Royals not attending King Charles's coronation

The guest list for King Charles's coronation on 6 May has been confirmed, with a 2,300-strong congregation expected inside Westminster Abbey.

Family and friends of Charles and Camilla, foreign royals, politicians, world leaders, celebrities and charity representatives will attend the service in London.

However, there are some royals who won't be in attendance on the day.

The Duke of Sussex will fly over from the US to attend his father and stepmother's coronation, but the Duchess of Sussex will remain in Montecito with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

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Archie's fourth birthday coincides with the same day as his grandfather is crowned, and Prince Harry is expected to make a swift return to California to be back to celebrate his son's special day.

HELLO! takes a look at the other royals who will not be at the coronation. 

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Meghan Markle is staying behind in Montecito with her two children(C) Getty ImagesMeghan Markle is staying behind in Montecito with her two children

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Sarah, Duchess of York pictured at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 (C) GettySarah, Duchess of York won't be at the coronation service, but she will attend the concert

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Princess Beatrix of The Netherlands will attend the reception on Friday(C) GettyPrincess Beatrix of The Netherlands will attend the reception on Friday

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Princess Catharina-Amalia will attend Friday's reception instead(C) GettyPrincess Catharina-Amalia of The Netherlands will attend Friday's reception instead

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Princess Elisabeth of Belgium will accompany her parents on Friday night's reception(C) Getty ImagesPrincess Elisabeth of Belgium will accompany her parents on Friday night's reception

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Lady Pamela Hicks's daughter India announced last month that she was not invited to the ceremony(C) gettyLady Pamela Hicks's daughter India announced last month that she was not invited to the ceremony

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