Prince William is reportedly puzzled by his brother Prince Harry's hesitation to publicly accept the invitation to King Charles' coronation, according to a friend of the prince who spoke to The Daily Beast. The source suggested that Prince Harry might be trying to "be difficult" by not announcing whether he and his wife, Meghan Markle, will attend.
Although Harry and Meghan have confirmed receiving the invitation, they have not yet announced their decision to attend. Harry previously stated in interviews that he wanted to have a face-to-face meeting with his family and an apology for his wife before attending the event. This condition has contributed to the uncertainty surrounding the couple's attendance and has caused concern among those planning the event.
Royal sources maintain that no such gestures will be extended to Harry and Meghan, as they firmly believe there is nothing to apologize for. Prince William's friend told The Daily Beast that he is bewildered by Harry's silence on the matter, especially given the widespread belief that he will attend the coronation. The source added that relations between the brothers have never been worse, and the situation feels like Harry is deliberately prolonging the uncertainty.
Palace insiders reportedly remain uncertain about Harry and Meghan's attendance, with plans for 2,000 guests, including international heads of state and VIPs, still being finalized. The London Times, however, reported that the couple is expected to announce their intentions soon, possibly spurred by President Biden's recent confirmation that he would not be attending the coronation.
Despite the uncertainty, King Charles is said to be operating under the assumption that Harry and Meghan will attend, as he has not been informed otherwise. A friend of the king shared that the family and the institution are determined not to be distracted by the ongoing speculation surrounding the couple's attendance. The royal family is focused on ensuring a successful coronation and maintaining a united front.
A potential point of contention is the official coronation invite, which unambiguously identifies Charles' wife as "Queen Camilla." Prince Harry has previously described Camilla as "dangerous" and implied her willingness to be ruthless in order to be accepted as monarch by the British public. However, Prince William's friend said that William will be highly supportive of Camilla's new role, dismissing Harry's past statements as ancient history and irrelevant.
In the meantime, the palace is doing its best to manage the preparations for the coronation, despite the ongoing uncertainty. While royal watchers and palace insiders continue to speculate about Harry and Meghan's attendance, the royal family remains focused on supporting King Charles and ensuring a successful event.
As the coronation draws near, the question of whether Prince Harry will attend remains unanswered. The royal family, event planners, and the public await the couple's decision, hoping for a resolution that will bring unity and harmony to this momentous occasion.
