King Charles has extended an invitation to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to attend his coronation on May 6, 2023, in London. The invitation was sent via email correspondence, according to a statement from a representative of Archewell founders. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not yet decided if they will attend the event.
This invitation comes after rumors swirled that the couple may not receive an invitation due to their candid memoir and stepping down from their positions as Senior Royals. In an interview with Canadian therapist Dr. Gabor Maté, Prince Harry revealed that he has always felt slightly different from the rest of his family and that he hopes his sharing his experience will help others.
In his memoir, Spare, Prince Harry revealed past interactions with his father, King Charles. He wrote that during one conversation, Charles joked that he might not be Prince Harry’s real father, but instead the son of Major James Hewitt. While the remark was made in jest, it sparked rumors that Hewitt was Prince Harry’s biological father.
Despite the rumors and past tensions, King Charles has extended the olive branch to his son and daughter-in-law by inviting them to his coronation. It remains to be seen if they will accept the invitation, but the ball is now in their court. Whatever their decision, it is clear that the royal family remains in the public eye and under intense scrutiny.