King Charles lost one of his daughters-in-law for his coronation day, as the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, will not accompany her husband, Prince Harry, to the event, which will take place next May.
Meghan Markle Turns Her Back on the Monarchy Again
Buckingham Palace reported on Wednesday that Prince Harry was confirmed as a guest at his father’s coronation event, but the announcement also stated that his wife would stay at their home in California to take care of their children.
“We are delighted to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will be present at the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6 May,” the statement read, shared on their official channels.
“The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”
The couple’s representatives also confirmed the statement, which means that it is more than a fact that Meghan decided not to be part of the next chapter in her husband’s family, and although it is speculated that the decision was made due to previous conflicts between both parties, there is no information to support it.
It has also been said that it is very likely that Meghan and Harry decided to make this momentary separation because their eldest son, Archie, will turn 4 on the same day as the coronation, so his mother would be planning his birthday party with close guests.
Harry Would Not Stay for the Entire Celebration
Although Harry’s presence was confirmed after many rumors that he would also turn his back on his father and the rest of his family, some sources close to the Prince have said that he will not be present throughout the 3-day coronation event, according to TMZ.
In fact, it is said that the Duke will only be present during the coronation ceremony and then take a flight back home, possibly to also be present at his son’s birthday party.
It was speculated that the coronation weekend would be a good opportunity for Harry and Charles to smooth over their differences and talk about their personal issues, but it seems that conversation will remain on the agenda for another occasion.
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Story originally written in Spanish by Alex Vizzuet in Cultura Colectiva.
