The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have cast more doubt about whether they will attend King Charles' Coronation with no response despite the RSVP deadline passing more than 48 hours ago.
The roaring finale event will be held on Saturday, May 6 and will also include a spectacular fly past over the royal family’s HQ.
Detailed plans seen by The Mirror reveal how 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”.
But Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not responded to an official invitation by the King, although rumours of their demands to be included on the balcony are said to be "wide of the mark", according to palace insiders.
It is believed that the deadline for the invitation responses was on Monday, April 3 but Buckingham Palace staff are "none the wiser" whether the couple will make the transatlantic trip for the historic moment.
Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals in January 2020 and have relocated in Montecito, California with their two children Prince Archie, three, and Princess Lilibet, four.
There has been much debate about their appearance at the King and Queen's Coronation next month following the Sussexes' controversial Netflix documentary and Harry's autobiography Spare.
The documentary and book both gave insights into how Meghan was treated within 'The Firm' while Harry spoke about the breakdown of his relationships with his father and brother, Prince William.
During the publicity tour of his memoir, Harry said he was open to rebuilding his bond with his family but also asked for an apology in return for the treatment of his wife.
This stance has seen growing concerns whether the pair will attend the ceremony, which also falls on the fourth birthday of Archie, especially after it was revealed the King and Queen will celebrate their coronation by appearing on the Buckingham Palace balcony with just the working royals.
His Majesty’s decision to appear in the historic moment with just his closest and most loyal family members will show his vision of a slimmed down monarchy, according to royal sources.
The finale event on May 6 will also include a spectacular fly past over Buckingham Palace after Charles and Camilla have travelled from Westminster Abbey in the Gold State coach , joined in procession with the chosen group.
Future king and queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, will appear with their three children - Prince George, nine; Princess Charlotte, seven and Prince Louis, four. The final group of 15 shows there is no place for Harry and Meghan.
