Rachel Bowie, co-host of 'Royally Obsessed,' a Gallery Media Group podcast, says while there are 'many factors that likely went into' Meghan’s decision to not attend, being present for Archie's 4th birthday (which falls on coronation day) and avoiding media scrutiny were probably top considerations. However, Meghan was not present for the coronation, as the Duchess of Sussex stayed in California with the couple's children, Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 1. William's wife and Charles' daughter-in-law, Princess Kate, also attended the ceremony. 'His whole life has been preparation for it, and he would obviously appreciate having both his sons present.' '(The coronation) is a crowning moment in Charles' life,' royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams says. Buckingham Palace and a spokesperson for Harry and his wife, Duchess Meghan, confirmed Harry's attendance to USA TODAY in April. King Charles' sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, attended the coronation. More: Everything that happened at King Charles III's coronation Did King Charles' children, their spouses attend the coronation? Here’s everything to know about Charles' children's participation in their father's big day. How Charles manages his family drama during his coronation is crucial to the king’s efforts to preserve and protect the 1,000-year-old hereditary monarchy he now embodies. There’s his controversial second marriage to Queen Consort Camilla, the scandals of brother Prince Andrew and the public grievances of son Harry and daughter-in-law Meghan.

Charles’ sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, and William's wife Princess Kate and their children, shared the royal spotlight with the king for the historic occasion.Ĭharles' family life is, to put it mildly, complicated. The king’s royally blended family joined as many as 2,800 guests for his coronation on May 6 at Westminster Abbey.

The coronation of King Charles III may be a crowning moment for the monarch, but the ceremony is a family affair through and through. Anastasiia Riddle and Ariana Triggs, Associated Press

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