Prince Harry to attend King Charles’ coronation – without Meghan Markle
Global News
Meghan Markle will stay back in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
It’s been confirmed: Prince Harry will attend the coronation of his father, King Charles III, but Meghan Markle will not join him.
Buckingham Palace, in a statement to several media outlets, confirmed the Duke of Sussex’s attendance.
“Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th.
“The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”
The day of the King’s coronation also marks Prince Archie’s fourth birthday, and royal editor Omid Scobie tweeted that her son’s celebration influenced Markle’s decision to stay home.
Up until now, it was not known if Harry and Markle would attend the King’s crowning, which is set to take place in front of members of the Royal Family, world leaders, public figures and 450 charity and community group members.
The palace confirmation came after weeks of reports noting that Charles’ office has been in touch with Harry about the event. Harry’s attendance comes despite the rift within the House of Windsor prompted by Harry’s decision to reveal family secrets in his bestselling book, Spare.