Prince Harry's 'deepest upset' over rift with Prince William exposed

King Charles had an emotional meeting with some D-Day veterans ahead of the 80th anniversary this week.

The King and Queen Camilla heard moving personal stories from each of the veterans and saw their poignant keepsakes, including a blood-stained dog tag after one of the soldiers was shot in the field.

The 75-year-old monarch even shared some memories of his own, reading an excerpt from King George VI’s wartime diary and sharing an image of his grandfather on the beach with General Montgomery.

Prince Harry has made a "diplomatic" move by choosing to stay away from his old friend Hugh Grosvenor's wedding this Friday to Olivia Henson.

His older brother Prince William will instead serve as an usher at the ceremony at Chester Cathedral.

As reported by The Times, a source said: "It is understood that a civilised understanding was reached between the Duke [of Westminster] and Harry over the phone. It’s a long way to come from California, after all.

"Harry was invited but then agreed to stay away. The Duke’s diplomacy then cleared the way for William to perform the role of usher during Friday’s ceremony — a job that would have been beyond awkward if he was obliged to show Harry to his pew, even though he might enjoy telling him where to go."

Prince Harry's admission about taking Class A drugs in his memoir Spare may have left him in hot water, due to questions it has sparked about his US visa application.

Ex-BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! magazine: "Harry must regret having been so frank about drugs in his book. It really wasn't a necessary part of the narrative although I understand that he was trying to explain his mental health issues.

"But admissions like that can have consequences and, right now, he must be feeling the heat. I think he's fine as long as the Biden administration continues to back him."

Back in 2015 Meghan Markle splashed out on a £5,000 Cartier Tank Francaise watch for herself, with the intention of one day giving it to her daughter.

Even though it is Princess Lilibet's birthday today, at three years old she is still a little young for such a gift.

Meghan told Hello! magazine: "I've always coveted the Cartier French Tank watch. When I found out Suits had been picked up for our third season – which, at the time, felt like such a milestone – I totally splurged and bought the two-tone version."

On the back of the watch she had 'To M.M. from M.M.' engraved, as she added: "I plan to give it to my daughter one day. That's what makes pieces special, the connection you have to them."

Meghan Markle may be upset if her Duchess of Sussex title was removed, as she would be known as Princess Henry instead.

Royal commentator Lee Cohen told GB News: "It's true if the ducal titles were removed, she would assume a princess title, but if she chose to use the title it would always be 'Princess Harry,' what a bitter pill for an arch-feminist like Meghan to have to have to carry around her husband's name if she chose to deploy her title."

He suggested that adopting that name would be seen as her "broadcasting that she is nothing without her man".

To date the world has seen very few public images of Princess Lilibet, three years after her birth.

One particularly famous one is of her in a light blue dress on her first birthday, taken while her family where visiting the UK.

The outfit was by designed by California creator Isabel Garreton, who shortly after the event revealed that her company, which was founded in part to "support the advancement of underprivileged women" and help to break "the cycle of poverty", was shutting down that same year.

She said at the time: "In the coming month we will be closing Isabel Garreton, Inc., the company I founded over 30 years ago with one goal in mind: to provide a dignified work opportunity to underprivileged women through the development of a finely designed and crafted collection of children’s clothing.

"The staying power of Isabel Garreton as a brand, the number and exclusivity of its loyal customers accumulated over 30 years, presence in the best stores in the country and the absence of debt generated serious interest in the Isabel Garreton brand.

"We entertained offers but decided against selling the brand because it is my name and no interested parties convinced me they would continue the ethical manufacturing approach that has defined who we are."

New banknotes featuring an image of King Charles will enter circulation tomorrow, but a warning has been issued alongside them.

From June 5 to June 30, you can exchange old banknotes up to the value of £300 for the new ones featuring the King by filling out an application form, as long as you live at a UK address.

You can also go to the Bank of England counter at Threadneedle Street, London, between June 5 and June 11 to exchange your old banknotes for the new ones, with the same £300 per customer rule applying.

King Charles has acknowledged his granddaughter Princess Lilibet's birthday and sent her a gift and a message.

However there may be another more extravagant gift further down the line.

Royal author Tom Quinn told The Mirror: "King Charles had no intention of completely ignoring Lilibet's birthday so he has sent a gift along with a message.

"He gave Prince George a beautiful hand-made wooden swing with George's name carved on it and he has plans to give something similar to Lilibet but not this year. And not unless and until the family feud dies down."

Olivia Henson will soon become the Duchess of Westminster, when she marries Hugh Grosvenor this Friday June 7 at Chester Cathedral.

Ms Henson went to school at Marlborough College, just like Princess Kate, and is descended from the Hoare banking family, the Marquesses of Bristol and the Dukes of Rutland.

She completed her higher studies in Ireland, at Trinity College, Dublin where she got a 2:1 in Hispanic Studies and Italian.

Ms Henson met Hugh Grosvenor, who is also known as "Hughie", in October 2021 through mutual friends. After dating for two years, the Duke proposed to her at Eaton Hall in Cheshire.

