If Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony as part of the King’s Coronation celebrations, it would ‘appear in the next book,’ a royal commentator has said.
Royal insiders claimed last week that Harry and wife Meghan are ‘unlikely’ to appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony, should they attend the event at all following the fallout of the Duke’s bombshell memoir.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain today, author and journalist Claudia Joseph hit out at the Sussexes saying every time they ‘open their mouths’ it is to say something critical about the institution.
‘I think if you look back to the Queen’s jubilee, they were not included at that stage on the balcony,’ she said. ‘It’s very difficult for the royal family because they are an institution, they are a monarchy, and that is their job.
Prince Harry dodged the question over whether he will attend the Coronation of his father in his recent interview with ITV for his memoir Spare
‘Obviously in the past there’ve been times when perhaps the press have been too intrusive and there have been problems, but ultimately the job is to do good work and to keep quiet and not talk about their feelings and what’s going on in public.
‘And it’s very difficult because every time Harry and Meghan open their mouths now they say something critical of the institution and if they are on the balcony, that will appear in the next book.’
But broadcaster Ateh Jewel, also appearing on the show this morning, disagreed and said Meghan and Harry should appear on the balcony, arguing the family needs to ‘heal’.
‘I think the royal family are an institution and a family and both need to evolve and heal,’ she said.
Author and royal commentator Claudia Joseph appearing on Good Morning Britain today to discuss whether Harry and Meghan should attend the King’s Coronation
But Broadcaster Ateh Jewel argued the Sussexes ‘should be on the balcony’
The show discussed if the Sussexes should be involved in the celebrations of Charles’ day
Senior royals pictured at the Queen’s Trooping the Colour on June 2, 2022
‘I think if King Charles – who is also our King and I do support the monarchy, he’s also a father, he needs to put the un in unconditional and put his hand out and be the bigger person. The person who will have a gesture to help heal his family.
‘I mean what message does it send to the whole country that when you speak about your truth, when you speak about mental health, when you speak about toxic behaviour and racism that it’s met with silence, stonewalling and ex communication. They should be on the balcony.’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Duke of York are ‘unlikely’ to join the King and Queen Consort on the balcony during the Coronation, The Mail on Sunday understands.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that the newly crowned King and Queen will appear at Buckingham Palace after the ceremony in May.
As with the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee last year, the line-up of Royals alongside them will be restricted to working members of the family. That will exclude Prince Harry, Meghan and Prince Andrew, who no longer carry out official duties.
Prince Harry dodged the question over whether he will attend the Coronation of his father in his recent interview with ITV.
In a publicity blitz for his memoir Spare, 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.
Mr Bradby asked Harry: ‘If you are invited to the Coronation will you come?’
Refusing to say yes, Harry answered: ‘There’s a lot that can happen between now and then.
‘But, the door is always open. The ball is in their court.
‘There’s a lot to be discussed and I really hope that they’re willing to sit down and talk about it.’
The historic coronation of King Charles III will champion refugees, diversity and volunteering.
The three-day extravaganza will give millions of Brits a day off, with tens of thousands expected to line the streets in central London to watch the ceremony – the first of its kind in more than 70 years.
The coronation is scheduled to take place on May 6, followed by a huge concert at Windsor Castle the day after which will focus on showcasing Charles’ vision for the Commonwealth.
