The purported seating arrangement for Prince Harry during his father King Charles’ coronation ceremony has been shrouded in mystery, with the Duke of Sussex kept in the dark. According to an article on Page Six, rumors that Harry will be seated in the 10th row, first circulated by Princess Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, have been debunked by an insider source.
While Harry’s strained relationships with his father, brother Prince William, and the rest of the royal family are no secret, the source believes it is unlikely that he will be relegated to the back row. “Harry has not been told where he’s sitting yet, but I highly doubt that [it’s as far back as the 10th row],” the source revealed.
The insider further stated that Harry is simply attending to support his father, with no ulterior motives. “Harry’s going to show up to support his dad. All I know is that it’s a stretch to ask much more for him… he doesn’t have any sort of agenda other than just getting in and getting out.”
However, another source claimed that Harry has not received any communication from Buckingham Palace regarding the seating arrangement. “Harry’s heard nothing from Buckingham Palace for the seating,” the source disclosed. “For the most part, I think all parties will be focused on making the day as special as possible for the king.”
Buckingham Palace recently announced that Harry will be flying to the UK to attend the coronation, while his wife Meghan Markle and their children will remain in California. At previous royal events, such as Queen Elizabeth’s funeral and Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Harry and Meghan were seated behind Prince William and Kate Middleton and were not permitted on the balcony at Buckingham Palace. As a result, it is rumored that Harry will not be permitted to join the working Royals on the balcony after the crowning ceremony of the new monarch.
