Royal news – live: Palace sources deny that Boris Johnson was asked to give Prince Harry ‘manly pep talk’

Prince Harry yesterday made a hilarious surprise appearance on The Tonight Show that saw him swear and scream his way through a haunted maze with Jimmy Fallon.

The New York-based attraction, based on Fallon’s nightmares, featured several terrifying rooms filled with actors who brought Halloween to life for the pair a month early.

The Tonight Show’s YouTube page said: “Brace yourself for 10 spine-chilling rooms that bring Jimmy’s worst nightmares to life with sinister characters and scares around every corner. Enter if you dare!”

James Middleton has provided an update on the Princess of Wales’s health now that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment.

Her younger brother, 37, is opening up about his life and family following the release of his new memoir, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life.

Speaking on the TODAY program, he said: “She’s doing ok. It’s not for me to share on her behalf, you know, how everything’s going.

“But she’s getting all the right support and focus that she needs. And like anything, it takes time to process.”

The think tank behind the investigation into Prince Harry’s US visa application has said the decision to keep his visa private is “suspicious”.

Harry’s visa application came under scrutiny following revelations about his prior drug taking in his 2023 memoir Spare, where he admitted to taking cocaine and psychedelics.

A judge later ruled that it is not in the public interest to disclose the result of the application following Donald Trump’s claim that he would treat Harry like any other citizen should it emerge that he was not honest.

Mike Howell, executive director of the think tank’s Oversight Project, told Newsweek: “The Prince Harry scandal just got a lot more suspicious. While our case is far from over as we explore appeal, I’d say that these very curious redactions point to something serious afoot.

“President Trump has already suggested that Prince Harry will be deported next year and the case for that just got a lot more compelling.

“Americans deserve an immigration system with both secure borders and also fairly applied rules for high-profile immigrants like Harry.”

The Prince of Wales has called for urgent protection of the natural world during an appearance at the UN General Assembly in New York.

He said in a video message to world leaders: “Thankfully, in 2022 the world adopted the Biodiversity Plan in Montreal and committed to transformative action to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

“But, we now have just five years to deliver on our collective promise.

He added: “We must act to save our rivers, oceans, savannas, mangroves and forests, as well as the communities that protect and live alongside them.

“We must act with urgency to protect at least 30% of our land, inland waters, and ocean by 2030.”

Following claims that the Duchess of Sussex is an unpleasant person to work for, she has been defended by the former Archewell COO, Mandana Dayani.

She described the allegations against Meghan Markle as a “profound injustice” and described her and Prince Harry as “kind, decent, caring people”.

She told Us Weekly: “Part of the profound injustice of having to speak publicly on this in light of these endless and damaging narratives is that so much of the kindness, mentorship, and support that Prince Harry and Meghan share with others happens quietly behind closed doors.”

Ms Dayani added: “Throughout every global crisis, their first question was always: ‘How can we help?’ Whether they were veterans, women, refugees, animals in harm, they both showed up. Never asking for anything in return.”

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been praised for their mental health work by James Middleton amid the release of his new memoir.

Explaining the backstory of Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, to ITV’s Lorraine, Kate’s younger brother, 37, admitted that he found it very difficult to talk to his family when he was struggling.

He added: “I initially went into therapy and, at the right time, my family got involved. I was very fortunate they did because they did have to be patient, they had to sit on the sidelines and really watch and see me suffer.

“It was very challenging for them too because all they wanted to do was help, of course, and then when the timing was right, and I think timing was so important, they came in, and they understood, and they were able to understand a lot more than I actually thought.

“I recognised that the work that both Catherine and William have done in mental health and that helped me move forward.”

Meet Ella is available from today.

Princess Anne has today witnessed the burial of two WW1 soldiers over 100 years after their deaths.

A statement on the official royal family Twitter/X account read: “Today, The Princess Royal witnessed the burial of two First World War soldiers who died at the Battle of Loos in 1915.

“The burials marked the inauguration of an extension to the Loos British Cemetery in Northern France, which will provide a fitting resting place for the casualties – most of whom came from Scottish regiments – whose bodies were discovered during a local construction project.

“Her Royal Highness, who is President of the @CWGC was joined by serving soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland.”

The UK’s first black female Olympian, Anita Neil, has said she “feels like a trailblazer” after being honoured with an MBE for services to athletics.

Speaking to PA News Agency after the investiture at Windsor Castle, she said that her biggest achievement was representing the United Kingdom.

She said: “I won medals at the European Games, and I stood on the podium and watched the Union Jack flutter in the breeze.

“That was for me and for my country, and I felt very, very proud of that.”

Ms Neil first competed in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics when she was just 18 years old, participating in the women’s 100 metres and 4 x 100 metres relay teams.

Inspirational individuals are once again being honoured by investitures at Windsor Castle following a brief summer break.

Celebrating their return, the royal family said in a statement yesterday (15 September): “After a short summer break, we’re back to celebrating those who have been recognised for their work and talents.

“At Windsor Caste today, The Princess Royal presented honours to: Sir Alan Bates, Founder of the Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance.

“Britain’s first black female Olympian, Anita Neil MBE, for services to athletics.

“Author, Monica Ali CBE, for services to literature.

“Theatre producer and owner, Lounica ‘Nica’ Burns CBE, for services to theatre.”

A royal expert has said it is “extremely unlikely” that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend Christmas in the UK after being invited to celebrate the event with the Spencer family.

Harry, 40, has been vocal about his ongoing security concerns for his family since he and Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals in 2020.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! magazine: “Well, if an offer has indeed been made — which seems quite logical – and if they accepted, it would fly in the face of everything Harry has said about security.

“He has repeatedly said he believes it’s unsafe to bring his wife and children to the UK without a guarantee of official security.”

She added: “That situation is extremely unlikely to change at all, and certainly not before Christmas. So I think it would be very odd indeed if the family suddenly fetched up here. It would surely mean that Harry was going to abandon his legal appeal against the ruling?

“Therefore, I do not think that we shall be seeing them in the UK for Christmas, or indeed anytime soon.”