As King Charles III's coronation approaches, whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend this historic moment has become the focus of media attention. While Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Harry and Meghan are on the invited list and said King Charles would very much like both his youngest son and daughter-in-law to attend the coronation, it is said that the Sussexes have still not decided whether to travel to the UK because they are very frustrated by the plans they have made for the royal family. According to the British media "Daily Star" reported on February 14, Prince Harry may refuse to participate in his father's coronation, and the lessons of the past make him worry that he will be snubbed again after returning to the UK, which is difficult for them to accept.
One source explained, "Prince Harry's attitude is very clear and his position has never wavered. If he felt that the atmosphere would be as bad as the Queen's platinum celebration and funeral, then he would not come", "He has always wanted to reconcile with his family, but so far nothing has changed. ”
Prior to this, Prince Harry had repeatedly expressed his dissatisfaction with being a "spare tire", and admitted in an interview with Michael Strahan of Good Morning America that his heir brother William was his nemesis, and there had been a rivalry between the two.
And Harry's words made William angry. Sources told royal expert Dan Wooton that the Prince of Wales could no longer trust his brother and even said he would never speak to Harry again.
But Prince Harry has publicly expressed a desire for a summit with his father and brother before his coronation, telling ITV news anchor Tom Bradby: "A lot may happen between now and then, but you know the door is always open and the initiative is in their hands."
However, all the while, neither King Charles nor Prince William responded to Harry's request. The other day, a source close to Harry and Meghan told People magazine that they had not yet received an invitation to the coronation and there was no sign of reconciliation between the two sides.
But a royal insider later responded that invitations would be sent out as soon as the guest list was finalized, and Harry and Meghan would definitely be on the list.
But Harry and Meghan reportedly won't receive preferential treatment even if they are willing to attend the coronation. Royal expert Kinsey Schofield said in an interview with GB News that according to reliable sources, Harry and Meghan should be prepared that they can only talk to the top of the royal family about the weather, after all, "neither of them can control their mouths, their mouths are loose, and the ship sinks".
The seating arrangement at the coronation will be a blow to Harry and Meghan, and experts believe they may be placed in less conspicuous positions, such as sitting with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.
Royal historian Cindy McCreery explained that "the royal family's focus will be on vertical succession. Although Charles wants to reconcile with Harry, he still has to follow the rules and put William first", "Prince William, Kate (Middleton), George and his siblings will be prioritized. ”
Royal writer Robert Lacey believes that these contradictions will not stop the royal family, telling People that there are indeed very serious differences between royals, but through the platinum jubilee and funeral of the Queen and Prince Philip, they can also put personal grudges aside for the sake of a larger cause.
However, some royal experts speculate that Harry may go to the coronation alone, because May 6 happens to be Archie's fourth birthday, and Meghan is likely to stay at home in California to celebrate her son's birthday.
Source: Daily Star, Bing