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Prince Harry has taken a significant step toward reconciling with King Charles, amid ongoing tensions within the royal family, especially following Camilla's emotional response to the King's health issues. The article explores Harry's relationship with his grandfather, Prince Philip, and the current dynamics among the royals.
Prince Harry paid a private tribute to his grandfather, Prince Philip, by discreetly placing a letter and wreath at the Burma Star Memorial during the VJ Day commemorations, honoring his grandfather's service and the sacrifices of the 'Forgotten Army' in the Pacific during WWII.
King Charles shared a rare black-and-white photo with his late father Prince Philip on Father's Day, sparking emotional reactions from royal fans who fondly remembered him.
A 77-year-old slice of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's wedding cake sold for over $2,800 at auction, far exceeding its estimated value of $650. The rare fruit cake, originally gifted to a palace housekeeper, was found under a bed in its original box with a letter from the Queen. Despite its age, the cake remains a significant historical artifact from the royal couple's 1947 wedding.
The Cambridge city council has ordered the removal of a controversial 13 ft. statue of Prince Philip, commissioned by Unex Group, due to its harmful impact on the area and the fact that it was erected without permission. The statue, known as The Don, has faced backlash since its installation in 2014, with the council stating that it had been denied planning permission. Residents have been notified that the statue will be taken down within four months, with the possibility of appeals.
A forthcoming book by royal biographer Ingrid Seward reveals that Prince Philip had a spiteful nickname for Meghan Markle, calling her the "Duchess of Windsor" in reference to the much-maligned American socialite Wallis Simpson. The book also discusses Queen Elizabeth's initial approval of Markle and compares the decisions made by Meghan and Harry to those of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. Royal expert Hugo Vickers noted similarities between Harry and Edward VIII, suggesting that both radiated sadness after cutting ties with the royal family.
King Charles shared throwback photos on Instagram to celebrate Father's Day, including a vintage photo of him with Prince William and Prince Harry taken in 1997 at Balmoral. The post also included photos of Charles with his own father, Prince Philip, and Queen Camilla with her father, Bruce Shand. The Prince and Princess of Wales also marked the day with casual photos of William with their three children.
Princess Anne revealed in an interview with CBC that she's "glad" she didn't see the image of her mother, Queen Elizabeth II, sitting alone at Prince Philip's funeral due to pandemic restrictions. Anne also discussed how COVID-19 affected her father's final days and her brother King Charles' idea of a "slimmed-down monarchy."
Princess Anne spoke about the toll the Covid lockdown had on her father, Prince Philip, before his death, saying that lost conversations would have kept him interested and that online interactions didn't work for everyone. She also expressed sadness at the image of her mother alone at Prince Philip's funeral due to pandemic social-distancing rules. In a rare interview, she defended the role of the monarchy in modern times and expressed confidence in King Charles III's ability to continue the family's long-term stability.
Resurfaced letters allegedly exchanged between Princess Diana and Prince Philip show that he was a supporter of Diana amid her divorce from Prince Charles, despite the royal family taking Charles' side. In the letters, Philip expressed disbelief that Charles would leave Diana for Camilla and signed off with "fondest love, Pa." However, he also questioned whether Diana's behavior towards Charles played a role in the affair.