Meghan Markle Skips King Charles III’s Coronation: Here’s Why
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, was notably absent from King Charles III’s coronation ceremony, as she decided to remain in California with her children while her husband, Prince Harry, attended without her (Fox News). Prince Harry’s presence at the coronation came as a surprise, given the recent tensions between him and the royal family (ABC News).
The Duke of Sussex had no formal role in the ceremony, nor did his uncle, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York (Fox News). While attending the coronation, Prince Harry flashed a brief awkward look, as he sat several rows back from his brother, Prince William, and his wife, Kate (The Mercury News). Social media was abuzz with the fact that Harry’s third-row view at the ceremony was blocked by Princess Anne’s feathered cap, comparing it to his view at Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee event (Newsweek).
Meghan’s decision to stay behind in California raised some eyebrows, with her estranged half-sister, Samantha Markle, making headlines by predicting that the couple is headed for a separation due to their current “impasse” (New York Post). Samantha also accused Meghan of using King Charles III’s coronation as a platform for gaining more public relations attention (New York Post). Additionally, a royal expert claimed that Queen Camilla, who has now become Prince Harry’s stepmother, was never close to Meghan Markle, as she remained ‘suspicious’ of her motives (Fox News).
Recent reports suggest that many members of the royal family are likely to keep their distance from Harry, following his series of attacks against them (Fox News). Despite the ongoing speculation, Prince Harry’s attendance at the coronation signifies that he and his wife are far from being sidelined by the monarchy.
