Why Prince Harry Attends Coronation Without Meghan

Meanwhile, the Telegraph notes that the main reason behind Meghan’s decision to stay in the US was to celebrate Prince Archie’s fourth birthday, which falls on the same day like a coronation.

The Duke and Duchess are also said to be aware that Meghan’s presence at the coronation could prove controversial and wanted to avoid negative attention.

While the Duchess spoke glowingly of her father-in-law, who walked her down the aisle on her wedding day, she does not have the same ties to the Royal Family or the UK.

Friends said he saw his life and his future base in the US and that public events in Britain had lost their meaning.

What role will Harry play in the ceremony?

The Duke is not expected to play any official role at the ceremony and will be seated alongside his extended family at the Abbey.

The king also overruled the practice of hereditary peers kneeling to “bow” before touching the crown and kissing the monarch’s right cheek. This means that Harry will not have a special role in this part of the ceremony.

Instead, the King instituted a “people’s tribute” that would allow the “Choir of a Million Voices” to participate for the first time by joining the congregation in they declare their allegiance to the king.

As an unemployed member of the family, Harry is not expected to appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony after the ceremony.

Will he be allowed to wear a military uniform?

Harry is unlikely to wear a military uniform to the coronation.

It follows a last-minute U-turn which meant he was able to wear his military uniform to his grandmother’s funeral last year as a “final mark of respect”, even though the royal was out of work.

It is understood that he has no expectations or requirements as to what he will wear to the ceremony.