Renowned Hollywood icon and friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Oprah Winfrey, has weighed in on whether the couple should attend the upcoming coronation on May 6.
Her comments have only fueled the already rampant speculation surrounding their potential presence at the event.
Speaking on CBS Mornings, Winfrey emphasized that the ultimate decision lies with the young couple themselves.
“I think they should do what they feel is best for them and their family,” she stated.
However, Winfrey made it clear that the couple hadn’t sought her opinion on the matter.
While some viewers on YouTube praised Winfrey’s response as perfect, others criticized it as evasive, questioning why the couple would even seek her advice in the first place.
Reports suggest that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have received an email invitation to the coronation, but they have yet to confirm their attendance at Westminster Abbey.
This silence has sparked a flurry of rumors, with some sources suggesting that Harry is demanding an apology from his brother and father prior to the event.
The strained relationship between the Prince and his family has been well-documented, particularly following the release of his telememoir, “Spare.”
In the book, Harry makes several explosive claims, including an allegation that Prince William physically attacked him during a confrontation at his London home in 2019.
The Duke also raises controversial points about his stepmother, Queen Consort Camilla, and her role in his parents’ marriage.
He suggests that her need for image rehabilitation after being referred to as the third person in Princess Diana’s relationship with King Charles poses a danger.
Harry and Meghan’s recent media endeavors seem to have turned public opinion against them in Britain.
According to a study conducted by streaming service WatchTVAbroad.com, a fifth of respondents claimed that the couple’s presence at the coronation would dampen their enthusiasm for watching the event.
Additionally, 12% stated that it would prompt them to switch off entirely.
Men were generally less sympathetic towards the couple, with nearly a quarter perceiving their attendance as negative compared to 18% of women.
The over 55s were particularly unforgiving, with 15% expressing their refusal to watch the ceremony if Harry and Meghan showed up, and one in four indicating that it would make them less likely to tune in.
Even among devoted royal watchers, distaste for the Duke and Duchess had an impact on viewing plans.
One in twelve individuals who watched the entirety of the Queen’s funeral ceremony admitted that it would be enough to make them veto the coronation.
In Cardiff, viewers were especially critical, with a third stating that Harry and Meghan’s appearance would deter them from witnessing Charles’s crowning, and 23% vowing to miss the event entirely.
As speculation continues to swirl around their attendance, the final decision ultimately lies with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle themselves.
As Winfrey suggested, the world will have to wait until May 6th to see if the couple will grace the coronation with their presence.
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