PRINCE William has been spotted for the first time since Prince Harry returned to the UK for his whirlwind three-day trip.
The Prince of Wales visited his site in Nansledan, Cornwall, where he is building homes for the homeless on Duchy of Cornwall land.
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The royals have announced plans to build 24 homes to provide temporary accommodation for local people experiencing homelessness in the area.
In partnership with Cornish charity St Petrocs, homes in Nansledan will receive “comprehensive support”.
This will include training and employment opportunities for those helped by the project.
Arriving at the site, he was greeted by Alastair Martin, secretary of the Duchy of Cornwall, and spoke closely to Max, a local resident who has also experienced homelessness.
“There is always hope,” Max said.
“This is what we really want to do,” said the prince.
“Give hope to people like you. But it has to be real and effective.
“Is there something you could choose, some key ingredient, that would make it work?”
He added that there are many clichés surrounding the meaning of homelessness and that for many – young people and families in particular – it involves lives moving from one guesthouse or shelter to another rather than sleeping rough.
“Do you think it’s possible to change the narrative around homelessness?” William asked.
He was delighted to learn that Max was in a “good place” and planning to join the Royal Navy.
He also spoke to the team about what was causing homelessness in the area.
“We still see the rising cost of living as one of the biggest problems we face,” he asked?
Construction is expected to begin in September this year and the first homes are expected to be completed in autumn 2025.
It was also confirmed that the first phase of development will focus on “creating high-quality temporary accommodation that makes you feel at home”, the Duchy said.
Ben Murphy, the Duchy’s estate director, previously said: “As one of his key priorities for the Duchy of Cornwall, Prince William has asked us to address the challenge of homelessness in Cornwall and other areas where the estate resides.
“The Duchy is known for integrating high-quality affordable housing into the new communities built on its land, and Prince William is determined to ensure we continue to be part of the solution when it comes to the housing crisis.”
The Prince of Wales became patron of the charity Centrepoint in 2004 and has worked tirelessly to provide support to those in need.
Henry Meacock, chief executive of the charity St Petrocs, added: “With the Duchy of Cornwall, we believe we can deliver a truly exemplary project embedded in the local community, which will provide a pathway for many more people to escape homelessness. shelter forever.”
William has already launched Homewards, a five-year program led by the Prince and Princess of Wales’s Royal Foundation to end homelessness in six key areas of Britain.
It is working on forming locally-led coalitions of individuals, organizations, and businesses that will work together to create and implement a personalized plan to solve the problem.
Wills will also be at Fistral beach in Newquay today with surfers and crews keeping the sand clean.
NO MEETING
His royal engagement comes after he avoided estranged brother Harry during his turbulent three days in Britain as he traveled to Nigeria with Meghan.
And the Duke, 39, revealed that he would also not be meeting King Charles on his fleeting trip home, as the monarch has a “full program”.
A spokesman for the Duke said: “Unfortunately this will not be possible due to Her Majesty’s full programme.
“The Duke, of course, understands his father’s schedule and various other priorities and looks forward to seeing him soon.”
Sources claimed the duke made several attempts to arrange a visit with his father before flying 5,000 miles for the three-day trip.
Harry traveled from California to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon.
He left the service at 6.45pm – just three miles away from his father, who attended the first garden party of the year at Buckingham Palace.
Royal expert Robert Jobson spoke to The Sun exclusively about the royal couple not meeting.
“People think if Harry comes to town there will be some kind of reconciliation,” he said.
“But you will realize that there was a lot of water under the bridge, a lot of representation of trust.
“This takes time to rebuild, to rebuild, and I don’t think we’re anywhere near the stage of rebuilding trust.”
He added: “Harry effectively resolved to go see his father when he told him he had been diagnosed with cancer, which would be seen by many as a good thing.
“But at the time I think the king didn’t want all the media circus that would accompany Harry’s arrival.”
Meanwhile, royal author Ingrid Seward claimed that Charles “snubbed” Harry because he feared he would be used as a PR tool to improve his son’s image.
She explained: “He’s Harry’s father. It would be great if they met.
“He probably doesn’t want this to be used as a PR opportunity.
“Or maybe Harry is the one who’s being difficult and we just don’t know.”
SECOND SNOBRE
And, in another criticism, the king also revealed that Prince William would take command of Harry’s former helicopter regiment next week.
The Monarch said his eldest son will be honored as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.
The event will take place in front of an Apache – the type of helicopter Harry flew when he served in Afghanistan.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told The Sun: “This timing is deliberate.
“It is to send a deliberate message to Harry that the Royal Family has not forgotten what has happened over the last four years.”
‘VERY SUPPORT’
However, the Duke was supported by Princess Diana’s brothers at the Invictus party.
Earl Spencer and Lady Jane Fellowes joined him at the star-studded event.
This sends a clear signal to the Royal Family and Harry that Diana’s family is on her side.
Ingrid Seward
Harry hugged his late mother’s brother and sister outside St Paul’s Cathedral before the service.
Three cousins – George McCorquodale, 39, Louis Spencer, 30, and Lara Spencer, 18 – sat behind him.
Ingrid Seward added: “They are very supportive of Harry and always have been.
“This sends a clear signal to the Royal Family and to Harry that Diana’s family is on their side.
“In his speech at Diana’s funeral, Charles Spencer said he would look after William and Harry in her place.”
RIGHT AS KINGDOM
Meanwhile, King Charles and Queen Camilla mingled among 8,000 guests at their famous garden party.
Her Majesty, back to public duties despite cancer treatment, led the royals into Buckingham Palace from 4pm.
They were later joined by Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Edward and Sophia, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
The only royals missing were the Prince and Princess of Wales.
William held an investiture in Windsor earlier in the day, and Kate is not performing public duties due to her own battle with cancer.
Harry and the King can’t play happy families with so much public attention, says The Sun’s Matt Wilkinson
By Matt Wilkinson, Royal Editor
Prince Harry is in London, but he will not meet his father, the King.
The Duke of Sussex arrived from Los Angeles alone, without Meghan or their children, for a busy schedule of events marking the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games.
Before departing California, it is understood that Harry was “looking forward” to seeing the king for the second time since his cancer diagnosis.
It is quite telling that confirmation that there will be no meeting came from the Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and not Buckingham Palace.
His team states that “unfortunately it will not be possible due to Her Majesty’s full program”.
They add: “The Duke, of course, understands his father’s schedule and various other priorities and looks forward to seeing him soon.”
Now, the word that stands out is “priorities”.
The king, we know, is busy returning to public service.
For example, on Tuesday, while Harry was in London, the king was carrying out his constitutional duty and meeting the Prime Minister of Fiji at the palace.
He is also expected to host a party in the palace garden and a weekly audience with the prime minister on Wednesday.
And Harry’s diary is full for three days with Invictus. However, sometimes they will be just two miles apart and risk passing each other on London’s roads.
Some observers may see this as “sad” because father and son cannot find the time.
Others may say that it is understandable, as they both have commitments and work “priorities”.
But perhaps there was too much water under the bridge for father and son to play happy families amid so much public attention.
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