Meghan 'wrote to Charles after Oprah interview' but was left 'unhappy' with response

King Charles’ official Coronation portraits gave an insight into His Majesty’s idea of a slimmed-down monarchy – with one shot showing the working royals all together. The image features 10 members of The Firm alongside the King and Queen Consort Camilla – including well-known faces such as Princess Anne, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. But while the woman standing in between the Duchess and Duke of Edinburgh may be unrecognisable to many – she has been described as the 'unsung heroine' of the Royal Family.

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

Although Princess Diana’s untimely death was long before Kate Middleton ever met Prince William, Kate has frequently paid tribute to her late mother-in-law in various touching ways. For the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Kate chose to give a subtle nod to Diana’s memory by wearing a pair of her earrings for the occasion.The Princess of Wales wore a set of Diana’s pearl and diamond earrings throughout the procession and ceremony and has been spotted in them on several occasions before, with them being one of Diana’s favourite pairs.The earrings were a gift to Princess Diana from Collingwood before she became Princess of Wales, with the jewellery firm being a favourite of the Spencer family, and were given to her ahead of her wedding to Prince Charles in 1981.They feature a round diamond stud, with a second round diamond danging from it and bell cap set containing a pearl drop and three additional rows of smaller diamonds.

King Charles and the Royal Family gathered on Buckingham Palace balcony to watch a flypast and wave to the crowds of adoring fans. The new King was joined by Queen Consort Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton and other senior members of The Firm for the iconic moment - which is sure to be replayed for years to come.The family took in the moment on the balcony together, waving to the crowds and smiling as they enjoyed the historic event.They also looked to the rainy skies above as the red arrows flew over releasing red, white and blue smoke in honour of our King and Queen.

coronation service for his father King Charles III, 74, and is en route to the airport.The Duke of Sussex will make it home to California in time for son Archie’s 4th birthday party, the source added.Harry — who looked sad and lonely at the ceremony — spent less than 24 hours in the UK, arriving on a commercial flight Friday evening.He spent the night at Frogmore Cottage, despite being kicked out earlier this year by Charles so the home could go to his own brother, Prince Andrew.The duke arrived to King Charles’ coronation at Westminster Abbey solo, sans wife Meghan Markle, 41. This was the first time he has seen his father since he released his bombshell memoir, “Spare,” in January.Harry arrived with his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

King Charles III's coronation marked a momentous event for the British monarchy as well as Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, who was crowned at 74 years old, it was also expected to be a big day for the royal family as many thought Prince Harry would publicly reunite with his father and older brother, Prince William, but that wasn't the case.Harry was in attendance at the historic coronation, but had no interaction with his father or brother. Harry 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 and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and sat with his family — next to Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, and directly behind his aunt, Anne, Princess Royal, who he also talked to. Harry also joined the crown in reciting «God Save King Charles» following his father's crowning and sang along to «God Save the King» as the monarch processed out of Westminster Abbey. Following the ceremony, Harry was seen waiting alone outside Westminster Abbey for 10 minutes before getting into a black BMW sedan and departing. Prince Harry leaves Westminster Abbey following the departure of King Charles and Queen Camilla as the celebration heads to Buckingham Palace.

Prince George just made history! The second in line to the British throne became the youngest future king to have a role in coronation when he served as a page at his grandfather, King Charles III‘s, crowing ceremony on Saturday.

King Charles III will mark his reign as king today in a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey, which will see Royal fans celebrating up and down the UK.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to enjoy a post-coronation lunch with the Royal family and Camilla’s nearest and dearest at Buckingham Palace after Saturday's historic ceremony – but it looks as though one person will be missing.The couple will be joined by a host of royals, including Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, after proceedings at London's Westminster Abbey. Camilla’s relatives including, most likely, her sister and trusted confidante Annabel Elliot, her children Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes, and her grandchildren, will also be at the private celebration with their blended family.

King Charles, Prince William and other members of the royal family have arrived at Buckingham Palace for today’s festivities following another dress rehearsal at Westminster Abbey.Tomorrow, May 6, marks the King’s Coronation, but prior to the highly anticipated event, the monarch is holding a Realm Governors General and Prime Ministers Lunch.The prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand, the King of the Ashantis, and Canadian and Amazonian indigenous leaders at Buckingham Palace are believed to be in attendance. Before heading to the Palace, the heads of government visited UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street.

As Prince Harry prepares to jet back to the UK solo ahead of his father, King Charles’ Coronation tomorrow, Saturday 6 May, it’s unlikely he’ll get a warm welcome from his older brother, Prince William.The two brothers have had a difficult relationship in recent years, but saved face back in September at the time of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral as they engaged in several public engagements together. But, away from the public eye, Harry, 38, and William, 40, are far from friendly, with their last exchange being quite icy.The pair had a rather cordial conversation at the time as Harry and William made their way to their seats at the grandmother’s funeral alongside the respective wives Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton.

Meghan Markle was 'threatened' after being told she wasn't 'the only powerful woman', according to a body language expert.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly 'astonished' by their close family member's behaviour after Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were spotted hanging out with controversial TV host Piers Morgan.

Loose Women's Denise Welch says she would rather pledge her allegiance to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle than King Charles. During a discussion on Monday's episode of the show, the panelists talked about the upcoming Coronation of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla which is taking place on 6 May. It was recently revealed that members of the public - both in the UK and overseas - have been asked to pledge their allegiance to the new King.

The nation is united for King Charles III's coronation - the first one in the UK for more than 70 years.The historic occasion at Westminster Abbey on May 6 will see His Majesty crowned alongside wife Camilla, who will become Queen. Around 2,000 dignitaries are expected to attend, with members of the royal family rubbing shoulders with representatives from the government, church and the Commonwealth.

Princess Anne will feature in King Charles' glittering procession to Buckingham Palace after he has been crowned. Anne will ride on horseback behind the gold state coach carrying the newly crowned King and Queen Consort as they travel down The Mall.The Mirror reported Charles has given his younger sister the prominent role during the historic day in recognition of her service.The newspaper reported a royal source as saying about Charles: “He is rewarding the Princess Royal for her loyalty and her unwavering devotion to duty.” Hundreds of troops will take part in the procession through the streets of the capital, likely to be led by the Household Cavalry’s Life Guards and Blues and Royals.The procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace will include armed forces personnel from across the Commonwealth and British overseas territories, and all UK armed forces, the newspaper reported.

Two thousand guests will gather in Westminster Abbey for King Charles’ Coronation to see His Majesty officially crowned alongside Queen Consort, Camilla. Buckingham Palace says the service will reflect the 74-year-old monarch’s role today and looking towards the future, while still being rooted in long standing traditions and pageantry of the past.

Meghan Markle publicly showed face for the first time since announcing she would not be attending King Charles' coronation on May 6. Markle, 41, appeared via video to introduce her friend and photographer Misan Harriman ahead of his TED Talk.

The interview given by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to Oprah Winfrey in March 2021 caused ripples on both sides of the Atlantic, especially Meghan Markle’s allegation that a member of the British royal family had speculated on the skin colour of her then unborn child.

Meghan Markle's decision to skip King Charles' Coronation next month could help Prince Harry mend his strained relationship with the royal family.