Prince Harry reportedly made the decision to attend the King's Coronation a month ago but delayed confirming it publically as he had demands for his children.
28.03.2023 - 21:31 / ok.co.uk
The possibility of a reconciliation between King Charles and his youngest son Prince Harry is extremely unlikely in the wake of his memoir and the Sussexes Netflix docu-series, says royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams. With Charles's coronation just weeks away, many Royal fans have been hoping the pair will be able to put their difference aside.
However – amid Harry's surprise visit to the UK, which will not include seeing his family – a royal expert has told OK! that it is "almost impossible" that the pair will patch things up. Richard Fitzwilliams explained: "The Sussexes seek admission of some sort of guilt from the Royals.They believe they were forced out, as the Royals were supposed to have colluded with the press.
"Harry also wants an apology and they’re not going to get one, [so] there isn’t really anything the Royals could say." He aded that the royal family as a whole may be wary of both Harry and Meghan Markle. "Any relations with Harry are likely to be almost impossible after the wave of interviews following Spare and the docuseries," Richard said.
"You simply couldn’t say anything to him without the fear of it repeating somewhere." The rift between the Sussexes and the other royals has deepened of late following the release of the Duke’s tell-all memoir Spare - which contained a number of attacks on the Royal Family. One bombshell accusation was that Harry had been physically attacked by his brother Prince William, during a row about Meghan.
Discussing the possibility of the two brothers reuniting at their father's coronation, Richard OK!: "This will be organised in a way that protects the dignity of an occasion which has deep religious significance. “The British are uniquely good at orchestrating and arranging
.Prince Harry reportedly made the decision to attend the King's Coronation a month ago but delayed confirming it publically as he had demands for his children.
Prince Harry and Prince William reportedly have 'no plans' for a reconciliation meeting at the King's Coronation in May, an expert has claimed. Harry, 38, is said to have recently had a 'heart to heart' with his father Charles, 74, before confirming his attendance at the Coronation, but his feud with older brother William, 40, is believed to have not been discussed. The brothers are set to come face to face at their father's crowning next month, marking the first time they have seen each other since the release of Harry and wife Meghan Markle's explosive Netflix docu-series and his memoir, Spare.
King Charles III visited familiar grounds on Friday, when he attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for its 200th Sovereign's Parade.The monarch took part in inspecting the nearly 200 cadets who were officially commissioned as Army Officers following an intense 44-week training. According to the British Army, Charles also presented the new colors for the academy, which «bore the new cypher of His Majesty the King.» Their titles, however, won't be official until «the stroke of midnight during their commissioning ball.»Charles also addressed the cadets when he gave a speech, in which he recalled with pride his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, both of whom graduated from Sandhurst in 2006.«And, speaking as a father of two alumni of this Academy who remembers their passing out parades, I know they will be full of immense pride in witnessing you on parade,» he said.Charles also recalled his own rigorous training some five decades ago.Prince William and Prince Harry smile at the passing-out Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst Military Academy on April 12, 2006 in Sandhurst, England.«Having attended — and survived! -- two of the other Military Academies 50 years ago, I think I have some idea of the challenges which are inherent in military training,» he said.
ceremonial sword at the event, representing his role as protector of the monarch, as well as the second-in-line to the British throne behind the Duke of Cambridge.However, George’s primary duty at the crowning is being one of the four Pages of Honor, while his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, will also have formal roles at the coronation.The other Pages to join Charles, 74, at the Westminster Abbey ceremony include Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, 13, whose parents are close friends of the King and Prince William, Master Ralph Tollemache, 12, son of the King’s godson Edward Tollemache and Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, 13, whose father is King Charles’ Lord-in-Waiting.The foursome will sport red coats, white breeches, and stockings and will be key components of the procession.A royal rep divulged to People recently that William, 40, and Middleton, 41, are “very excited and delighted” that their eldest son is taking part in the big event.“It’s something that his parents have thought long and hard about and are very much looking forward to — and I’m sure George is, too,” the spokesperson revealed.Charles’ wife, Camilla, will be crowned alongside him next month, taking on the title of Queen Consort.The 75-year-old will also have her own set of Pages to support her throughout the commemorative celebration, including Camilla’s grandsons, twins Gus and Louis, 13, their teen cousin, Frederick, and her great-nephew, Arthur Elliot.The coronation invitation list has been capped at 2,000 people, although the event will be shorter than Queen Elizabeth’s own crowning in 1953.Charles’ ceremony is expected to be more “inclusive” than his late mother’s and will be a modernized soirée.
