Royal round-up: Prince Harry to leave UK following meeting with King Charles

Today is filled with another busy schedule of royal events, so keep your eyes peeled for various royals out and about throughout the day. 

Over in Wales, Prince William will visit a new mental health hub run by the Jac Lewis Foundation, which is launching at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Back in London, William's brother, Prince Harry, will attend the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London.

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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and Prince William has been working on a very poignant project.

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The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales is launching a new initiative to help prevent suicide in Wales. The foundation is teaming up with the Welsh Rugby Union and the Jac Lewis Foundation, a mental health charity, to open a mental health hub inside Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

Inspired by the Jac Lewis Foundation's work, the hub will give hundreds of people at risk of suicide access to professional mental health services. The Jac Lewis Foundation was started in 2019 in memory of Jac Lewis, who died by suicide. 

Keep posted for more on William's visit to the hub today...

The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children, are set to move to Forest Lodge, a perfect fit for their sporty family!

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One of the most exciting features of their new home is a tennis court on the grounds. This is a perfect addition for the family, especially for Princess Kate, who is a well-known tennis enthusiast and the Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. 

She has even played with professional players like Roger Federer and Emma Raducanu. Raducanu has even commented on Kate's "incredible forehand." The new court will allow the entire family to enjoy the sport together.

Shinner, who has worked with the family for several years, captured the candid moment in their garden in Norfolk earlier this year.

The photo, which shows William playfully wrestling in the grass with Prince George, 12, and Prince Louis, seven, as daughter Princess Charlotte, 10, laughed, was released by Kensington Palace to celebrate Father's Day. The children's social media post at the time read, "Happy Father's Day, Papa (before and after!) We love you!"

In a public statement to Belga News Agency, Prince Laurent of Belgium, 61, has confirmed that he fathered a son, Clement Vandenkerckhove, 25, with Flemish model and singer Wendy van Wanten before his marriage to Princess Claire. 

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It read: "With this announcement, I acknowledge that I am the biological father of Clement Vandenkerckhove. We have spoken openly and honestly about this in recent years. This announcement is based on a sense of understanding and respect for those involved. It is the result of joint consultation."

"I kindly request that you receive this information with the discretion that the nature of this intimate matter requires. I will not make any further statements or provide any further explanation on this matter."

An online book of condolence has been opened on the official royal website for the Duchess of Kent, who passed away at the age of 92 on 4 September.

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The public can now offer their respects ahead of her Catholic funeral at Westminster Abbey next week.

The Duchess, born Katharine Worsley, died peacefully at her home in Kensington Palace. She was the wife of the Duke of Kent, a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II. She is survived by her husband, their three children—George, Earl of St Andrews; Lady Helen Taylor; and Lord Nicholas Windsor—and her three grandchildren.

While we wait for the latest on William and Harry's outings today, we're bringing you a royal homes story to get stuck into.

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Did you know Peter Phillips' fiancée, Harriet, grew up just miles from his family estate? 

According to reports,  NHS nurse Harriet, 45, grew up in the village of South Cerney, Gloucestershire, just south of Cirencester. Per The Telegraph, she was raised in a six-bedroom Edwardian home, now estimated to be worth £1.5 million. A Christian, like her parents, Rupert Sanders and Mary Hoskins, she spent a lot of time at her local church, All Hallows. Her late father was a long-standing churchwarden, and her mother is a member of the ministry team.

News just in, Prince William has arrived for his engagement today at the Principality Stadium.

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The Prince of Wales was seen talking to Elizabeth Thomas-Evans, CEO of the Jac Lewis Foundation, Jesse Lewis, Jac Lewis' father, and teammates from Jac’s football team, Ammanford FC, during his visit to a new mental health hub today.

The hub is run by the Jac Lewis Foundation, and the royal outing today marks World Suicide Prevention Day.

Prince William has sat down for a conversation during his outing today to the Principality Stadium.

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Included in the discussion were not only William, but Elizabeth Thomas-Evans and teammates from Jac’s football team, Ammanford FC.

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While it's been nice to see Prince Harry attend engagements much like those from his days as a working royal this week, there’s just one question on everybody’s lips: will he meet his father, King Charles, during the visit? Over on The HELLO! Royal Club our royal editor, Emily Nash, offers her insight on if and when it might happen (hint: it could be very soon)...

A royal reunion might be in the offing as King Charles has been seen boarding a plane heading back to London. The King was always supposed to return from Scotland on Wednesday, but with him in the same place as his estranged son, will a meeting be on the cards? Watch this space...

