Signs of a royal reconciliation? King Charles has 'peace talks' with …

Now, it seems, the two are taking steps towards a public reconciliation. Reports this week suggest King Charles and Prince Harry held peace talks before the Duke of Sussex publicly confirmed that he would attend the Coronation on 6 May. A friend of the Sussexes told the Daily Telegraph that there had been 'positive conversations' between father and son in the lead up to the announcement.

However, it is understood that Prince Harry did not speak to his elder brother, Prince William, as part of these discussions. Prince Harry confirmed last week that he would attend the Coronation but that the Duchess of Sussex will remain in Montecito, California, with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Archie's fourth birthday coincides with the date of the Coronation and some reports suggest this was a factor in Meghan's decision to remain with her family.

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While the Duke of Sussex will be among the 2,000 guests at Westminster Abbey, it is not expected that he will attend events surrounding the Coronation.

There is due to be a reception for visiting royals on the eve of the service and an outdoor concert at Windsor Castle the following evening.

As he is not a working member of the royal family, Prince Harry will not join the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the service.