https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11625735/Royals-make-clear-Harry-NOT-welcome-Charless-coronation-source-claims.htmlA Firm NO: Royals make it clear Harry will NOT be welcome at Charles's coronation in case what they say 'ends up in a paperback', source claims
Prince Harry will not be welcome at his father's coronation this year, source says
The King had hoped to still invite his son to witness the momentous occasion
But a source claims relatives are concerned about privacy following memoir
Harry has shocked his family by the amount of detail he was willing to share
By Brittany Chain For Mailonline
Published: 01:54, 12 January 2023 | Updated: 10:06, 12 January 2023
Prince Harry will not be welcome at his father's coronation in May following the criticism levelled against his family in his memoir, a source has claimed. Senior royals have baulked at the thought of spending time with the duke at the event in case conversations 'end up in the paperback' edition of Spare, The Sun reported. It is unclear whether King Charles III will invite his younger son to the coronation, or if Harry would accept. The Duke of Sussex launched an attempted charm offensive this week, appearing on US talkback shows mocking royal protocol to promote his bestselling memoir, Spare. But he has dodged questions about whether he will attend this year's coronation. During the publicity blitz to promote his book, the Duke of Sussex told Tom Bradby that 'a lot can happen between now and then' when asked if he will go to see his father crowned in May. One source claimed this week: 'The family expects Harry and Meghan to find a reason not to be there'.
His family have reportedly been taken aback and hurt by the level of detail he has divulged to the public about their lives. A source told The Sun: 'There have been discussions among the family, including Edward and Anne. They do not want private conversations at the coronation making it into the paperback edition of Spare.'
The coronation just 16 weeks away will be a smaller affair than ever before, which is a reflection of King Charles' ambitions for a slimmed down monarchy. The palace are yet to publish plans for the ceremony and the guest list has not yet been agreed. Organisers said the event will 'reflect the monarch's role today' and 'look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry'.
Earlier this week, it was reported that His Majesty had resigned himself to Harry not attending the May 6 celebration. It would be very 'hard for them [the Sussexes]' to attend, a royal source who is close to the family claimed, after 'what has been said'.
The source explained the family expect the Sussexes will politely provide a reason not to attend, even if they were invited. The family expects Harry and Meghan to find a reason not to be there,' the source told The Independent.
The fallout from the publication of Prince Harry's long-awaited memoir continues despite the Duke of Sussex repeatedly claiming he would like a relationship with his family. King Charles has maintained a dignified silence throughout Harry's PR tour, but looked stony-faced as he got behind the wheel of his car near Birkhall, Aberdeenshire, yesterday. It marked the first time he has been seen in public since his youngest son appeared on US talk shows downing tequila shots and mocking royal protocols to promote his controversial autobiography. Harry told The Late Show that he and Meghan were 'forced' to flee 'our home country' of Britain for 'beautiful California' because of 'abuse and harassment'. He then said: 'We have created a fantastic life here in California, which by the way is beautiful, and America is a great place to live,' before clinking glasses with Colbert.
King Charles III and Camilla reportedly arrived at their 'marital home' in Scotland last week for a 'well-deserved' break. Birkhall is where Charles and Camilla became engaged, and where they honeymooned in 2005. The King has previously revealed he finds the property 'calming and peaceful'. Many high ranking royals reportedly have 'no trust left' in Harry in the wake of his memoir, television rounds and recent Netflix documentary. Speaking to ITV's News at Ten anchor Tom Bradby, Harry said he'd be open to reconciliation and even returning to a partial royal role, on the condition he could have 'frank' conversations with his family which would stay private. 'I don't know whether they'll be watching this [interview] or not, but, what they have to say to me and what I have to say to them will be in private, and I hope it can stay that way,' he said, noting he doesn't want 'frank discussions [to] leak out'.
The comments have been labelled ironic given all the private moments Harry has shared in his memoir. A royal source told The Mirror: 'The irony is there for all to see, apart from Harry himself it seems. There was very little [trust] before these latest scenes, but there is no trust left at all for Harry to be brought into the fold.'
It's understood the Royal Family are unlikely to comment publicly on any of the allegations levelled against them. But even discussing matters privately may be off the table for high-ranking royals who fear any conversations held with Harry could be used against them in the future.
