King Charles reportedly met with David Beckham after failing to meet with Prince Harry earlier this week.
The Manchester United icon, 49, met with King Charles, 75, for a “private meeting” on Friday to learn more about the King’s Foundation, The Times reported.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, had flown into the country to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
Prince Harry attended a commemorative service, where he gave a reading, on Wednesday, May 8, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, just 2 miles away from Buckingham Palace.
It came as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were pictured smiling on day two of their trip to Nigeria.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an exhibition sitting volleyball match, with the prince seen taking part in the game.
Key Points
King met David Beckham but not Prince Harry
Harry and Meghan visit charity helping injured soldiers
Charles and William to meet on Monday
Couple’s popularity revealed in new poll
Harry and Meghan to stay in £600-a-night Nigerian hotel
King Charles ‘met David Beckham but not Prince Harry’ last week
22:45 , Barney Davis
King Charles reportedly met privately with David Beckham after declining to meet with his own son Prince Harry.
The football icon, 49, met with King Charles, 75, for a “private meeting” on Friday to learn more about the King’s Foundation, an educational charity that aims to put people at the centre of designing their communities, The Times reported.
Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex, 39, had flown in to the country celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
Prince Harry attended a commemorative service, where he gave a reading, on Wednesday, May 8, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, just 2 miles away from Buckingham Palace.
Harry reportedly invited Charles, Prince William and sister-in-law Princess Kate Middleton to attend the service, but he ultimately went solo.
Meghan ‘humbled’ to find out she is 43% Nigerian
20:46 , Barney Davis
The Duchess of Sussex, says it has been “humbling” to find out through a genealogy test that she is partly Nigerian as she met women in the West African nation on Saturday.
On her second day in Nigeria, where she is visiting for the first time with the Duke of Sussex to also promote mental health for wounded soldiers and young girls, Meghan acknowledged Nigeria as “my country”.
She added: “It’s been eye-opening to be able to know more about my heritage.”
“Never in a million years would I understand it as much as I do now. And what has been echoed so much in the past day is, ‘Oh, we are not so surprised when we found out you are Nigerian’,” she said at the event on women in leadership co-hosted by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian economist and head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
“It is a compliment to you because what they define as a Nigerian woman is brave, resilient, courageous, beautiful,” Meghan told the audience.
The duchess had announced on her podcast in October 2022 that she found out through the DNA-based test that she was “43% Nigerian”.
Prince William provides update on Kate at hospital visit
19:43 , Barney Davis
The Prince of Wales visited St. Mary’s Community Hospital on the Isles of Scilly in southwest England. An administrator at the hospital, Tracy Smith, gave the royal a tour of the facility.
“May I ask how Princess Kate is doing?” she said.
To which William responded that Kate is “doing well.”
When asked about his children—George, Charlotte, and Louis—William joked: “The children are very jealous that I am here… Maybe we might come later in the year.”
Prince Harry enjoys game of sitting volleyball as Meghan cheers him on in Nigeria visit
18:30 , Barney Davis
Harry and Meghan were getting stuck in playing a game of sitting volleyball with injured people in Nigeria.
The session came after the couple danced with school children, jumping and twirling around, ahead of their interaction with the kids.
The Duke of Sussex could be seen encouraging the Dutchess to spin as she laughs and places her hand on Harry’s shoulder.
They then talked to children about mental health, telling them there’s “no shame” in feeling off.
“There is no shame to be able to acknowledge that today is a bad day, ok?,” Harry said.
“That you woke up this morning feeling sad; that you were at school, feeling stressed; that you’ve lost a loved one in your family and you don’t know who to turn to or who to speak to,” the Duke of Sussex added.
ICYMI: King and Prince William to meet on Monday
18:00 , Matt Mathers
King Charles and Prince William will attend a joint engagement next week days after Harry visited the UK.
Buckingham Palace said the monarch would see his son on Monday to officially hand over the role of colonel-in-chief of the Army Corps.
