Awaiting a decision from Harry & Meghan
THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s reluctance to confirm their attendance at the King’s Coronation has caused huge headaches for organisers.
Sources close to Prince Harry last night confirmed “no decision” had been made.
Despite the Sussexes, who quit their royal roles in 2020, being aware of the April 3 cut-off date, Buckingham Palace staff are still none the wiser as to whether they will show up.
It means organisers in charge of details such as seating arrangements, transport and security cannot sign off on their plans.
With just over three weeks to the May 6 ceremony, Buckingham Palace last night admitted seating plans were unconfirmed.
Royal sources revealed how organisers are “exasperated” with the couple, who have spent two years railing against the monarchy after they decided to leave.
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The Duke and Duchess have been in “email correspondence” with the Palace in recent weeks, but Harry reportedly remains in a “predicament” about whether to attend. Palace insiders said they expected him to be there, but were unsure about Meghan. She may stay in the US as it is their son Archie’s fourth birthday on the day of the Coronation.
A source with knowledge of the plans, said: “They still haven’t confirmed either way. Of course, they will be afforded extra time but in all honesty, everyone is exasperated with them.”
The Mirror last week revealed how Harry and Meghan, who now live in Montecito, California, do not feature in plans for a roaring Coronation day finale on the Buckingham Palace balcony, featuring a fly-past by the Red Arrows.
The King declared he would only share the historic moment with the “working royals”, those who have dedicated their lives to the monarchy and public service.
One source said: “His Majesty wants to be surrounded by those who he considers to be the heartbeat and future of his family, hence there is no place for the Duke and Duchess [of Sussex] or the Duke of York.”
Palace sources said they would continue to plan for the Sussexes to attend “unless advised otherwise”.