Meghan Markle will not be at the Coronation of Carlos III next May. Prince Henry will go alone to one of the most important days in his father’s life and hopes to return to California soon so as not to miss the birthday of his eldest son, the Prince Archie, which coincides in date with this historic day. This was confirmed last week by official sources from Buckingham Palace, who have not gone into more detail about the reasons for the absence of the Duchess of Sussex.
Meghan Markle at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in London. /Gtres
However, the non-presence of Meghan Markle definitely marks a before and after in relations with the Windsors, which have already deteriorated for several years. A ‘contempt’ from her to her father-in-law, who did not hesitate to accompany her to the altar in May 2018 when her father did not go to Windsor, which King Carlos will hardly forget. For this reason, it is impossible not to think about the consequences that Meghan Markle’s sit-in will have for the Dukes of Sussex on a day of such historical relevance.
It is true that neither she nor Prince Henry were going to be comfortable in London, where they no longer have their own home – although it is likely that they would be allowed to stay at Frogmore Cottage on an exceptional basis – nor security. In fact, one of the issues that has most concerned the Duke of Sussex in recent times has been precisely this, not being able to guarantee the protection of his family. By going alone, it is probably easier, to which is added that, when he is with other members of the family, he does have official security, of course.
King Charles III with Camilla, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. /Gtres
However, not even not having their own home or official protection are, for many, compelling reasons not to attend the Coronation. Neither is the fact that it coincides with Prince Archie’s birthday, to whom, like his sister, the princess Lilibetwas not going to be given a prominent role in the ceremony.
Despite the demands of the dukes of sussex, it must be kept in mind, beyond the “small detail” of his departure from “The Firm”, that Enrique’s children are in the background in the succession, where the Prince of Wales and his family occupy the main role. A ‘shadow’ role that Enrique is more than used to living with but which, it seems, has now become a problem. Of course, little is said about the advantages of being the ‘replacement’.
Meghan Markle and the Princess of Wales together in Norfolk. /Gtres
The reality is that the sit-in Meghan Markle, whose real motives are known only to the couple -and probably some of the members of the Royal Family-, will have important consequences for the family relationship. It is very unlikely that we will see the Duchess of Sussex in any engagement related to the Royal Family again, perhaps never again until the King or Queen dies, when, for obvious reasons, it would be very difficult to justify her absence without getting into controversy. . Of course, now Enrique will have to face one of the most complicated situations in his life alone and, for now, it is not known how he will be received in London, where he hardly has any support left.
