Royal Family preparing to snub Prince Harry and Meghan as they draw up Coronation plan without Sussexes

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are locked in negotiations with the Royal Family over the terms of their attendance.

The pair want assurances on several requests including how prominent a role they will play and that their son's birthday will be recognised during the weekend.

Archie Harrison's fourth birthday falls on May 6, the same day as the Coronation.

However, it is unclear whether the Royal Family will agree to all of the Sussexes' demands.

Therefore the monarchy is drawing up a version of the Coronation plan that does not include Meghan and Harry according to a source.

An insider told the Mail: "Two versions of the plans [for the day] are being drawn up.

"One includes Harry and Meghan and one doesn’t. Timings are all approximate at this stage, but they are working towards a timetable now."

It comes as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry received advice from Oprah Winfrey regarding attending the Coronation.

Meghan and Harry are close friends with Oprah Winfrey and she attended the couple's wedding in 2018.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also launched several attacks on the Royal Family during a bombshell interview with Oprah in 2021.

She said on the couple's potential attendance at the Coronation: "I think they should do what they feel is best for them and for their family.

"That's what's the bottom line it comes down to."

Oprah added during her interview with CBS Mornings: "They haven't asked me my opinion."