The coronation of Charles III is preparing but Meghan Markle will not participate. She will stay in the United States to celebrate the birthday of her son, Archie. An absence that has everything of a blessing for the king.
The coronation of Charles III will take place this Saturday, May 6, in Westminster Abbey in London. While the preparations are going well, a big controversy arises on the eve of the coronation of Charles III. What to fill the festivities? The Windsors, in any case, are preparing and rehearsing before D-Day. If 2000 guests are expected, including Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron who were entitled to a great honor from the king, some stars have declined the invitation. Just like a certain Meghan Markle. The announcement came on April 12 that Prince Harry will be present at his father’s coronation, but without his wife Meghan, who is staying in the US for their son Archie’s birthday. Harry will therefore come alone to face the royal family that he has criticized so much and to suffer some humiliation during this coronation.
But for Charles III, the absence of Meghan Markle has everything of a blessing. This will avoid shining the spotlight on the Sussexes, on Meghan Markle’s outfit, on the reunion with Kate Middleton, on her bow to Charles which would have been analyzed many times and on which we would have commented for days. In a way, this keeps the focus on the king. It remains to be seen whether Meghan Markle will split a press release or a message on social networks in tribute to the king, if she will prefer silence… or if she chooses to celebrate her son’s birthday, without reference to Charles, which would be taken as a new affront on his part.
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Coronation of Charles III: Meghan and Harry risked being booed
For Meghan Markle and Harry, it is also the most preferable solution. If Harry remains appreciated in the United Kingdom and that the British have forgiven him many escapades, this is not the case of Meghan Markle. The Duchess is much criticized, even hated by some. Coming together could have presented a media risk for them. “If they had come together, they risked being booed. Harry will be able to remain discreet” analyzes Pauline Maclaran with the Parisian. Knowing the influence of the media, Meghan Markle knows perfectly well that these images could have been terrible for her who seeks so much to distinguish herself from the royal family.
The absence of Meghan Markle will also allow Kate and William to shine. The couple, who will succeed Charles and Camilla, are very popular with the English. Popular, they never stray and seem ready for the future. This Saturday, William will take the oath, kneeling before his father, the king. A moment that will probably be very emotional and that will mark the ceremony. And that Harry will be able to watch… from a distance.