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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visited King Charles on Friday after a week of controversy surrounding security in the U.K.

Harry, Meghan and children Prince Archie and Princess Lillibet were hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, according to Buckingham Palace. The palace said it was a private family visit and thus no details or photos would be shared.

Harry and Meghan had planned to come to the U.K. as part of a visit tied to the Invictus Games, a sporting competition for injured veterans started by Harry, a veteran himself. But CBS News’ international partner BBC News reported the prince was reconsidering bringing his family on a trip to the U.K. scheduled for July because his request for taxpayer-funded police protection was rejected by British authorities.

Harry visited the U.K. alone over the last week, with the Sussexes’ representatives telling CBS News that the prince, “continues to explore every available option to enable the visit to proceed safely and to give his children the opportunity to enjoy the UK.”

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Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, arrives at Chatham House in central London on July 7, 2026.

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After stepping down from his public role and moving to California, Harry and his family had their security downgraded, however, and it is now determined on a case-by-case basis by the U.K. government’s Royal and VIP Executive Committee. 

In addition to tension over moving to California and stepping down as senior royals, the prince’s tell-all book, “Spare,” and their interviews and a documentary, in which they were highly critical of their treatment at the hands of the royal family, have created a bumpy relationship with his father and brother, Prince William.

It was a rough week in general for Harry, who lost a long-running legal battle Tuesday against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.

Harry was among several claimants in the case — along with Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley — who accused the publisher of the popular tabloids of unlawfully gathering information about them through methods such as phone tapping, intercepting voicemails and impersonating people to obtain personal information.

However, the U.K. High Court dismissed the claims, saying they could not be proven. 

In a similar case, the publisher of The Sun newspaper paid the duke “substantial damages” in an out-of-court settlement last year and profusely apologized for hacking his phone to find out information.

Painted Bridges Unites Taiwan and Houston Through Art

By CNN
Click here for updates on this story    August 11, 2026 (Houston Style Magazine) -- HOUSTON, TX — Houston has never been shy about putting its personality on a wall. Now, a colorful new landmark along Bellaire Boulevard is doing something even more ambitious: putting Houston’s global heart on display.On Friday, August 7, the Painted Bridges: Houston Mural Program officially unveiled its permanent public mural at 9750 Bellaire Boulevardin Southwest Houston. The ceremony capped a three-week cultural and artistic exchange pairing six visiting Taiwanese artists and designers with legendary Houston street-art pioneer GONZO247, also known as Mario E. Figueroa Jr. Civic leaders and community members gathered to celebrate what organizers describe as the Southwest Management District’s first international artist collaboration.And this is not simply another pretty wall demanding an Instagram selfie—although, Houston, you will definitely want one.At the mural’s heart is a shared circular feast, where characters gather around a table representing hospitality, community and the cultural traditions found throughout Houston’s international corridors. One seat remains deliberately open. It honors family members and ancestors who are no longer physically present while simultaneously extending an invitation to the next person who arrives: there is always room at the table.photo That message carried special resonance in one of America’s most culturally diverse cities. Texas State Rep. Gene Wu, speaking during the unveiling, emphasized that Houston’s Asian American community is here to share its culture, food and love while also making an unmistakable declaration: “this is our home.” Southwest Management District representative Stephen Le similarly described the district as a reflection of Houston’s extraordinary mixture of countries, cultures and backgrounds.Six Artists, One Houston Story The inaugural EpNex Meridian Fellows—Lawrence Hsieh, Tsai-Ni Chen, Hsin Hwang, Stu Yang, Lin Ying Huang and Ami Liu—spent 21 days immersed in Houston-area life. Their experience stretched beyond paint and spray cans into Houston, Pearland and Sugar Land, where they participated in mentorship, studio work, cultural exploration, conversations with local creatives and collaborative design.GONZO247 said the artists arrived in Houston as strangers, many visiting the United States for the first time, before becoming collaborators. Taiwanese artist Hsin Hwang said the experience taught her not only collaboration but also introduced her to using spray paint—a reminder that cultural exchange works both ways when everyone arrives ready to learn.The mural also carries Houston’s Space City identity skyward. Its “GONZONAUT” imagery represents Taipei-born NASA astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren, incorporating a photograph from orbit into the astronaut character’s visor. NASA currently lists Lindgren as Deputy Director of the Flight Operations Directorate at Johnson Space Center and credits him with 311 cumulative days in space.Another important layer honors photographer Corky Lee, whose decades of work documented Asian American history, challenged stereotypes and expanded the visibility of AAPI communities. OCA-Greater Houston secured permission from the Corky Lee Estate for his image and legacy to become part of the mural.New Bellaire Boulevard mural celebrates culture, AAPI heritage and belonging, with Houston Style Magazine’s Linda Toyota—Chair of the Harris County AAPI Board of Directors—joining community leaders in the international cultural exchange.photo Presented by EpNex 橋翼 in partnership with GONZO247 Studio, the project received support from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education Youth Development Administration through its overseas youth initiative, along with the Southwest Management District, Greatland Management, OCA-Greater Houston and local community partners.For Houston Style Magazine, Painted Bridges represents public art at its best: not decoration, but conversation. Taiwan brought its artists. Houston brought its neighborhoods, stories and swagger. Together, they created something neither could have painted alone.And perhaps that empty chair says it best.Houston is still setting the table—and the next seat could be yours.Project information: OCA-Greater Houston’s Painted Bridges: Houston Mural Program.
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