Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, may not be on the guest list for the upcoming King Coronation.
Clues that have emerged in recent weeks indicate that the couple was initially invited to the event earlier this month.
However, several factors suggest that they may be excluded from the balcony appearance scheduled for May 6th.
One significant issue is the couple’s status as non-senior royals since March 2020.
Harry and Meghan made the decision to step back from their roles as working members of the royal family, aiming to become financially independent while continuing to support Queen Elizabeth.
In an Instagram statement, they explained that they had reflected on their position for several months before making this choice.
Since then, the couple has relocated to the United States with their two young children.
Another factor contributing to the speculation is the couple’s low profile during their visit to the UK in June 2022.
Although they attended the Platinum Jubilee Thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey, they did not make a balcony appearance alongside other members of the royal family.
A leaked procession plan for the upcoming coronation also fails to mention the Duke and Duchess.
It suggests that only working royals and Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis will participate.
Tensions between the couple and the royal family have been building for some time.
The release of their Netflix series and Harry’s book, “Spare,” further fueled the situation.
The book made claims about key members of the royal family, including an alleged physical altercation between Harry and his brother, Prince William, and referred to Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, as dangerous.
Royal expert Sarah Hewson has commented that the brothers could not be further apart.
Despite these factors, there are reports suggesting that the couple might still be included in some capacity during the coronation.
They could potentially attend a private event before or after the ceremony, or they might choose to decline the invitation altogether.
However, it is evident that they will not have a prominent role in the proceedings.
Compared to his mother’s coronation in 1953, the King’s coronation will be considerably smaller and shorter.
The guest list has been reduced, resulting in hundreds of MPs and peers missing out on attending.
The official procession plans reveal that the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children, will follow behind the Golden State coach, carrying the newly crowned King and Queen to Buckingham Palace.
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