Meghan is skipping Charles' coronation to 'protect her peace', royal expert says

A few weeks ago we were all waiting for the answer to one big question surrounding King Charles' Coronation: Will Meghan Markle and Prince Harry be in attendance? Harry was but Meghan remained at home in California with their two young children. Just a few hours after the festivities came to a close, Meghan was pictured on a hike in the Montecito area. Looking effortlessly cool in black leggings, a black vest and a neck scarf, the Duchess of Sussex seemed relaxed and happy.

Missing an olive branch? Prince Harry swiftly left London after dad King Charles III‘s coronation, but the royal family was optimistic that he might stick around.

Prince Harry's fleeting visit to the UK for King Charles' Coronation has left many royals wondering why he bothered, according to insiders.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's children may not have been in attendance for King Charles III's coronation over the weekend, but they likely caught a glimpse of the festivities!ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to royal expert and journalist Omid Scobie in London following the weekend's festivities, where he shared what he thinks Lilibet, 1, and Archie, 4, were up to while back home in California with their mom.«I think for Prince Harry, it's really important that his children are aware of the world in which they are a part of,» Scobie shared. «Of course they are Prince and Princess, and whilst the time difference would have made it really difficult to show the children the coronation ceremony live, I would imagine that at some point over the weekend some effort would have been made to at least show them what was going on on the other side of the Atlantic.»While Harry was in attendance, his time in London was brief, with the father of two departing Westminster Abbey immediately after the coronation of his father in a black BMW sedan headed straight to the airport and back to the states, according to multiple reports. He's also reported to have had zero interaction with his father or brother, Prince William, during the historic proceedings.As for whether he made it back in time for Archie's fourth birthday party, Scobie said that's a little less likely.

Prince Harry's appearance was a major focus at the coronation of his father, King Charles III, on Saturday, and all eyes were on the estranged royal as he attempted to stay in the background during the lavish ceremony.However, with cameras capturing every moment of the historic proceedings, several of the prince's facial expressions — from stares to smiles to an unexpected grimace — went viral as fans analyzed every moment of his royal return.Body language expert Darren Stanton spoke with ET on Monday to analyze some of the expressions from the royal family over the course of the coronation weekend. «The main thing that I look for are microexpressions,» Stanton explained. «A lot of people don't realize that we have a thing called leakage, so no matter how well-trained somebody is, it gives us a sense of the real emotion that the person is experiencing.»«With Harry, we see sadness, we see the eyebrows come together, we see the mouth droop,» he added of the prince's general demeanor.

Queen Camilla wasn’t missing Meghan Markle on her big day. The 75-year-old and her husband, King Charles III, were crowned on Saturday at London’s Westminster Abbey. While Prince Harry attended the ceremony, the Duchess of Sussex was noticeably absent.The former American actress stayed behind in California with the couple’s two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

King Charles III’s coronation, likening the unknown individual to the grim reaper. A person wrapped in hooded, black robes carrying a long rod, akin to a scythe, was caught dashing in front of the golden arches within the cathedral Saturday.

Although Prince William and Prince Harry both attended the historic coronation of their father, King Charles, the brothers made sure to steer clear of each other throughout the ceremony!

Prince Harry didn’t get a front-row seat to the historic coronation of King Charles! Ouch…

Prince Harry was in attendance at King Charles III's historic coronation, he didn't play much of a role in his father's big day.Harry was absent from the royal family balcony after the coronation and had no notable role during the ceremony. He was spotted entering the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning with his cousins, Princess Beatrice, Princes Eugenie, and Zara Tindall, as well as their respective spouses. He seemed in good spirits, smiling and chatting with Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and sat with his family — next to Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, and directly behind his aunt, Anne, Princess Royal.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, Archie, is officially four! The youngster is celebrating his fourth birthday on Saturday, May 6, simultaneously making royal fans wonder how time has flown so quickly since his highly anticipated birth back in 2019. As is no secret at this point, the couple's firstborn is commemorating his special day in California while his great-grandfather, King Charles III's, coronation festivities are underway in England.

Finnegan Biden is looking gorgeous today while stepping out to attend King Charles’ Coronation with grandmother Jill Biden.

and his wife, Queen Camilla, will officially be crowned this weekend at the coronation.On Saturday, the royal family and 2,000 highly regarded guests will gather at Westminster Abbey for the extravagant coronation of King Charles III.The 74-year-old monarch ascended to the British throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Sept. 8, 2022.A recent study conducted ahead of the event found that the majority of young Brits are “not interested” in the royal family and believe the soon-to-be-anointed king is “out of touch.”Yet several controversies around the royal institution have nabbed significant headlines as some view the monarchy itself to be outdated.Charles’ brother, Prince Andrew — also known as The Problem Prince — will be in attendance, though he’s not expected to have a major role in the festivities.

Avoiding even more drama. The royal family opted to not give Prince Harry a part in King Charles III’s coronation in order to not “complicate matters,” according to royal expert Gareth Russell.

Katy Perry will be temporarily replaced on ‘American Idol’ while she is in Britain for King Charles’ coronation. The ‘ET’ singer, 38, and fellow judge Lionel Richie, 73, are set to take to the stage at Windsor Castle in London on 7 May for the king’s coronation show, and a couple of “big time” stars are set to fill in for the pair. Their co-judge Luke Bryan, 46m told Entertainment Tonight about the stars who will fill the pair’s seats when they are away: “It’s big time.

Prince Harry will not have an official role in King Charles' coronation ceremony like his older brother, Prince William. Harry was not mentioned in the liturgy of the coronation service, which means he will not speak, or have an important role in the historic crowning of his father. William not only has an official role, but he will be the only royal family member to speak during the service.

Prince William and Kate Middleton went on a rescue mission while visiting Wales ahead of King Charles III's upcoming coronation. Prince William and the Princess of Wales met with volunteers of the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team on Thursday. Middleton and William both wore matching red coats – the same ones as the rescuers – for the outing.

Sibling rivalry. Prince Harry and Prince William are still not on speaking terms amid their ongoing feud, according to royal expert Nick Bullen.

Meghan Markle is missing King Charles’ Coronation because of the “scrutiny” she would face if she attended, a close friend reportedly said. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, is skipping the historic occasion at Westminster Abbey on 6 May, although it was confirmed last week that husband Prince Harry will be there.

A tough trip back? Prince Harry‘s return to the U.K. for King Charles III‘s coronation could include some potential obstacles.