ICYMI: Queen Camilla feeds donkeys and horses at Buckingham Palace reception
17:10 , Matt Mathers
Queen Camilla feeds donkeys and horses at Buckingham Palace reception
ICYMI: Prince William joins in volleyball game with children on Cornwall beach
16:40 , Matt Mathers
Prince William joins in volleyball game with children on Cornwall beach
In pictures: Harry and Meghan leave royal drama behind on visit to Nigeria
16:08 , Matt Mathers
In pictures: Harry and Meghan visit charity helping sick and injured soldiers
14:25 , Matt Mathers
Watch: Prince Harry urges children to ‘kick away’ stigma of mental health during Nigeria trip
13:42 , Matt Mathers
Prince Harry urges children to ‘kick away’ mental health stigma during Nigeria trip
How Harry and Charles were a twenty minute drive away – but remain miles apart
13:05 , Matt Mathers
Prince Harry and King Charles were a mere 20-minute drive from each other in central London last night, but the pair who have not seen each other since February, did not meet.
The distance between St Paul’s Cathedral, where Harry held a ceremony for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, and Buckingham Palace, where Charles hosted a spring garden party, is just over two miles – or around £14 in an Uber – and yet served to highlight just how far apart the pair still remain.
Full report:
Pictured: How Harry and Charles remain a million miles apart
ICYMI: Harry and Meghan dance with school children
12:35 , Matt Mathers
Harry and Meghan danced with school children, jumping and twirling around, ahead of their interaction with the kids.
The Duke of Sussex could be seen encouraging the Dutchess to spin as she laughs and places her hand on Harry’s shoulder.
They then talked to children about mental health, telling them there’s “no shame” in feeling off.
“There is no shame to be able to acknowledge that today is a bad day, ok?,” Harry said.
“That you woke up this morning feeling sad; that you were at school, feeling stressed; that you’ve lost a loved one in your family and you don’t know who to turn to or who to speak to,” the Duke of Sussex added.
He urged the students to talk about their mental health problems.
“The more you talk about it, the more you can kick stigma away, fall far away into long grass, and then everybody will have the opportunity to be able to share how they’re feeling, how they’re coping, and then you can help other people,” Harry said.
“So if you take anything away from today, just know that mental health affects every single person,” he added.
King and Prince William to meet on Monday
10:52 , Matt Mathers
King Charles and Prince William will attend a joint engagement next week days after Harry visited the UK.
Buckingham Palace said the monarch would see his son on Monday to officially hand over the role of colonel-in-chief of the Army Corps.
Watch: Prince William joins in volleyball game with children on Cornwall beach
10:00 , Matt Mathers
Prince William joins in volleyball game with children on Cornwall beach
Watch: Queen Camilla feeds donkeys and horses at Buckingham Palace reception
09:29 , Matt Mathers
Queen Camilla feeds donkeys and horses at Buckingham Palace reception
King met David Beckham while Harry was in UK
08:30 , Matt Mathers
King Charles reportedly met David Beckham to discuss his charitable foundation while Prince Harry was in the country.
The Duke of Sussex visited the UK earlier this week but did not see his father, who was too busy with “various other priorities”.
The Daily Mail reported that the King met the former England and Manchester United while Harry was home, although no pictures were taken.
‘Harry and Meghan show’
08:15 , Matt Mathers
A former royal protection officer has criticised Harry and Meghan’s “presidential-style” trip to Nigeria, describing it as the “Harry and Meghan show”.
The Sussexes have a four-person security team for the three-day trip, which comes after Harry celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
“Seeing all his presidential style security really does stick in the throat,” Dai Davies told the Mail.
‘For a couple who say all they want is privacy to visit one of the most dangerous places in the world and that’s not me saying that, it’s the Foreign office as well, is crazy and you have to wonder why.
‘It would have been much safer and easier if wounded Nigerian soldiers were flown to London instead of having all this security and a vast expense to a country where many are living on less than £1.50 a day.
“You have to ask yourself is it really all about the charities or is it the Harry and Meghan show.”
How Harry and Charles were a twenty minute drive away – but remain miles apart
08:00 , Matt Mathers
Prince Harry and King Charles were a mere 20-minute drive from each other in central London last night, but the pair who have not seen each other since February, did not meet.
The distance between St Paul’s Cathedral, where Harry held a ceremony for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, and Buckingham Palace, where Charles hosted a spring garden party, is just over two miles – or around £14 in an Uber – and yet served to highlight just how far apart the pair still remain.
Full report:
Pictured: How Harry and Charles remain a million miles apart
King Charles turns down meeting with Prince Harry due to ‘full programme’
07:30 , Vishwam Sankaran
The King met with football legend David Beckham on Thursday but could not make time to see his son Prince Harry due to a busy schedule, reports suggest.
