Royal Family LIVE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'won't endorse a US candidate'

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made headlines earlier this week after they urged people to vote ahead of the forthcoming US election in November - but now an expert has suggested there was a reason behind their carefully worded message.

The Duke and Duchess issued a statement through their Archewell Foundation's website this week.

Archwell's message read: "Voting is not just a right; it’s a fundamental way to influence the fate of our communities."

Neither Meghan, Harry nor the foundation publically endorsed Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the upcoming election but previously, the two women have spoken about each other.

Now veteran royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has analysed the Sussexes's statement and claimed there is a reason why it remained politically neutral.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte are to be 'separated' due to a long-standing rule protecting the Crown.

Once Prince George turns 12, the young royal siblings will no longer be able to travel together - and he will also no longer be permitted to share a helicopter or aeroplane journey with his father, Prince William, according to this rule.

The rule is designed to protect the monarchy in cases of accidents and keep the line of succession safe. The safety protocol has been enforced on Prince William too since he was a youngster, as a direct heir to the throne.

The Prince of Wales has "no interest" in beginning a "complicated reconciliation process" with his estranged brother, the Duke of Sussex, despite his birthday message to him on Sunday, an insider has claimed.

The two feuding brothers saw their relationship crumble following Prince Harry's sensational exit from the Royal Family and move to the US in 2020.

But following Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace's online messages on the duke's milestone birthday last Sunday, some royal watchers questioned whether the moves paved the way for peace talks between the two sides.

Princess Kate reportedly wants her husband Prince William and brother-in-law Prince Harry to finally fix their rocky relationship once and for all, after realising just how precious life is due to her health ordeal.

According to a source, Kate read theories during her chemotherapy treatment about cancer being linked to stress, and it prompted her to extend an olive branch to Harry.

"Facing your own mortality changes people. Kate knows how precious life is and to not waste time on the past," the source told New Idea Magazine.

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry will be staying within a stone's throw of Buckingham Palace during his upcoming trip to the United Kingdom, Express.co.uk has learned.

According to a well-placed source, the Duke of Sussex will be within a very short distance of his family's main residence when he arrives in the capital for the WellChild Awards on September 30.

Express.co.uk is aware of where Prince Harry will be staying but has agreed to withhold the information for security reasons.

The source adds that although the prince has chosen to avoid staying at a royal residence, a meeting with his father King Charles has not been ruled out.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been torn apart by Republicans over their "woke'" statement ahead of the 2024 presidential race.

Earlier this week, Meghan and Harry shared a statement via their Archewell website to encourage Americans to register their vote.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might now permanently reside in California but there was a time they had royal duties and lived in Frogmore Cottage in the UK.

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had their eldest, Prince Archie, they were still living here and were close to other royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have urged Americans to register their vote ahead of the forthcoming presidential race in November.

As the opportunity to register a vote came to an end, the statement posted on their Archewell Foundation's website read: "In honor of National Voter Registration Day, The Archewell Foundation team came together for a meaningful volunteer activity to support and empower our communities.

A message from The King regarding the ongoing floods in Central Europe.

Prince Andrew’s friend has shared that he is "depressed" ahead of a new three-part series, A Very Royal Scandal.

The series, which is to be released on Amazon today, will explore Andrew's downfall and marks the second dramatisation of the royal's infamous BBC Newsnight interview in 2019. It will star Ruth Wilson as Emily Maitlis and Michael Sheen as Andrew.

Prince Andrew is set to face further humiliation after Amazon Prime's new bombshell series, A Very Royal Scandal, is released today.

The show will undoubtedly raise fresh questions over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein that led to his exile from the Royal Family.

Princess Kate's brother, James Middleton, has given a touching glimpse into her relationship with Prince William in his new memoir.

In his book, "Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life", set to be released next week, James shares several anecdotes about his Royal family members. However, it's his insights into his sister's relationship that truly reveal a previously unseen side of the Princess - including how meeting William completely changed her life and personality.

Zara Tindall upped the style stakes as she prepared for the start of the Blenheim Palace Horse Trails on Wednesday.

Stepping out in Oxfordshire yesterday, the 43-year-old opted to sport a near-identical look to one she sported earlier this month.

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Prince Harry is reportedly disgruntled with his father's decision to exclude him from succession plans, a Royal expert has claimed.

King Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, is said to have accelerated his succession planning by five years, focusing on preparing his eldest son, Prince William.

Just a few weeks after Prince William set pulses racing among Royal fans with his rugged new bearded look, the future king has unveiled his new equerry who seems to be mirroring his style.

Sqn Ldr Mike Reynolds was announced as the latest member of the Prince of Wales' staff on Wednesday, taking over from Cmdr Rob Dixon who is returning to the Royal Navy after a four-year stint in the role.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a statement through their Archewell foundation urging people to vote in the upcoming 2024 US election.

It read: "Voting is not just a right; it’s a fundamental way to influence the fate of our communities. At The Archewell Foundation, we recognize that civic engagement, no matter one’s political party, is at the heart of a more just and equitable world. By participating in initiatives like this, we aim to amplify the message that every voice matters.

"Together, let’s make sure every eligible voter is informed and empowered to participate in shaping America’s future."

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