Saturday May 6 will mark the coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla Shand as King and Queen Consort of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. However, distinguished guests were expected: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle. This Wednesday, a press release from Buckingham Palace confirmed the presence of the Duke of Sussex at the event… but not that of the Duchess.
For the American journalist Omid Scobie, close to the couple, this decision is in particular due to the fact that their son Archie will celebrate his four years that day. Other experts believe, however, that as “non-working” members of the Royal Family, the “insignificant” roles Harry and Meghan will play would have tipped in the balance.
For her part, Emily Ferguson, a journalist specializing in royalty, says that there is “no more turning back possible” for Meghan Markle following this decision. “Her reluctance to attend the two-hour ceremony and support her in-laws on one of the most important days of their lives marks the terminus of her royal journey“, she claims. The specialist also adds that the royal couple might have “very well been able to bring their two children to London as they did last year during the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II”. “When she next appears, if there is one more, she will only be met with boos and scathing criticism.”, confie Emily Ferguson.