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Buckingham Palace denies claims Charles ‘might offer Harry a royal home’ in UK

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boxedandribboned · 25/09/2023 14:08

This story is curious. There are versions in the Telegraph, Daily Mail and Times as well. With Buckingham Palace emphatically denying it - Harry seems the likely source. Is he trying to force the RF to give him a permanent home in the UK?

Ordinarily, it would seem a reasonable enough thing to expect, but of course, things are no longer 'normal'. After Harry's disloyalty to both the family and the institution, it is a bit cheeky to expect to be given free home on royal property?

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/buckingham-palace-addresses-claims-it-b2417977.html

Buckingham Palace denies claims Charles ‘might offer Harry a royal home’ in UK

Harry and Meghan vacated Frogmore Cottage, at the king’s request, in June this year

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/buckingham-palace-addresses-claims-it-b2417977.html

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whywouldyousaythat · 16/11/2023 09:31

I think there would be uproar if H&M get to stay in an apartment in Buckingham Palace, or in any tax funded accommodation. Maybe he could stay in Highgrove ? doesn't Charles own that privately?

TallerSally · 16/11/2023 09:50

Two words for those going on and on about how Harry doesn't deserve to be offered even one night of accommodation by KC during a short stay in London:

Prince. Andrew.

whywouldyousaythat · 16/11/2023 10:22

Don’t disagree with you on that. None of them deserve any benefits from the tax payer.

ALittleTeawithmilk · 16/11/2023 10:39

TallerSally · 16/11/2023 09:50

Two words for those going on and on about how Harry doesn't deserve to be offered even one night of accommodation by KC during a short stay in London:

Prince. Andrew.

When you put it like that Taller Sally - exactly!

EdithWeston · 16/11/2023 10:57

TallerSally · 16/11/2023 09:50

Two words for those going on and on about how Harry doesn't deserve to be offered even one night of accommodation by KC during a short stay in London:

Prince. Andrew.

Yes and no - if PH had not moved overseas, then I think PH would have stayed in Frogmore. Perhaps buying a lengthy ease as PA seems to have done.

Those whose main homes are not Windsor/London (like Princess Anne) do use suites when they need to be in the capital (was and prob will be again in Buckingham Palace, currently St James?)

PH is not often in UK, and so doesn't really need a long-term property. But it seems likely he'll be able to use guest accommodation, just as long as he gives a bit of notice about when he would like to use it. That's not a bad deal at all

There has been a bit of speculation on US gossip sites that he might be looking to spend more time here (but I suspect that's just invented bollocks)

Novella4 · 16/11/2023 17:11

TallerSally · 16/11/2023 09:50

Two words for those going on and on about how Harry doesn't deserve to be offered even one night of accommodation by KC during a short stay in London:

Prince. Andrew.

Exactly

Watchingpaintdrying · 16/11/2023 17:17

whywouldyousaythat · 16/11/2023 09:31

I think there would be uproar if H&M get to stay in an apartment in Buckingham Palace, or in any tax funded accommodation. Maybe he could stay in Highgrove ? doesn't Charles own that privately?

Edited

Problem is he and Charles aren’t speaking. It’s a bit like slagging off a family member to all and sundry and then expecting them to have you to stay in their house.

If there was a phone call this week, it’s not going to have smoothed over all the hurt and pain just like that.

TallerSally · 16/11/2023 17:25

I'm amazed by the lengths people are going to come up with astonishingly convoluted excuses and justifications for what was plainly and simply a display of spiteful, punitive behaviour by KC towards Harry in denying him accommodation for one night in London during a short visit. People are literally twisting themselves into curls trying to justify it, with wonderfully creative 'explanations' based, no doubt, on detailed insider knowledge of how royal palaces and residences operate.

Let's get real. All over the world, royal palaces etc are not dissimilar to luxury hotels: hospitality is what they do. So to claim that they our billionaire king can't order one of his residences to accommodate his own son for 1 night is just laughable. We're not talking about Harry rocking up to SpaceX to hitch a ride to the International Space Station here!

Anyway, keep it coming, it's mildly entertaining.

