We’re just six weeks away from King Charles’ coronation, and there are still major doubts about the guest list.
The biggest question mark, of course, is the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Harry and Meghan have been invited to attend the coronation, but it is unclear if they plan to travel to London for Charles’ big day.
A representative for the Sussexes has confirmed that the couple have accepted the invitation, but declined to comment on whether they will attend the ceremony.
“An immediate decision on whether the Duke and Duchess will attend will not be revealed at this time,” the source said.
The invitation comes at a difficult time, just days after the world learned that Charles had kicked Harry and Meghan out of Frogmore Cottage, the couple’s home base in England.
It is also worth noting that the coronation will take place on May 6, which also happens to be Harry and Meghan’s son Archie’s birthday.
So, will the Sussexes make the journey of several thousand miles and explain to young Archie that he needs to share the spotlight with his grandfather?
Well, that’s the consensus among British royal watchers Harry will attend the ceremony, while Meghan will stay at home with the children.
It seems like the perfect compromise to us, but some haters have thrown shade at the arrangement.
One such trash talker (or “trash speaker” as he is known in the UK) is Princess Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell.
You would think the man would have some loyalty to Harry, considering the time he employed Harry’s mother was the only reason he was still relevant.
But apparently, old Paul is a real royalist, and he threw some major shade at Meghan in a recent interview.
“It would be very uncomfortable if they were involved, especially Meghan,” the 64-year-old said. Closer magazine.
“Is he ready to face the music?”
“I don’t think Meghan was brave or strong enough to be there – she had to look into the eyes of the family being pushed on the bus,” Burrell said.
“But I think Harry might come alone, and he might tell her that he won’t be able to be by her side if she goes.
Needless to say, Meghan will probably decide not to go to London.
But that decision had nothing to do with “strength” or “courage” and everything to do with the fact that he knew that haters like Paul were waiting to throw stones at him if he appeared.