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Is Harry and his family coming to the UK or not

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Viviennemary · 01/07/2026 17:08

Nobody seems to know for sure. Why should we care. Maybe he doesn't even know himself yet. He can't seem to do anything without attracting lots of press articles.

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IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 12:29

The palace PRs have missed a trick. They should have said to Harry on Thursday that he couldn't stay at BP because of the Daily Mail court case announcement and KCIII bring head of state. That way, they would have avoided the accusation that Charles is petty and cruel.

smilesy · 07/07/2026 12:40

IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 12:29

The palace PRs have missed a trick. They should have said to Harry on Thursday that he couldn't stay at BP because of the Daily Mail court case announcement and KCIII bring head of state. That way, they would have avoided the accusation that Charles is petty and cruel.

As was pointed out elsewhere, the palace are
probably tired of game playing. As you yourself said, “you were given a deadline and you missed it” is a strong message that they are fed up with Harry dicking around. They are not interested in optics in this case. What Harry wanted was no longer possible because people are not available without sufficient notice. End of

OlympicWomen · 07/07/2026 13:57

smilesy · 07/07/2026 12:40

As was pointed out elsewhere, the palace are
probably tired of game playing. As you yourself said, “you were given a deadline and you missed it” is a strong message that they are fed up with Harry dicking around. They are not interested in optics in this case. What Harry wanted was no longer possible because people are not available without sufficient notice. End of

That's it. Why would the Palace resort to "tricks"? That's the domain of H&M. Deception and duplicity.
The arrangements were clear and not that complicated, even for Harry. If he was confused or didn't know what day it was, he could have asked someone to help.

WitlessCheeseEatingPeasant · 07/07/2026 14:14

It’s so important to show others that you mean what you say.

If Harry wanted to reconcile he should recognized that it takes time and patience. What he showed instead is more of the same behavior. Briefing the media was his first mistake.

OlympicWomen · 07/07/2026 14:26

WitlessCheeseEatingPeasant · 07/07/2026 14:14

It’s so important to show others that you mean what you say.

If Harry wanted to reconcile he should recognized that it takes time and patience. What he showed instead is more of the same behavior. Briefing the media was his first mistake.

I agree. He really needs to demonstrate a willingness to change.

Benjithedog · 07/07/2026 14:42

Well he’s lost the case and the Daily Mail will be looking to have their legal expenses paid.

OlympicWomen · 07/07/2026 14:46

Benjithedog · 07/07/2026 14:42

Well he’s lost the case and the Daily Mail will be looking to have their legal expenses paid.

Time to go to the Bank of Pa again.

DJPJ · 07/07/2026 15:09

OlympicWomen · 07/07/2026 13:57

That's it. Why would the Palace resort to "tricks"? That's the domain of H&M. Deception and duplicity.
The arrangements were clear and not that complicated, even for Harry. If he was confused or didn't know what day it was, he could have asked someone to help.

Agree. Best way to deal with these mendacious and vexatious characters is emotional indifference - never get lured into their games (they will always win as they are much more skilled and well practiced at being cznts than the rest of us) - always play a straight bat, minimal and factual discourse - don’t get in their orbit or get in their way of them making a total arse of themselves. Silence and is suffocating and no emotion for them to fuel up on is the way to go.

OlympicWomen · 07/07/2026 15:10

DJPJ · 07/07/2026 15:09

Agree. Best way to deal with these mendacious and vexatious characters is emotional indifference - never get lured into their games (they will always win as they are much more skilled and well practiced at being cznts than the rest of us) - always play a straight bat, minimal and factual discourse - don’t get in their orbit or get in their way of them making a total arse of themselves. Silence and is suffocating and no emotion for them to fuel up on is the way to go.

Excellent points. You don't give people like this ammunition.

IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 15:16

OlympicWomen · 07/07/2026 14:46

Time to go to the Bank of Pa again.

Harry and co will have insurance, arranged by the lawyers.

Dizzierblonde · 07/07/2026 15:22

IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 15:16

Harry and co will have insurance, arranged by the lawyers.

Someone, on the ANL thread, talked about the most frequent attendee in the courtroom was a rep from the insurance company. If anyone contravened the requirements of the insurance policy, you can bet they will not pay out and will push liability back onto the claimants. Insurance companies don't pay out unless they are absolutely, backs to the wall, required to. Someone on this thread knows a great deal more about this stuff than me, would love their take on it.

OlympicWomen · 07/07/2026 15:25

IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 15:16

Harry and co will have insurance, arranged by the lawyers.

Fortunately for KC. However, Harry will still probably ask him for money.
He's not the most independent person.

IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 15:47

OlympicWomen · 07/07/2026 15:25

Fortunately for KC. However, Harry will still probably ask him for money.
He's not the most independent person.

