King Charles III and Prince William Make Rare Joint Public Appearance

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King Charles IIIand Prince Williamare clearing the air.

On October 9th, the King and his oldest son participated in a special public event called Countdown to COP30, held at the Natural History Museum in London.

Charles and William, without their wives Camilla and Kate, both wore navy suits for an outing at the museum. They met with government officials and climate change advocates before the COP30 World Leaders Summit in Belém, Brazil on November 6th. William will be attending the summit in place of his father.

King Charles and Prince William were last seen together in public on September 17th at Windsor Castle, during the state visit of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Prior to that, the royal family attended a memorial service for Katharine, Duchess of Kent, a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

William has recently spoken about the challenges the royal family has faced over the past year. He shared how he balanced his responsibilities while both his father and wife were battling cancer.

In a recent episode of the Apple TV+ show *The Reluctant Traveler*, the 43-year-old described 2024 as the most challenging year of their life. They added that life often presents difficulties to help us grow and that overcoming those challenges shapes who we become.

He also spoke about the challenges of raising his and Kate’s three children: 12-year-old Prince George, 10-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 7-year-old Prince Louis.

When William isn’t working, he loves to sleep. As he explained to Eugene Levy, having three young children makes getting enough rest a real priority.

The future king briefly mentioned his brother, Prince Harry, with whom he’s been distant lately, while talking about what his son George’s future as king might look like.

William explained that he considers many factors, but ultimately wants to build a legacy that his son will be proud of. He wants his work to have a positive impact on people’s lives.

He also said he hopes they don’t repeat past mistakes – the kind Prince Harry and he experienced growing up – and that he’ll do his best to prevent a return to those issues.

Read on to see more of the latest news about the royal family. 

In October 2025, the King and his oldest son attended the Countdown to COP30 event held at the Natural History Museum in London.

The couple took photos outside the museum and then went inside to discuss climate change solutions with government officials and activists. This meeting happened before the COP30 World Leaders Summit in Belém, Brazil, in November, which Prince William will attend as a representative for his father.

In September 2025, Sarah, Duchess of York, stepped down as a patron of Julia’s House after an old email from 2011 surfaced. The email revealed she referred to Jeffrey Epstein as a friend.

After details emerged this weekend about the Duchess of York’s communication with Jeffrey Epstein, Julia’s House has decided it’s no longer appropriate for her to continue supporting the charity as a patron. The charity has informed the Duchess of this decision and expressed its gratitude for her previous contributions, according to The Guardian.

A representative for Ferguson stated that the email was sent following a threat made by Epstein.

After a 19-month absence, Prince Harry was spotted arriving at Clarence House—the King’s home in London—apparently to visit his father before attending another event in the city.

Harry arrived at the house around 5:20 p.m. on September 10th, but Charles had come back just a few hours earlier.

Princess Anne’s son and his girlfriend, Harriet Sperling, announced their engagement on August 1st. They had been dating for over a year. He shares a father, Mark Phillips, with her.

The couple’s representative told Hello! magazine that both families were told about the engagement at the same time and were very happy about it.

Just a day before turning 78, the royal was made an honorary Vice Admiral by the Royal Navy.

Camilla is the first woman to receive this honorary title. It’s awarded only by the monarch—in this case, her husband, King Charles III—based on a recommendation from the First Sea Lord, currently Sir Gwyn Jenkins.

As a longtime admirer of the Princess of Wales, I was so disappointed to learn she had to cancel her appearance at Royal Ascot just before she was scheduled to attend. Kensington Palace confirmed the news to NBC, and it’s a real shame she won’t be joining the festivities this year. I was really looking forward to seeing her there!

The palace said Kate was sad to miss the event, but is still working out how to best manage her public appearances as she recovers from cancer.

Prince Harry’s lawsuit seeking extra security ended on May 2nd when a court dismissed it. This came over a year after a previous request for increased protection was denied by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee.

After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stopped being full-time working royals in 2021 and moved to the U.S., their security arrangements were reduced. Since then, Harry has asked for continued security protection during his visits to the U.K.

As a dedicated follower of Prince Harry, it really broke my heart to hear him talk about the legal fight. He seemed truly devastated by the outcome. What struck me most was when he said he just doesn’t see a future where he’d bring Meghan and the kids back to the UK right now – it was a really powerful statement, and you could feel his pain.

I’ve been following the news, and it’s so sad to hear Prince Harry share that his father, King Charles, isn’t currently speaking to him. He mentioned it’s related to concerns about security, but he definitely expressed a desire to mend things and rebuild their relationship – and honestly, who wouldn’t want to see that happen?

Prince Harry said he wants to rebuild his relationship with his father and the rest of his family, who he shares his children, Archie and Lilibet, with. However, it’s up to his father to make the first move.

He doesn’t foresee returning to the U.K. with his family anytime soon. He expressed sadness at the thought of his children never getting to know his home country.

Harry explained that his father has significant influence and could potentially solve the situation. He suggested this wouldn’t require direct involvement, but rather allowing professionals to handle things without interference.

