Royal Family: Prince Harry 'mulls UK return' under one condition

Prince Harry is considering a return to the UK, claims a friend of the Duke.

By Lauren Welch, Royal Reporter based in London, Nathan Kay, Weekend Editor (Royal), Astha Saxena, News Reporter

Prince Harry pictured in the UK

Prince Harry could return to the UK - on 'one condition' (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry is planning an imminent return to the UK - but only "on one condition", it has been claimed.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, could be set to attend the funeral of Robert Fellowes. Mr Fellowes, who was the uncle of princes William and Harry via his marriage to the late Princess Diana's sister, passed away on July 29 aged 82.

Despite having recently said via his interview on ITV's 'Tabloids on Trail' that he feels it would not be safe for him to return to the UK, Harry reportedly feels that he may make a return if there is not "too much drama".

Speaking about the forthcoming funeral, a friend of the Duke told The Daily Beast: "He would want to be there. It will be a huge gathering of the Spencer clan.

"[But] it may well be that everyone feels Harry’s attendance would just create too much drama."

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King Charles waves to crowds while driving to church with Queen Camilla in Scotland

King Charles, 75, and Camilla, 77, were heading to Crathie Kirk - where the Royal Family worships while staying at their summer residence in Scotland.Charles appeared in a good mood as he and Camilla made the short drive to the church, raising his hand to wave to the waiting crowds.Camilla also appeared cheerful and waved to onlookers, while finishing off her outfit with a formal hat.The monarch is currently on his summer break but has been updated daily on the unrest across Britain and recently spoke out to praise people's 'resilience' in countering aggression.

Express.co.uk exclusively revealed that Queen Camilla had joined King Charles on the Balmoral estate to kick off the Royal Family's Scottish holiday month.

Prince William's new beard sends royal fans into a frenzy as everyone says the same thing

Prince William and Princess Kate have stood together to proudly congratulate Team GB's Olympic success in a sweet new video. The pair, filming from their Norfolk home, both stood in casual clothes as they dubbed the participants an "inspiration to us all."

The short clip, headed up by Snoop Dogg, had fans in a frenzy - and it wasn't because Kate had made a rare appearance amid her preventative cancer treatment recovery. It was Prince William's new beard that had people talking.

Posting to X, formerly Twitter, one account named @MeghansMole immediately commented: "Pardon me ladies...I need to cool down. Prince William looks so handsome with a bit of facial stubble."

Another added: "Great to see so many people congratulating GB and oh William…" The Olympic Games 2024 concluded today (August 11), with the Waleses releasing their supportive video at around 7pm.

It starts with Princess Kate saying: "From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB." It then pans to William who continues: "Well done on all you've achieved, you've been an inspiration to us all."

 Prince William's new beard sends royal fans into a frenzy

Prince William's new beard sends royal fans into a frenzy (Image: Kensington Royal/X)

Princess Kate and Prince William delight royal fans in new Team GB video from Norfolk home

The Prince and Princess of Wales have released their very own video dubbing Team GB an "inspiration to us all". The footage, released tonight on X, formerly Twitter, saw the royals address the nation after the Olympic Games 2024 came to a close.

The introduction to the film sees Snoop Dogg say: "Greeting loved ones", as it swiftly moves onto a close-up frame of Princess Kate on the left, and Prince William on the right. Kate continues: "From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB."

William then adds: "Well done on all you've achieved."

Other stars appearing in the clip, included David Beckham, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Sir Chris Hoy, Dame Kelly Holmes and US athlete Michael Johnson, who has been part of the BBC's Olympic coverage.

Snoop signs off the star-studded video by saying: "Thank you Great Britain, on behalf of Big Snoop Dogg, the Prince and his lovely wife."

Prince William and Kate joined by celebs to congratulate Team GB

Mike and Zara Tindall make major career move to boost funds instead of taking public money

Mike and Zara Tindall have added to their growing business empire with several new projects, Express.co.uk can reveal.According to a well placed source, Mike, 45, has set up a new property management company with hairdresser friend Samantha Higgins called 24 Henrietta Street Bath Management, and has recently launched a drinks business with close pal James Haskell called Blackeye Gin.The source adds that although Zara, 43, is a member of the Royal Family she receives no public funds and the couple are very focused on making their own money to support their young family."Mike and Zara have been very good at making sure that all the money they get is through their own hard work," said the source. "Mike makes his TV and podcast appearances alongside setting up several small businesses to help take care of his family.

