The portrait, painted by artist Jonathan Yeo, features Charles wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards military unit against a background of vivid red hues. The butterfly perched just above his shoulder is a symbolic reference to the evolution of his role in public life. Commissioned in 2020 to commemorate his 50 years as a member of The Drapers’ Company, the oil on canvas artwork will be displayed at Drapers’ Hall in the City of London from the end of August.
King Charles III has revealed that he has lost his sense of taste due to cancer treatment. The monarch disclosed this personal detail during a visit to the Army Flying Museum in Middle Wallop, Hampshire. The King’s experience was prompted by a conversation with British Army veteran Aaron Mapplebeck, who shared his own experience of losing taste after chemotherapy for testicular cancer. While Buckingham Palace has not yet confirmed specific details about the King’s cancer or treatment, the monarch expressed joy in meeting servicemen, families, and veterans at the museum.
King Charles III and Prince William recently attended a ceremonial event where the King transferred command of Prince Harry’s former regiment to Prince William. However, amidst this official occasion, a new book has shed light on a poignant question that Prince Harry asked his father, leaving him heartbroken.
King Charles III has revealed that he experienced a loss of taste as a side effect of his cancer treatment, according to a conversation with British Army veteran Aaron Mapplebeck at the Army Flying Museum in Hampshire. The Palace has not confirmed the side effect, and it is unclear if the King still lacks his sense of taste. The Royal Family’s Instagram page shared King Charles’s message to veterans, while later in the day, Prince William was named Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, a position previously held by Prince Harry.
During a recent trip to the UK for the Invictus Games, Prince Harry opted for a hotel stay instead of a Royal residence. Despite his proximity to King Charles III, a reunion did not materialize due to scheduling conflicts.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a warm welcome in Abuja, Nigeria, engaging with fans and commencing their three-day tour promoting the Invictus Games in Africa. Meanwhile, King Charles III prepares to resume public duties next week after a hiatus for cancer treatment.
Prince Harry has arrived in the UK alone for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, while his wife Meghan Markle has once again chosen to stay away. A spokesman for Harry has confirmed that the Duke will not be able to meet with his father, King Charles III, due to the King’s busy schedule. This news comes as no surprise, as many Britons are delighted by Meghan’s absence, given her past criticism of the royal family. Harry and Meghan’s decision to skip the King’s coronation last year was also met with a positive response from the British public. The couple’s popularity has plummeted in recent years, with a new Ipsos poll showing that only 25% of Britons have a favorable view of Meghan, while Harry’s popularity has dropped to 31%. This decline in popularity is largely due to the couple’s attacks on the monarchy, including Meghan’s infamous Oprah interview in which she accused the royal family of racism. Harry’s memoir, ‘Spare’, has also further damaged their reputation. Despite their unpopularity in the UK, Harry and Meghan are making a joint trip to Nigeria, a possible future host country for the Invictus Games. This tour has been described as having a ‘quasi-royal’ feel, raising speculation that the Sussexes are desperately trying to cling to the remnants of their former life.
Prince Harry’s recent visit to the UK for the Invictus Games’ 10th anniversary was marked by his absence from meetings with his father, King Charles III, and brother, Prince William. Royal expert Katie Nicholl suggests that this incident reflects a deep rift between the royal family members. Harry’s move to California, coupled with his revelations in his memoir ‘Spare’, has further strained his relationship with the royals. Despite his hopes for reconciliation, time constraints and ongoing trust issues prevented any meetings between Harry and Charles during this visit. Nicholl believes that Harry will need to make significant efforts to rebuild trust and repair the fractured relationships within the royal family.
Prince Harry will not be meeting with his father, King Charles III, during his visit to London for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games due to the King’s busy schedule. A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex confirmed that Charles’ schedule prevents a meeting between the two, but Harry hopes to see him soon. The Duke’s visit was announced by royal editor Chris Ship, who revealed that Prince Harry will also be attending some Invictus-related events. The last time Prince Harry and Charles saw each other was in February when the Duke flew to London after His Majesty’s cancer diagnosis. During that visit, Harry spent less than an hour with Charles, staying overnight in a hotel before departing from London’s Heathrow Airport. Prince Harry did not see his older brother, Prince William, during his visit with Charles in February. The rift between the two brothers has been strained, and it remains uncertain whether they will cross paths while the Duke is in London this week.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are being accused of ‘ruining’ King Charles’ first year as king, according to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams. Fitzwilliams claims that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s actions, including the release of Harry’s memoir ‘Spare’ and their public attacks on the royal family, have had a negative impact on Charles’ reign. He also alleges that Harry and Meghan have ‘monetised’ their connections to the royal family.
