Prince Harry Wasn't Given Role In Coronation Because Royal Family Didn't Want To 'Complicate Matters'

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The royal family won’t be doing Prince Harry any favors to avoid more drama. Ahead of King Charles III‘s coronation on Saturday, many have been wondering if the Duke of Sussex will somehow manage to get a role in the festivities at the last minute, but royal expert Gareth Russell thinks that’s unlikely — and not just because Harry isn’t a working royal anymore. Related: Was King Charles ‘Bullied’ Into Hiding His ‘Sausage Fingers’?! Speaking to Us Weekly on Tuesday, the insider said it’s not “surprising that Prince Harry hasn’t been given a role” in his father’s ceremony, musing: LOLz!

That’s putting it lightly! Gareth did note it’s important to point out the 38-year-old has been “very, very clear that he is a monarchist and he believes in the continuity of the monarchy.” That said, the “spare” has still separated himself from the royal family, and that will come with a consequence: Draw a line under it?

Like, to call attention to it? Make it clear this is a consequence? Huh. The historian continued: As for how the public feels about the Archewell founder’s decision, he added: Interestingly, the source revealed that some in the UK were hoping the coronation would be a chance for the relatives to reconcile, but they no longer believe that — not after Harry divulged family secrets in a recent lawsuit over phone hacking. Related: Did Kim Kardashian Shade Kourtney With Quickly-Edited IG Caption?!  But TBH, a reconciliation was feeling like a long shot considering everything else Harry has done to alienate his fam!

First, there was the Oprah interview, then the release of his Netflix doc, Harry & Meghan, then his explosive memoir Spare.