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Scarlett O'Toole

Royal Family 'braced for Harry and Meghan snub' as they plot Coronation Plan B

The Royal Family is said to have drawn up two plans for King Charles' Coronation, as they prepare for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to decide against attending the big event.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are yet to announce whether they will attend the Coronation, however, a spokesperson for the couple has confirmed an invite to the royal event has been received.

They added that a decision would be made in due course, amid speculation that Harry and Meghan are in negotiations with the Royal Family over the terms of their attendance.

Draft documents have been circulated to those involved in planning the Coronation, which have revealed a possible schedule of events.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have yet to confirm their attendance (Peter Dejong/AP/REX/Shutterstock)

An insider said: "Two versions of the plans [for the day] are being drawn up. One includes Harry and Meghan and one doesn't."

They added that the schedule remains "approximate" as they await confirmation from the Sussex's about their attendance.

"Timings are all approximate at this stage, but they are working towards a timetable now," the source told the Daily Mail.

Harry and Meghan have been urged by a close friend to do "what makes them happiest" as they make a decision about whether to attend the King's Coronation.

They have received an invitation to the event (Getty Images)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been urged to do what is best for them (Getty Images)

Oprah Winfrey made an appearance on CBS Mornings earlier this week where she talked about what the pair should do regarding the event.

Host Gayle King asked Oprah: "It's been reported that Harry and Meghan have received an invitation to the coronation. Do you think they should go? Do you think they should not go?"

Oprah replied saying that her royal friends haven't asked for her advice yet.

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She said: "I think they should do what they feel is best for them and for their family. That's what I think.

"That's what the bottom line — it comes down to: What do you feel like is the best thing for you?

"They haven't asked me my opinion."

Oprah has been a neighbour and friend to the pair following their relocation to Montecito, California in 2020 after Harry and Meghan stepped down from their positions as senior royals.

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