The coronation will be attended by more than 2,000 guests at Westminster Abbey on May 6 and ill also be the first time Harry will have been seen with the rest of Royal Family members since the release of his best-selling memoir.
Prince Harry had sparked off controversy in
his memoir, Spare, which revealed extensive family tensions where he also spoke
of feeling “different” from the rest of his family – and it had been unclear
whether he would attend his father’s coronation at some point.
Earlier it was not clear whether Harry will
attend the ceremony but confirmation came later that the Prince will be at the
Abbey, on a day which is also the fourth birthday of their son, Archie.
Palace sources said Prince Harry and Meghan,
who live in California in the United States, had been contacted by email more
than a month ago about attending the coronation that will be gaced by royal
Family, public figures, world leaders and 450 representatives of charities and
community groups.
The decision for Meghan not to attend could
be considered as part of lingering,
unresolved tensions between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Royal
Family.
Prince Harry’s book and an earlier Netflix
series had highlighted worries about negative media coverage, particularly
towards Meghan – and he had warned of a lack of support from his family.
As he is no longer a “working royal”, it
remains to be seen what part Prince Harry will play in the coronation ceremony.
For the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Prince Harry and Meghan did not take part in
the traditional appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
It’s expected that Prince William, as Prince
of Wales, will have a prominent role in the coronation – and after Prince
Harry’s dramatic account of their falling out there will be attention on the
two brothers coming together again.
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