Newspaper review: ‘King puts William first’ and Harry security could cost public ‘£5m a year’

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King puts William first‘ and Harry security could cost public ‘£5m a year’

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Image caption: The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate the front pages on Friday.

  • The Times reports King Charles III is "pleased" about their decision to move back to the UK, but his heir, the Prince of Wales, and the institution "will remain his priority".

  • The Daily Mail states security for the Sussexes once they are back in the UK could cost the taxpayer £5m a year, and questions if Prince Harry’s security will be paid for privately or by the government.

  • The i Paper claims the Sussexes will fly back to the UK without a deal for taxpayer-funded security, but negotiations over police protection "may reopen" due to their permanent residency.

  • The Independent asks who will pay for security after the "royal return" and notes Prime Minister Andy Burnham "dodges" questions over the costs.

  • The Daily Telegraph suggests Prince Harry aims to "win back" the King’s trust by "no longer talking about private family matters in public".

  • The Daily Express states "Back in the fold but not in the firm" is the assessment of the Sussexes’ return.

  • The Daily Mirror reveals the King and his eldest son are said to agree that Prince Harry’s return "changes nothing", and a source close to Prince William says he "doesn’t have time" for the Sussexes’ "drama".

  • The Sun claims the annual summer gathering of senior royals at Balmoral has "turned into a summit" on the Sussexes’ return, echoing the 2020 Sandringham summit.

  • The Daily Star reports US sources claim the Sussexes chose to return to the UK because "they’re sick" of President Donald Trump.

  • The Guardian focuses on an interview with equalities minister Bridget Phillipson, who discusses the normalisation of racism and sexism in the UK.

  • The Financial Times highlights investors’ continued sale of US bonds despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to stem concerns over debt and inflation caused by Middle East hostilities.

  • Metro leads with an interview from a shopkeeper who helped rescue a woman from a burning building.

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