Royals from across the globe expected at palace reception on eve of coronation
ok.co.ukThe eve of the King’s Coronation will be marked by a glittering Buckingham Palace reception attended by foreign royalty. Princess Beatrix, the former queen of the Netherlands, has confirmed her attendance at the event, expected to be hosted by Charles, alongside her granddaughter and heir to the Dutch throne Catharina-Amalia, the Princess of Orange.
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands will not be among the guests, who are likely to include British royalty and presidents and prime ministers from across the globe, but will be at Westminster Abbey to see Charles crowned on May 6.
Meanwhile, US president Joe Biden is not travelling to the UK for the coronation, but First Lady Jill Biden will represent America.
The Duke of Sussex, who has a troubled relationship with Charles, will be among the guests to see his fathered crowned. However, Meghan will instead stay in California with their two children, Archie and Lilibet, as the Coronation date also falls on Archie's birthday.
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