Harry but not Meghan

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No surprise he's coming on his own to the coronation.

He has demanded an apology but wasn’t given one.

This is great gossip! Where did you find that out?

They’re very young though, would they last. Louis was a pain at one event.. Or adorable according to some

Not sure how old the other dc going are?

feel for Harry. He had to walk behind his mother's coffin at a young age, how coud he not be traumatised.

As did William, I assume you feel for him too.

The right decision.
I know the book was harry's fault, but the royals are his family, he has to go or he'll regret it. As a couple, they'd appear hypocritical to attend, but Harry going on his own shows a concession to all of their dissatisfaction.

I genuinely feel for Harry, he must feel so divided, of course he is doing the right thing to come home for his dads coronation, unforgivable not too. It’s also his first borns birthday and his life, wife & family are in the US. Unenviable position to be in tbh.

Totally agree that there was probably lots of haranguing in the background which is why the decision was made at the last minute.

I don't think for a second that Meghan didn't want to come. Of course she did, she needs the exposure of being part of the RF and you can't get more exposure than a prominent position at a historic, global event watched by millions!

Wouldn't surprise me if William and Kate had some leverage or there was discussions about financial support in the future.

Harry may have made some money now but that won't last (global superstar lifestyles don't come cheap) and he hasn't got much more to sell. He's not exactly a business genius.

Also agree that Harry has had a face like a slapped arse for the last few years and his 'truth' has certainly not set him free.

I don't see this about lower stuff like press or even Charles.

It's something for their children really!

I wonder if there are security concern over the children?

That seems to be the sticking point all the time - race haters threatening them but the Royal Family or King Charles cannot afford the security for them.

Camilla’s grandchildren are all older than the Kings grandchildren. As is her nephew who’s also taking part in the ceremony. And I believe the King is also godfather to one o& the children.

George is also taking part in the ceremony.

And I’m not sure if it’s been decided Louis is attending yet.

Hasn't Charlotte got a part ?

If they are so keen to take up the Prince and Princess titles for their DC, I’d have thought it would be meaningful for them to take their rightful place at the Coronation of their grandfather and have photos to look back on when they’re old enough to appreciate the significance of their attendance and their place in history. It’s sad they will be deprived of something so special.

There's nothing wrong with divorce you say, but you put up a post as though something's wrong with you if you do? Odd

I think there are about 12 royal couples, only 3 divorces.

"first-born's birthday!"
Oh purlease!!

I think this is the right decision. It is Archie's birthday, and that needs to be celebrated. Meghan probably doesn't want to come to the coronation anyway, so that's the perfect way out for her. But Harry wants to be part of the coronation - not totally sure of his motives though - because it's his 'birthright'? Because he wants to remain relevant in the UK? Because he loves his father? Because not attending would send the press into more of a frenzy than if he does attend? Not sure.

But it is the best decision all round.

Word on TikTok is that they've been arguing a lot between each other and thus the reason for missing the RSVP deadline and the late announcement. If they were both on board from the very beginning that she would stay for Archie's bday with both kids and he flies alone (same arrangement as for Prince Philipp's funeral) then it would have been announced much earlier. A timely announcement would obviously have reduced a lot of speculation compared to leaving it to the last hour. If they wanted to avoid attention then the current timing is obviously a misstep.

Isn't it odd how for all the fuss H&M make about being a joint brand, they have barely been spotted together for almost half a year?!

Those children will be deprive of so much apart from money and titles.

Louis, I suspect will be a character miz of Harry and James Middleton, it's the way things go in some families.

Well their unofficial spokesperson. Omid what’s his name said that they wanted Archie to have a special mention at the coronation, the kids to attend , lili to be held up at the window, and and they wanted to appear on the balcony. They also wished to stay in frogmore when they were here.

The very obvious, go fuck yourselves that they got to those rather entitled Attention seeking demands has clearly resulted in this minimal dutiful attendance.

but it’s the right decision. The boos, the heckling, the focus on the brass neck of them would have been extreme. This way the coronation isn’t all about harry and Meghan and their world wide privacy tour.

Not sure how old the other dc going are?

Camillas grandchildren taking part in her ceremony are ages. 12/13 to 14/15

She also has a granddaughter who’s about 15

I honestly think this outcome is the best for both sides.

Meghan doesn’t have to grit her teeth and spend the whole day under immense pressure and scrutiny, but instead spends a nice birthday with in sunny California with her children and perhaps mum and friends.

Harry gets to attend and hopefully will be in a sort of Prince Edward and Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank sandwich and they will be good friendly company to him and he actually might even enjoy the service a bit. The pageantry and skills of our armed forces are second to none.

He can head home as soon as he likes, duty done, nothing stressful to happen and unless he accepts an invitation for his family to Balmoral or something in the summer, he really need never bother himself with the Royal Family (Ltd) again if he doesn’t want to. And if he wants to sort things out with his family then none of our business and we don’t need to know any of it.

I think they’ve made the most sensible, least dramatic decision around this event.

Agree, but I doubt they did it for good reasons, I strongly suspect it was another spiteful act because they weren’t getting their demands met.

This would be the reason I reckon

If Archie is only just four and his sister younger they’re too young to participate really

Oh stop!

And stop with TicTok.It is unhealthy.

Stick with Mumsnet! 😁😅

A subtle protest on the day for Republic would be to have a group carrying placards along the lines of I love Harry decorated with all the usual tat camped out on the route. 😁

As a couple, they'd appear hypocritical to attend, but Harry going on his own shows a concession to all of their dissatisfaction.

No more hypocritical than taking up royal titles for their children and not taking part as royals at this once in a lifetime historical event.