King Charles has been praised for his handling of the standoff with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex regarding their attendance at his upcoming coronation.
With less than a month left until the historic event at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, uncertainty looms over whether the Sussexes will be present.
Despite Charles’s expressed desire for his youngest son and daughter-in-law to participate, their silence has only fueled doubts about their transatlantic journey.
Amidst reports of the Sussexes failing to communicate their plans to Buckingham Palace by the RSVP deadline last Monday, concerns have arisen among coronation organizers.
The logistics of seating arrangements within the Abbey, as well as transport and security arrangements, have become a headache due to the lack of clarity surrounding the royal couple’s attendance.
While speculations abound, a royal source revealed to the Sunday Express that Charles remains resolute and will not resort to pleading with Harry and Meghan to attend.
Former BBC Royal correspondent Michael Cole highlighted potential reasons for Harry’s reluctance, including potential embarrassment over past criticisms of the royal family, particularly directed at his stepmother Camilla, who is set to be crowned alongside his father.
The King’s strategic move to extend an invitation to the Sussexes and leave the decision in their hands has been viewed as a shrewd tactic by observers.
By placing the ball firmly in Harry and Meghan’s court, Charles has positioned them in a dilemma where accepting or declining could both carry significant implications and public perceptions.
Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from their royal roles in 2020 and settle in Montecito, California, with their children has added complexity to the situation.
The absence of their two youngest children from the coronation guest list has sparked further debate about their potential attendance at the event, coinciding with Archie‘s fourth birthday.
Recent revelations about the King and Queen’s plans to mark the occasion by appearing on the Buckingham Palace Balcony with select working royals have stirred additional speculation.
This symbolic gesture of a streamlined monarchy reflects the monarch’s vision of a more focused and efficient royal family unit, as per royal sources.
As the anticipation builds and tensions simmer, the question remains: will Harry and Meghan choose to attend King Charles‘s coronation, or will their absence speak volumes amidst the royal drama?
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