Here's Why Meghan Markle Isn't Attending King Charles' Coronation, According to New Report

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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. "Maybe what they wanted wasn't achieved, but at the end of the day, he's going there to support his dad." The quote suggests that perhaps the couple is not attending the coronation together because their needs or demands for the occasion were not met (for example, it's been previously reported that the Sussexes have been from the royal family).

It's also completely possible that Buckingham Palace does not want Markle's presence to distract from King Charles' big day, considering he reportedly felt overshadowed before by .

Let's map this out, shall we?By In a statement released to the in early April, Buckingham Palace said: “Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th.

The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”Speculation over whether or not Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would attend the coronation started essentially as soon as Queen Elizabeth II died last September.