Newspaper review: 'King puts William first' and Harry security could cost public '£5m a year'
The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate Friday's front pages.
Prince Harry's return to the UK after six years in California captivates the front pages of the nation's newspapers. The Daily Telegraph hints at the prince's hopes to win back the King's trust, suggesting he may refrain from publicly discussing personal family matters. The Times believes King Charles will prioritize William, suggesting Harry will play a lesser role.
The Sun proclaims a "royal Harry summit" at Balmoral, while the Daily Mirror concludes there is no way back to royal life for the Sussexes. The Daily Express describes Harry's return as "back in the fold but not in the firm." The Daily Mail recalls the parable of the prodigal son, questioning the impact of Harry's return on the future of the House of Windsor.
The Guardian discusses the normalization of racism and sexism in Britain, with young men being drawn into violent misogyny by a social media environment. The Times quotes the head of the exams regulator Ofqual, stating that England has become a "maths powerhouse" due to reforms introduced by former Education Secretary Michael Gove.
The i paper reports a "bitter power struggle" among Nigel Farage's top team regarding the future of Reform UK's home affairs spokesman, Zia Yusuf. Britain experienced heavy downpours on Thursday, with water bosses warning the long-awaited deluge would not alleviate the worst drought in fifty years. The Daily Express captures the mood at Ladies Day at York Races, where women arrived with umbrellas as drizzle fell, under the headline: "Don't rain on my parade."
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