Duchess Meghan + Prince Harry
Palace to stop focus on Sussexes at coronation
Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry
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They have not yet confirmed their participation, but apparently the palace is secretly counting on the Sussexes. But this time it should be according to his rules: Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry should not expect too much limelight.
When Duchess Meghan, 41, and Prince Harry, 38, appeared in June 2022 for the thanksgiving service on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth’s platinum anniversary, †96, the occasion became almost a minor matter. The world’s eyes were on the Sussexes, who, after a long absence from the UK and various explosive interviews – not exactly for the benefit of the royal family – finally made a brilliant appearance on British soil. A lesson for Buckingham Palace that should never be repeated in this form. The couple must prepare themselves for clear instructions at the coronation of King Charles, 74. First discipline: restraint.
Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry: The limelight is turned off for them
“I suspect the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend the coronation and it will be up to the Royal Planning Committees to ensure the focus remains on King Charles III. The Platinum Jubilee was a good example of how You have to balance the presence of the Duke and Duchess with their actual public presence,” royal expert Christine Ross told Express.
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When the two royals in exile entered St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, not only admiring shouts could be heard. Even derogatory sounds were audible – and not too scarce. A negative attention that caused worried frowns in the palace. “After the boos and dismay from the audience, lessons were probably learned from this event to make the coronation run more smoothly,” said the co-host of the Royally Us podcast.
The strategy of those responsible for the coronation now seems predictable. “I expect we’ll see them as little as possible because the focus should really be on the king and not the ongoing drama with his younger son,” she added.
The focus is on King Charles
The coronation is a symbolic act of the utmost importance to the monarchy. While Charles was automatically proclaimed the new monarch upon the death of his mother, the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023 will manifest the change of throne, the change in title of the previous heir to the throne and, most importantly, his position as head of the Church of England.
However, the anticipation of the historic event has been overshadowed in recent months by the Sussexes’ sharp attacks in their TV documentary, Harry’s memoirs and the discussion about their participation in the coronation. Recently, information leaked out that the two had even made conditions for their presence: the couple had allegedly asked to be allowed to stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the coronation with Charles and Queen Camilla, 75. An honor that only working royals are entitled to. The Sussexes have also reportedly asked to celebrate their son Prince Archie’s 4th birthday with those present. The mini-royal’s day of honor falls exactly on his grandfather’s big day. The latter is likely to be a wish that they will be happy to grant. But they probably won’t make the big entrance this time. Curtain up for the king.
Source used: express.co.uk