Joe Biden ‘unlikely’ to attend King Charles’ coronation

President Joe Biden is unlikely to attend King Charles’s coronation in May, a source said.

A source told the Telegraph that it was “unlikely” that Biden, 80, would attend the May 6 coronation, as he is expected to make a trip to Ireland for the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement just weeks before.

Biden has vowed to “continue a close friendship with the King and Queen Consort”, and a source said he will be “represented at the Coronation”, although it is unclear who will be in attendance at this time.

At Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, then-President Dwight Eisenhower also did not attend. A delegate was sent in his place.

Biden’s lack of attendance is just another blow to the new ruler’s coronation, as revealed last month British entertainers Adele and Ed Sheeran said they are too busy to perform at the mega-event.

Biden has vowed to “continue a close friendship with the King and Queen Consort”, and a source said he will be “represented at the Coronation”, although it is unclear who will be in attendance at this time.

The Mail on Sunday revealed that the “Hello” singer was asked to perform after the monarch discussed with organizers his hopes for her to appear.

Sources close to Sheeran say he has not been invited, but organizers have been told he is busy and cannot play the Windsor Castle event on May 7, the day after the King’s coronation at Sheeran Abbey. Westminster.

A source involved in the project said: “The King has suggested a number of people he would like to star in and Adele and Ed were on that list. He was very interested in them being part of the concert.

“A team was created to get the talent signed up, but they weren’t available, which was a huge disappointment. They are titans of the entertainment industry and are quintessentially British, but also known around the world. It is a shame.’

The King and Biden could see each other on the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Biden has previously had a very close relationship with Queen Elizabeth, despite being told by his mother not to bow down to her in the 1980s. However, he eventually warmed to the queen, saying he was “delighted” by her. his wit and “touched” by his kindness.

Biden faces the dilemma of fitting the coronation into his own schedule, as he is expected to be in Ireland around April 18, making another trip across the Atlantic less likely.

Since Biden’s Irish heritage is close to his heart, the source believes Biden is more likely to attend the Good Friday event.

Another factor that could conflict with the coronation is Biden’s potential to launch his 2024 presidential campaign: his rival Donald Trump has already launched his.

Biden has previously had a very close relationship with Queen Elizabeth, despite being told by his mother not to bow down to her in the 1980s. However, he eventually warmed to the Queen, saying he was “delighted” by her. his wit and “touched” by his kindness.

The Queen invited the Bidens to tea at Windsor Castle after the G7 summit in Cornwall last summer.

At the time, Biden said that they discussed Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Mail on Sunday can reveal that Ed Sheeran (right) and Adele have been asked to perform after the monarch handed organizers a list of musicians he wanted to appear. Adele (left) and Sheeran said they were busy and couldn’t play the Windsor Castle event.

‘We had a long conversation. She was very generous. I don’t think she would be insulted, but she reminded me of my mother,” she said.

‘In terms of her appearance and just the generosity. She was very kind.

Biden ordered flags to be flown at half mast following the death of the 96-year-old British head of state.

And he was the first world leader to sign a book of condolences when he changed his schedule that day to visit the British embassy in Washington DC.

“We mourn for all of you,” she said after the signing, with first lady Jill at her side.

‘She was a great lady. We are delighted to meet you.