Prince Harry and Meghan Markle May Not Be Invited to King’s Coronation: Here’s Why

Speculation has been rife about whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be invited to the forthcoming King's Coronation.

Recent clues suggest that the Duke and Duchess were invited to the event earlier this month, but several factors suggest that they may be snubbed from the balcony appearance on May 6th.

One key issue is the couple's status as non-senior royals since March 2020.

Harry and Meghan confirmed they were stepping back from their roles as working members of the firm.

Their decision to become financially independent and support Queen Elizabeth was accompanied by an Instagram statement, explaining that they had reflected on their position for several months.

Since then, the couple has relocated to the U.S. with their two young children.

During their visit to the U.K. in June 2022, the couple attended the Platinum Jubilee Thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey but did not make a balcony appearance with other members of the royal family.

A leaked procession plan for the upcoming coronation also suggests that only working royals and Prince George, Charlotte, and Prince Louis will participate.

The Duke and Duchess are not mentioned in the plan.

More tension between the couple and the royal family has been building for some time.

The release of their Netflix series and Harry's book, “Spare,” added fuel to the situation.

The book made claims about key members of the royal family, including an alleged physical fight between Harry and Prince William, and referenced the Queen Camilla as dangerous.

Royal expert Sarah Hewson has said that the brothers could not be further apart.

Despite these factors, some reports suggest that the couple still may be included in the coronation in some way.

For example, they may attend a private event before or after the ceremony.

Alternatively, they may choose to decline the invitation altogether.

However, it is clear that the Duke and Duchess will not have a prominent role in the proceedings.

The King's coronation is considerably smaller and shorter than his mother's in 1953.

Hundreds of MPs and peers are expected to miss out on attending as the guest list has been reduced.

The official procession plans have been revealed, with the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children following behind the Golden State coach, carrying their newly crowned King and Queen to Buckingham Palace.

It remains to be seen whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend the coronation.

Some believe that the couple's low profile during their visit to the U.K. in June 2022 may have been a strategic move to avoid overshadowing the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Others speculate that the tension between the couple and the royal family may be too great for them to attend.

Whatever the outcome, it is clear that the Duke and Duchess will not play a prominent role in the coronation proceedings.

As the guest list has been reduced, many MPs and peers are expected to miss out on attending, and the event will be considerably smaller and shorter than the previous coronation.

What do you think about this news?

What are the key factors that led to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from roles as senior members of the royal family?

Let us know in the comments below.

Until then, we'll just have to wait and see if things turn out differently.