The Duke of Sussex made a three-day visit to the UK for an Invictus Games event – a sports competition for ex-service people founded by Harry in 2014.
Instead of seeing Harry, King Charles met with Mr Beckham and the two reportedly spoke about the King’s Foundation charity established by the King himself in 1986.
“In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not the duke will meet with his father while in the UK this week, it unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme,” Harry’s official spokesperson said according to The Mirror.
Meghan Markle gushes over Prince Harry during Nigeria visit: ‘You see why I’m married to him?’
07:00 , Alexander Butler
Meghan Markle gushes over Prince Harry during Nigeria visit
Harry and Meghan dance with school children
06:30 , Vishwam Sankaran
Harry and Meghan danced with school children, jumping and twirling around, ahead of their interaction with the kids.
The Duke of Sussex could be seen encouraging the Dutchess to spin as she laughs and places her hand on Harry’s shoulder.
They then talked to children about mental health, telling them there’s “no shame” in feeling off.
“There is no shame to be able to acknowledge that today is a bad day, ok?,” Harry said.
“That you woke up this morning feeling sad; that you were at school, feeling stressed; that you’ve lost a loved one in your family and you don’t know who to turn to or who to speak to,” the Duke of Sussex added.
He urged the students to talk about their mental health problems.
“The more you talk about it, the more you can kick stigma away, fall far away into long grass, and then everybody will have the opportunity to be able to share how they’re feeling, how they’re coping, and then you can help other people,” Harry said.
“So if you take anything away from today, just know that mental health affects every single person,” he added.
‘There’s no shame in having a bad day’ Harry tells students on ‘official’ trip to Nigeria with Meghan
06:00 , Alexander Butler
‘There’s no shame in having a bad day’ Harry tells students
Meghan and Harry talk mental health in Nigeria visit
05:30 , Vishwam Sankaran
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan spoke to students about mental health in their latest visit to Nigeria.
Harry and Meghan visited Lightway Academy, which is run by a non-profit organisation supported by their Archewell Foundation.
“Too many people don’t want to talk about it ‘cause it’s invisible. It’s something in our minds that we can’t see. It’s not like a broken leg, it’s not like a broken wrist,” the Duke of Sussex said.
“Every single person in this room, the youngest, the oldest, every single person has mental health. So therefore, you have to look after yourself to be able to look after other people,” Harry said.
Meghan urged students not to suffer in silence.
“Just make sure that you are taking care of yourselves and that begins with your mental health by really talking about whatever’s coming up for you,” she said.
Meghan Markle says she ‘hung onto’ words from Princess Lilibet
05:00 , Alexander Butler
Meghan Markle has revealed the sweet words from Princess Lilibet that she “hung onto” as a mother.
The Duchess of Sussex made the revelation on a visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games.
Their first port of call was a visit to a school, where Prince Harry gave a poignant speech to normalise mental health issues.
Meghan then opened up about their youngest child, telling the schoolchildren about a recent, memorable exchange.
“Our daughter, Lili, she’s much, much tinier than you guys,” Meghan said. “She’s about to turn three. And a few weeks ago she looked at me and she would just see the reflection in my eyes. And she [goes], ‘Mama, I see me in you.
“Oh, now she was talking really literally. But I hung onto those words in a very different way. And I thought, yes, I do see me in you, and you see me in you.”
“As I look around this room, I see myself in all of you as well.”
King becomes patron of RAF museum
04:30 , Vishwam Sankaran
King Charles has become a patron of the Royal Air Force Museum, a role his father held for over 50 years.
The announcement came on Friday following a review of over 1,000 royal patronages conducted by the Royal Household, including those with close involvement of members of the royal family.
👑 We are thrilled to share that His Majesty King Charles III has accepted the role of Royal Patron! 🎉
King Charles III has long cherished his connections with the Royal Air Force, from his days at RAF College Cranwell to piloting a Jet Provost T.5, now on display in London.🛩️ pic.twitter.com/YqxjCAdmBz
— RAF Museum (@RAFMUSEUM) May 10, 2024
“We are honoured and thrilled to announce that His Majesty King Charles III has graciously accepted the role of Royal Patron for the RAF Museum,” the museum said.
“With His Majesty King Charles III as our Royal Patron, we look forward to further advancing our mission of sharing the rich history and enduring legacy of the Royal Air Force with audiences around the world,” it added.
