Thursday's papers are dominated by the visit to Ireland by US president Joe Biden.
The Irish Times, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mail all focus on Mr Biden "coming home" to Ireland and carry photos of him during a visit to Dundalk, Co Louth, and being greeted by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
"Biden Joy" says the Irish Daily Mirror as the US president spoke of his pride in his Irish heritage.
The Irish Daily Star focuses on Mr Biden visiting the "Wee County" with its headline "Yes Wee Can".
The Belfast Telegraph carries Mr Biden's message to Northern Ireland from his keynote speech in Ulster University.
In other news, the Irish Independent reports that the Government’s scheme to prevent evictions by giving local authorities first refusal when landlords sell has hit a significant legal stumbling block.
The British front pages concentrate on Prince Harry confirming he will attend his father’s coronation, albeit without his wife, while others feature the visit of Joe Biden to Belfast.
The Daily Mail says Harry’s visit follows lengthy bouts of “transatlantic ping pong”, but with the Duchess of Sussex remaining in the US with the children. It also reports that he will only attend the service at Westminster Abbey and play no further part in the day’s events.
MAIL: Harry’s Blink And You Miss It Coronation Visit #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/Vw1L6JYPNq
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 12, 2023
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Hopes of a “royal truce” following the decision are developed on the front of The Daily Telegraph, which says royal insiders are hoping it is a step to reconciliation within the family.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Harry’s place at Coronation sparks hope of royal truce'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4OoUh6 pic.twitter.com/rw4sV3i8qK— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) April 12, 2023
The Daily Express follows a similar theme, focusing on the “King’s relief” at Harry’s attendance.
EXPRESS: King’s relief Harry will be there #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/XPyq7wf05r
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 12, 2023
The Daily Mirror references Harry’s book as it announces simply that “Spare will be there”.
Thursday's front page: Spare will be there https://t.co/xlqTODi85X#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/0eWtIq9lRN
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) April 12, 2023
And The Sun turns its attention to Meghan’s non-appearance with a picture of Charles walking her down the aisle, saying after he was there for her, it is “so sad you can’t make it for him”.
The Guardian relegates Harry’s visit to a secondary story as it concentrates on President Biden’s visit and a promise of investment if powersharing is restored in Northern Ireland.
THE GUARDIAN: Biden pledges $6bn investment if Stormont power sharing restored #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/tT4xlRpFIn
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 12, 2023
That pledge on his visit to mark 25 years of the Good Friday Agreement is also the focus of the i, which also reports on US officials denying the president is “anti-British”.
I: Biden appeals for Stormont breakthrough- as US denies he is anti-British’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/0KkHGro5Et
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 12, 2023
Anglo-US relations also feature on the front of The Times as it focuses on the threat from a US secrets leak surrounding troops in Ukraine with Pentagon officials fearing there are more to come.
THE TIMES: British lives at risk from US secrets leak - MPs #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/cxwPIXf4KD
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 12, 2023
The Financial Times reports on the impact of Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey’s fears for smaller banks.
FT UK: Bailey’s fears for smaller banks drive prospect of higher deposit guarantees #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/vUswc3xWJO
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) April 12, 2023
“Naked fury!” is the headline in Metro as it focuses on the response to Channel 4 show Naked Education.
Thursday's Metro: Naked Fury! #TomorrowsPapersToday #Metro pic.twitter.com/y6L35qvaRW
— Tomorrows Papers Today (@TmorrowsPapers) April 12, 2023
And the Daily Star reveals why a drop in penguin numbers spells trouble for the planet.
Thursday's Star: Now we are running out of penguins #TomorrowsPapersToday #DailyStar #Star pic.twitter.com/hMV05S6HZN
— Tomorrows Papers Today (@TmorrowsPapers) April 12, 2023
