Prince Harry has been dubbed the 'biggest loser' after confirming that he will be attending King Charles' coronation by himself next month, according to a Sussex critic.
It was finally confirmed yesterday (April 12) that the Duke of Sussex would be attending the May 6 marquee event, but that he would be coming alone.
Wife Meghan Markle will be staying behind, as will the couple's children Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie.
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Speculation over the plans of the couple has been rife in recent weeks, with many thinking they may travel together or even not come at all.
News that the Sussexes had been invited was announced by representatives of the couple some time ago but an answer from them remained elusive until now.
But Royal critic Daniela Elser has claimed that only one person is losing out on the decision made.
Writing a piece for news.com.au called "Why Prince Harry is the biggest loser in the coronation move", she said: “You can try and dress up Harry’s coronation attendance with all the ‘he still loves his father’ bleating you like, but the Duke of Sussex’s attendance is akin to a bank robber giving up and saying, “Fine, you keep the money” mid hold-up.
“And the day itself could end up being nothing short of mortifying for Aitch.
“Mike and Zara Tindall better be brushing up on their small talk, because odds are they will be forced to save Harry from the extreme discomfort of not having a senior member of his family make eye contact, let alone speak to him (okay, perennially cheerful Princess Eugenie might lend a hand here too)."
Elser was also not optimistic about Harry and William reconciling during Harry returning to the UK for the event.
He said: “The chance of Prince William even looking in Harry’s direction is about as likely as Queen Camilla chucking a sickie on the day to catch up on Succession and raid Prince Philip’s collection of stouts.
“Not only is Harry likely to be blanked by the members of his family who actually matter in a monarchical sense, and by the two people who are his closest blood relatives, but all of this is going to be playing out as hundreds of millions of people watch on.”
She went on to claim that the entire event could end up “as exquisitely excruciating as watching someone being dumped on live television” for the Prince.
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