King Charles coronation

I was very surprised to read that this morning. If it's true, then more fool him for allowing them to treat him badly without consequences. If he wants the attention to be on the Coronation, then it will be best if H&M stay away.

Of course, one would think they wouldn't have the nerve to turn up, but it would be too good a Netflix opportunity for them to miss.

Er, might it have something to do with the fact that Harry is his son...........?

I’m with King Charles on this , he shows he still loves his son
Of course it will be a Netflix opportunity, but maybe sense will prevail and grievances will be put aside
Charles will be damned either way , so inviting Harry is the lesser of two evils

Because he loves them?

If they come - all attention will be on Harry and Meghan (apparently)

If they don't come - all attention will be on Harry and Meghan.

What's a Duke to do?

Which reminds me. Do you think he'll invite his brother? The one that (allegedly) consorts with rapists and people traffickers?

Oh they'd come alright.

I think Charles has a dilemma.
He won't want to give them anything else to complain about so as family he'd invite them.
Maybe Harry's book will change his mind?

He probably doesn't want him bashing on the doors like Queen Caroline, George 1V's wife!!
We don't know yet that this is true anyway. Whatever Charles does will be wrong, however, with an official invite the family will have some control as with the Jubilee.

I think Charles is actually being very wise. If things fall apart between Harry and Megan or they change their minds and one or both want to return he is keeping the door open. Also I’m sure he’d like a relationship with his grandchildren.He is not the one slamming the doorin their faces. If they are wise, however, they will not come as unless their popularity ratings improve in the UK Harry and Megan will have a poor reception from the populus.

Given that its a state occasion and not a family one, I think it would be very odd if a Counsellor of State wasn't invited, wouldn't it? Could bring about a constitutional crisis.

Now, there's a thing.

I think it is absolutely the right thing to invite his son and wife to the coronation. Whether they come is a different matter.
But do we know for sure that the King is inviting them? Is it just speculation?

GrannyLaine

Er, might it have something to do with the fact that Harry is his son...........?

Exactly. Maybe Charles is more like the Queen than I thought.

GrannyLaine

Er, might it have something to do with the fact that Harry is his son...........?

And still a Duke of the Realm.
Presumably all Dukes and Duchesses will get an invitation.

aggie

I’m with King Charles on this , he shows he still loves his son
Of course it will be a Netflix opportunity, but maybe sense will prevail and grievances will be put aside
Charles will be damned either way , so inviting Harry is the lesser of two evils

Charles is Harry’s father-perhaps he’d really like his son there-who knows?

The last part of your post is so true as is already evident.

Also, if they come, it will fulfil their aim of being sweetness and light. If they refuse to come it will make them look bad.

Shall we wait and see whether Netflix presents it as Charles apologising for whatever, or Harry apologising for the varying recollections presented on Netflix?

Harry is his son. Of course he’ll invite them.

volver

Given that its a state occasion and not a family one, I think it would be very odd if a Counsellor of State wasn't invited, wouldn't it? Could bring about a constitutional crisis.

Now, there's a thing.

Yes, don't they have to be witnesses?

I feel sure they will be invited.

If they come, the Palace will be in control of where they are seated, which cars they will travel in to the Abbey, which photo shoots they are included in,…..

Similar to the Jubilee and the Queen’s funeral.

H&M (and Netflix) won’t be calling the shots.

I’m sure Charles won’t be interested in what others think. Harry is his son and quite rightly, in my opinion, leaving the door open as many other parents, who find themselves in such a sad situation do.

Similar scenarios play out in families all around the world, it often goes with the territory, his leaving the door ajar will resonate with many a parent who find themselves in conflict with their offspring in the hope that differences at some time in the future can be resolved. It demonstrates his love for Harry overrides personal hurt.

Agree Kalu.
Two wrongs don’t make a right.

I think it’s right for them to be invited, he is Charles’ son. That said, I don’t think they should accept the invitation after all they have recently spouted. Unless they are going to be hypocrites…….oh wait….

Of course he's invited....that was never in doubt

They will look a right pair of hypocrites if they do attend.
Then again,what`s new.

Charles wants a big look at me needless Coronation costing tax payers millions amidst the cost of living crisis

Royal family soap opera instead of an accountable checks and balances on government Head of State

I want a republic

Of course he should be invited. King Charles has to keep the moral high ground and it is his son!!!
Not inviting them would just add fuel to the flame!

Perhaps Charles could solve his dilemma by cancelling the Coronation, dissolving the monarchy and bringing UK into the 21st Century.