Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet with victims of war, which became a late addition to Friday’s front pages. The Daily Mail highlighted the prince’s secret trip following his appearance at a hearing in London about his security arrangements in the UK. The Daily Telegraph also focused on Harry’s visit to a clinic rehabilitating wounded military personnel and civilians in Lviv. The paper also discussed President Trump’s tariffs, which were causing market turmoil, with the US president admitting to transition problems resulting from them.
Further market turmoil dominated the front page of The Guardian as the US confirmed tariffs on China would reach 145% for certain products. The paper covered criticism of Trump’s haphazard announcements, with a former treasury secretary calling the president’s policy a “self-inflicted wound.” The front page of The Times featured economic and royal news, with a headline stating that a deal with the US would not reduce 10% tariffs for Britain. It reported that ministers were growing increasingly pessimistic about securing an exemption from Trump’s tariffs. Queen Camilla and King Charles III’s state visit to Italy was also highlighted, showing the queen sampling a glass of wine in Ravenna.
The i Paper reported that hope for a UK-US trade deal was fading, with the UK moving closer to a softer Brexit instead. The UK was preparing to strike a defense pact with the EU, while a breast cancer pill announcement on the NHS was described as a landmark moment. The Financial Times focused on Europe, stating that the EU was open to taxing Big Tech if tariff negotiations with Trump were unsuccessful. The paper also touched on French football star Kylian Mbappé launching legal action against his former club Paris Saint-Germain over alleged unpaid wages. PSG responded by dismissing Mbappé’s claims as a fantasy.
The Daily Express reported that record numbers of Britons were registering with the Swiss assisted dying organization Dignitas, showing a growing demand for the right to choose to die. The Sun’s front page highlighted a shoplifting crisis in the UK, with an investigation into the issue. It also mentioned entertainment news, suggesting that actress Aimee Lou Wood might be joining biopics about the Beatles. The Daily Mirror reported that TV bosses were interested in hiring Prince William as a pundit following his appearance at an Aston Villa game, with sources saying the prince was eager to repeat the experience
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