Despite Meghan’s Denial, Buckingham Palace Did Not Forget to Mention the Duchess in the Official Coronation Program

Published 04/18/2023, 12:30 PM EDT

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King Charles’ coronation has brought major shifts in the relationships between the royals in the UK and their estranged ties. Prince Harry and his latest demands from the Firm regarding his children’s recognition have pushed back all hopes of reconciliation between the royals. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle’s denial to be present at the King’s lifetime event has also raised eyebrows in the Kingdom. Nevertheless, Buckingham has still not let go of any chance to reunite the family. 

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Express published in its recent reports that the official souvenir program for the forthcoming momentous occasion has put up a “sweet snap” of the Windsors. The portrait features the Monarch, King Charles, and his wife, the Queen Consort Camilla along with his children. The Prince of Wales, Prince William, Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton as well as the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. 

This illustration from the official souvenir consisting of 84 pages-long details was put up for sale today at €20. The members have not reconciled lately to pose for any family picture together. The full-length portrait rather featured an age-old picture of 2018 when things at the Palace were still in place before going south. The portrait was clicked to mark the 70th birth anniversary of His Majesty back in the day. 

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Why did Meghan Markle opt out of the coronation?

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As put up by Buckingham Palace as well as the Archewell Foundation, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle did receive the invitation to the coronation. However, it will just be Prince Harry attending his father’s big day.  Meanwhile, the mother of two will stay back in California with the Sussesx kids. Reports have it that the prime reason behind Markle withdrawing from the coronation is to attend her first-born, Prince Archie as he would turn four on the very same day. 

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Meanwhile, fans and media speculate the Duchess has taken the decision to keep futile toxicity at bay. As praised by various media personalities for the same, her step of saying “no” to the palace was deemed bold and powerful all over the internet and supportive fans. 

What is your take on the matter? Do you think it was justified of the Duchess to stay away from the coronation? Let us know more about it in the comments below. 

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

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