Prince Harry’s latest visit to the UK has sparked fresh questions about his relationship with the Royal Family after plans for him to stay at Buckingham Palace reportedly changed.

The Duke of Sussex travelled to London alone for a week of charity engagements linked to the countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games. His wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, remained in California, with security concerns remaining a key reason he travels without his family.

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Before his arrival, Harry’s representatives said Buckingham Palace had offered him accommodation during the visit and that he had accepted. However, palace officials publicly denied that he would be staying at the royal residence, leading to conflicting accounts.

According to Harry’s spokesperson, the offer was withdrawn after it had already been accepted. The statement questioned why the accommodation had been withdrawn after it had been confirmed, according to the spokesperson.

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Royal sources, however, presented a different version of events. They said Harry had been invited to stay at Buckingham Palace but initially declined the offer. By the time his team later accepted the offer, household staff had already made other arrangements, making it impractical to host him. Palace insiders also said the King avoided any perception of involvement because of Harry’s ongoing legal action against Associated Newspapers.

The disagreement has exposed differing accounts from Harry’s camp and Buckingham Palace, with both sides offering contrasting explanations of what happened. While neither account has been independently verified in full, the public exchange has renewed scrutiny of the relationship between the Duke and the Royal Household.

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Despite the disagreement, Harry has continued with his planned engagements in Britain. His schedule includes events marking one year until the Birmingham Invictus Games, as well as appearances connected to the WellChild charity.

The visit also takes place amid ongoing tensions within the Royal Family. Harry and King Charles have had only limited contact in recent years, while relations with Prince William remain distant. No official meeting between father and son has been confirmed during this trip.

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Security remains a key point of disagreement. Harry has repeatedly argued that the current arrangements make it difficult for Meghan and their children to travel to Britain. Those concerns were cited as one of the main reasons he travelled without his family on this occasion.

The disagreement over Buckingham Palace accommodation reflects the complicated relationship between the Duke of Sussex and the institution he left in 2020. Harry continues with his charitable commitments, but the latest disagreement means questions about his relationship with the Royal Family continue to attract public attention alongside his official work.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has shared photographs of the moment she reunited with her family after completing the National Three Peaks Challenge.

The images show the Princess with her husband, Prince William, and their three children after finishing the challenge, which involves climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours.

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Kate completed the challenge to raise funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, an organisation closely linked to her cancer treatment and recovery. The trek marks another step in her gradual return to public duties following her cancer diagnosis in 2024 and her announcement that she was in remission earlier this year.

Among the photographs is an embrace with Prince William, while others show Kate with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Another family photograph includes her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and her brother, James Middleton.

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Alongside the images, Kate thanked those who supported the fundraising effort.
“This time last week, completing the National Three Peaks Challenge,” she wrote before expressing her gratitude to everyone who donated to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and encouraging continued support for the cause.

According to Kensington Palace, Kate is believed to be the first member of the Royal Family to complete the National Three Peaks Challenge. The route includes Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and Snowdon in Wales, all climbed within a 24-hour period.

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During the trek, the Princess also met 11-year-old Ted Haslam, a wheelchair user who was taking on the challenge with support from his family and friends to raise money for a children’s charity. Kate later donated to his fundraising campaign.

The photographs offer a rare look at the family’s celebration after the fundraising challenge, marking another milestone in the Princess’s return to public life while highlighting her support for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

The British royal family gathered at Windsor Castle on Monday for the annual Order of the Garter ceremony, with Princess Kate joining King Charles and Queen Camilla for an unannounced appearance at the event.

Known as Garter Day, the occasion is a major fixture in the royal calendar. Held each June at Windsor Castle, it celebrates the Order of the Garter, Britain’s oldest and most senior order of chivalry, founded by King Edward III in 1348.

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While King Charles, Prince William and other members of the order wore the traditional blue velvet robes and feathered hats associated with the centuries-old ceremony, Princess Kate was among the most closely watched attendees. Her attendance had not been announced in advance, and she joined other senior royals at Windsor for the event.

Kate watched the procession led by the King. Although she is not a member of the Order of the Garter, she was attending the ceremony for the tenth time.

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For this year’s event, the Princess of Wales wore a custom butter-yellow coat dress by British designer Patrick McDowell. The outfit was created using silk damask woven by textile manufacturer Stephen Walters & Sons. She completed the look with a wide-brimmed hat, neutral accessories and the diamond earrings she wore on her wedding day to Prince William in 2011.

King Charles and Queen Camilla joined other senior royals throughout the day following last week’s Trooping the Colour celebrations. The monarch took part in the traditional procession of Knights and Ladies of the Garter before attending the service at St George’s Chapel.

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The Order of the Garter is Britain’s oldest and most senior order of chivalry. Membership is limited and granted solely by the monarch in recognition of public service and contributions to national life. Alongside members of the royal family, figures from public life and several international royals attended this year’s ceremony.

The appearance marked another public engagement for Princess Kate as she continues a gradual return to royal duties. She joined King Charles and Queen Camilla at the annual ceremony held at Windsor Castle, one of the most established traditions in the royal calendar.