As speculation mounts that the King and his son will reunite, Harry started his engagement. The Duke of Sussex visited the Centre for Blast Injury Studies in White City, London. While there, he met with former Army captain David Henson, who had captained the British team at the Invictus Games previously.

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The Princess of Wales was out earlier this week, and while we loved her outfit, many might not have noticed its subtle tribute to the late Queen. Discover more about Princess Kate's 'respectful' move here...

Prince Harry has made a speedy exit from his engagement, telling onlookers that he was "running late" for something. Could it be a possible reunion, the Duke's next outing isn't due until 6pm? See the moment below...

After finishing up his meeting at the Principality Stadium, a message on the royal's social media pages read: "Thank you to the Jac Lewis Foundation, Jac’s family, friends and everyone involved in such a meaningful charity. Your work to provide rapid mental health support and wellbeing services across Wales is truly inspiring.

"It was an honour to witness the incredible impact of your initiatives, from the new mental health hub at Cardiff Principality Stadium to the ongoing support for families bereaved by suicide. The dedication of everyone involved, and the way sport is being used to strengthen communities and mental health awareness is nothing short of remarkable."

It's not just Children In Need that Prince Harry has donated to during his time in the UK. On Wednesday, it was confirmed that the Duke of Sussex had made further donations to other causes, get the full story here...

Ahead of a possible reunion with his son, King Charles hosted Manfred Goldberg at Clarence House. During the meet, the monarch presented Manfred with the Insignia of a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

It's been confirmed that King Charles and Prince Harry are meeting. The Duke of Sussex's car was seen pulling into Clarence House following the monarch's arrival back in London. This marks the first time the pair are together in over a year, after Harry visited his father following the monarch's cancer diagnosis.

Although Harry was reunited with Charles, the Duke missed out on the opportunity to reunite with another one of his family members. His aunt, the Duchess of Edinburgh, had been in Clarence House, but left before the prince arrived.

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Here's the moment that the Duke of Sussex arrived at Clarence House.

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Wednesday was certainly a busy day for the royals, and it doesn't look like Thursday is letting up! It's the final day of Prince Harry's four-day UK visit. Meanwhile, the Princess of Wales will be carrying out engagements in Suffolk and Kent and Princess Anne shall be out in Caerphilly. Finally, James Middleton marks his fourth wedding anniversary with Alizee Thevenet, HELLO! exclusively covered their wedding at the time.

The Duchess of Sussex has been busy since her husband has been away, and on Wednesday she shared a sweet Instagram post. Get the full story here!

Prince Harry has completed his final engagement before returning to the United States. The Duke headed to a Diana Award event, and speaking to people there, he said: "Getting involved in peaceful social action takes courage and determination. Young people see the issues society faces close up - whether that’s poor mental health or the consequences of inequalities. But you don't stand still; your empathy and compassion drive you to make change. Purpose combined with action can help overcome a sense of hopelessness, and that’s exactly what you've shown today.

"When you spoke about how taking action gave you purpose, confidence and joy, it was more powerful than any statistic. It reminded me that agency is not a luxury for young people, it is a lifeline.

"My mother believed in the power and agency of young people to positively impact the world. The Diana Award continues her legacy by putting young people at the heart of everything they do. Today is a perfect example of that. My message to everyone is don't stand still, don’t stay silent - make them hear you because you speak for the majority."

The Princess of Wales is out on two engagements today and she has stepped out in Sudbury, Suffolk. The royal visited the Sudbury Silk Mills and see our full story here.

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Good afternoon, royal watchers! In case you missed details of Prince Harry's final engagement this morning, including his reflection on the legacy left behind by his late mother, Princess Diana, see the full story about his UK visit here.

The ever-so-stylish Queen of Denmark was spotted waving to her fans in a gorgeous white dress, but had a near-wardrobe malfunction moment that she managed to play out with style, composure and grace. See her incredible outfit and read the full story here.

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The Princess Royal apologised after cancelled two of her engagements in Northern Ireland yesterday, due to technical issues with the aircraft in which she was set to travel. She was due to attend events in Holywood and south Belfast. See the full story and reason here.

In case you missed it, Zara Tindall was pictured out for the Burghley Horse Trials, and once again rocked an incredible low-key outfit, with some lovely pieces from her go-to brands and bringing back a silhouette that she seems to have been loving recently. See the full story here. 

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