With King Charles' coronation not even three months away, it sounds as if it's already shaping up to be a pretty controversial one. According to a new report, there are several situations that could potentially take away from the celebration — and the Sussexes are just a small part of the list.
Meghan and Harry are definitely part of the controversy.
According to Express, it does appear Harry and Meghan will be included on the guest list for the coronation. Not only could this pose some problems for the people of the UK who have turned against the Sussexes, but also Prince William reportedly doesn't want to see them there after everything that's happened.
The coronation, which is set for May 6, also happens to be on the same day as Archie's birthday, which poses a problem for Harry and Meghan as they decide if they want to attend — and if so, whether both of them make the trip.
Prince Andrew's involvement is also a factor.
Although it's likely Prince Andrew will attend (he is the king's brother, after all), it's still up for debate how much of an active participant he will be in the coronation, Express reported. That means officials will make sure he doesn't take the spotlight by "placing him in a discrete spot and ensuring he doesn't play a leading role in the ceremony," according to the news outlet.
Those balcony photos will be scrutinized.
Photos taken on the Buckingham Palace balcony have become iconic over the years, especially during events such as Trooping the Colour. Who Charles allows to stand there will be more important than ever.
We suspect we won't see Harry, Meghan, or Andrew, but instead, Express believes that Charles may limit it to senior working royals only. At a minimum, it appears that we'll at least see Camilla, Kate Middleton, Prince William, and likely their children.
A religious ritual also is causing a stir, but not because it's happening.
During the coronation, royals are anointed with holy oil by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and this part of the ceremony is usually kept private. There's a rumor, however, that Charles will be the first to allow his anointment to be public, which could definitely raise some eyebrows.
It's going to be interesting to see how everything shakes out.
There's a lot of time between then and now for palace officials to get everything in order and hopefully keep the controversy to a minimum, but it wouldn't be surprising at all if this event is one that keeps people talking for a long time.
Whether or not Harry and Meghan attend, there's likely going to be a lot to unpack after this historic ceremony.
