The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s reputation among the British would be “enhanced” if they traveled back to the UK in May to Coronation. This is the view of historian and royal commentator Dr Ed Owens, who has written both the decision to invite Meghan and Harry to the historic event and their positive response to the offer would be the “sensible route forward”.
Asked what impact he thinks the presence of the Sussexes at the coronation King Charles could have on Meghan and Harry’s public image, said Dr. Owens to Express.co.uk: “I think Harry And Megan‘s reputation will be enhanced when they come to the UK, especially among the British media public.
“This seems like a wise thing to do, especially given that time is up.”
Emphasizing that he is only referring to the British public and that Americans might have a different reaction to the presence of the coronation, the expert added: “I don’t think Meghan and Harry are giving in to the demands of the palace here, I think it’s the sensible route.” forward for all parties.”
This comes next one source claimed the duke is in a “predicament”. whether or not to attend the coronation.
The insider, described as a friend of the couple, claimed that Harry wants to be at the king’s side on what is set to be the “most important day” of the monarch’s life and is also eager to salvage relations with the king. Royal family.
However, they added that Harry is aware that both the decision to travel back to the UK for the coronation and staying away from it could lead to backlash.
The Duke and Duchess would risk being booed or branded hypocrites in the wake of the criticism and claims against the Firm and its members, the source said.
By staying in California through May, the Sussexes could be accused of “snarling” the family, the insider also argued.
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The source told the Telegraph earlier this month: “It’s complicated. There are a million different variables. Anyone can understand the predicament.”
Dr. Owens described the decision to invite Meghan and Harry to the coronation, despite comments they made since they left the firm as senior members, and in particular between December and January, as a “deliberate” effort by Buckingham Palace to take up a “higher position”. moral ground” in the royal feud.
In addition, His Majesty iIt shows that he is a “man of forgiveness”.that he is ready to welcome Meghan and Harry back into the family.”
He added: “The king wants to present himself as a figure of healing, ready to move on, looking to the future unwilling to dwell on past grievances.”
The King’s response to Harry and Meghan’s complaint, Dr Owens said, is to get past them.
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The Duke of Sussex briefly spoke of the possibility of attending the coronation in January when he was interviewed by ITV’s Tom Bradby to promote the launch of his memoir Spare.
Asked if he would return to Britain in May for the historic event, Harry replied: “A lot can happen between now and then, but you know, the door is always open, the ball is in their court.
“There’s a lot to discuss and I really hope they’re willing to sit down and talk about it.”
His Majesty will be crowned with Queen Camilla on May 6 – the same day of Archie Harrison’s fourth birthday – at Westminster Abbey.
The coronation is expected to contain traditional elements, but be shorter and with fewer guests than the one before 1953 Queen Elizabeth II.