Princess Lilibet bears a charming resemblance to a beloved member of the Royal Family, according to fans online.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter turns three today and many people online have said she looks very similar to Princess Diana.

One person said on X: "I am convinced Lilibet will grow up to look just like Diana."

Another chimed in: "Lilibet looks 100% like her grandma (Princess Diana)."

A third added: "Archie looks like Meghan and Lilibet looks like Diana's family."

An inside source has explained to Express.co.uk the real reason behind Prince Andrew's determination to hold onto Royal Lodge.

They said: "Andrew is determined to hold onto Royal Lodge at any cost. He will find the money from somewhere.

"It’s a status symbol for him, the last real show of royal power he has left. The only way he will leave that property is if he’s carried out in a wooden box."

Meghan Markle has been accused of having an "enormous dislike" of the UK, almost two years after her last visit here.

The Duchess of Sussex last came to Britain in September 2022 for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Angela Levin spoke about Meghan's potential future visits, or lack thereof, on GB News: "She doesn’t like us. She doesn’t want to be here. When she flew in before they flew off to Africa, she didn’t even get out of Heathrow [Airport].

"She stayed there and waited. Her dislike of us is enormous."

Prince Harry pushed for the late Queen Elizabeth to pose for a photograph with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, but she turned down his request.

Harry and Meghan Markle brought their children to meet the Royal Family at the Platinum Jubilee, just three months before the Queen died.

Reports claim Harry and Meghan were keen to have an official photograph taken of Elizabeth II and Princess Lilibet.

But The Sun reported the Sussexes were told there was "no chance" after seeking permission for a snap.

Meghan Markle has spoken out about being bestowed with the traditional Yoruba name "Adetokunbo," by Yoruba King Oluwo of Iwo while she was in Nigeria.

She said: "Thank you for your warm welcome to Nigeria. I am deeply humbled by your blessing of the traditional Yoruba name, Adetokunbo.

"I treasure the name and appreciate your trust in me to carry it with grace and dignity."

Speaking about the visit, she added: "Our visit to Nigeria was important to many reasons, not least because it gave us an opportunity to explore and understand my heritage, which extends to our children. We look forward to coming back home one day soon."

One commentator responded to this on X: "It's cool that Meghan's embracing her Nigerian heritage.

"Representation matters, and it's nice to see someone in the spotlight acknowledging."

Good afternoon from London, I'm Catherine Meyer-Funnell and I'll be bringing you all the very latest royal updates into this evening. Feel free to get in touch at [email protected]

EXCLUSIVE: Contractors began renovating parts of Royal Lodge this week with scaffolding and skips erected within the grounds of Prince Andrew’s beloved property.

Express.co.uk exclusively revealed last month that Prince Andrew will fork out £20,000 on an external paint job and repairs for his residence, sparking widespread curiosity about his financial resources.

Friends of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle claimed that shortly after Princess Lilibet's birth on June 4, 2021, Queen Elizabeth II was introduced to her granddaughter over a video call, but that claim was furiously rebuked.

The 95-year-old at the time was said to have been "sent over the edge" by briefings made by friends of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who spoke to US journalists following Lilibet's birth.

Meghan Markle is said to be feeling "sad" over the prospect that her children are "no longer babies", it has been claimed.

With Princess Lilibet celebrating her third birthday today, Meghan and Harry are reportedly feeling upset that Prince Archie - who turned five last month - and Lilibet are growing up so fast.

The Royal Family's official social media channels and public communications may prioritise significant public events, official duties, and milestones over personal celebrations of extended family members.

In the past year alone, the Firm has chosen not to publicly mark the birthdays of non-working royals - such as Lilibet and her brother, Prince Archie.Princess Lilibet, daughter of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, is set to celebrate her third birthday tomorrow on Tuesday, June 4. She is most likely to mark her birthday at her home in California with her parents.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla will host Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako from June 25-27 at Buckingham Palace, though they will arrive in the UK on Saturday, June 22 to conduct a series of private engagements.

The state visit has had to be “slightly adapted” due to Rishi Sunak calling a snap general election for July 4. But it will still include a glittering state banquet and a military parade complete with a carriage procession down The Mall.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kept celebrations around their children very low-key over the years and only showed short videos in their Netflix docuseries.

But insiders can reveal that the family had a party at their home in California over the weekend to mark the milestone.

Before the big day itself on Tuesday, the Sussexes hosted a gathering at their Montecito mansion, according to People.

Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born at 11:40 PDT on June 4, 2021, a little sister for Prince Archie, who turned five last month.

The young royal, who is thought to have only visited the UK once, was born in California - a stark difference to the start of Archie's life in the UK.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have largely kept their two children out of the media spotlight, but have given fans a rare glimpse into their lives over the past few years.

In 2022, Meghan and Harry featured various sweet clips and pictures of their little girl on their Netflix docuseries - and shared an official picture of Lilibet to mark her first birthday back in 2022.

Here Express.co.uk looks at six adorable pictures of Harry and Meghan's little girl to mark her third birthday.

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 get in touch via email at [email protected]