The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to attend the historic crowning of King Charles III with no official role other than to 'keep their mouths shut' following the couple's media blitz over the last year.
"This was going to be a PR nightmare if King Charles did not invite Harry and Meghan to the Coronation."
"They’re on the list and planning is well underway to make sure the proceedings run as smooth as possible - without any drama," a Whitehall source claimed. “And they should realise that there is only one subject that many members of the Royal Family will be willing to discuss and that’s the weather," the source added.
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