If Harry and Meghan were on the balcony at King’s Coronation ‘it would be in next book,’ expert says

If Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were to appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as part of the King’s Coronation celebrations, “it would be in the next book,” a royal commentator has said.

The royals said last week that Harry and his wife Meghan are “unlikely” to appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, should they attend the event after the fallout from the duke’s explosive memories.

Speaking on Good Morning Britain today, author and journalist Claudia Joseph lashed out at the Sussexes, saying that every time they “open their mouths” it’s to say something critical about the institution.

“I think if you look back at the Queen’s jubilee, they weren’t included at that stage on the balcony,” he said. “It is very difficult for the royal family because they are an institution, they are a monarchy and that is their job.

“Obviously in the past there have been times where perhaps the press has been too intrusive and there have been problems, but ultimately the job is to do a good job and stay quiet and not talk about your feelings and what happens in public”.

“And it’s very difficult because every time Harry and Meghan open their mouths they’re now saying something critical of the institution and if they’re on the balcony, that’s going to show up in the next book.”

But host Ateh Jewel, who also appeared on the show this morning, disagreed, saying Meghan and Harry should appear on the balcony, arguing the family needs to “heal”.

“I think the royal family is an institution and a family and both need to evolve and heal,” he said.

“I think if King Charles, who is also our king, and I support the monarchy, he is also a father, he needs to put the UN unconditionally and reach out and be a bigger person.” The person who will have a gesture to help heal his family.

‘I mean, what message does it send to the entire country that when you speak your truth, when you speak of mental health, when you speak of toxic behavior and racism, it is met with silence, obstruction and excommunication? They should be on the balcony.

It is “unlikely” that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Duke of York will join the King and Queen Consort on the balcony during the coronation, The Mail on Sunday understands.

Buckingham Palace confirmed that the newly crowned King and Queen will appear at Buckingham Palace after the ceremony in May.

As with the Queen’s latest Platinum Jubilee last year, the royals’ lineup alongside them will be limited to working members of the family. That will exclude Prince Harry, Meghan and Prince Andrew, who are no longer in official roles.

Prince Harry dodged the question of whether he will attend his father’s coronation in his recent interview with ITV.

In a publicity campaign for his Spare memoir, the Duke of Sussex told Tom Bradby that “a lot can happen from time to time” when asked if he would go see his father crowned.

Mr Bradby asked Harry: ‘If you are invited to the Coronation, will you come?’

Refusing to say yes, Harry replied: ‘There’s a lot that can happen between now and then.

But the door is always open. The Ball Is in his field.

“There’s a lot to discuss and I really hope they’re willing to sit down and talk about it.”

The historic coronation of King Carlos III will advocate for refugees, diversity and volunteering.

The three-day extravaganza will give millions of Britons a day off, and tens of thousands are expected to line the streets of central London to watch the ceremony, the first of its kind in more than 70 years.

The coronation is scheduled for May 6, followed by a grand concert at Windsor Castle the next day, which will focus on showcasing Charles’ vision for the Commonwealth.