
“Just as we always suspected, books are good for us – and now science is proving us right!”
Queen Camilla (centre) and Director, The Queen’s Reading Room, Vicki Perrin (right) during a reception to mark the findings of a new research study commissioned by The Queen’s Reading Room charity, at Clarence House in London
Carole Middleton keeps Waleses together after Kate’s cancer diagnosis
A source close to the Middletons told The Independent: “Carole has been the driving force keeping the family together with minimum fuss and maximum modesty.
“She’s ferried and fetched George, Louis and Charlotte, taken them to school sports matches and given them endless support. She’s been a real Mary Poppins-like figure.”
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The British royal family learns that if you don’t fill an information vacuum, someone else will
A media frenzy was born on Feb. 27, when the hashtag #WhereIsKate exploded online with speculation about the whereabouts of Britain’s Princess of Wales. It opened a rabbit hole of amateur detective work, memes, bizarre theories and jokes — mixed with genuine concern about Kate’s health — into which thousands of people descended until her announcement last week that she was recovering from cancer.
The episode offered the royal family — and everyone else — a lesson in the modern world of online media: If your silence leaves an information vacuum, others will rush to fill it. And the results may be messy.
“The royal family’s mantra is never complain, never explain,” said Ellie Hall, a journalist who specializes in covering Britain’s king and his court. “That really doesn’t work in a digital age. It doesn’t take much to get the crazy things going.”
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla to attend Easter Sunday service in Windsor
The appearance will be the first major event for Charles, 75, since he was diagnosed with cancer in February.
Officials said Tuesday Charles and Camilla will be accompanied by other members of the royal family at the Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel.
From Blake Lively to Kim Kardashian: The celebrities called to apologise over Kate Middleton conspiracy jokes
At the time, Kate’s condition was not disclosed to the public, and the release of a photoshopped image of the princess and her children exacerbated the spread of conspiracy theories speculating on the reason behind her low profile.
Source: independent.co.uk
