Prince Harry and Queen Camilla row rumbles on as royals prep for …

With King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation just over two weeks away, lots of ongoing tensions are rising to the surface - including the ongoing dispute between Prince Harry and Camilla. Queen Camilla's son says his mum wasn't playing any "sort of end game" to get closer to the crown after Prince Harry's suggestions that she is a "villain". Tom Parker Bowles has insisted his mother married for love and there was nothing else to it.

The Duke of Sussex's controversial memoir Spare accused Camilla of "sacrificing" him on her "PR altar" for personal gain. Mr Parker Bowles told The News Agents podcast: "I don't care what anyone says -- this wasn't any sort of end game. She married the person she loved and this is what happened."

He isn't the first person to come out saying his mum wasn't playing any games with being brought into the Firm. Julian Payne, former communications secretary to Charles and Camilla, told the Sunday Times: "I genuinely don't think she was ever that bothered by the title." He added: "It was never a role that she actively campaigned for."

It comes as Prince Harry will see Camilla for the first time at the coronation since the Queen's funeral, releasing his book and his and Meghan Markle's Netflix documentary aired. Stay here for all the latest updates as the Coronation countdown hits 15 days.

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Royal family wishes late Queen 'Happy Birthday'

The royal family tweeted their birthday wishes to the late Queen. They shared an image of the Queen smiling while holding a bouquet of flowers.

The photo was taken in June 2022 when she attended the Ceremony of the Keys on the forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The tweet read wrote: "Today we remember the incredible life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on what would have been her 97th birthday."

Today we remember the incredible life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on what would have been her 97th birthday. pic.twitter.com/yXHV0QVzUu

-- The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2023 09:28Abigail O'Leary

Camilla slammed by UK public over new Queen title

Camilla's official new title as Queen has been slammed by UK public ahead of King Charles's Coronation. In a survey carried out on 1,569 British adults online between March 24 to 27, only 14% thought Camilla should be called Queen, while 36% said she should be called Queen Consort.

A further 23% said Camilla should have no title at all, and 16% thought she should remain as the Duchess of Cornwall. Camilla will now be officially known as Queen, after the Palace revealed her title for the first time on the invitation to the King's coronation. Seven months after the death of the late Monarch, Camilla's title will change forever.

Royal fans wish late Queen 'Happy Birthday'

Today would have been the late Queen's 97th birthday as royal fans have tweeted sending their good wishes. Last year, she celebrated her platinum jubilee before sadly passing away aged 96 in September. One royal fan tweeted: "Today, we remember the life and legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 97th Birthday.

"Her unwavering commitment to duty, service and country will forever inspire and be remembered by generations to come."

Today, we remember the life and legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 97th Birthday. Her unwavering commitment to duty, service and country will forever inspire and be remembered by generations to come. #queenelizabeth2 pic.twitter.com/clubUy6wDv

-- Max McBridge (@MaxMcBridge) April 21, 2023 09:03KEY EVENT

Coronation weather forecast

The country will bask in warmer temperatures before peaking at highs of up to 24C in time for the royal Coronation weekend. According to long range forecasts there will be a short 'hot spell' in the latter half of the month, coming after a long period of wintery weather across the country.

It will come as welcome news to those planning on camping out on the streets of London or marking the historic occasion with friends at street parties all over the UK. Jim Dale, senior meteorologist for British Weather Services, told the Express that while he could not pinpoint exact conditions for the day, that the lead-up to it would see the mercury rise. He said: "I can't be specific for the day itself but the run up looks sun-filled and notably warmer.

"Following what will be a distinctly cool and changeable five to six days to come. However, there's a 65 percent chance of being very warm and sunny at this point." Read more here

08:52Zara Woodcock

Alison Hammond 'heckled' Prince William as while playing darts

Alison Hammond was all smiles as she jokingly heckled Prince William during a round of darts.

The This Morning presenter looked relaxed at the 180 Club in Birmingham as she convinced Prince William and Kate Middleton to go up against her. The Prince and Princess of Wales made a trip to Birmingham to celebrate its diverse culture by meeting future leaders in the arts and creative industries. While playing darts with Alison, Prince William shook his shoulders loose and focused on the target as Alison said: "Are you going to relax your arm?" before the future King took his shot.

There was one point where the Prince's dart fell to the floor and a delighted Alison quipped: "This is the best day of my life." Read more here

Alison and Prince William played darts in Birmingham (Twitter)08:34KEY EVENT

King Charles' coronation boost

More than half of the country said the Royals were good for Britain, according to a new poll ahead of the King's coronation. As part of the survey by Deltapoll, 52% agreed with the statement in a boost for Charles ahead of his crowning moment on Saturday, May 6.

Some 1, 569 people shared their feelings on the Royals for the survey. Of those only 23% said they wanted a republic to rule the country and a massive 64% said they believe Charles will be a good King. And more than half (51%) said they thought the monarchy would still be in place in 50 years' time, with just over a quarter (28%) disagreeing.

Harry's distant stepbrother makes sly 'jab' over his brutal Queen Camilla insults

Camilla's son has hit back at claims that she played an "end game" to become Queen - saying she "just married the person she loved". Tom Parker Bowles, appearing on The News Agents podcast, insisted: "I think change happens but I don't care what anyone says - this wasn't any sort of end game. "She married the person she loved and this is what happened."

His remarks counter allegations by his stepbrother Prince Harry, who branded Camilla "dangerous" in his autobiography Spare and wrote how she played "the long game" with a campaign aimed at marriage and "the crown".