MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry are just "days" away from making their decision on attending the King's coronation, sources claim.
One insider said: "All families are difficult, but this is no normal family, of course. Harry has a lot of questions about how the event will work."
It comes after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were barred from appearing on the Buckingham Palace balcony according to insiders.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will make their appearance on the palace balcony following the coronation in Westminster Abbey.
They will only be joined by working members of the royal family meaning there will be no place for Prince Harry, Meghan Markle or Prince Andrew.
Read our Royal Family blog below for the latest news and gossip…
- Louis Allwood
Prince Harry risks relationship with royals over coronation appearance, expert claims
Royal author Alexander Larman, the writer behind the book The Windsor At War, has claimed Prince Harry risks not having a relationship with royals 'EVER again' if he snubs the King Charles' coronation.
Speaking on the Royally Us podcast, he said: "It seems clear to me, Harry has no interest whatsoever in reconciling with his family.
"He's got a new life now, it is a completely different life. He can't go back to it, there is absolutely no possibility he is going to come back to Britain and lead a normal life.
"There has been a lot of discussion and a lot of speculation about will Harry and Meghan go to the Coronation.
"Now, I don't know what is going to happen. But I will be amazed if at least Harry doesn't because if he didn't go to the Coronation, he is essentially saying 'I'm not going to have any relationship with my family ever again'."
- Louis Allwood
Kate is ‘wary’ of any unfolding drama with Harry and Meghan
The Princess of Wales is said to be “wary” of any drama that might unfold with the Sussexes as she “really doesn’t want” her upcoming plans to be disrupted by any of the couple’s claims.
Kate will celebrate Prince Louis‘ fifth birthday on April 28 and a day after she’ll mark 12 years of marriage with Prince William.
Then she’ll be holding celebrations for Princess Charlotte‘s birthday on May 2 and soon after there will be the King’s Coronation on May 6.
It’s said that Kate has become “anxious” about the next few weeks as she fears that some plans may be ruined.
A source told Heat: “Over and over again, Kate’s had to contend with this ‘look at me’ behaviour from Meghan and Harry, and she really doesn’t want them ruining the next few weeks.
“Their stunts always seem to happen at the worst possible times – on or around important days or milestones. Everyone knows Kate is the least cynical person you could ever meet, but there are just too many instances of perfectly timed drama for it to be a coincidence.
“Of course, it’s made Kate wary and anxious about what they might do next.”
- Louis Allwood
All you need to know about visiting Buckingham Palace this summer
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Buckingham Palace is opening its doors to the public between July and September and royal fans can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the State Rooms.
The State Rooms are only open during summer when the Palace is not used for official functions.
Visitors can explore the beautiful collections on display and gain access to one of the most prestigious palaces in the world – the home of King Charles III.
After a tour of the State Rooms, you can head to the popular Garden Cafe which offers stunning views across the Palace’s famous gardens.
Tickets for the Buckingham Palace tour start from £30pp and the tour should last around three hours.
- Louis Allwood
King Charles has given Joe Biden a state visit invitation
King Charles has invited Joe Biden to the UK for a state visit which the US president has accepted.
White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters: “The president was appreciative of the offer by the King and looks forward to that state visit.”
The White House added that Biden spoke on the phone with the King for around 30 minutes.
Karine said: “He congratulated the King on his upcoming coronation, they have a very friendly conversation, he has a good relationship with the King.”
- Louis Allwood
What events will take place over the coronation weekend?
A blockbuster concert featuring global pop icons, who may include Sir Paul McCartney and Queen, is also planned at Windsor Castle.
Thousands of people all over the UK will be encouraged to stage street parties in another stunning show of pageantry to the world.
Iconic locations around the UK will be illuminated with projections, lasers and drone displays as the “centrepiece” of celebrations to mark His Majesty’s crowning in a very modern way.
- Louis Allwood
When do Royals appear on the balcony?
The most prominent and the regular occasion for stepping out on to the famous balcony is Trooping the Colour – the annual celebration of the sovereign's birthday.
However, that is not the only occasion the Royal Family are seen waving from the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
They also appear on the balcony for:
- Weddings
- Jubilees
- Coronations
- Major state occasions
Who will be on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for King Charles' Coronation?
King Charles' coronation will take place on May 6, 2023.
It will be the King's first appearance on the balcony as Monarch, following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
His wife Camilla, will be by his side after she is crowned Queen at Westminster Abbey.
Prince William and Princess Kate will be present along with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
George has been given a special role at the ceremony as one of the King's four Pages of Honour.
The working royals included in the procession out of the Abbey, according to The Times, have also been given a place on the balcony.
These are: Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence; the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and wife Sophie; the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester; and the Duke of Kent and his sister Princess Alexandra.
Harry may never get US citizenship
Prince Harry may never hold a Green Card or be granted US citizenship after admitting to taking a variety of drugs, a lawyer has warned.
The Duke of Sussex previously revealed he had experimented with cocaine, marijuana, magic mushrooms and ayahuasca – all of which are tightly controlled or banned in the country.
It raised questions over how the 38-year-old was granted his current visa – likely a temporary non-immigrant one called an O-1 for extraordinary ability – as candidates are quizzed on their narcotics history.