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He's not independent at all. Perhaps it's hard to teach children consequences in such a privileged environment.

OlympicWomen · 07/07/2026 15:53

IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 15:47

He's not independent at all. Perhaps it's hard to teach children consequences in such a privileged environment.

I wonder what he's like as a Father? He's certainly away a lot.

DJPJ · 07/07/2026 16:00

Dizzierblonde · 07/07/2026 15:22

Someone, on the ANL thread, talked about the most frequent attendee in the courtroom was a rep from the insurance company. If anyone contravened the requirements of the insurance policy, you can bet they will not pay out and will push liability back onto the claimants. Insurance companies don't pay out unless they are absolutely, backs to the wall, required to. Someone on this thread knows a great deal more about this stuff than me, would love their take on it.

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Also likely has a max pay out amount - and if it does cover the reported £50million - the premium itself must have been massive and could bankrupt anyone.

IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 16:10

OlympicWomen · 07/07/2026 15:53

I wonder what he's like as a Father? He's certainly away a lot.

From what we think we know about the life of Archie and Lili, their life is troubling. Harry does drugs, is paranoid, and majorly litigious. Meghan is in charge. They don't participate in the life of the neighbourhood. They have four nannies.

HurrahforHollywood · 07/07/2026 17:00

IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 16:10

From what we think we know about the life of Archie and Lili, their life is troubling. Harry does drugs, is paranoid, and majorly litigious. Meghan is in charge. They don't participate in the life of the neighbourhood. They have four nannies.

How do you know they have four Nannies?

KittyHigham · 07/07/2026 17:01

IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 12:29

The palace PRs have missed a trick. They should have said to Harry on Thursday that he couldn't stay at BP because of the Daily Mail court case announcement and KCIII bring head of state. That way, they would have avoided the accusation that Charles is petty and cruel.

Where's the conflict of interest for KC? The case was against ANL, nothing to do with KC. The conflict of interest in previous case was because it was against offices connected with the state (RAVEC etc.)

I think they behaved perfectly. Made an offer and gave a deadline. Deadline expired. End of.

IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 17:20

KittyHigham · 07/07/2026 17:01

Where's the conflict of interest for KC? The case was against ANL, nothing to do with KC. The conflict of interest in previous case was because it was against offices connected with the state (RAVEC etc.)

I think they behaved perfectly. Made an offer and gave a deadline. Deadline expired. End of.

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It's not a conflict of interest so much as the seat of monarchy sheltering Harry when the judge of a court of the monarch's realm announces his judgement.

KittyHigham · 07/07/2026 17:42

IdaGlossop · 07/07/2026 17:20

It's not a conflict of interest so much as the seat of monarchy sheltering Harry when the judge of a court of the monarch's realm announces his judgement.

"Sheltering" ?!

It's a civil case not criminal.

What's the issue? Anyway, it's immaterial as Harry ballsed it up for himself.

IcedPurple · 07/07/2026 17:45

KittyHigham · 07/07/2026 17:42

"Sheltering" ?!

It's a civil case not criminal.

What's the issue? Anyway, it's immaterial as Harry ballsed it up for himself.

Your question wasn't addressed to me, but personally I don't think him staying at BP would have been an issue.

However, knowing Harry, had he won, even on a few of the points, he would not have been able to resist the opportunity to record a video grandstanding about the eeevil Bridish media and how he has scored a great victory against 'the establishment'. Having that come from within the walls of Buckingham Palace would be somewhat awkward.

KittyHigham · 07/07/2026 17:49

IcedPurple · 07/07/2026 17:45

Your question wasn't addressed to me, but personally I don't think him staying at BP would have been an issue.

However, knowing Harry, had he won, even on a few of the points, he would not have been able to resist the opportunity to record a video grandstanding about the eeevil Bridish media and how he has scored a great victory against 'the establishment'. Having that come from within the walls of Buckingham Palace would be somewhat awkward.

I agree totally. It would have been a disaster for KC if that had happened.
Thankfully Harry's incompetency prevented that on all fronts 😄

Viviennemary · 07/07/2026 20:37

I can see why he was given a deadline. Opening up rooms hardly used, food to be cooked not to mention security. Hes a twit. Dont think Meghan and kids will be coming now at all.

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CathyorClaire · 07/07/2026 20:46

Harry and co will have insurance, arranged by the lawyers.

While I agree I very much doubt the protected sum will be unlimited.

I also think said insurance will have come with its own prodigious cost.

HurrahforHollywood · 07/07/2026 21:27

Viviennemary · 07/07/2026 20:37

I can see why he was given a deadline. Opening up rooms hardly used, food to be cooked not to mention security. Hes a twit. Dont think Meghan and kids will be coming now at all.

They could have cooked their own food! Apparently those apartments at BP have small kitchens . According to that god awful drivel about Prince Edward.

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