King Charles spoke of his pride in his two sons as he observed military cadets completing their training, days after it was confirmed that Prince Harry will be at the Coronation next month. On Thursday, Charles attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for the 200th Sovereign’s Parade, to see the 171 cadets who have completed their training as army officers and will receive their commission at midnight.The visit came after Buckingham Palace confirmed earlier this week that Harry will attend the Coronation on 6 May.The Duke of Sussex will be flying over from the States alone though, as Meghan Markle remains in California with their two children.Thursday's event was Charles's first visit to the parade as King and saw his new colours blessed and presented.
Prince William is unlikely to "even look" in Prince Harry's direction at King Charles' Coronation, a royal commentator has claimed. It has been confirmed that Harry, 38, will be attending his father's big day on 6 May in London, but his wife Meghan Markle, 41, will remain in California with the couple's two children, Archie, three, and Lilibet, one.
Following the long-awaited confirmation that the Duke of Sussex will travel to the UK for King Charles' Coronation on May 6, it was announced that the Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with the couple's two young children.The official statement read: “Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May.The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.” Despite His Majesty's hugely busy schedule as the countdown to his Coronation enters the final weeks, one royal expert has claimed King Charles will be saddened by the fact he will miss out on seeing his grandchildren. Speaking to OK!, royal commentator Jennie Bond said: "I realise Charles will be very, very busy over the coronation period.
Prince Harry’s upcoming trip to the UK for King Charles and the Queen Consort’s coronation will be “fairly quick”, a royal expert has claimed. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth last September, fans and critics of Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, wondered whether they would attend the coronation of the former’s father, which is set for May 6.
Buckingham Palace confirmed today that the Duke of Sussex will travel to the UK for King Charles' Coronation on May 6, while the Duchess of Sussex will stay in the US with the couple's two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.The announcement comes after ongoing reports that the couple were delaying their response to officials who are working hard to organise the Coronation down to the last detail.The brief statement read: “Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May.The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.” Following the confirmation, OK! spoke with royal expert Jennie Bond about the furore surrounding the couple's attendance at the ancient ceremony. Referring to reports that the couple were delaying offering a response about attending on May 6, Jennie said: "I think that by taking so long to reply to the invitation, Harry and Meghan have been very rude.
It’s official. After playing coy about their coronation plans, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have confirmed whether they will attend King Charles III’s historical event.
Ahead of the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III on 6th May, all eyes are on the Royal family. From Queen Camilla who will be breaking tradition by asking her grandchildren to hold the canopy over her as she is anointed with holy oil to Prince George’s key Pages of Honour role, The Princess of Wales has also been the centre of attention recently, most notably after Royal Expert Tessa Dunlop compared her to Queen Mary.
Buckingham Palace recently revealed the official invitation that will be sent out to over 2,000 guests for King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation.The King will be crowned alongside The Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6 and then return to the Palace inn a procession which will last several miles to wave to the crowds. Designed by heraldic artist Andrew Jamieson, the invitation has been cleverly created to incorporate several nods to the new reign, links to the UK, while also recognising His Majesty's five decade long interest in environmental sustainability.The original artwork was printed on recycled card, hand-painted in watercolour and gouache and decorated with gold foil detailing.
After Prince Harry made a surprise visit in the UK for the court hearing a royal expert has shared that it would now be "very hard" for him not to attend the King's Coronation. Since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from their roles as senior members of the Royal family, Harry has to heavily build his own brand, broadcaster Tessa Dunlop exclusively told OK!.
The late Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Charles is preparing to officially be crowned King on 6 May, and prep for the major event is in its final stages. While the UK public are busy planning street parties and bank holiday soirées, members of the Royal family are getting ready for one of the most important dates on their calendar this year, and perhaps, of their lives.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are faced with a decision that could further deepen tensions within the British royal family. It’s still unclear whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will travel across the pond in May for King Charles’ coronation.
Just because King Charles III wants Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at his coronation doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy!
Prince Harry stayed at Frogmore Cottage during his surprise return to the UK last week, sources have claimed. The Duke of Sussex, 38, is understood to have stayed at the Windsor home while he attended the preliminary hearing in his claim against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) at the Royal Courts of Justice.
The King has celebrated the “special bond” between the UK and Germany as he became the first British monarch to address the Bundestag during his historic state visit to the country. Speaking in both German and English, Charles said he could “hardly begin to express the pride” he felt in the relationship between the two countries and spoke fondly of his “cherished” family ties to Germany. He also thanked the country for its kindness following the death of his mother, the late Queen.
Attend or alienate. Prince Harry risks forfeiting any chance of reconciling with the royal family if he skips King Charles III’s coronation in May, according to royal expert Alexander Larman.
Prince Harry’s surprise return to the UK had ‘stunt written all over it’, a royal expert said. The Duke of Sussex’s attendance at London’s High Court was a “sure-fire way” to ensure his case against Associated Newspapers got “serious publicity”, commentator Daniela Elser added.