Meghan Markle’s coronation absence is ‘self-preservation’ as Prince Harry makes ‘Solomon-like’ choice: experts

Showing her support. Gayle King is proud of how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle handled their final decision about King Charles III‘s coronation.

Meghan Markle will be throwing Prince Archie a "low-key" birthday party during the Coronation, according to royal insiders.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle headed out on a basketball date night on Monday.

told Sky News. Wootton noted that the recent news of Markle, 41, penning letters to King Charles III, 74, about her concerns of racism in the royal family seems conveniently timed as the coronation draws closer.While Prince Harry, 38, attends his father’s big day solo, Markle will stay behind in California with their kids Prince Archie, 3, and Princess Lilibet, 1. “What they wanted wasn’t achieved,” a source told People, referring to a family reconciliation.

Royal watchers believe there is zero chance the battling brothers will mend things before their father’s coronation — and Kate Middleton couldn’t be more disappointed. A source recently told People magazine in this week’s issue that it was the Princess of Wales who came up with the idea to step out with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September.The insider alleged it was meant to be a first step in reconciliation between the brothers and their wives, one that proved to be difficult for everyone involved.

Meghan Markle is missing King Charles’ Coronation because of the “scrutiny” she would face if she attended, a close friend reportedly said. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, is skipping the historic occasion at Westminster Abbey on 6 May, although it was confirmed last week that husband Prince Harry will be there.

The British royal family is said to be taking a collective sigh of relief over Meghan Markle being a no-show for King Charles’ big day. On April 12, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Harry will attend his father’s coronation, ending months of speculation about whether the Duke of Sussex would be welcome after writing his explosive memoir "Spare." His wife will remain at the couple’s California home with their two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. "I think there is a quiet relief that Meghan isn’t coming because it avoids so many situations," True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen told Fox News Digital.

Prince Harry's often-forgotten stepbrother has finally weighed in on the Royal drama surrounding King Charles's Coronation. Tom Parker Bowles gave a very blunt seven-word response after being asked if his step-sibling had caused tensions, reports the Mirror.

Part of the family! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are included in a picture featured in King Charles III’s official coronation souvenir program.

More and more details are coming out about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s Coronation RSVP.

Markle will stay behind in their expansive mansion in California.The ceremony falls on the birthday of the couple’s son, Archie, who is turning 4. It’s rumored that the conflicting schedule is the duchess’ reasoning for not traveling to London.Speaking Friday on Sky News, writer Sophie Elsworth took a jab at Markle, arguing she is “obsessed with being in the media” and “dominating headlines.”“I can’t believe that woman is not going because she’s obsessed with herself,” Elsworth said, claiming Brits are “rejoicing” that the former “Suits” actress will be “staying well away” from the festivities.Elsworth said it’s a “good decision” that Markle, 41, is not attending, considering how Londoners “despised” the pair at the Queen’s Jubilee last year.The coronation comes months after the publication of the Duke of Sussex’s bombshell memoir “Spare” and the premiere of the couple’s unflattering Netflix docuseries.Markle and Harry, 38, reportedly inked a $100 million deal with the streaming giant for their six-episode show, while “Spare” became the fastest selling nonfiction book of all time.“This guy’s done immense damage to the royal family and makes a fortune out of doing it,” Elsworth said of Harry.

Meghan Markle is said to be 'focusing on parenting' ahead of missing the King's Coronation to stay in California for Prince Archie's fourth birthday next month. On Wednesday it was confirmed that the Duchess of Sussex, 41, will not be at the King's Coronation on 6 May when Prince Harry, 38, makes his way across the pond to attend.

The royal family might be relieved Meghan Markle isn’t going to be attending King Charles III’s coronation next month, but not everyone feels the same way!

King Charles’ upcoming coronation, a prominent royal biographer claims. Tom Bower, who penned the best-selling “Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors,” made the shock declaration during an interview with GB News on Thursday, saying he believed Markle may actually have wanted to attend the historic event.

The role of Prince Harry at the King's Coronation in May has been revealed.

Calling her out! Meghan McCain criticized Meghan Markle for choosing to stay in the U.S. instead of attending King Charles III’s coronation next month.

Sitting this one out. Meghan Markle won’t be attending King Charles III‘s coronation with Prince Harry next month — and her reason for skipping the ceremony has to do with her children.

reportedly relieved that Meghan Markle is skipping King Charles’ upcoming coronation, one expert believes the Duchess of Sussex made the move to benefit her own brand. Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told The Mirror on Thursday that Markle’s decision to forgo the festivities means she can portray herself as a “martyr” who was persecuted by the monarchy.

Several sources are speaking out about what went down with Meghan Markle rejecting the invitation to attend King Charles’ Coronation, why Prince Harry is attending, how Prince William and Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton) feel about the RSVP, how the King feels, and more.

Denise Welch has said she can fully appreciate why Meghan Markle has decided against attending King Charles III's coronation in London next month. In a statement from Buckingham Palace this week, it was confirmed that Prince Harry, will be present at his 74 year old father's crowning ceremony alone, with his wife, 41, staying at home in California with their two children.