The British Royal family is reportedly “fully expecting” Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to attend King Charles III‘s coronation. Friends and relatives of the family are now bracing themselves for a visit, of which the Sussexes are yet to confirm attendance.
The tension between the couple and his famous family has increased since the release of his memoir. Prince Harry previously spoke about attending the coronation, saying the ball was in his family’s court and they have important discussions. If he and Meghan do attend the ceremony, it would be as spectators rather than as working members of the Royal family.
Read on to find out more.
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Are Expected At The Coronation
Friends of the British Royal family have revealed to the Daily Mail that the family “fully expects” Harry and Meghan to attend King Charles’s coronation ceremony. A source confirmed to the news outlet that many royal relatives are “spitting feathers” about many of Harry’s allegations in his recently released memoir.
With all the tension, the Royal family is preparing themselves for the couple’s possible visit. A source said, “Members of the family have told me that both Harry and Meghan will definitely come. And they should realise that there is only one subject that many members of the Royal Family will be willing to discuss… and that’s the weather.”
Invitations to King Charles’s coronation will reportedly be sent out very soon, including two for Harry and Meghan. After that, it’s up to the highly royal couple to decide whether or not to be present at his father’s special events.
There’s Tension About Harry And Meghan’s Presence
The sources shared with Daily Mail that if the couple does attend, it’ll be a civil affair between them and other family members. They said, “Harry revealed details of private conversations so everyone is on edge. You ask about the Sussexes and everyone immediately changes the subject.”
The source also stated that Prince Harry’s previous position on attending the ceremony is yet to change. During an interview with ITV’s Tom Bradby in January, he said, “There’s a lot that can happen between now and then. But, you know, the door is always open. The ball is in their court. There’s a lot to be discussed, and I really hope that they are willing to sit down and talk about it.”
Harry And Meghan Will Attend The Ceremony As Spectators
If Harry and Meghan choose to attend the coronation, they’ll be spectators and not official members of the ceremony. Sources at Buckingham palace confirmed that the couple has no official role in the day’s events and also won’t receive an invite to the infamous balcony at Buckingham palace.
The same rules used for the Late Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee Celebrations will apply to the Sussexes’ possible attendance for the ceremony. At the time, appearance on the balcony was for only primary working members of the British Royal family.
There is also the aspect of Harry and Meghan having yet to receive their official Dukedom. There are rumors on whether King Charles will award the couple the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh titles after he’s officially crowned.
There’s A Ballot For Seats At The Coronation
King Charles’s coronation will be held on May 6th, which is shortly before the official state opening of parliament. The date now has government officials and courtiers rushing to meet the deadlines before the holiday comes up.
There are reportedly only 2000 seats available for the ceremony, as opposed to the 8000 seats used for the late Queen’s coronation. To get a seat, the House of Lords and members of the British parliament will participate in a ballot.
May 6th also happens to be the fourth birthday of Harry and Meghan’s first child, Archie. The royal family advisers are considering this because Harry may attend the ceremony alone or shuttle between events. A Daily Mail source said, “From what I know of Harry and Meghan, they will both want to spend some time with their son on his birthday.”
