Meghan Markle 'focusing on parenting' as she misses Coronation for Archie's birthday

The royal family were out in force last week to attend the first Easter service of the new reign at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. And while some of the main talking points proved to be Prince Louis’ first appearance at the annual service, and the effortlessly elegant outfits worn by the Princess of Wales, Zara Tindall and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, it was another royal who turned heads.

Kate Middleton stayed behind in England as other members of the royal family rushed to Balmoral to be by the late Queen Elizabeth's deathbed in September last year. Now royal biographer Robert Jobson has claimed that Kate had no choice but to remain behind in a bid to ensure that Meghan Markle would not join her husband Prince Harry at the Scottish estate.

In a sweet family moment captured on camera, Meghan Markle can be seen being presented with a vibrant bunch of flowers by her young son Prince Archie.The footage was featured in Prince Harry and Meghan's Netflix docu-series, titled Harry & Meghan, which was released in December 2022. Many never before seen pictures and videos were included in the two-part series, with the adorable moment featuring Archie, three, and mum Meghan, 41, being one of them.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are following the late Princess Diana 's methods in preparing their children for life in the monarchy, according to OK!'s royal expert. The couple's "brilliant" and "effective" techniques are about giving Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, who turns five on 23 April a "balance", says royal expert Jennie Bond.

The official souvenir programme for the Coronation of King Charles features a happy family photo that sees the King with his son Prince Harry and daughter-in-law Meghan Markle - this is despite the fact that Meghan has declined the invitation to the historic event. Among the photos printed in the programme, which went on sale on Monday 17 April is one of the royal family celebrating Charles, then the Prince Of Wales's 70th birthday back in 2018.The photo saw the now-King sat with his wife Camilla, and surrounded by his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and his daughter-in-laws Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry will be supporting King Charles on the monarch’s big day – but several royal watchers believe the Duke of Sussex will be left out in the cold when he returns to his home country. On Wednesday, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duke of Sussex will attend his father’s coronation, ending months of speculation about whether the prince would be welcomed following the publication of his explosive memoir "Spare." His wife, Meghan Markle, will remain at the couple’s home in California with their two young children, the palace said.The May 6 date of the coronation coincides with their son Prince Archie’s birthday.

Prince Harry will be in attendance at King Charles III's historic coronation, it's unlikely he'll be playing much of a role in his father's big day.ET recently spoke with royal expert Eloise Parker, who shared some insights on what will likely go down between Harry and Charles during the grand ceremony on May 6.«I fully expect Prince Harry to be very much on the sidelines during this ceremony,» Parker shared. «This ceremony is all about King Charles III and the Queen Consort, so I would expect even the Duke and Duchess of Wales, William and Kate, will also be at the sidelines for this [event].»It was recently revealed that Harry will be attending the coronation alone — while his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children -- Prince Archie, 3, and Princess Lilibet, 1 — will remain at home in California."[There was] some surprise that Harry is going alone, [but] not so much when you realize that it's his son Archie's birthday the very same day," Parker explained. «So Meghan is in fact going to be staying home in California to celebrate that birthday, which is perhaps quite convenient given the tensions between the two families right now.»While Harry will be there solo — and likely will be mostly out of the spotlight — Parker said it is «impossible to believe there's not gonna be some amount of tension, given just how intimate Harry's revelations were for the entire family in his book, .»«I think this is the first time they're gonna be in person since the launch of that book,» Parker added.However, for Harry, the amount of fanfare and celebration being paid to his father at the coronation will likely allow him a bit of relief from the pressure of attention.«There's going to be thousands of people around, all needing

As King Charles‘ coronation date looms closer, we’re learning more details about what royal jewels everyone will wear on the special day. That includes Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton).

egg-squisite reception from royal fans on Twitter, and it looks like a lot of people won’t be firing up their ovens to try it out.The dish, which features a mixture of spinach, broad beans, cheese and tarragon, is encouraged to be served at parties throughout the weekend.The royal family’s official Instagram account even posted a video on their page of how to make it. The coronation is slated for Saturday, May 6 at Westminster Abbey.

Prince Harry is making the trip to the UK for his father King Charles III’s coronation next month, but this doesn’t mean the family is any closer to reconciling.

The eve of the King’s Coronation will be marked by a glittering Buckingham Palace reception attended by foreign royalty. Princess Beatrix, the former queen of the Netherlands, has confirmed her attendance at the event, expected to be hosted by Charles, alongside her granddaughter and heir to the Dutch throne Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange.

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.

Prince George is making history!The palace recently announced that Prince William and Kate Middleton's oldest son is set to serve as a page of honor at the crowning ceremony during his grandfather, King Charles III's, coronation on May 6, and according to, the 9-year-old's role is historic.According to the publication, George's role marks the first time in modern history that a royal who is a future monarch is involved in the service. George, who is second in line to the throne, is the youngest future king to have a role in the ceremony.A Kensington Palace spokesperson told ET, «We’re all very excited about Prince George’s role in the Coronation.

The "battling brothers" will allegedly keep their distance while putting on a united front for their father. On Wednesday, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Harry will attend King Charles’ coronation, ending months of speculation about whether the Duke of Sussex would be welcomed following the publication of his explosive memoir "Spare." His wife, Meghan Markle, will remain at the couple’s home in California with their two young children, the palace said.The May 6 date of the coronation coincides with their son Prince Archie’s birthday.

A meal fit for a monarch! King Charles III’s coronation lunch will have a quiche as the main entree.

Presenter Alison Hammond revealed the exciting news that This Morning is going to be teaming up with none other than ITV’s iconic soap Coronation Street for a jam-packed Coronation special that is fit for a King.The announcement was made this morning when Alison, 48, was live on the cobbles of ITV1’s longest-running soap. The two shows will join forces and get the Coronation weekend celebrations started with a special edition of This Morning that will broadcast live from the Corrie cobbles for an exciting 150-minute special ahead of King Charles' Coronation.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have personally selected a recipe to mark the coronation next month.

Lionel Richie is looking forward to performing at the coronation concert for King Charles III, calling it an "honor." Richie shared his excitement during an interview with People at the Breakthrough Awards at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. "I mean, you don't get in the business and say, 'You know what? I'll be at the king's coronation.' You know, that just never comes up," Richie said. "[It's] A, a surprise.

A documentary putting the spotlight on disgraced Prince Andrew's notorious BBC interview surrounding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein will air in tandem with King Charles's coronation.

Apparently, Meghan Markle’s absence from King Charles III’s coronation has everything to do with her feud with Princess Catherine AKA Kate Middleton!

Prince William and Kate Middleton are to cut short Coronation rehearsals for Princess Charlotte’s birthday, it has been claimed. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Prince Archie is not the only royal grandchild to be celebrating a birthday during Coronation week, as Princess Charlotte will turn eight on May 2, whilst Prince Archie's birthday falls on the same day as King Charles' Coronation – May 6.