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Prince Harry will not meet the King during UK visit.

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Urmstongran Tue 07-May-24 14:16:27

Seems a bit harsh? All that way too. He landed in the UK a few hours ago. Without Meghan and the children.

From the Telegraph just now:

“ The Duke of Sussex will not meet the King this week, the Telegraph can reveal.

Prince Harry, 39, landed in London on Tuesday morning and had made no secret of his hopes to see his father during his visit.

But a spokesperson for the Duke said: “In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not The Duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme.

“The Duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.”

I just think if the King doesn't ’find time’ to see his son then Harry might well just think ‘sod it’ next time/if he comes over.

I know Harry bad mouthed the family in his book ‘Spare’ but still …

What do you think?

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 13-May-24 16:08:29

Yes. Another of her untruths.

Callistemon21 Mon 13-May-24 16:07:17

In defence of the hand-picked Royal staff, chosen by Harry, Meghan was taught royal protocol and how to curtsey to her future Grandmother-in-law. She had many months of training for her future role and to try to pretend otherwise is a variation of the truth.

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 13-May-24 15:52:29

I don’t think so Daddima. As I recall, she was showing in a very exaggerated way how she had to curtsey to the Queen (and everyone else who took precedence over her).

Callistemon21 Mon 13-May-24 15:48:52

Joseann

I've done a bit of research for you here Callistemon. It would seem the skirt was a gift at some function or other. Harry was given a matching top it would appear. Look at his face, saying, "I wouldn't be seen dead in that. It looks like old man pyjamas!"

I like the colours!

Daddima Mon 13-May-24 15:48:36

Anniebach

It was offensive, she was mocking a very elderly lady

Maybe I’m thicker than usual, but how exactly was that mocking the queen? I took it that she was trying to mock herself for not knowing how to curtsy ( which I don’t believe for a moment), and copying how she had seen it done at an American Mediaeval themed restaurant.

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 13-May-24 15:48:08

A little on the large side for him?

Callistemon21 Mon 13-May-24 15:48:02

Which media outlet was that?
They are really stirring the shit pot aren't they!

Harry is not doing any more Royal duties and others have had to take over some of his previous roles, as decided by the late Queen Elizabeth.

Joseann Mon 13-May-24 15:45:16

I've done a bit of research for you here Callistemon. It would seem the skirt was a gift at some function or other. Harry was given a matching top it would appear. Look at his face, saying, "I wouldn't be seen dead in that. It looks like old man pyjamas!"

Anniebach Mon 13-May-24 15:36:18

More for the media

A Slap In The Face For. Harry

Charles had made William Colonel in Chief of Army Air Corp.

How is this a slap in the face ? Charles was the previous Colonel
In Chief

Callistemon21 Mon 13-May-24 15:32:51

NotSpaghetti

I much prefer the Ortiz outfit she wore the other day Joseann. This wrap-around fabric doesn't flatter her body shape - though I think it's probably a good move "politically". I think the Ortiz dress looked really lovely.

I like the colours but would have preferred to see it as a traditional dress rather than with a white shirt. Was Meghan given Nigerian fabric? In which case there wouldn't have been time to make a dress.

(Sorry, not following their progress except the photos on here)

maddyone Mon 13-May-24 15:32:20

No, that is true Annie.

Anniebach Mon 13-May-24 15:29:57

Sadly Harry doesn’t do privately

maddyone Mon 13-May-24 15:01:53

Yes it is Maw, and let’s leave them to sort it out, or not, as they wish to, in privacy.

GrannySomerset Mon 13-May-24 13:13:50

Spoil sport, Maw!

RosiesMaw Mon 13-May-24 12:50:55

I read this today too. Apparently "recollections still vary" but all the abuse heaped on the King might seem to be just a tad undeserved and out of order.
However given that it is nearly a week since the visit/non visit in question, is it not time to draw the speculation discussion to a close?

NotSpaghetti Mon 13-May-24 12:45:50

I much prefer the Ortiz outfit she wore the other day Joseann. This wrap-around fabric doesn't flatter her body shape - though I think it's probably a good move "politically". I think the Ortiz dress looked really lovely.

Anniebach Mon 13-May-24 12:39:46

It was offensive, she was mocking a very elderly lady

Daddima Mon 13-May-24 12:36:36

Nannashirlz

Biggest insult is Megan sat in the airport while harry popped around to do his thing. I think it’s an insult after we paid for her wedding she isn’t good for him. I’d never forget that bow she did taking the mick out of our queen no respect at all

Do you mean because she met him at the airport before they went to Nigeria? Why was that insulting?

And again, I am definitely not a fan, but how was the ‘bow’ taking the mick’? She said that in America they have ‘ Mediaeval Dinner and Tournament’ and she curtsied as if she was at that. I think she was trying to be funny, and give the impression that she had no idea about royals . Why do so many people think it was disrespectful to the queen?
He looked embarrassed when she did it, and no wonder.

Anniebach Mon 13-May-24 12:35:31

There were several reasons they left , Megan said-
Not many asked if I was ok,
my passport was taken from me, she still managed to fly to
America.
The,alleged questions about her unborn child’s,skin colour
he child wouldn’t be given a title,,another lie

Nannashirlz Mon 13-May-24 12:16:44

Biggest insult is Megan sat in the airport while harry popped around to do his thing. I think it’s an insult after we paid for her wedding she isn’t good for him. I’d never forget that bow she did taking the mick out of our queen no respect at all

Daddima Mon 13-May-24 12:13:41

Sparklefizz

MissAdventure

Do we know Harry would be incandescent with rage?
Is that our slant on things?

I was just trying to make the point that he is happy to invade other people's privacy in the most intimate ways but continually bangs on about his own privacy. So we can assume (and I accept it is only an assumption before I am jumped on) what sort of reaction he would have towards such a personal comment.

Once again, I say I am no fan of this pair, but I have never heard of him ‘ continually banging on’ about his privacy, nor him saying they were leaving Britain to live a private life.
I thought his problem was the way Meghan was treated and reported upon by the media in this country ( despite her saying she never read anything, good or bad), and the media’s twisting of their words ( like about the RF’s ‘racism’).

Glorianny Mon 13-May-24 12:06:19

Joseann

Here

That's a great idea using Nigerian cloth..

maddyone Mon 13-May-24 12:03:01

Sparklefizz

^It appears that Charles did not wish to meet with Harry last week.^

Actually the media have said that, but a courtier is reported as saying that Harry never requested a meeting.

Charles offered Harry a place to stay but H preferred a hotel.

Well there we are.
Nobody actually knows the truth.

Anniebach Mon 13-May-24 11:57:08

Charles loves his sons, he did much to make Megan welcome,
she was the first fiancée to be invited to spend Christmas with
the family at Sandringham, Harry said it was wonderful how she was welcomed. Charles even escorted her to the alter on
her wedding day, yet she turned on them

Sparklefizz Mon 13-May-24 11:49:40

It appears that Charles did not wish to meet with Harry last week.

Actually the media have said that, but a courtier is reported as saying that Harry never requested a meeting.

Charles offered Harry a place to stay but H preferred a hotel.