Prince Harry, Meghan Markle leave King Charles’ coronation invitation hanging – National
A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were invited to attend King Charles’ coronation, but declined to comment on whether they would accept.
Speculation about whether Harry and Markle will be invited to the three-day royal affair has been raging since Harry’s shocking memoir was published. sparewhich included allegations that his brother, Prince William, had physically assaulted him.
Just last week, it was revealed that King Charles kicked Harry and Markle out of their English residence, Frogmore Cottage, the day after the book was published.
Despite the growing rift between the Sussexes and the royal family, a spokesperson for the couple confirmed that they had “received an email from Her Majesty’s office regarding the coronation.”
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“Any immediate decision on whether the Duke and Duchess will attend will not be disclosed at this time,” the spokesperson added.
Prince Charles’ coronation is scheduled for May 6, the fourth birthday of Prince Harry and Markle’s son Archie.
The Sussexes stepped down from their role as royal civil servants in 2020, two years after their marriage, and now live in California.
The pair have spoken candidly about their negative experiences with the royal family and the British press in various forms. spare.
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At a press conference for the book, Prince Harry refused to say whether he would accept his father’s invitation to his coronation.
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“The door is always open,” he said. “The ball is in their court. There’s a lot to discuss, but I hope they’re willing to sit down and discuss it.”
If the couple decides to attend, what role will they play in the coronation, such as joining the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey or stepping out onto the palace balcony to say hello at the end of the day is unknown. Crowd.
During the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, Harry and Markle weren’t allowed to greet the crowd with the rest of the family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
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