The official date for King Charles III’s coronation has been revealed, set to take place on June 3rd, 2023, at Westminster Abbey.
However, it is highly unlikely that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be in attendance, given the ongoing drama between them and the royal family.
Despite their absence, the royal family has made it clear that the traditions and festivities surrounding the crown will proceed without the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The royal family has been embroiled in a seemingly never-ending series of scandals and conflicts, with each revelation shedding light on the tensions behind palace walls.
The latest development once again pits Harry and Meghan against the crown, as they seek to delay the release of their upcoming Netflix series due to Charles’ disapproval.
This moment is not only fraught with anticipation for the series, which could potentially expose the royal family to worldwide scrutiny, but also for Harry’s lucrative book deal, rumored to be worth $20 million.
Beyond financial gain or the accumulation of achievements since stepping away from their royal duties, the reputations of Harry and Meghan’s children, Archie and Lilibet, hang in the balance.
Speculation suggests that Charles may be reluctant to grant his grandchildren royal titles, particularly considering the potential scandals that could arise from both the Netflix series and the book.
This decision could also stem from Queen Consort Camilla’s disapproval of Harry.
According to Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent Katie Nicholl, the responsibility now rests with the king to decide whether to bestow titles upon the children as a conciliatory gesture.
It remains to be seen whether the king will seize this opportunity to mend fences and reintegrate Harry and Meghan into the fold.
However, trust appears to be a significant factor, and there is a prevailing sense that the couple has broken that bond.
Insiders close to the royal family have disclosed that Prince Harry made derogatory remarks about his stepmother prior to his father’s ascent to the throne.
This, coupled with the queen’s final decision, has further diminished Harry and Meghan’s standing in the line of succession, placing them alongside the disgraced Prince Andrew.
While the coronation ceremony is tentatively scheduled for next summer, palace sources indicate that the date could still change.
One certainty is that King Charles III will perform the ceremonial duties in accordance with tradition, though perhaps not on as grand a scale as Queen Elizabeth II did over 70 years ago during her own coronation.
A recent official portrait by the royal family tells a compelling story, one that effectively sidelines Harry and Meghan.
The photograph features King Charles, Queen Consort Camilla, and the future monarchs, Prince William and Catherine.
Harry, noticeably absent from the picture, felt excluded and believed he was being disregarded by the family.
However, it is important to note that Harry’s role in his father and brother’s future reigns was never considered significant, regardless of whom he married.
As the spare heir, his position in the line of succession would always be subordinate.
This image of the king, queen consort, and the prince and princess of Wales serves as a symbolic rejection of Prince Harry and Meghan, making it clear that they have no place in the future of the monarchy.
Undoubtedly, this development will have triggered the couple, who now reside in Montecito, but their options for recourse are limited since they have chosen to step away from their royal roles.