"Zara also has several projects that she works on both here and abroad plus she has all of her associations with the horse community. It's very commendable of them [the Tindalls] really because they could just kick back and take handouts."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Colombia trip proves it's about ego not security concerns

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex gear up for their quasi-royal tour of Colombia, concerns have arisen regarding their choice to bypass the UK due to security concerns, potentially causing them to miss the funeral of Harry's uncle, Sir Robert Fellowes.The Home Office has stipulated that Harry must give 28 days' notice before arriving in the UK to allow time for an adequate security plan to be put in place. But does this mean he's unable to visit the UK without it? I have my doubts.Given Prince Harry's track record of making spontaneous trips to the UK, it raises the question: Is this decision truly about security concerns, or does it reflect other priorities or perhaps just an attempt at making a point?

When news broke of King Charles' cancer diagnosis, Prince Harry managed to fly to the UK within days, offering his support to his father and returning to the United States within 48 hours. Likewise, his attendance at the late Queen's funeral was arranged with little notice, suggesting that when the matter is sufficiently urgent, the security concerns are either minimised or successfully managed.

So, it raises the question as to why Harry continues his crusade against the Home Office to have his security upgraded. Is it because he feels inadequate with a downgraded protection team now that he's stepped away from the Royal Family? RAVEC seems to provide adequate security for him while he is in England, suggesting that the issue might be more about personal ego than about actual security concerns.

Meghan Markle's temper tantrum was the beginning of the end for 'upset' Princess Kate

Meghan Markle left the Princess of Wales feeling "very upset" after criticising one of her members of staff at Kensington Palace, it has been claimed.

The incident, which was likely the 'start of the end' of their relationship, involved Meghan bursting into a "foot-stamping" rant, according to royal author Tom Quinn.

Claiming that he has spoken to staff members at Kensington Palace, Mr Quinn told the Daily Star that Meghan felt that she was not being treated as equal to Kate.

The author told the publication: "Meghan and Harry were living in what's called Nottingham Cottage and it's probably the only bit that you genuinely really could say, is actually quite small.

"And so I think that reminded Meghan that she was, as it were, second place or as the runner-up."

Speaking of the incident, he added: "So when Harry and Will got together and sometimes Meghan and Kate as well, because there was this tension occasionally, famously Meghan slightly lost her temper with a member of Kate's staff in front of Kate.

"And it was that incident, that I was told by someone who was actually there, who said it was really uncomfortable because Meghan just lost it with this person.

"...It was almost as if in that one encounter, it encapsulated for Meghan the problem that she had, that she's a Princess and she's number two."

Royal Family imposes Balmoral phone ban to stop 'embarrassing photos' from leaking

According to our extremely well-placed source, younger members of the extended family will be in attendance at Balmoral Castle next week which could prove a minefield for Palace aides.

Kate and William will be at Balmoral next week (Image: PA)

The 'private' hideaway where Prince William and Kate are due to stay at Balmoral next week

The Prince and Princess of Wales will likely not be staying at the main Balmoral Castle next week - instead opting to stay at their own "private" hideaway on the estate.

Even though the 50,000 acre estate offers plenty of rooms for the family-of-five, Prince William and Princess Kate will likely stay at a cottage known as Tam-Na-Ghar with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Kate and Wiliam are travelling to Balmoral next week (Image: GETTY)

Meghan Markle was banned from wearing £10m tiara that Princess Eugenie later wore

Meghan Markle wore a stunning royal tiara worth an estimated £2 million when she married Prince Harry on May 19 2018, with the headpiece once belonging to Queen Mary.

However this tiara was reportedly not her first choice, as she had initially plumped for the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik but was refused as no one could trace its origin.

Meghan married Prince Harry in 2018 (Image: GETTY)

Jeremy Clarkson takes savage swipe at 'stupid unroyal' move by Meghan Markl

Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has slammed Meghan Markle for her 2019 baby shower calling the concept "stupid" and "unroyal". The Duchess of Sussex flew to New York by private jet for a party with some of her celebrity friends prior to the birth of her first child Archie.

Jeremy seems unamused with the notion and included the savage swipe in his column in The Sunday Times as he was writing about using private jets. He discusssed his enthusiasm for the mode of travel in the past but acknowledged contemporary sensibilities had changed.

Meghan has been slammed by Jeremy Clarkson (Image: GETTY)

Meghan Markle ‘mouthpiece’ savaged by royal expert as Princess Kate ‘has more going on’

Omid Scobie penned Finding Freedom, which claimed to dispel "the many rumours and misconceptions that plague" the "confident, influential, and forward-thinking" Duke and Duchess of Sussex. He also wrote Endgame, which purported to reveal the "Royal family and the monarchy's fight for survival" - and painted a picture of an "unpopular king" and a "power-hungry heir to the throne".

