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Prince William and King Charles Send Birthday Wishes to Prince Harry Amid Ongoing Rift

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Prince Harry turned 40 on September 15.
- King Charles and Prince William publicly wished Harry a happy 40th birthday.
- The birthday wishes were shared on the royal family's official social media accounts.
- This was the first public acknowledgment of Harry's birthday since 2021.
- The posts by King Charles and Prince William were seen as olive branches.
- Harry celebrated his birthday privately in Montecito, California.
- Harry's estrangement from the royal family began in 2020 when he stepped back from official duties.

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Harry and Meghan's Chief of Staff Quits After Only Three Months

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Josh Kettler has quit as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's chief of staff after only three months in the job.
- Kettler took on the role in May but has left ahead of the couple's planned trip to Colombia this week.
- The couple's Colombia tour is set to include visits to Bogota, Cartagena and Cali.
- The departure was described as a mutual decision, with both sides agreeing it wasn't a good fit.
- Kettler previously worked with firms such as Cognixion and had extensive executive experience.
- This resignation adds to a growing list of senior staff exits since Harry and Meghan's move to the US.
- Kettler was hired to help guide the couple through a new phase in their public and private endeavors.

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King Charles 'Giving Prince Harry the Cold Shoulder'

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Prince Harry and King Charles are not on speaking terms, according to People.
- A source told the publication that Charles, 75, has stopped taking his son's calls and is not responding to his letters.
- The estrangement apparently stems from Harry's dogged attempts to protect his wife and children, including through the courts, after their UK police protection was withdrawn.
- In a recent ITV documentary, Harry, 39, expressed fear of negative press leading to a violent attack on his family, saying his wife Meghan Markle would not return to the UK due to potential threats.
- Despite a meeting in February following Charles' cancer diagnosis, communication between father and son has become nonexistent.
- During Harry's visit to the UK in May to celebrate the Invictus Games, his father was notably absent from the ceremony.
- The family rift began in 2020 when Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal roles.

Prince Harry Says Safety Concerns Keeping Meghan Markle Away From the UK

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Prince Harry has voiced concern for Meghan Markle's safety and says she won't return to the UK due to potential threats.
- In an ITV documentary, Harry expressed worries about the dangerous environment in the UK affecting Meghan, citing risks of harm.
- He highlighted genuine concerns about negative tabloid coverage and potential physical dangers faced by Meghan if she visits the UK.
- "It's still dangerous, and all it takes is one lone actor, one person who reads this stuff to act on what they have read," Harry said. "And whether it's a knife or acid, whatever it is, and these are things that are of genuine concern for me. It's one of the reasons why I won’t bring my wife back to this country."
- He said previously that he "felt forced" to step back from his senior royal roles due to security concerns, a decision that resulted in the removal of the couple's automatic right to UK police security.
- He has also stressed the need for a secure environment for his children Archie and Lilibet.
- In 2022, the former head of counterterrorism for the Metropolitan Police, Neil Basu, said there were genuine threats to the Duchess of Sussex's life while she lived in the UK.

Prince William's $30m Annual Salary Revealed from Duchy of Cornwall Estate Report

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Prince William received a staggering $30m from his first full year's income from the Duchy of Cornwall estate for the financial year 2023-24, according to a new royal annual report.
- As the Duke of Cornwall, Prince William's expenses are covered by the Duchy of Cornwall, a $1bn estate established in 1337 by King Edward III to support the heir to the throne.
- Prince William's income surplus of £23.6m ($30.4 million) covers official, charitable and private expenses for himself, Kate Middleton and their children.
- Prince William became Duke of Cornwall when King Charles III ascended the the throne in 2022, taking over the vast estate that spans 130 000 acres across England and Wales.
- Updates to Prince William's patronages include new roles at the Football Association, Welsh Guards Charity, Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, and more.
- The Duchy of Cornwall aims to grow income while maintaining value, become a net zero estate by 2032, advocate for mental health, and address homelessness in Cornwall under Prince William's leadership.
- The annual report from the Duchy of Cornwall revealed the financial details of both Prince William and Prince Harry, shedding light on their respective incomes and inheritances.
- William's brother, Prince Harry, is set to inherit $9m on his 40th birthday on September 14 from a trust created by the Queen Mother.
- Meanwhile, Prince William has refused to make public the tax he pays on private income from his extensive property portfolio, in contrast to King Charles.
- King Charles himself will receive an extra £45m pay rise in his official income due to profits of more than £1bn from the crown estate, which supports the British royal family.

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