Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'pushing for Archie recognition' in Coronation crunch talks

Meghan Markle

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not confirmed whether they will attend the ceremony in May 2023

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Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 20/03/2023

- 09:22

Updated: 28/03/2023

- 15:35

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not confirmed whether they will attend the ceremony in May 2023

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are pushing the Royal Family to give recognition to their son Archie Harrison during the Coronation weekend.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son will turn four on May 6th, the day Charles and Camilla's will be crowned.


The Royal Family are locked in crunch talks with Meghan and Harry over the Coronation.

The couple has not confirmed whether they will come to the ceremony in May 2023.

Royal Family

Archie Harrison turns four on May 6

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A source said: "The Palace are trying to wrap up negotiations as quickly as possible because they can't go right up to the wire.

"It could lead to chaos.

"It could very well be that it ends in stalemate, and they won't attend.

"But the Palace is doing everything in its power to not let that happen."

The source also told OK! Magazine that the Royal Family do not expect Archie and Lilibet to attend the Coronation due to their young age.

The insider added: "However, what the Sussexes' are pushing for is for them to be included with the rest of the family at the Palace later that day."

"It's also Prince Archie's birthday on Coronation day so they would like some kind of nod to that at a lunch or drinks reception.

"Even if it's just a happy birthday mention."

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

The Royal Family are locked in crunch talks with Meghan and Harry over the Coronation

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The source continued: "Once the King has been crowned, there will be a Coronation procession that will start at Westminster Abbey and end at Buckingham Palace.

"Once the procession reaches the Palace, the King will take to the balcony and wave at the crowds with the rest of the royal family members and their children.

"This is where Harry and Meghan have requested inclusion."

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