King Charles is pleased that Prince Harry will attend his coronation. However, he is reportedly "very disappointed" that his grandchildren — Archie and Lilibet — are staying in California with Meghan Markle, who decided to skip the event.
King Charles Wants To See Grandkids During Coronation?
Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Harry would attend King Charles' coronation next month. However, his wife, Meghan Markle, will not be joining him and will stay in California with their two children Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1. The coronation day falls on Archie's 4th birthday.
An insider told Entertainment Tonight that His Majesty wanted Prince Harry and his grandchildren from the U.S. to be with him during his coronation.
The tipster said:
"King Charles very much wants Prince Harry and his grandchildren at his coronation. Despite any issues in the past or difficulties that have arisen based on what was released in Harry's book, Charles loves his son. He wants both his children at his side for such a momentous occasion. The family wants the king to be happy and having his son travel from America for such a pivotal moment in his life will make Charles happy."
ET noted that aside from Markle and their kids, it remains unknown if Prince William and Kate Middleton's youngest child, Prince Louis, 4, will attend the event.
King Charles' Reaction To Meghan Markle, Grandkids Not Joining Prince Harry At His Coronation
An anonymous source told Daily Mail that the King is "very disappointed" that he won't see his daughter-in-law and two grandchildren at his coronation next month. However, he is happy that his youngest son, Prince Harry, will fly from the U.S. to join the family on his biggest day.
Another unnamed tipster told The Sun:
"The King is happy that Harry, his son, who he calls his 'darling boy' will be at the Abbey. He wanted him there. It is sad, he is very disappointed that he won't see Meghan or his grandchildren but understands the situation."
Several netizens also aired the same concern, with one saying if Markle doesn't want to attend the event, she should let her kids go with their dad, Prince Harry.
One Twitter user wrote:
"*Taking care of the kids* is the worst excuse. [It] prob[ably] would have been nice for Charles to see all his grandkids on the day, so why not let them go with their dad if she doesn't want to go[?]"
A royal observer also said that Markle's absence was a relief to the royals, especially to Kate Middleton.
"Charles will be pleased. The rest of the family will be relieved that Meghan won't be there - it would have been particularly uncomfortable for Kate."
Since Prince Harry will be flying solo, many believe his visit to the U.K. will be short. Sources close to the Sussexes said he would not return to Buckingham Palace to join his family or take part in any further events over the coronation weekend.
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