The ongoing tensions within the British royal family have resurfaced following Prince Harry's recent meeting with his father, King Charles III. The Duke of Sussex has issued a strong denial through his spokesperson regarding reports that characterized their September 10 reunion as "distinctly formal." The meeting, which took place at Clarence House, marked the first in-person encounter between father and son in 19 months, lasting approximately 55 minutes according to multiple sources.

In a statement released by Harry's representatives, the royal firmly rejected media accounts suggesting he felt like an "official visitor" rather than a family member during the private tea. "Recent reporting of the duke's view of the tone of the meeting is categorically false," the spokesperson declared. "The quotes attributed to him are pure invention fed, one can only assume, by sources intent on sabotaging any reconciliation between father and son." The statement represents one of Harry's most direct public challenges to palace narratives since his departure from royal duties in 2020.

The controversy deepened with revelations about gift exchanges during the meeting. While Harry's team confirmed he presented his father with a framed photograph of his children Archie and Lilibet, they clarified that the image did not include himself or his wife Meghan Markle. "While we would have preferred such details to remain private, for the sake of clarity we can confirm that a framed photograph was handed over," the spokesperson noted, suggesting the disclosure of such personal details was part of the alleged sabotage campaign.

Meanwhile, palace sources have expressed frustration with Harry's accusations. According to reports from The Times, senior aides have been working behind the scenes to improve what they describe as "a delicate but important private family relationship." The palace was reportedly left "saddened and perplexed" by Harry's claims of sabotage, with insiders maintaining that efforts have been made to facilitate reconciliation between the monarch and his younger son. The conflicting narratives highlight the ongoing communication challenges within the royal family as they navigate their complex relationships in the public eye.

Two people were killed and three others seriously injured in an attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Thursday morning. The incident occurred in the Crumpsall area, approximately four miles from Manchester city center, during Yom Kippur - the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the fatalities following what they described as a "major incident" involving both a vehicle and knife attack.

The suspect, a male, was shot by armed police officers at 9:38 AM and is believed to be deceased, though authorities noted his death "cannot currently be confirmed due to safety issues" after discovering "suspicious items on his person." Police were initially called to the scene at 9:30 AM following reports of a car being driven toward members of the public and a stabbing. Among the injured was a man believed to be a security guard at the synagogue.

Authorities have deployed multiple specialized units to the scene, including anti-terrorism personnel, military representatives, and bomb disposal teams. Greater Manchester Police activated the "Plato" protocol, which is used for large-scale attacks including "mobile terrorist attacks." A large number of worshippers who were inside the synagogue at the time of the incident were initially held inside while the immediate area was secured, but have since been evacuated.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed being "shocked" by the incident and is cutting short his visit to Denmark, where he was attending a European Political Community meeting, to chair a government Cobra committee meeting in London. The Prime Minister's office confirmed that "additional police assets" will be deployed at synagogues across the country following the attack. Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham stated that the attacker is believed to have died in the incident.