EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Could Harry and Meghan argue over the …
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Could Harry and Meghan be quibbling over bringing their children to King Charles' Coronation?
By Ephraim Hardcastle for the Daily Mail
Published: 01:50, 11 April 2023 | Updated: 01:51, 11 April 2023
Still dithering over their Coronation RSVPs, could Harry and Meghan be quibbling over bringing their children?
Demanding that Archie be let in for part of the service (so Prince George doesn't steal all the limelight) and Lilibet be held up at the Palace window to see the Coronation procession depart would imitate the roles played by Charles and Anne back in 1953.
Whatever the cause of delay, they need to get a move on if they want their names in the order of service. A source says the first draft has been drawn up and proofed and once the King signs off on it then no changes will be possible.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave after a service of thanksgiving for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II at St Paul's Cathedral in London, June 3 2022
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