Redroosterinthehenhouse · 16/11/2023 20:56

TallerSally · 16/11/2023 17:25

I'm amazed by the lengths people are going to come up with astonishingly convoluted excuses and justifications for what was plainly and simply a display of spiteful, punitive behaviour by KC towards Harry in denying him accommodation for one night in London during a short visit. People are literally twisting themselves into curls trying to justify it, with wonderfully creative 'explanations' based, no doubt, on detailed insider knowledge of how royal palaces and residences operate.

Let's get real. All over the world, royal palaces etc are not dissimilar to luxury hotels: hospitality is what they do. So to claim that they our billionaire king can't order one of his residences to accommodate his own son for 1 night is just laughable. We're not talking about Harry rocking up to SpaceX to hitch a ride to the International Space Station here!

Anyway, keep it coming, it's mildly entertaining.

No convoluted explanations needed. Harry has behaved very badly and now his family don't trust him. They've given him millions, he can pay for his own accomodation. End of.

whiteshutters · 16/11/2023 21:13

@TallerSally you reap what you sow . Surely H wouldn't want to sponge off his father?

Samcro · 16/11/2023 21:43

TallerSally · 16/11/2023 17:25

I'm amazed by the lengths people are going to come up with astonishingly convoluted excuses and justifications for what was plainly and simply a display of spiteful, punitive behaviour by KC towards Harry in denying him accommodation for one night in London during a short visit. People are literally twisting themselves into curls trying to justify it, with wonderfully creative 'explanations' based, no doubt, on detailed insider knowledge of how royal palaces and residences operate.

Let's get real. All over the world, royal palaces etc are not dissimilar to luxury hotels: hospitality is what they do. So to claim that they our billionaire king can't order one of his residences to accommodate his own son for 1 night is just laughable. We're not talking about Harry rocking up to SpaceX to hitch a ride to the International Space Station here!

Anyway, keep it coming, it's mildly entertaining.

Well said

JSMill · 16/11/2023 22:03

TallerSally · 16/11/2023 17:25

I'm amazed by the lengths people are going to come up with astonishingly convoluted excuses and justifications for what was plainly and simply a display of spiteful, punitive behaviour by KC towards Harry in denying him accommodation for one night in London during a short visit. People are literally twisting themselves into curls trying to justify it, with wonderfully creative 'explanations' based, no doubt, on detailed insider knowledge of how royal palaces and residences operate.

Let's get real. All over the world, royal palaces etc are not dissimilar to luxury hotels: hospitality is what they do. So to claim that they our billionaire king can't order one of his residences to accommodate his own son for 1 night is just laughable. We're not talking about Harry rocking up to SpaceX to hitch a ride to the International Space Station here!

Anyway, keep it coming, it's mildly entertaining.

I think if I'd slagged my dad and his wife off to the whole world, I wouldn't be very welcome. You can't have it both ways. Harry picked his side.

ALittleTeawithmilk · 16/11/2023 22:55

Harry chose his wife and children, and good for him for doing so. Although why would a man choose otherwise?

I see so many threads on mn about men who put their families over their wives.

Branflakesbreakfast · 17/11/2023 01:46

ALittleTeawithmilk · 16/11/2023 22:55

Harry chose his wife and children, and good for him for doing so. Although why would a man choose otherwise?

I see so many threads on mn about men who put their families over their wives.

Yes, fair enough and good for him for doing so, but having chosen his wife over his family (and in such a dramatic way, writing books, giving interviews) he has to accept that this choice has consequences and he can't expect the 'best bits' of the former relationship with his family to stay in place?

ALittleTeawithmilk · 17/11/2023 04:28

Yes, fair enough and good for him for doing so, but having chosen his wife over his family (and in such a dramatic way, writing books, giving interviews) he has to accept that this choice has consequences and he can't expect the 'best bits' of the former relationship with his family to stay in place?

Like Charles lived with the consequences of his tv interview and his book with Dimbleby? Oh that’s right. Charles didn’t live with the consequences. There were no consequences for Charles.

