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Prince Harry will be at the King’s coronation but Meghan will stay in California with their children, Buckingham Palace has announced.

In a statement, it said it was “pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May.

“The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”

Harry, who revealed his troubled relationship with the Royal Family in his Netflix show and autobiography, will witness the King and his stepmother the Queen Consort be crowned.

It ends months of speculation about whether the couple would show up, but is likely to see some critics accuse Meghan of snubbing the ceremony.

The date of the coronation is also Archie’s fourth birthday.

Archewell, Harry and Meghan’s charitable foundation, issued a near identical statement that confirmed the duke would be attending.

Meghan’s absence will seem like the rift is far from healed

After weeks of speculation, we finally have an answer: Harry’s coming, but Meghan isn’t.

This is a big decision. It is also, perhaps, the outcome the Royal Family would have hoped for.

There had been fears the arrival of the Sussexes could create a distracting media circus, diverting attention from the coronation.

This way, Harry marks the moment and Meghan stays away from any potential controversy.

She’ll stay in the US with the children, and don’t forget the coronation falls on Prince Archie’s fourth birthday.

Buckingham Palace isn’t making any further comment other than to confirm Prince Harry’s attendance.

We don’t know if space will be made for him in the carriage procession or even if he’ll now be offered a spot on the balcony. Or to that point, if Harry would want to be part of either.

Harry made it clear in his biography and subsequent interviews “there is a lot to be discussed” before he decided whether to come.

He said he wanted sit-down conversations with his family, and that “the ball is in their court”.

Whether those chats happened isn’t known but something has persuaded Harry to come.

Meghan’s decision not to come is much more nuanced. We haven’t seen her in the UK since the Queen’s funeral.

Her absence will certainly seem like the rift between her and the Royal Family is far from healed.

In fact, there’s no suggestion of any rapprochement between Harry and senior royals.

Either way, for the King this will be welcome news and he will be pleased to have both his sons watch his crowning moment.

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Doubts over whether Harry would attend the coronation grew after explosive claims in his book, Spare, which painted his family in an unflattering light and laid bare tensions.

He claimed his brother William had knocked him to the floor after calling the Meghan “difficult”, “rude” and “abrasive”.

The duke also said his father put his own interests above Harry’s and was jealous of Meghan and Kate, and that the Queen Consort sacrificed him on “her personal PR altar”.

The King and Queen Consort Pic: Hugo Burnand
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Pic: Hugo Burnand

Those claims came after the couple’s Oprah interview in 2021, where it was alleged an unnamed royal made comments about the skin colour of their then unborn son.

The Sussexes moved to California after stepping back as senior royals in 2020.

They were asked this year to vacate their UK home, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, in a move approved by the King.

Harry is also currently taking legal action, along with others, against the Daily Mail’s publisher in a privacy case at the high court.

He made a surprise appearance at a hearing in London last month.

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Two men have died after a stabbing in central London.

Police were called to a business premises in Long Lane, Southwark, at 1pm on Monday, where they found four people had been stabbed.

A 58-year-old man died at the scene while three others were taken to hospital, the Metropolitan Police said. These included a 27-year-old man who has since died.

A third man, who is in his thirties, remains in hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.

Another man in his thirties, who has been detained in connection with the incident, remains in a life-threatening condition in hospital.

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Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond said: “Our investigation is in the early stages and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances of this shocking incident.

“At this point, we do not believe it to be terrorism-related and there is no further risk to the public.”

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Lionesses celebrate Euros triumph at ‘very special’ Downing Street reception

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Lionesses celebrate Euros triumph at 'very special' Downing Street reception

The red carpet was rolled out at No 10 on Monday evening as the Lionesses attended a reception to celebrate their Euro 2025 victory.

The England squad went straight to Downing Street after touching down at Southend Airport in Essex less than 24 hours after they defeated Spain in a penalty shootout in Sunday’s final.

Led by captain Leah Williamson, who proudly clutched the trophy, the side posed for pictures outside No 10 before being greeted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.

England women's football team pose for a photo in Downing Street, London, as they attend a reception at No 10, Pic: PA
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The England squad outside No 10. Pic: PA

England's team captain Leah Williamson carries the trophy when leaving a special reception, to celebrate their victory in the Women's Euro 2025 final, at Downing Street in London, Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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Leah Williamson carries the trophy. Pic: AP

Speaking to Sky News correspondent Ashna Hurynag after the 40-minute reception, England manager Sarina Wiegman described the celebration as “very, very special”.

“To be able to go inside and also be in the garden there, [was] really nice,” she said. “They had put up pictures of us to show what we had done in the Euros… it was very, very special.”

Some people on social media have called for the England boss – who is from the Netherlands – to get an honorary damehood, but Wiegman told Ashna Hurynag that she “hasn’t thought about that”.

“I feel so much respect from England and from the Royal Family too, I think that’s the most important thing, feeling valued,” she said.

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Weigman also joined some of the players to videocall Sir Keir Starmer, who was in Scotland with Donald Trump.

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England manager Sarina Wiegman and some of the players on a video call with Sir Keir Starmer. Pic: Reuters

England manager Sarina Wiegman speaks at a reception at No 10 Downing Street, London. Pic: Richard Pohle/The Times/PA Wire
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Angela Rayner reacts during a reception to celebrate England's victory in the Women's EURO 2025, at Downing Street in London. Reuters
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Angela Rayner congratulates some of the players. Pic: Reuters

In a speech at the reception, the manager quipped: “I have to make my apologies [for giving] you lots of heart attacks.”

“We made it through and that’s why we’re here now,” she continued.

“The team is just incredible, we won the Euros but making the final, we’re already legendary. Thank you so much for having us here.”

As the Lionesses left Downing Street, some stopped to try and meet another famous feline – Larry the Cat.

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Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson with the trophy as she and members of the England team attend a reception at Downing St. Pic: PA
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Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson in the garden at No 10. Pic: PA

England's Esme Morgan, Anna Moorhouse and Grace Clinton try and get Larry the Cat's attention as they leave No.10 Downing Street. Pic: PA
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England’s Esme Morgan, Anna Moorhouse and Grace Clinton try and get Larry the Cat’s attention. Pic: PA

The celebrations will continue on Tuesday afternoon with an open-top bus parade through central London before the team gather outside Buckingham Palace.

The Lionesses retained their Women’s Euros title on Sunday night by beating Spain in Basel, Switzerland.

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Behind the scenes after Lionesses’ win

Mariona Caldentey put Spain 1-0 ahead in the first half, but England’s Alessia Russo levelled the score in the 57th minute.

The game finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, with the score remaining the same at the end of extra-time.

The match then went to a penalty shootout, which the Lionesses won 3-1.

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