Omid Scobie has long been described as Meghan's 'mouthpiece' (Image: ITV)

Prince Harry details bedroom situation at Balmoral as Duke set to miss tradition this year

Prince Harry previously recalled how he shared a room with Prince William during their annual childhood trips to Balmoral, as the Duke is set to miss the annual tradition this year.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not expected to travel to Balmoral this month. Members of the Royal Family - such as the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children - are set to join King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Scottish estate next week.

Prince Harry recalls childhood memory at Balmoral (Image: GETTY)

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Princess Eugenie shares secrets of what Royal Family gets up to at Balmoral

Princess Eugenie previously gave insight into what the Royal Family get up to during their annual summer break at the Balmoral Estate.

Balmoral Castle is privately owned, isn't part of the Crown Estate and was known to have been deeply loved by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are said to have already been joined by Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence, and will be joined by other members of the family next week - including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children.

Princess Eugenie revealed what the family get up to at Balmoral (Image: GETTY)

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Balmoral before Princess Kate joins this week

Queen Camilla has joined King Charles on the Balmoral estate, before they are joined by family members for the royals' annual summer holiday.According to our well-placed source, Camilla, 77, headed up to meet the monarch at Birkhall on Friday where the couple enjoyed their honeymoon in 2005.The property has been described as the "perfect retreat" for the King as he continues his cancer treatment and somewhere their Majesties can relax and unwind during a "second honeymoon".

Charles and Camilla have arrived at Balmoral (Image: GETTY)

Zara Tindall's furious row with steward at Cheltenham Festival in rare outburst

In a rare public display of temper, Princess Anne's daughter, Zara Tindall, was once caught on camera in a heated exchange with a steward at the Cheltenham Festival in 2013 as she tried to make her way through the crowds.The Cheltenham Festival is said to be the pinnacle event of the jump-racing calendar and is a four-day festival that takes place annually in March in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Zara Tindall is a regular at the Cheltenham Festival (Image: GETTY)

Princess Beatrice 'taking inspiration' from one key royal as her confidence grows

Princess Beatrice is "taking inspiration" from the Princess of Wales with her growing confidence, claims body language expert Darren Stanton.

The royal, who celebrated her 36th birthday on August 8, is already self-assured while carrying out her royal duties - but the expert shares how much she has grown in confidence.

Expert says Beatrice has grown in confidence (Image: GETTY)

Queen Camilla's stern two-word command to Princess Kate over Charlotte incident

The drama unfolded at the late Queen Elizabeth II's funeral when lip-reading expert Jeremy Freeman caught Queen Camilla scolding Princess Charlotte, delivering a succinct two-word command to Princess Kate.

As the Royal Family came together for the sombre goodbye to Her Majesty on 19 September 2022, the world watched young royals including Princess Charlotte and Prince George trailing behind King Charles III and high-ranking royals.

Queen Camilla gave two-word comment to Kate about Charlotte (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry and Meghan's visit to Vancouver cost £34k in police overtime

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's brief visit to Vancouver cost around £34,558 ($44k) in police overtime, it has been revealed.

Canadian police have now logged the cost of their overtime during the couple's short trip - which saw them visit both Vancouver and Whistler between February 14 and 16.

The visit came as the couple promoted Harry's Invictus Games, which is set to take place in Vancouver and Whistler in February 2025.

Meghan and Harry visited Canada back in February (Image: GETTY)

Real reason Prince Harry doesn't see his family and friends very much revealed

One source has revealed why it is difficult for Prince Harry to make time to see his family and friends in the UK.

The source has mentioned that the ongoing security issues have had quite a significant impact on Harry's relationships with his nearest and dearest since the royal relocated to America in 2020.

Prince Harry doesn't see his family and friends much (Image: GETTY)

Mike and Zara Tindall make major career move to boost funds instead of taking public money

Mike and Zara Tindall have added to their growing business empire with several new projects, Express.co.uk can reveal.According to a well placed source, Mike, 45, has set up a new property management company with hairdresser friend Samantha Higgins called 24 Henrietta Street Bath Management, and has recently launched a drinks business with close pal James Haskell called Blackeye Gin.The source adds that although Zara, 43, is a member of the Royal Family she receives no public funds and the couple are very focused on making their own money to support their young family.

Mike and Zara make major career move (Image: GETTY)

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Good morning from London. I'm Lauren Welch and I'll be bringing you all the latest royal news into the afternoon. Please feel free to reach out via email lauren.welch@reachplc.com

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