Meghan Markle Under Fire for Skipping King’s Coronation as Archie Celebrates Birthday

The much-anticipated coronation of King Charles was marked by a surprising absence – Meghan Markle.

The Duchess of Sussex faced criticism for using her son Archie's birthday as a convenient excuse to skip the royal event held on May 6th.

Speculation had been mounting about whether Meghan and Prince Harry would attend, but ultimately, it was Prince Harry who decided to join around 2,000 other guests at Westminster Abbey.

Speaking to Sky News Australia, Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers called out Meghan for her decision, stating that it was a convenient way out for her amidst the growing speculation.

“It was one of the longest-running sagas, but we've finally got a decision,” Myers remarked on Thursday morning.

Adding to the controversy, sources revealed that Archie's birthday party was deserted as all the famous neighbors and their children chose to attend the coronation instead.

This snub left Katie's daughter, Archie's classmate, and the entire neighborhood without an invitation to celebrate Meghan's son's special day.

Meanwhile, the coronation concert at Windsor Castle featured renowned US singer Katy Perry, who resides in the same Montecito estate as Harry and Meghan.

Perry's performance was accompanied by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, who dueted with Welsh opera star Sir Bryn Terfel.

The concert, scheduled for May 6th, was broadcast live by the BBC, with Orlando Bloom and his children also present to support Katy Perry, who happens to have a child attending the same private school as Meghan's.

Unfortunately, another close friend of Meghan's, Serena Williams, expressed regret that her work schedule prevented her and her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian from attending Archie's birthday.

Williams, a successful tennis player, will be participating in the Mutua Madrid Open from April 24th to May 7th, 2023.

In the midst of these events, it was revealed that Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet were not invited to the royal family event at King Charles' coronation.

The Daily Beast reported that supporters of Charles argued against extending an invitation to the Sussexes' children, fearing that their presence might overshadow the solemn celebrations of the day.

Moreover, Prince Harry's upcoming book has been making headlines, with revelations about his stepmother Queen Camilla and brother Prince William.

Under pressure to respond, the royal family decided not to comment on the matter.

Despite the ongoing tensions and the Sussexes being evicted from Frogmore, Buckingham Palace formally invited them as non-working royals to the coronation.

While Meghan Markle's absence from the coronation raised eyebrows, it coincided with Prince Archie celebrating his fourth birthday back home.

It is possible that Prince Harry, aware of the negative headlines surrounding his wife, wanted to avoid any further controversies during this significant moment for the royal family.

As the world watched the coronation unfold, it became clear that Meghan's decision to skip the event had not gone unnoticed.

The absence of Archie and Lilibet, along with the ongoing drama surrounding the Sussexes, added an extra layer of intrigue to an already historic occasion.