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Duchess Meghan feels “excluded” from Charles’ coronation
King Charles will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London on May 6th. It is still unclear whether Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry will be among the guests.
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Will Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan attend King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation?
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The couple has not yet made a decision.
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But the 41-year-old actress is said to feel “excluded” from the coronation planning.
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It is quite possible that the important roles of Prince William and Princess Kate are the reason for this. “Like it or not, this state act is about the royal hierarchy,” says historian Dr. Tessa Dunlop opposite The Mirror.
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Just a few weeks ago, Buckingham Palace released details of King Charles III’s upcoming coronation ceremony. announced.
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The celebrations are intended to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the throne of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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During three days, celebrations are to be held throughout the country. Including with world stars who are supposed to perform on Sunday evening during a concert in Windsor. It is an “occasion for celebration and pomp”.
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It is the first coronation of a British monarch in 70 years. Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was the last monarch to be crowned on June 2, 1953, also in Westminster Abbey.
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It is unclear who will accompany Charles when he appears on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Because the family relationships behind the palace walls are considered tense.
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Last but not least, the recently published book “Spare” by Prince Harry is responsible for this.
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Prince Harry (38) and Duchess Meghan (41) should still not know whether they will fly to London for the coronation of King Charles (74) on May 6th.
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There are “millions of different variables” that would influence the decision.
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In addition, the Duchess of Suessex feels “excluded” from planning the celebrations.
Planning a coronation is a job for strong nerves. It is necessary to fetch the crowns of King Charles (74) and King’s wife Camilla (75) from the Tower of London for processing, to procure the holy oil for the anointing and to organize the twelve pieces of music Charles wanted. In addition, those responsible still have the question: Do two seats have to be reserved for Duchess Meghan (41) and Prince Harry?
The 38-year-old has his father, brother William (40) and the palace system in his Autobiography “Spare”, in the Netflix documentary “Harry & Meghan” and many interviews criticized and revealed internals. Harry is in a quandary, wrote the Telegraph newspaper. If he and wife Meghan don’t come to the celebration, they could be accused of “snubbing” the family. If they come, they risk whistles and boos from onlookers. According to surveys, their reputation has recently suffered greatly.
Charles’ coronation is about hierarchy
As insiders now reveal to “The Spectator”, Duchess Meghan in particular feels “excluded” from the coronation planning. The reason: William and Princess Kate (41) will play important roles in the ceremony, unlike the Sussexes. “With the exception of Prince William, no other heads of state will be paying homage to the new king at this coronation, so Harry is unlikely to have to take a knee,” says historian Dr. Tessa Dunlop opposite The Mirror. Thus, only William will kneel before Charles, swear fealty to him, touch the crown, and kiss his right cheek.
In addition, “coronations intentionally emphasize the hierarchy and succession,” as Dunlop further reports. “Like it or not, this ceremony is about the royal hierarchy. Visual messages through clothing and carriage will remind us who the future king and queen are – whether the Sussexes like it or not!”
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s visit will be “short”.
But it’s not just about their roles in the ceremony. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently “weighing the millions of different variables” that influence their decision to come or not. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told the Daily Mail that Harry’s security concerns and the “devastating decline” in her popularity in the UK are reasons for a cancellation.
However, friends of the couple said Meghan and Harry will not make a decision until a formal invitation arrives in Montecito, where the couple lives with their two children. “They let the matter come to them first and then see how they deal with it and how they react,” a friend told the British newspaper. If you agree to attend the coronation, your visit will be “short”, it is said.