But it also sparked speculation that he may not be permitted to remain in the States long term under strict anti-drug rules.
Solicitor Kaitlin Davies, from Davies Legal which specialises in immigration, said: "Without exceptional circumstances, Harry would likely never be able to hold a Green Card or become a US citizen if he formally admits to using cocaine."
Admissions in his book Spare or during TV interviews would not be considered "formal" as they were not made under oath.
Princess Kate makes VERY flirty comment as she compliments Iceland boss
Kate Middleton shared a joke with the chairman of retail giant Iceland during a visit to a store in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, last month.
Iceland were honoured with a visit from the royal as part of her continuous bid to try and improve early years development.
The initiative is part of Kate’s new business Taskforce for Early Childhood.
Chatting with chairman Richard Walker in the frozen food aisle, the pair discussed his upcoming plans to climb Mt Everest.
In a new clip posted to Richard’s Instagram account, the light-hearted moment with Kate was revealed.
In the video, the Princess of Wales joked: “So that’s why you’re looking super fit!”
Richard said: “We were exactly the sort of people you hear about who have no business being on the mountain.”
Kate said: “Love that!”
Watch the video here.
- Louis Allwood
Journalist behind Meghan’s 2019 South Africa interview didn’t expect it to be ‘explosive’
Former ITN editorial director Chris Shaw opened up on how surprising he found the interview with Meghan Markle in 2019 in South Africa.
Speaking to Deadline, he said: “That little conversation in South Africa seemed so outlandishly unexpected and shocking … we knew we had something pretty extraordinary.”
In the ITV documentary, Harry & Meghan: An African Journey, the Duchess of Sussex opened up for the first time on the challenges she faced within the royal family.
She told ITV presenter Tom Bradby that the previous year was “hard” as a member of the Royal Family.
- Henry Moore
What will King Charles wear on his coronation day?
For his coronation on May 6, it is understood that the King has been advised to make a more modern choice for his ceremony.
The coronation will “reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future while being rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry”.
In previous ceremonies, the King or Queen has traditionally worn silk stockings and breeches.
However, Charles will choose to wear his military uniform.
- Henry Moore
Kate's joint walkabout with Harry and Meg was 'one of the hardest things she ever did'
Kate Middleton found her joint walkabout with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “one of the hardest things she’d ever had to do”, a new royal book claims.
The "ill feeling" between the Cambridges and Sussexes was reportedly so strong following the Queen's passing that the Princess of Wales struggled to spend time with Harry and Meg.
“Catherine later admitted to a senior royal that, such was the ill feeling between the two couples, the joint walkabout was one of the hardest things she'd ever had to do," Robert Jobson claims in his new book, Our King.
- Henry Moore
How many languages does King Charles speak?
King Charles speaks four languages in a variety of proficiency.
These languages are English, Welsh, French and German.
He is also believed to have some kind of knowledge of Scottish Gaelic.
And it is also rumoured that King Charles is speaking Greek fluently.
- Henry Moore
In pictures: King Charles and Queen Consort attend church service
King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, attended the Maundy Thursday service at York Minster yesterday.
Maundy Thursday is known by many names, such as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, Sheer Thursday, and Thursday of Mysteries.
It is a Christian holy day that falls on the day before Good Friday.
It honours the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles in Jerusalem before he was betrayed by Judas and put to death.
- Henry Moore
Royal Family's Easter dinner plans revealed
The Royal Family will celebrate its first Easter since the late Queen passed away this weekend.
But according to one royal expert, the Firm will keep to tradition as they sit down for their Easter meal.
Speaking to The Sun, Ingrid Seward said: "They will all have dinner together but not the young children they will eat in the nursery dining room.
"The Queen always said until they could hold a knife and fork properly they could not eat at the table, but Charles might have relaxed that rule a bit. But dinner is only for grown-ups."
- Henry Moore
Prince George will have an important role in King Charles’ coronation
As we fast approach the King’s historic coronation, it has been revealed Prince William’s eldest son will have an important role to play.
The young Prince George will be one of the King’s Pages of Honour.
According to the Firm’s official website, the Pages of Honour will form a procession for King Charles and the Queen Consort as they travel through the Nave of Westminster Abbey.
He will be joined by three of Camilla’s grandchildren.
Their role will be to hold the King and Queen Consort’s robes during the ceremony — which is expected to be scaled down to around two-and-a-half hours.
- Henry Moore
Harry and Megan's Coronation decision branded 'irrelevant'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision whether or not to attend the Coronation will have little impact on the Royal Family, a commentator has claimed.
The Sussexes are yet to confirm if they will be attending the historic event, according to reports, but PR expert and Go Up's Chief Executive Edward Coram-James claims this is "irrelevant."
He told the Express: "In terms of planning, it will not make much of a difference either way."
- Henry Moore
Easter celebrations to be 'happy' but 'reflective' for the Royal Family
Members of the Royal Family will gather this weekend as they celebrate Easter.
This marks the Firm's first Easter since the passing of the late Queen, but the holiday will be a happy one, a royal expert has said.
