Key takeaways:
- King Charles III was crowned in a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, attended by his son Prince Harry without his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, or their children.
- The coronation was met with both celebration and protest, with supporters of Meghan Markle gathering in Trafalgar Square with signs featuring her face and messages of support.
- Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has suggested that King Charles III should reach out to Harry and Meghan after the coronation, though it remains to be seen if he will do so.
On Saturday, King Charles III was crowned in a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London. His son, Prince Harry, attended the coronation without his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, or their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The coronation was met with both celebration and protest, as some people gathered in Trafalgar Square to show their support for the Duchess of Sussex. Photos and videos of the crowds showed signs featuring Meghan’s face alongside messages such as “the people’s princess.”
One person, who carried a sign calling Meghan the “princess of our hearts,” told a student reporter from the University of Northampton that she was there to support the duchess. Others in Trafalgar held up posters reading “not my king” as they protested the monarchy and the coronation.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has suggested that King Charles III should reach out to Harry and Meghan after the coronation. In April, Buckingham Palace announced Harry, who is fifth in line for the throne, would attend the coronation while Meghan remained in California with their young children.
The coronation of King Charles III marks a historic moment for the British monarchy. While Meghan Markle was not present for the ceremony, her fans showed their support for the Duchess of Sussex in Trafalgar Square. It remains to be seen if King Charles III will reach out to Harry and Meghan in the coming weeks.
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