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EXCLUSIVE: Discussions involving the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been banned at not one but two King Charles 75th birthday celebrations, the Express can report.
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Sources reveal that aides are so afraid that the “dreaded H or M” words will spill out in front of the King that they have quietly told members of the household to ensure that their names are never mentioned in front of His Majesty.
“Not only will the King hold a lavish reception at Clarence House on November 14, but he will also make an appearance at a charity event at Highgrove a day earlier,” the source reveals.
“It has been made very clear that Sussex discussions are firmly off the table at both events.”
The Prince’s Foundation will host celebratory events at both Highgrove Gardens and Dumfries House in Scotland on November 13 for organisations and individuals also turning 75 this year.
“The foundation event was originally planned for Dumfries House, but the King was keen to have a secondary event placed upon his doorstep at Highgrove so that he could join in the celebrations,” the source said.
Sussex discussions are off the table at King Charles’s birthday celebrations (Image: PA)
King Charles and Queen Camilla during the State Opening of Parliament (Image: AP)
The source adds that if all goes well, with no illnesses or interruptions, King Charles will make an appearance at the Highgrove event.
“Although it hasn’t been officially confirmed just yet, the King has an appearance at Highgrove pencilled in his diary,” the source said.
November has so far been a busy month for both the King and Queen which has seen them undertake a State Visit to Kenya followed by the State Opening of Parliament.
Remembrance Sunday falls on November 12, followed by the Highgrove and Clarence House events and a gun salute is scheduled in Green Park on November 15.
“The King has a busy few days between November 12 and 15,” the source said. “It will involve a lot of back and forth between London and Gloucestershire, but he’s determined to celebrate his 75th birthday without any interruptions.
“He doesn’t want the day to be overshadowed by people who aren’t there – the unmentionables as staff now call them.”
It was revealed on Monday that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not invited to King Charles’ 75th birthday bash.
Sources said the Sussexes would normally have been included in plans for large-scale family gatherings, despite the widening gap between themselves and the rest of the Royal Family.
“All the senior members of the Royal Family are expected to make an appearance at Clarence House,” the source said.
“The fact that the Sussexes weren’t even invited to an important milestone like this speaks volumes. It will be very hard for them to claw their way back from this.”
Buckingham Palace has been contacted for comment.
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