Topline
Prince Harry arrived alone at Westminster Abbey Saturday without a formal role in King Charles III’s coronation, as the monarch’s son was seen publicly with the Royal Family for the first time since releasing his tell-all memoir Spare.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, had no formal role in his father’s coronation ceremony.
Key Facts
The Duke of Sussex arrived alone at the coronation ceremony after his wife, Meghan Markle, decided to remain home with their children in California.
Harry sat in the third row during the ceremony—his brother, Prince William, sat in the front—alongside Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice and Prince Andrew, who also was stripped of his military affiliations and royal patronages last year following a sexual assault lawsuit.
Neither Harry nor Andrew were given a formal role in the ceremony because they are not working members of the Royal Family, according to the BBC.
Harry—who is expected to return to the U.S. after the ceremony—also did not follow along the royal procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.
What To Watch For
Whether Prince Harry will appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Members of the Royal Family traditionally appear on the balcony following a royal event, though royal expert Tessa Dunlop predicted Harry “won’t be anywhere near” it.
Further Reading
‘Spare’ Leaks Continue: Prince Harry May Not Attend King Charles’ Coronation (Forbes)
King Charles III’s CoronationL Queen Camilla Crowned At Westminster Abbey Ceremony (Forbes)
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2023/05/06/prince-harry-takes-backseat-role-during-king-charles-iiis-coronation-will-he-appear-on-the-balcony/