A bunch of world leaders and public figures will be heading to London next month for King Charles III’s coronation – but one person you won’t see in the crowd?
President Joe Biden. According to a new report from The Telegraph, the 80-year-old politician is skipping the ceremony on May 6.
As for why he is bailing on the historic event? The outlet claimed he has some prior commitments but did not specify what they were exactly.
However, a source claimed there “may still be some efforts underway to see if Biden can be persuaded to come to the Coronation.” Another insider also told the outlet that his decision to turn down the invite was “not locked and loaded” since those who received “save the date” cards were asked to send their answer by Monday. Related: Meghan Markle Wins Defamation Case Against Half-Sister Samantha! Before anyone thinks this is a snub on Biden’s part, it is important to note that no US president has ever attended the coronation of a new monarch – so it’s not like he’s breaking a tradition by not appearing at the festivities.
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