Or maybe Harry was the consequence of Charles’ actions? A child brought up in a shit fight of a marriage, whose mother died without privacy of any sort, and who he had to mourn so publicly and without much emotional support, and then had to endure the invasions of the media into nearly every facet of his teenage and young adult years - all while his dad’s great love of his life was on the sidelines. All of which he was told to suck up and not complain about. And that’s just his experience of the teenage years and early adult years.

I think Harry knows his family very well. I think he’s decided the ‘best bits’ (what are they?) of his relationships with his Dad and step mother and brother aren’t worth the paper the Sandringham Agreement(s) was written on.

Only the media seems intent on picking over the bones of Harry’s relationship with his family. Even the media is having a hard time creating new stories about him now. They just regurgitate old ones. (So far, Scobie’s new book is mostly old news). Harry seems to be forging ahead with his wife and little children. He still sees, and holidays with Eugenie and her children. Otherwise, he’s moved on. He lives in another country now and only returns to the country of his birth to meet his charity commitments, and his family obligations ie his dad’s coronation. He couldn’t leave quickly enough afterwards. I’d say that Charles may one day have regrets/ but honestly I think the Queen may very well have said to Harry that Charles pleases only himself.

BOOTS52PollyPrissyPants · 17/11/2023 05:21

I just don't understand how Andrew has a massive place and his seedy past, he should be in jail. There should be a place for Harry to stay and it is horrible that there is not. Then again you cannot go up against the firm.

JenniferJupiterVenusandMars · 17/11/2023 05:30

I imagine that Harry would have a Netflix crew following him if he sniffed any opportunities to cash in so Charles was absolutely right to say no.

Branflakesbreakfast · 17/11/2023 06:33

ALittleTeawithmilk · 17/11/2023 04:28

Yes, fair enough and good for him for doing so, but having chosen his wife over his family (and in such a dramatic way, writing books, giving interviews) he has to accept that this choice has consequences and he can't expect the 'best bits' of the former relationship with his family to stay in place?

Like Charles lived with the consequences of his tv interview and his book with Dimbleby? Oh that’s right. Charles didn’t live with the consequences. There were no consequences for Charles.

Or maybe Harry was the consequence of Charles’ actions? A child brought up in a shit fight of a marriage, whose mother died without privacy of any sort, and who he had to mourn so publicly and without much emotional support, and then had to endure the invasions of the media into nearly every facet of his teenage and young adult years - all while his dad’s great love of his life was on the sidelines. All of which he was told to suck up and not complain about. And that’s just his experience of the teenage years and early adult years.

I think Harry knows his family very well. I think he’s decided the ‘best bits’ (what are they?) of his relationships with his Dad and step mother and brother aren’t worth the paper the Sandringham Agreement(s) was written on.

Only the media seems intent on picking over the bones of Harry’s relationship with his family. Even the media is having a hard time creating new stories about him now. They just regurgitate old ones. (So far, Scobie’s new book is mostly old news). Harry seems to be forging ahead with his wife and little children. He still sees, and holidays with Eugenie and her children. Otherwise, he’s moved on. He lives in another country now and only returns to the country of his birth to meet his charity commitments, and his family obligations ie his dad’s coronation. He couldn’t leave quickly enough afterwards. I’d say that Charles may one day have regrets/ but honestly I think the Queen may very well have said to Harry that Charles pleases only himself.

I've no idea what consequences Charles faced in terms of his family relationships. Probably there was plenty of fall-out behind closed doors. But Charles didn't leave so the circumstances are very different.

If Harry is still expecting to stay at royal properties at short notice when he's in the UK, it seems like he wants to stay half-in. Someone with a more independent mindset would make their own arrangements.

boxedandribboned · 05/12/2023 07:37

I think we can safely put this one to bed now

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StrawberriesSW1 · 06/12/2023 10:00

Prince Harry's life's work is to end homelessness. His father (and soon enough himself) is the largest land owner in the country.

twitter.com/IncaDove/status/1732261729869201635?s=19

Samcro · 06/12/2023 19:49

StrawberriesSW1 · 06/12/2023 10:00

Prince Harry's life's work is to end homelessness. His father (and soon enough himself) is the largest land owner in the country.

twitter.com/IncaDove/status/1732261729869201635?s=19

Is there a typo there?

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