PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have not yet decided if they will attend the King’s coronation, it is claimed.
The couple are said to fear the atmosphere will be as “toxic” as it was during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and funeral.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still haven’t decided if they will attend the King’s coronation, it is claimed
The Sussexes have reportedly not spoken to William or Charles in weeks
Before agreeing to fly to the UK for the occasion, the Duke of Sussex, 38, reportedly wants to speak to dad Charles, 74, and brother William, 40, to go over the finer details and clear the air.
Harry is understood not to have had any contact with either since the release of his explosive memoir Spare last month.
A source told The Mirror: “Harry has been very clear and his position hasn’t wavered.
“He isn’t going to come if he feels the atmosphere will be as toxic as it was during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and funeral.
“He’s said he wants to reconcile with his family and it’s their call, but so far nothing has changed.”
If the prince and Meghan, 41, do join the 2,000-strong congregation on May 6, they will do as ‘normal’ members and not take on any special role.
They will also likely be banned from the Buckingham Palace balcony appearance.
Sources suggest the California-based Sussexes could be kept away from Wills and Kate following the fallout from Spare.
This may mean Harry and Meg visit for just 24 or 48 hours and only show their faces at the main event at Westminster Abbey.
It is also possible the duke could travel alone, with his wife staying in Montecito to look after their two children.
Archie turns four on the same day as the coronation.
The Royal Family are allegedly still reeling from the revelations in Harry’s biography and Netflix documentary, including the bust-up with his brother and that the now Prince and Princess of Wales might have encouraged him to wear his infamous Nazi costume.
The duke also accused his father of lying at the so-called Sandringham Summit and pleaded with him not to marry Camilla, now Queen Consort.
But officials involved in the planning process say the “working assumption” is the pair will be there – even if it makes for an awkward reunion.
When asked about the celebration during an interview with ITV’s Tom Bradby last month, Harry said: “There’s a lot that can happen between now and then, but you know, the door is always open, the ball is in their court.
“There is a lot to be discussed and I really hope they are willing to sit down and talk about it.”
It is understood that invitations have not yet been sent out but guests will start receiving them in the coming days.
The poignant ceremony promises to be a display of pomp and pageantry – but will be a scaled-back affair compared to Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953.
There will be 6,000 fewer guests and it will last only a third as long at about an hour, it is believed.
It will, however, still allegedly cost millions of pounds to put on.
Over the bank holiday weekend there will also be a blockbuster concert featuring global pop icons at Windsor Castle, a volunteering day to mark the King’s devotion to public service, and street parties across the UK.