I can’t believe it! After *all* this time, he’s finally trying to make things right! He actually said he wants to reconcile, and it just broke my heart. He admitted, ‘Life is precious, I don’t know how much longer my father has.’ It’s like, that’s all it took? It’s amazing, and honestly, so emotional to hear him say that. I’m just… I’m really hoping they can fix things now.

More than a year after revealing his cancer diagnosis, King Charles wrote on April 29th that going through treatment has highlighted the kindness and strength of people around him.

In a booklet offering support to cancer patients and their families, Charles wrote that receiving a diagnosis is understandably scary. However, drawing from his own experience, he also believes it can reveal the incredible kindness and strength people are capable of.

He expressed gratitude to the healthcare workers who cared for him, and shared that the experience deepened his respect for the incredible work done by the organizations and people present, many of whom he’s known and supported for years.

Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – were absent from the royal family’s traditional Easter service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on April 20th.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined other royals in celebration, but Prince William and Kate chose to spend the weekend with their children at their country home in Norfolk, according to several news sources.

This was the second Easter the couple missed, happening just a week after the Princess of Wales shared news of her cancer diagnosis.

On April 15th, Jason Knauf was named the new Chief Executive Officer of Prince William’s environmental initiative, The Earthshot Prize. In a statement published on the organization’s website, Knauf expressed his excitement about collaborating with the team and the Earthshot community to further their goal of inspiring positive change for the planet.

He was promoted almost seven years after he raised concerns about Meghan Markle’s behavior, claiming she bullied two personal assistants and tried to discredit another staff member. Representatives for the Sussexes denied these claims, telling *The Times* that the story was a deliberate attempt to damage their reputation with false and harmful information.

Buckingham Palace looked into the claims, but the investigation concluded in 2022 with no public announcement of its results.

William and Kate’s eldest son George attended a soccer match in Paris alongside his dad April 7. 

A father and son happily watched the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa at Parc des Princes stadium.

Graham Craker, a former bodyguard to Prince Harry and Prince William, passed away in April at the age of 77.

Craker was with Princes William and Harry when they found out their mother, Princess Diana, had passed away, and he was present at her funeral.

In 2017, Craker told The New York Post that he saw Prince William during the procession. He explained that he was standing near the back of the hearse when Prince William looked up and seemed to recognize him. Craker nodded back, and Prince William appeared reassured that someone he knew was with his mother during her final journey.

Hugh and Olivia Grosvenor, who is the godson of King Charles III, shared the happy news on March 12th that they are expecting their first child.

A spokesperson announced to The Telegraph that the duchess is pregnant and expecting a baby this summer. The couple expressed their joy and excitement about starting a family.

Prince Frederik, the son of Prince Robert and Princess Julie, passed away on March 1st at the age of 22 after a struggle with a rare genetic condition called PolG mitochondrial disease.

Robert shared in a statement that his son, Frederik, is a superhero to their family, many friends, and now, through his PolG Foundation, to people all over the world. Robert believes Frederik’s strength lies in his ability to inspire others and lead by setting a positive example.

 

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, reached a legal settlement with News Group Newspapers – the company behind *The Sun* and the now-closed *News of the World* – on January 22nd. He had sued them in 2019, claiming their journalists and investigators illegally obtained information about the royal family.

According to NBC News, the settlement involved the company paying a significant amount in damages and offering a complete and sincere apology to Prince Harry. They also publicly admitted to the widespread and deeply invasive coverage of both his life and the life of his mother, Princess Diana.

On January 14th, The Princess of Wales shared the wonderful news that her cancer treatment has been successful and she is now in remission.

She announced on X (formerly Twitter) on January 14th that her cancer is in remission, and she’s concentrating on getting better. She added that, like anyone facing a cancer diagnosis, she’s still adjusting to life afterward.

She added that she was excited about the year ahead and optimistic about what it would bring.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is grieving the loss of her rescue beagle, whom she adopted back in 2015, before she met Prince Harry.

In an Instagram post on January 7th, she shared how she’d been crying so much that it felt endless. She described trying to wash away her tears in the shower, hoping the water would somehow make the pain disappear, but acknowledging that it didn’t, and that was alright.

Meghan shared a heartfelt message, saying, “Thank you, my sweet Guy, for loving me unconditionally all these years. You brought so much joy to my life.”

 

Edward Pettifer, the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s former nanny, Tiggy Legge-Bourke (also known as Alexandra Pettifer), was a victim of the terrorist attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

Prince William and Princess Catherine were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ed Pettifer. In a statement posted on Princess Catherine’s Instagram account on January 4th, Prince William shared their condolences, saying their thoughts are with the Pettifer family and everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.

Meghan Markle, known for her role in the TV show *Suits*, started her own Instagram account on January 1st. She had previously closed her personal social media accounts just before marrying Prince Harry in 2018.

The next day, she revealed a new Netflix show called *With Love, Meghan*. A press release described it as a fresh take on lifestyle shows, combining helpful tips and honest chats with both familiar and new friends.

In June 2025, Prince William and Kate Middleton made a special appearance at Wimbledon with their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

The family shared on Instagram how happy they were to be back at Wimbledon for the Championships finals this weekend. They congratulated Iga Świątek and Jannik Sinner on their victories and thanked everyone who helped make the tournament so wonderful.

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