FILE — In this Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 file photo, Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive to attend the WellChild Awards Ceremony in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, file) LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s office has confirmed that he and his family will be spending “private time” in Canada over the Christmas holidays. Harry, his wife Meghan and their 7-month-old son Archie will miss Queen Elizabeth II’s traditional Christmas gathering at her Sandringham estate. Palace officials Friday night confirmed Harry’s family is in Canada but did not provide details. Meghan lived in Canada for many years before she married Harry while she was filming the TV series “Suits.” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed the family with a tweet. “Prince Harry, Meghan, and Archie, we’re all wishing you a quiet and blessed stay in Canada,” he said. “You’re among friends, and always welcome here.” The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust shared a Christmas card from the family — featuring baby Archie front and center — on Twitter:
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The couple is taking a break from royal duties. Harry has said that he and his brother Prince William are going in different directions at the moment. He has also complained about intrusive press coverage of his young family.
UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year
LONDON (AP) — Firefighters were tackling multiple fires in central England on Thursday after the U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe.
The wildfires across the West Midlands, which saw several houses burned to the ground, have been “one of the most significant” incidents the region’s fire service has ever dealt with, chief fire officer Simon Tuhill said.
A child and three firefighters were taken to the hospital following the wildfire in Stourbridge.
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker described the “multiple fires across our region” as an “extremely worrying and fast-moving situation."
