Royals
Harry & Meghan Just Shared A Major Update About The Coronation
Speculation has been rife over whether the estranged family members will attend.
The historic events of 2022 and 2023 are going to make for a cracking pub quiz question in about 50 years. At the forefront of everyone’s minds now is the matter of officially crowning King Charles III. It was confirmed late last year that the new British monarch will be crowned on May 6, 2023, with plans for the ceremony now fully underway. With many questions floating around about King Charles III’s coronation, many have understandably been wondering which members of the royal family might attend.
According to The Telegraph, King Charles’ eldest son Prince William will take an “active role” in planning the day, but it’s not yet clear what role his younger son Prince Harry might take given that he’s stepped down from official royal duties. Despite the drama surrounding Prince Harry and the royal family, a spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been invited to the coronation.
In a statement shared on Sunday (March 5), the spokesperson said an “immediate decision on whether the Duke and Duchess will attend will not be disclosed at this time.” Buckingham Palace declined to comment about the invitation. It’s also worth noting that the coronation takes place on the birthday of Prince Harry and Meghan’s eldest child, Archie, which could cause difficulties.
As reported by The Telegraph “Operation Golden Orb” — the codename given to the King’s coronation plans — has been in progress for years, and the incoming monarch is said to be planning a slimmed-down, lower-cost ceremony to reflect the ongoing cost of living crisis. Sources close to the palace say that the event will be “shorter, smaller, less expensive, and more representative of different faiths and community groups.”
Palace insiders have also revealed that the more “archaic,” “feudal,” and “imperial” aspects of the historic event will likely be dropped in favour of a much smaller affair. Attendance for the upcoming event is thought to total around 2,000 people, in comparison to the late Queen’s coronation in 1953 which hosted 8,000 guests.
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