Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend King Charles' coronation?

For months, speculation has been rife over whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend the coronation of King Charles III on 6 May, 2023. 

Charles ascended to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September last year, ending Her Majesty's 70-year reign. 

However, the attendance of Harry and Meghan at the ceremony has been the subject of much speculation. 

The couple's need to make money from media deals 'linked to their royal status' has reportedly angered the Royal Family. 

This comes following the release of Harry's book Spare and the bombshell Netflix docuseries the royal couple starred in a few months ago. 

Harry and Meghan have confirmed that they have received an invitation to the coronation, but Harry has not yet said if they will attend

So, will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend King Charles' coronation? Read on below to find out everything you need to know. 

Why might Harry and Meghan not attend King Charles' coronation? 

The release of Spare and the airing of Harry & Meghan have laid bare the grievances the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have with other members of the Royal Family. 

In a recent television interview to promote his book, Harry refused to confirm whether he and Meghan would attend the Coronation. 

He has since confirmed that the pair have been invited. 

If they do attend, they have warned to expect an icy reception from fellow royals.

Do Brits want Harry at King Charles' coronation?

A recent poll for MailOnline has found support for Charles inviting the Sussexes to the ceremony on 6 May, with 47 per cent in favour and 36 per cent opposed.

The Redfield & Wilton Strategies survey suggested people would like to see Harry at the event, although the margin was only 38 per cent to 36 per cent.

However, the picture was less positive for his wife, with 43 per cent saying she should give it a miss against 33 per cent backing her attendance. 

A recent poll has found support for Charles inviting the Sussexes to the ceremony on May 6, with 47 per cent in favour and 36 per cent opposed

Would Harry ruin King Charles' coronation by attending?

Recent reports have suggested that the presence of Harry and Meghan could ruin the coronation. 

Royal author Tom Bower recently claimed: '[King Charles] is worried about Harry.

'If only he said to Harry, "look, come to the Coronation, but you can have row Q, seat 54 and views partly obscured by a column", then the message will get through.'

What's more, the expert says the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - who publicly attacked the firm in their Netflix documentary - would potentially draw focus away from the monarch.

He continued: 'I think if he allows Harry to come to the Coronation, it is going to ruin the coronation.

'It'll be overshadowed by Harry's presence and Meghan's too. So I think Charles has to make a decision now.

'The king has to decide and I think that people are on the whole getting sick to death of Harry.'

Do Harry and Meghan want an apology before attending King Charles' coronation? 

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has said the pair would 'dare not stay away' from King Charles' coronation despite facing a 'dilemma'. 

He told MailOnline: 'It has always been clear that King Charles would invite Harry and Meghan to the Coronation. As a symbol of national unity, he believes this is important. 

'They believe that, together with the press, the royal family sought to drive them into exile. They want an apology. They will not get it. 

When is King Charles' coronation?

The coronation will take place on Saturday, 6 May, at Westminster Abbey.

It will be a bank holiday weekend, allowing Britons to celebrate on Monday, 8 May as well.

The Queen's coronation took place nearly 70 years before, on June 2, 1953, but she actually became monarch in February the previous year, following the death of her father George VI.

Will the coronation be on television? 

The coronation itself will be televised by the BBC. The event will be available to watch in over 30 different locations in the UK on big screens. 

A worldwide audience of hundreds of millions is expected to watch.

Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953, was the first coronation to ever be aired on TV and sparked an explosion in ownership of televisions around Britain.

Around 27million people watched the ceremony, with a further 11 million listening on the radio.

Per tradition, the ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey

What time will the coronation start? 

The exact timing of the King's coronation is yet to be confirmed.

Queen Elizabeth II's ceremony began at 11:15am and lasted nearly three hours. 

The Mail on Sunday previously revealed that the service will last for just over an hour, as oppose to more than three.

What will actually happen at the coronation?

In a break from previous tradition, Charles will be crowned alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort.

The event is expected to have a smaller guest list of 2,000 attendees.

A Buckingham Palace statement said in October: 'The coronation will reflect the monarch's role today and look towards the future, while being rooted in longstanding traditions and pageantry.'

It added: 'The coronation is a solemn religious service, together with an occasion for celebration and pageantry.

'The ceremony has retained a similar structure for over a thousand years, and this year's coronation is expected to include the same core elements while recognising the spirit of our times.

'For the last 900 years, the ceremony has taken place at Westminster Abbey, London. Since 1066, the service has almost always been conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.'

Has King Charles chosen his own music for the coronation? 

Yes, Charles has personally selected the music he wishes to be played at his coronation. 

This will include 12 newly-commissioned pieces, including an anthem from Cats composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Part of the service will be sung in Welsh, with world-famous Welsh opera singer Sir Bryn Terfel among the soloists. 

In memory of the King's father, Prince Philip, who was born in Greece, Greek Orthodox music is set be included in the service.

Will there be street parties after the coronation?

Given that the coronation falls on a Bank Holiday weekend, Brits will have until Tuesday to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. 

Coronation Big Lunches, street parties and The Big Help Out will unite communities together over the Bank Holiday coronation weekend.

Remember to check with your local council or borough on how you can organise a street party, in the event of roads needing to be closed. 

Big Lunches take place across the UK annually and last year they raised more than £22 million for local charities.

Here is what is planned for each day:

• Saturday, 6 May 2023 - The Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey

• Sunday, 7th May 2023 - The Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle

• Sunday, 7 May 2023 - The Coronation Big Lunch

• Monday, 8 May 2023 - The Big Help Out

The coronation will be available to watch on more than 30 big screens, stationed at different locations across the UK

What crown will King Charles wear?

King Charles will wear St Edward's Crown, which was crafted in 1661 for the coronation of his namesake King Charles II. 

Made of solid gold, it contains over 400 gemstones, including six sapphires, and 12 rubies. It weighs nearly 5lbs (2.23kg).

St Edward's Crown is a replacement for the original that was among the Crown Jewels that were melted down and sold off following the abolition of the monarchy in 1649.

Why is King Charles' coronation on 6 May? 

Reportedly, King Charles wanted his coronation to be held close to his mother's 1953 coronation, which took place on Tuesday, 2 June.

6 May was reportedly chosen following talks between the government, the Church of England and the Royal Household.