Harry and Meghan welcomed to Nigerian Army headquarters
04:00 , Alexander Butler
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been photographed arriving at the Nigerian Army headquarters.
The couple, who arrived in the country this morning, are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Harry’s Invictus Games, which celebrates the sporting abilities of injured servicepeople.
Meghan’s sweet words for shy little girl
03:00 , Alexander Butler
Meghan Markle had some kind words for a shy little girl who was too scared to shake Prince Harry’s hand.
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, comforted the young pupil as the couple visited a Nigerian school being supported by the Archwell Foundation, assuring her: “We all get shy sometimes.”
The sweet exchange took place after the girl, who was only two, stepped forward to shake Meghan’s hand but decided that greeting the Prince was too much.
Harry and Meghan’s selfie with school children
02:00 , Alexander Butler
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle brought fun to the school they visited in the Nigerian capital of Abuja today.
Not only did they dance and play games with the children, but they also happily posed for selfies – with Harry appearing to take the opportunity to pull a silly face.
The couple arrived in the country this morning after flying over from London’s Heathrow Airport, where they reunited.
Archbishop of Canterbury breaks silence on royal family rift
01:00 , Alexander Butler
Archbishop of Canterbury breaks silence on royal rift: ‘We must not judge them’
How Harry and Charles were a twenty minute drive away – but remain miles apart
Saturday 11 May 2024 00:01 , Alexander Butler
Pictured: How Harry and Charles remain a million miles apart
King Charles jokes he’s ‘allowed out of cage’ on royal visit to army barracks
Friday 10 May 2024 23:00 , Alexander Butler
King jokes he’s ‘allowed out of cage’ on royal visit after cancer diagnosis
King meets David Beckham, reports suggest
Friday 10 May 2024 22:06 , Alexander Butler
King Charles has met former England football captain David Beckham at a private meeting at his gardens in Highgrove, Gloucestershire.
Beckham is understood to have visited Charles to learn more about his charity, the King’s Foundation, according to The Times.
No pictures were released and no press notice was issued. Buckingham Palace has been approached for comment.
Prince William joins in volleyball game with children on Cornwall beach
Friday 10 May 2024 22:00 , Alexander Butler
Prince William joins in volleyball game with children on Cornwall beach
Meghan Markle gushes over Prince Harry during Nigeria visit: ‘You see why I’m married to him?’
Friday 10 May 2024 21:00 , Alexander Butler
Meghan Markle gushes over Prince Harry during Nigeria visit
Queen Camilla feeds donkeys and horses at Buckingham Palace reception
Friday 10 May 2024 19:00 , Alexander Butler
Queen Camilla feeds donkeys and horses at Buckingham Palace reception
Meghan’s sweet words for shy little girl
Friday 10 May 2024 17:00 , Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle had some kind words for a shy little girl who was too scared to shake Prince Harry’s hand.
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, comforted the young pupil as the couple visited a Nigerian school being supported by the Archwell Foundation, assuring her: “We all get shy sometimes.”
The sweet exchange took place after the girl, who was only two, stepped forward to shake Meghan’s hand but decided that greeting the Prince was too much.
Harry and Meghan welcomed to Nigerian Army headquarters
Friday 10 May 2024 16:50 , Emma Guinness
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been photographed arriving at the Nigerian Army headquarters.
The couple, who arrived in the country this morning, are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Harry’s Invictus Games, which celebrates the sporting abilities of injured servicepeople.
Meghan Markle says she ‘hung onto’ words from Princess Lilibet
Friday 10 May 2024 14:30 , Emma Guinness
Meghan Markle has revealed the sweet words from Princess Lilibet that she “hung onto” as a mother.
The Duchess of Sussex made the revelation on a visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games.
Their first port of call was a visit to a school, where Prince Harry gave a poignant speech to normalise mental health issues.
Meghan then opened up about their youngest child, telling the schoolchildren about a recent, memorable exchange.
“Our daughter, Lili, she’s much, much tinier than you guys,” Meghan said. “She’s about to turn three. And a few weeks ago she looked at me and she would just see the reflection in my eyes. And she [goes], ‘Mama, I see me in you.
“Oh, now she was talking really literally. But I hung onto those words in a very different way. And I thought, yes, I do see me in you, and you see me in you.”
“As I look around this room, I see myself in all of you as well.”
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