Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
Thursday’s front pages are dominated by two stories: Prince Harry confirming his attendance at the Coronation, whilst Meghan stays in the US with their children and Joe Biden’s visit to Ireland. Many of the papers lead with a picture of Prince Harry and Joe Biden.
Harry to return for Coronation
The Daily Mirror uses the headline “Spare will be there” to summarise the news. The Daily Telegraph reports that Harry has been considering the decision for weeks following the recent family rift. The Sun suggests that the King is happy about his son’s return but disappointed that Meghan and the children will not be present. Prince Harry is expected to have a limited role in the ceremony, according to the Daily Mail.
US document leaks
The Times focuses on potential security concerns related to the release of further information about sensitive military operations, following US intelligence leaks. Whitehall officials and intelligence agencies are reportedly preparing for more revelations, and the Ministry of Defence has stated that the leaked files contain significant inaccuracies. The Daily Mail reports on a British student who discovered the US intelligence leaks online.
Joe Biden’s Ireland trip
The i leads on more US news, reporting Joe Biden’s promise to invest billions in Northern Ireland, “if parties work together and return to power-sharing at Stormont”. Mr Biden’s appeal to Northern Ireland’s political parties is also covered by the Financial Times, which carries a photo of the leader with actor James Martin who recently starred in the Oscar-winning film An Irish Goodbye. The president will spend the rest of his trip in the Republic of Ireland, the paper notes. The Guardian also leads on Biden’s appeal, the headline reads: “Biden pledges $6bn investment if Stormont power-sharing restored.”