Buckingham Palace announced that the Duke of Sussex will attend the King’s coronation on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, while the Duchess of Sussex will not be accompanying him.
There had been widespread speculation about their attendance. It is now confirmed that Prince Harry will attend alone, among over 2,000 guests.
The Prince will be seen with the Royal Family for the first time since he published his controversial memoir, “Spare”. “Spare” vividly portrayed his conflicts with other members of the family. Since then, he has publicly expressed feeling “different” from the rest of his family.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will not attend the ceremony and will remain in California with their son, Prince Archie, who will be celebrating his fourth birthday on the same day.
The couple issued a statement expressing this decision.
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The news elicited a mixed response on social media, with some supporting Meghan for standing up for herself, while others criticized her for “snubbing” her in-laws. The couple had received an invitation to the coronation more than a month ago, prompting weeks of speculation about their attendance.
As Prince Harry is no longer a “working royal,” it is unclear what role he will play in the ceremony.
During the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, authorities excluded him and Meghan from the traditional Buckingham Palace balcony appearance. People anticipate that Prince William, as the Prince of Wales, will have a significant role in the coronation.
Prince Harry’s memoir, which described a physical altercation between him and his brother, as well as arguments about their father marrying Camilla, had caused controversy within the Royal Family. It is uncertain how they will interact during the ceremony.
The Queen Consort’s grandchildren, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte, will have roles at the coronation.
