Meghan Markle's absence at the Coronation will be a "big relief" to a key member of the royal family, an expert has revealed.
Buckingham Palace confirmed Prince Harry will attend King Charles' Coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6 alone as the Duchess of Sussex will remain in Montecito, California, US, with their two children Archie and Lilibet.
And with Archie's birthday on the day of the ceremony the couple's close friend Omid Scobie revealed it "played a factor in the couple's decision" with the visit said to be a "fairly quick trip to the UK' for Harry as the Coronation will only be a couple of hours.