The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, may not be joining the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during King Charles’ coronation ceremony.
Reports suggest that King Charles has decided to exclude them from the balcony appearance, citing their status as non-working Royals.
Although Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have received an invitation to attend the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, their roles as non-working members of the royal family mean that they are not expected to play any formal role in the ceremony.
The official plans for the coronation procession do not mention their involvement.
However, a source close to the couple claims they have asked palace aides to include them in the balcony appearance that follows the procession.
According to an insider, once the king has been crowned, a procession will commence from Westminster Abbey and conclude at Buckingham Palace.
At the palace, the king will wave at the crowds and other members of the royal family from the balcony.
It is at this point that Harry and Meghan have requested to be included.
However, the couple has not confirmed their attendance, sparking a debate about whether they should be part of the balcony appearance.
Nigel Farage, a presenter on GB News, has expressed his opinion on the matter, stating that the couple is not entitled to be on the balcony.
Farage believes that the balcony is reserved for working engaged Royals who carry out charitable work and fulfill their royal duties.
He argues that Harry and Meghan chose to step back from these responsibilities and pursue independent careers, making them ineligible for the balcony appearance.
This is not the first time that the couple has been excluded from a balcony appearance.
They were previously snubbed from participating in the platinum Jubilee celebrations last June.
Since stepping back from royal duties, Harry and Meghan have focused on their independent careers in California, where they have launched various projects, including a production company and a charity organization.
The upcoming coronation ceremony is a significant moment in the history of the British monarchy and is expected to garner worldwide attention.
The ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, where King Charles will take his oath before the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Following the oath, the procession will make its way to Buckingham Palace, where the king and other members of the royal family traditionally appear on the balcony to greet the crowds.
As the debate continues regarding whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should be included in the balcony appearance, many are eagerly anticipating the coronation ceremony and the subsequent events.
Regardless of their attendance, the ceremony promises to be a historic and memorable occasion for the British monarchy and the world at large.
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