Royal Family Prepares for Coronation as Prince Harry Faces Scrutiny

The royal family is keeping busy as the date for King Charles' coronation approaches, and scrutiny of Prince Harry's visit intensifies.

This morning, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, visited a child care center and dropped hints about her outfit to a British TV host.

When asked about her attire, she mentioned that there is a hint of blue.

In addition, the royal family has released birthday photos, including a picture of Prince Louis, William and Kate's youngest son, who turned five on Saturday.

Another photo shows the Queen with some of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, which would have been her 97th birthday.

Meanwhile, King Charles and Camilla, the Queen consort, spent the weekend at Queen Elizabeth's favorite retreat in Scotland.

They surprised locals by visiting a new restaurant, capturing the attention of a fan who recorded their outing.

However, amidst the preparations for the coronation, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, continue to attract distracting headlines.

Meghan recently responded to an article claiming that she had exchanged letters with King Charles after her bombshell Oprah interview two years ago.

The article alleged that Meghan was unhappy with some of her allegations of unconscious bias in the royal family.

A spokesperson for the Sussexes dismissed the story as false and ridiculous, emphasizing that Meghan is focused on her current life and not dwelling on past correspondence.

Although Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the matter, it is worth noting that the Sussex spokesperson did not deny the existence of the correspondence.

Instead, they urged the tabloid media and royal correspondents to stop creating an exhausting circus around the issue.

It is clear that Meghan's decision to stay behind for the coronation is primarily to be with her children, as it coincides with Prince Archie's fourth birthday.

As the coronation draws near, NBC News royal commentator Daisy McCandry provides insights into the ongoing letter controversy.

While the letters themselves have not been seen, McCandry finds it interesting that there is no denial of their existence.

She believes that there was likely a back-and-forth between King Charles and Meghan following the Oprah interview, where Meghan accused the royal family of racism.

McCandry suggests that Meghan's distinction between racism and unconscious bias may seem like splitting hairs to some, but it holds significance for her.

Regarding Prince Harry's attendance at the coronation, McCandry notes that it could be seen as a sign of a thawing relationship between him and his father.

However, the relationship between Harry and his brother William remains strained.

It is expected that Harry's visit will be brief, with him returning to California shortly after the event.

This decision disappoints many monarchists worldwide who had hoped for a reconciliation between the brothers.

As for the seating arrangements during the coronation, there have been reports suggesting that Harry will be seated ten rows behind the rest of the royal family.

However, McCandry treats these reports with skepticism, considering them mere mischief-making.

The true dynamics of the event remain uncertain, including whether there will be any gestures of warmth or unity among the family members who have genuine issues with each other.

Nevertheless, Harry's effort to attend the coronation is seen as a significant gesture on such an important day in King Charles' life.

With less than two weeks until the coronation, anticipation builds.

The absence of Meghan from the event is a topic of sadness for many, but it is viewed as an elegant compromise given the circumstances.

As the royal family prepares for this momentous occasion, the world watches with curiosity and hopes for a positive turn of events.

In conclusion, stay tuned for more updates on the royal family's activities and the upcoming coronation.

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