A global affair! King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be celebrated by dignitaries from around the world at their coronation.The ceremony is set to take place at London’s Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6.
While Charles, 74, immediately assumed the throne upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022, he and Camilla, 75, will officially be crowned by archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby this spring.Leading up to the event, the biggest question was whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would be present for the historic moment.
Us Weekly confirmed in March that the couple, who moved to California in the wake of their royal exit, received an invitation from Charles via email but had not reached “an immediate decision” about their attendance.News broke the following month that Harry, 37, would fly solo for his father’s big day — which takes place on the 4th birthday of his and Meghan’s son, Archie. “Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th,” a statement read. “The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesThe couple welcomed Archie and daughter Lilibet in 2019 and 2021, respectively.
Tensions have been high between members of the royal family since Harry and the Suits alum, 41, announced their decision to step back from their senior working roles in early 2020.
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