Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been tipped to “opt out” of King Charles III’s Coronation to avoid being sidelined. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex last joined the Royal Family during the late Queen’s funeral in September, an experience author Christopher Andersen claimed has left them still “licking their wounds.” Express.co.uk confirmed earlier this month the King has had the couple added to the guest list for the Coronation but they have yet to confirm they will attend.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex experienced criticism during their return to the UK to mark the late Queen’s Jubilee celebrations last summer.
As the couple arrived at St Paul’s Cathedral to attend the service in honour of Her late Majesty, members of the public could be heard booing Harry and Meghan.
Andersen also warned the couple cannot expect to be welcomed warmly by the Royal Family after levelling a series of vitriolic allegations at the institution since stepping down.
Prince Harry also widely spoke of his difficult relationship with Prince William in his memoir Spare.
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Harry has also expressed his desire to have Charles and William “back” in his life despite his criticism of the pair.
Asked whether he would attend his father’s Coronation last year, the Duke said: “There’s a lot that can happen between now and then. But the door is always open.
“The ball is in their court… There’s a lot to be discussed, and I really hope that they’re willing to sit down and talk about it.”
The Coronation is scheduled to take place on May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey. The day will also mark the fourth birthday of the King’s youngest grandson, Archie.
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