Speaking to The Sun, Ingrid Seward said: "As Easter is early this year it is also the second anniversary of Prince Philip’s death on Easter Sunday and the Queen Mum died on Good Friday of Easter 2002 – 21 years ago. I think the mood will be happy as they were all very old but reflective.”
- Henry Moore
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face a ‘lose-lose’ situation as they risk being ‘booed’ at King’s coronation
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face a “lose-lose” situation as the King’s historic coronation approaches, a royal commentator has claimed.
His Majesty’s coronation in Westminster Abbey will take place on May 6 – almost 70 years after his mother the Queen was crowned.
And according to royal commentator Hilary Fordwich, Harry and Meghan could face the anger of the British public if they choose to attend the event.
“The dilemma facing Harry and Meghan is that of a lose-lose situation,” she told the Express.
“On the one hand, if they do accept their invitation the likelihood of being booed by the British public, whom they threw under the bus, is highly likely.”
- Henry Moore
Harry and Meghan 'absolutely furious' over Balcony snub
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly fuming after the Royal Family BARRED them from appearing on Buckingham Palace's balcony during the Coronation.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will make their appearance on the palace balcony following the Coronation in Westminster Abbey.
They will only be joined by working members of the royal family meaning there will be no place for Prince Harry, Meghan Markle or Prince Andrew.
And according to one royal expert, this decision has left the California-based couple fuming.
Angela Levin told Sky News Australia: "They have made demands about standing on the balcony.
"On the one hand they've said they want such an intimate family moment – believe that and you'll believe anything – and on the other hand they demand that they are on there with their children, and also that they want an apology first".
She added: "So none of that has worked. The authority and the kindness from them, nobody is interested in. So they won't be there. I expect they are absolutely furious."
- Henry Moore
Prince William left 'baffled' by Harry's Coronation indecision
Prince William has reportedly been left "baffled" by his brother's failure to publically confirm his attendance at next month's Coronation.
Sources claim Prince Harry's failure to publically accept the invite has left relations at an all-time low.
A source told the Daily Beast: "William is baffled by Harry not publicly saying that he is coming to the coronation, especially because everyone thinks he will be there.
"Relations have never been this bad and it feels like Harry is just stringing it out to try and be difficult, frankly".
- Henry Moore
Sussexes compared to Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson
Royal commentator Tom Quinn believes that Prince Harry and Meghan are on the road to facing a similar situation that Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson faced.
King Edward VIII ascended the throne in January 1936, however, he stepped down from the position of monarch to marry Wallis Simpson.
Quinn said: “My fear is that Harry will become like Edward VIII and Meghan will become like Mrs Simpson. They lived in this beautiful house in France, but we know they were desperately unhappy.
“Edward VIII was a bit like King Lear, where he gives away all his power, but somehow thinks he can still exercise power through his children. I think Edward VIII, when he abdicated and went to live in France, thought he would still be an important figure.
“And he was for a little while, in the same way that Meghan and Harry are kind of significant now because there’s so much coverage and commentary about them.
“But that will fade and, unless they can escape all this negative stuff and find something positive that people are interested in, they will become insignificant in the way that Edward VIII became insignificant and very unhappy".
- Henry Moore
Inside the King's touching coronation tribute to her late Majesty
King Charles revealed the official Coronation Invitation last week, and the stunning design paid tribute to his late mother.
The design features rosemary for remembrance, particularly of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last September.
Central to the invitation to Coronation guests is the Green Man at the bottom of the design.
He is an ancient figure from folklore, symbolic of spring and rebirth, to celebrate the new reign.
- Henry Moore
When did this special royal tradition begin?
Watching as the Royal Family stand atop Buckingham Palace’s world-famous balcony has become an iconic site for fans everywhere.
But it wasn’t always the legendary royal tradition it is today.
The famous balcony was not an original part of Buckingham Palace but was added in the renovations around 1845 at Prince Albert‘s suggestion.
Queen Victoria watched the troops depart for the Crimean War and welcomed their return from the balcony.
It was not until 1851 for the opening celebrations of the Great Exhibition that the balcony was used in an official capacity.
Queen Victoria was the first monarch to take to the balcony as a way to greet her subjects.
Seven years later she introduced her family to the balcony to greet the crowds, during the wedding of her daughter Princess Victoria.
From then on the balcony became a royal symbol, used for special occasions.
- Louis Allwood
Soldier who guarded Royal Family at Buckingham Palace jailed for three years
A soldier who guarded the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace was jailed yesterday for three years after selling bullets to an undercover cop.
Lance Sergeant Rajon Graham, 34, sold 300 live 9mm rounds to the officer, who posed as a drug dealer in 2021.
Graham referred to the bullets as “sweets” and charged £5,800 in cash.
He even took the cop inside Victoria Barracks, Windsor, for one meeting and offered to show him live rifles in the armoury.
Graham was dishonourably discharged from the 1st Battalion of the Coldstream Guards last October after admitting four counts of selling ammo.
Prosecutor Duncan Atkinson KC said the defendant “intended there to be a high risk of death or serious harm” as he was selling live ammo to someone he believed was a criminal drug dealer.
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