King Charles does not want to replicate Prince Harry and Prince William's feud with Prince Andrew, according to a royal expert. The Duke of York voluntarily withdrew from attending the Royal Family Christmas celebrations at Sandringham following his links to an alleged Chinese 'spy'.

However, January likely stirs up difficult memories for Harry, who suffered a New Year mishap in 2009 that caused his father King Charles to issue an apology. In his book Spare, the royal recalled when he was part of the army aged 21 and his "harmless" mistake spiralled out of control and led to "heated condemnations."

Reports have emerged that Prince William is stepping into his role as heir apparent amid his father King Charles' ongoing health struggles.

Prince William marked his wife Kate Middleton’s 43rd birthday Thursday with a social media post praising her “remarkable strength” over the past year. Kate was diagnosed with cancer in February after being admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery in January 2024.

Prince William gushed over his wife, Kate Middleton, on her 43rd birthday. "To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable. George, Charlotte,

Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Prince William is sharing a loving tribute to his wife, Princess Kate Middleton, as she turns 43. “To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable,