British Royal Family Prepares for King Charles' Coronation: Meghan Markle Absent

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Today, all eyes will be on the British royal family as King Charles is coronated in a grand ceremony. While 100 heads of state and global dignitaries will attend the event, one of the talking points is the absence of the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. This article covers the details of the coronation, the reasons for Meghan's absence, and the ongoing tensions between Prince Harry and the royal family.

The Coronation Ceremony

King Charles' coronation ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, where he will be crowned with the 360-year-old St Edward's Crown and sit upon a 14th-century throne. The two-hour ceremony is steeped in history, but will also attempt to present a forward-looking monarchy and nation.

Meghan Markle's Absence

Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Harry will attend the coronation ceremony, but Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will stay back in California. Their eldest son, Prince Archie, turns four on the day of the coronation. According to a friend of Meghan's who spoke to People magazine, Meghan wants to support King Charles, but feels that the scrutiny outweights the support.

Meghan's absence comes amid ongoing tensions between Harry and his father and brother, Prince William. Harry was publicly seen with Charles and William in September last year, at the funeral of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

Harry's Role in the Ceremony

Harry will not have an official role in the ceremony and will not take part in the procession. It is not clear if he will join the family when they appear on the balcony to greet the crowds later on Saturday.

The Succession of King Charles

Charles succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth when she died last September at 74. At 73 years old, he will become the oldest British monarch to be coronated. His second wife, Camilla, 75, will also be crowned queen during the ceremony.

As King Charles' coronation ceremony takes place, the absence of Meghan Markle and ongoing tensions between Prince Harry and the royal family continue to be talking points. Despite the controversies, the British royal family attempts to present a forward-looking monarchy and nation.

FAQs

1. Will Prince Harry join the family on the balcony after the ceremony?

• It is not clear if Prince Harry will join the family when they appear on the balcony to greet the crowds later on Saturday.

2. Why is Meghan Markle not attending the coronation ceremony?

• Buckingham Palace announced that Meghan Markle will remain in California with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. According to a friend of Meghan's, she wants to support King Charles, but feels that the scrutiny outweights the support.

3. Will Prince Harry have an official role in the ceremony?

• Prince Harry will not have an official role in the ceremony and will not take part in the procession.

4. Who will be crowned queen during the coronation ceremony?

• King Charles' second wife, Camilla, 75, will also be crowned queen during the ceremony.

5. How old is King Charles?

• Charles succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth when she died last September at 74. At 73 years old, he will become the oldest British monarch to be coronated.