Caroline Davies

BBC admits lapse in standards around coverage of Prince Harry interview

Radio 4’s Today programme did not include responses from Home Office and Buckingham Palace to ‘stitch-up’ claims

The BBC has admitted to “a lapse in our usual high editorial standards” over its coverage on Radio 4’s Today programme of the broadcaster’s recent interview with the Duke of Sussex.

The admission came after it failed to include responses from the Home Office and Buckingham Palace to allegations made by the duke.

UK marks VE Day 80th anniversary with large crowds and military pomp

Royal family and war veterans watch 1,300-strong military procession in London while street parties held around UK

As Big Ben chimed at noon and with the Cenotaph, the symbol of sacrifice, draped in the union flag for the first time since its unveiling in 1920, the UK marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with military pomp before large crowds who had gathered in central London.

Prince Harry says king ‘won’t speak to him’ and he would ‘love’ to be reconciled

After losing personal security challenge, Duke of Sussex says he wants to make peace as he does not know how long Charles has to live

The Duke of Sussex has said it is “impossible” for him to bring his wife and children back to the UK after losing his legal challenge over personal security, and revealed he would “love” a reconciliation with his family.

In an emotional interview with the BBC, Prince Harry said his father, King Charles, will not speak to him “because of the security stuff”, but said he wanted reconciliation as life was “precious” and he did not know how long his father, who has been diagnosed with cancer, had left to live.

King Charles says cancer diagnosis made him ‘one of the statistics’

Charles reveals his experience has deepened his admiration for charities supporting the 390,000 cancer cases each year

King Charles has reflected on his experience with cancer, saying it brought into “sharp focus the very best of humanity”, while acknowledging that each new case is “a daunting and at times frightening experience” for those receiving a diagnosis and for their loved ones.

In a personal written message, released to coincide with a Buckingham Palace reception celebrating organisations that help people with the disease, he described himself as one of the “statistics” among the 390,000 who “sadly” receive a cancer diagnosis in the UK each year.