King Charles Coronation: New Monarch Fears Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Will Overshadow Event

King Charles is "paralyzed by fear" and struggling with how to handle Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at his upcoming coronation, a royal expert claimed.

New York Post reported that royal biographer and commentator Tom Bower wrote in the Sun that the king fears the slightest mishap could overshadow the historical event, which is set to take place on May 6.

"Paralyzed by fear and indecision, Charles has failed to suppress the Sussexes' vile vitriol," Bower said.

Bower claimed that Charles' fear is causing him to go back to his old habits of dithering and worrying about his image. The king is reportedly concerned that the Sussexes will steal the limelight if they attend the coronation.

Bower went on to say that Markle and Harry have "humiliated" Charles and the royal family ever since they stepped down from their royal roles.

Harry and his wife have already received their invitations to the coronation ceremony. But they are still thinking about whether they will make the travel to be present at King Charles' coronation.

It was reported that the couple had made several demands as a condition for them to attend the king's coronation ceremony.

The Sussex couple demanded to have a spot on the Buckingham Palace balcony appearance and a formal acknowledgment of their two children, Archie and Lilibet, during the ceremony.

Reports noted that if Harry and Markle were going, they would be met with a "cold shoulder" from the family members.

King Charles' Coronation

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla are reportedly rehearsing every detail of the ceremony to avoid any mishap.

Every monarch has an image they imprint they leave during their reign. For Queen Elizabeth II, it was supreme dignity and being a steadfast "anchor amid turbulence."

She was also remembered as having a selfless dedication to preserving Britain's global influence, the Sun reported.

On the other hand, Charles' reputation has been tainted by his divorce and relationship with his then-married mistress and now wife.

He was also considered one of the most unpopular heirs in centuries, with one occasion, his rating was four percent.

Charles will be taking a more modest take on his coronation as compared to his mother. He will have 2,000 guests in Westminster Abbey, while his mother had 8,251 people at the time.

In addition, the new monarch's coronation time will last 60 minutes, while Elizabeth had a three-hour coronation in 1953, according to PEOPLE.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Attendance

It is not just King Charles who is dreading the Sussexes' attendance. Prince William and Kate Middleton are reportedly keeping their distance from the two ahead of the coronation due to fears that they could leak any private details to the press.

Royal expert Louise Roberts claimed that those close to the Sussexes are "terrified" that any comment made in confidence could be used for profit, Live Mint reported.

Markle and Harry have yet to confirm their attendance, with Roberts suggesting that the two are still hesitating to confirm due to fears that the media will criticize what they do or the words they speak.

Their balcony appearance request has also caused tension as the Palace limited balcony appearance to working members of the royal family, excluding the Sussexes in the display.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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