Why Meghan Markle Isn’t Attending King Charles III’s Coronation With Prince Harry: She’s a ‘Mom First’

Prince Harry will not have an official role in King Charles' coronation ceremony like his older brother, Prince William. Harry was not mentioned in the liturgy of the coronation service, which means he will not speak, or have an important role in the historic crowning of his father. William not only has an official role, but he will be the only royal family member to speak during the service.

two major family events this coming week. The Duke of Sussex is expected to attend his King Charles III's coronation in London on May 6 as well as his son Archie's 4th birthday celebration back home in Montecito, California.

Nearly one week ahead of their coronation, the royal family has released a new portrait of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort.

Prince William and Kate Middleton went on a rescue mission while visiting Wales ahead of King Charles III's upcoming coronation. Prince William and the Princess of Wales met with volunteers of the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team on Thursday. Middleton and William both wore matching red coats – the same ones as the rescuers – for the outing.

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

Prince Harry is starting to feel all the butterflies!

holding a sword and golden rod — also known as the Honors of the Principality of Wales, the regalia associated with the Princes of Wales.The Coronet of Charles, designed by architect and goldsmith Louis Osman, was presented to the late Queen Elizabeth II by the Goldsmith’s Company for the Investiture of Prince Charles after the original crown went missing.The 1969 crown was designed specifically for Charles, and the Prince of Wales insignia is surrounded by 13 diamonds arranged as the constellation of Scorpio, Charles’ astrological sign, according to the Royal Collection Trust.It’s unknown if Prince William, the newly titled Prince of Wales, will alter the coronet since he is a Gemini, not a Scorpio.It’s likely that royal fans can expect to see Prince William wearing the Coronet of Charles at the king’s upcoming coronation — marking the first time the crown will be worn and seen by the public in over 50 years.King Charles’ coronation will take place on May 6, and Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli and Lionel Richie are set to perform at the musical celebration the following day.After much speculation, Buckingham Palace announced earlier this month that Prince Harry will attend his father’s coronation ceremony — without Meghan Markle.“Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6,” a spokesperson confirmed.

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 royal family is still at odds.

in California with her two children while Prince Harry attends the of his father, .According to an alleged “close friend” of Prince Harry, this is because there is still tension within the family likely as a result of their abrupt exit from royal duties in 2020, their interview, their , and , Spare. "At this point, it's become so personal," the source told exclusively.

A tough trip back? Prince Harry‘s return to the U.K. for King Charles III‘s coronation could include some potential obstacles.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are included in a family picture in King Charles‘ official coronation souvenir program.

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

King Charles's upcoming Coronation next month has been thrown into yet more chaos, as Prince Harry's decision to attend the historical ceremony has been said to potentially push back Charles' birthday toast for his grandson.

It was "never likely" Meghan Markle would attend King Charles' Coronation after she was put in an "impossible position", Royal sources have claimed.The Duchess of Sussex, 41, will not be attending the King's crowning in May, with husband Prince Harry, 38, jetting to the UK alone for the celebrations, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Thursday. Meghan will remain in California, where she and Harry are based, with the couple's two young children, Archie, three, and Lilibet, one.

Meghan Markle is highly unlikely to attend another official Palace after deciding to skip King Charles III's coronation in London next month, a royal author has claimed. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace earlier this week, it was confirmed that Prince Harry would 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.

A royal letdown. Meghan Markle won’t be attending father-in-law King Charles III’s coronation in May — and the monarch wishes she could be there.

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.

Meghan Markle was "never likely" to attend King Charles' Coronation next month after being put in an "impossible position". It was announced earlier this week that after weeks of speculation, Prince Harry would attend the historic event while Meghan stayed in America with their two children - Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

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.