Prince Harry's 7 Coronation 'demands' explained and how many …

King Charles III's Coronation is fast approaching. The invites have gone out and the replies are coming in. After great debate and speculation it was confirmed that Prince Harry but not his wife Meghan Markle would attend the historic event but where the demands originally set out by the Duke os Sussex for his attendance met?

The Coronation takes place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, with a weekend of events and a bank holiday surrounding the ceremony. US based Prince Harry's attendance was in debate after a string of damaging accusation pointed toward the Royal Family through the pair's Netflix series and Harry's bombshell book, Spare. It was reported prior to the acceptance of the invitation that Prince Harry had made a number of 'demands' to King Charles, and while some of the alleged 'demands' were said to be reasonable and have been agreed by the Palace, a report in the Mirror indicates that less than half have actually been met.

The seven 'demands' and whether they have been met

1. Security arrangements

Although this list is in not particular order, concerns over security rank high.

Harry has been told he will be protected when attending events with the Royal Family over the Coronation weekend, as he was when returning for the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee in the summer and Her Majesty's funeral in September. However, he will have to provide his own privately funded bodyguards if he takes part in any social activity outside of the main events. Former head of royal protection for the Met Police, Dai Davies, was reported by the Mirror as saying: "If Harry is as concerned about his safety as he has made clear to the High Court, then he faces the prospect of essentially living under house arrest when he's in the UK.

READ MORE: Hundreds of homes to be built near Nottinghamshire town after planning battle "Of course he will be protected by (police) officers when attending the main events, but if he fancies doing anything else then he'll have to pay for his own security if he is that concerned." Friends of the Duke were this week reported as saying Harry's will be "brief" adding he will only attend the Coronation ceremony himself.

2. Talks with the King

Prince Harry reportedly wanted a face-to-face chat with his father and brother.

According to sources, Harry wanted a 'summit' with King Charles and Prince William to discuss their ongoing issues. An insider told The Mirror: "He's said he wants to reconcile with his family and it's their call, but so far nothing has changed." During an interview with Tom Bradby on ITV earlier this month, Harry was asked if he will come to the coronation if he is invited, and he said: "There's a lot that can happen between now and then.

But, you know, the door is always open. The ball is in their court. "There's a lot to be discussed and I really hope that they can - that they are willing to sit down and talk about it, because there's a lot that's happened in six years.

And prior to that as well." While it hasn't happened in person, Harry has reportedly had a heart-to-heart talk with Charles and wanted to show "support for his father" by attending the Coronation. There was a "willingness and wanting to mend on both sides" following the revelations in Harry's autobiography Spare, according to a Sun source.

3.

Meghan's invite

Despite ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and the Royal family, the Duchess did get an invitation to the Coronation. However, she has decided to stay in the US with the couple's children Archie and Lilibet. Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May.

The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet." Archie's fourth birthday falls on the same day as the coronation ceremony. Royal editor Omid Scobie tweeted: "I understand that Archie's fourth birthday (also on May 6) played a factor in the couple's decision.

Expect it to be a fairly quick trip to the UK for Prince Harry, who will only be attending the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey."

4. A showdown with Prince William

Harry has reportedly not spoken to his older brother Prince William since the Queen's funeral. There were hopes of a reconciliation but those hopes have been dashed, as the seating plan has placed the brothers away from each other.

According to the Daily Express, they will be placed so far apart that it will be almost impossible to catch a shot of the brothers together, avoiding any awkward side glances. Prince Harry will be sat "several rows back from senior royals". According to experts, "warm interactions" between the brothers are not anticipated and William has rejected his brother's demand for a meeting before the Coronation happens.

5.

An end to the 'toxic' atmosphere

Many people will be hoping the family rift will be put to bed for the historical event, however, following the allegations he's made against the Royal Family, reports say it is "highly unlikely" Harry will get a warm welcome. An insider told The Mirror: "Harry has been very clear and his position hasn't wavered - he isn't going to come if he feels the atmosphere will be as toxic as it was during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and funeral." Sources close to the royals claim, however, that most family members have "no interest" in talking to Harry "beyond basic greetings" with him forced to face the music with those he has made strong allegations against in his Netflix doc and memoir.

They did add that Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who has stayed close friends with her cousin and visited him in California, could be the only "exceptions" who may greet him on the day.

6. Recognition of Prince Archie's birthday

The Coronation date for King Charles and Queen Camilla falls on Prince Archie's fourth birthday - Saturday, May 6. Harry was said to have always been keen to attend the Coronation for his father due to it being a 'key milestone' in the family, but would have liked some recognition during the big day for his son's celebration.

"Archie's birthday falls on May 6th, coronation day and the Sussexes want the family to recognise that," a source told OK!. "The Sussexes have asked for some kind of celebration or acknowledgement to be factored into the day's plans to ensure that his fourth birthday won't get lost during the momentous day." It's also been reported that Charles had toyed with the idea to honour Archie at his post-procession Coronation lunch by raising a glass, but this is no longer being considered with Harry set to rush straight off after the 11am ceremony. A source told the Mail on Sunday: "The King considered a toast to Archie.

But with no member of the Sussex family now due at the lunch, it is highly unlikely he would do in their absence."

7. Balcony appearance

The question of the balcony appearance has caused some speculation for months. Would Prince Harry appear alongside the working Royals?

In short, no. Detailed plans seen by The Mirror revealed the King has chosen to say thanks for the nation alongside a select few royals who have dedicated their lives to public service, while also showing "the heartbeat and future of his family".

The final group of 15 shows the Prince and Princess of Wales will be there with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Royal sources have said King Charles' decision to appear in the historic moment with just his closest and most loyal family members will mirror his vision of a slimmed-down monarchy.

Rumours of Harry demanding to be included on the balcony are said to be "wide of the mark", according to some palace insiders as its also believed Harry will not take part in either of the two processions to and from Westminster Abbey.

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