Royal news – live: King Charles to ‘pause’ cancer treatment as Meghan Markle debuts surprise new look

The Prince and Princess of Wales have met an aspiring photographer with a rare and aggressive form of cancer after inviting the teenager to take pictures at investitures at Windsor Castle.

Kate was pictured hugging Liz Hatton, 16, from Harrogate, after the teenager and her family attended the ceremony on Wednesday.

The princess has recently completed her chemotherapy treatment following her own cancer diagnosis.

Liz described being “over the moon” after meeting the prince and princess at the castle.

“Such lovely, genuine and kind people, I’m over the moon that my family and I had this experience,” she wrote on social media.

The teenager began a photography bucket list appeal after being diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumour in January.

Her mum, Vicky Roboyna, said in June doctors have told her daughter she has between six months and three years to live.

The Duke of Sussex has been praised for the clear affinity he showed with children at the WellChild Awards.

In one adorable moment, Harry, 40, burst into laughter as a young boy grabbed his beard.

Body language expert Judi James told The Mirror: “His chats with the children show Harry perhaps at his best, fully immersed in the conversations with the children, leaning forward onto his legs to get to their height and show very active listening skills that will make them feel totally relaxed and important.”

King Charles and Queen Camilla will host a reception for select guests from across the Commonwealth, it has been revealed.

With a guest list reported to be 300 strong, the event will take place at St James’s Palace at an unspecified date.

Singer Grace Jones, dancer Motsi Mabuse, and rugby player Theo McFarland are all expected to be in attendance as the achievements of those in the Commonwealth are celebrated.

The Princess Royal has continued with her busy schedule by meeting with Gurkha personnel and their families this week.

Princess Anne, 73, was forced to take a step back from her duties earlier this year after reportedly being kicked by a horse.

The Brigade of Gurkhas are said to be some of the best soldiers in the British Army.

The Duke of Sussex appears to have not met any of his immediate family on his flying visit to the UK this week.

Harry, 40, attended the WellChild Awards in London on Monday night, which was held in a hotel around a 15-minute walk from Kensington Palace.

It is not known exactly when he last saw his brother, Prince William, but he is believed to have last since King Charles for a reported 45 minutes following the announcement of his cancer diagnosis in February.

Harry is a patron of the WellChild Awards – an event that celebrates the achievements of seriously ill young people in the UK and their carers.

Prince William appears to be looking forward to the annual Earthshot Prize in Cape Town.

Established by the Prince of Wales in 2020, the Earthshot Prize recognises and supports those who are making an impact to protect the environment.

The official Kensington Palace Twitter/X account said that there are “just five weeks to go” this morning as Prince Harry arrived in South Africa last night to support his charity Sentebale.

Prince Harry was all smiles as he reunited with his friend Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in Southern Africa yesterday.

The pair were attending a charity event to raise awareness of the charity Sentebale, which supports young people affected by HIV.

This is the first time that Harry has visited South Africa since 2019 when he was still a working member of the British royal family.

The Duke of Sussex has continued his charity work without Meghan Markle by raising awareness of Sentebale in South Africa last night.

After a flying visit to the UK for the WellChild Awards, Harry met with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho at a bonfire to reflect on the charity’s progress and the work that still needs to be done.

Established by Harry, 40, in 2006, Sentebale affects young people affected by HIV.

Harry said: “We’re hitting the targets, not just Sentebale but all of the departments are, and it’s making a massive difference, and it is this surge of energy and optimism and the voice of young people ranging from six to 25 – and the biggest difference of which really needs more work, is when people from the top start listening.”

The Duke of Sussex has claimed that his ongoing rift with the royal family was worsened by the tabloid press.

Harry, 40, made the revelation earlier this year in the ITV documentary Tabloids on Trial.

This comes as he once again appears to have seen none of his immediate family while visiting the UK this week for the WellChild Awards.

“The mission continues,” he said of his fight against press intrusion, “but it has, yes, it’s caused, as you say, part of a rift.”

Tom Parker Bowles has shed light on Queen Camilla’s “reputation” for heavy drinking and smoking in a new book.

Mr Parker Bowles, 49, wrote in Cooking and the Crown that the rumours around his mother’s love of certain vices are simply “inaccurate”.

He explained: “If anyone ever meets my mother, they always… I mean, a son would say this, but she’s someone I love going to have dinner with.

“And I go for a walk with her in Scotland. You’re always going to have your rows, differences of opinion.

“It would be very odd if we agreed [on] everything. Creepy. I certainly would annoy her sometimes.

“Oh, you know she has that reputation of drinking gin and smoking? Never drunk a glass of gin in her life. Doesn’t smoke.”

He went on to explain that he has never even seen his mother “so much as tipsy”.