Omid Scobie, a journalist and biographer known for his close connections with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, discussed why the Duchess of Sussex did not attend Charles III’s coronation. The topic has been covered by Mirror among others.
According to Scobie, Meghan Markle chose not to participate in the coronation because she did not feel fully at ease or welcomed at the event.
He noted that while there is significant attention on diversity, Meghan Markle stood out as the only non-white member of the royal family and a mother to Archie and other children in the Windsor circle. Scobie suggested that this sense of not feeling completely comfortable could have been a factor in her decision to stay away from the celebrations.
Meghan Markle was the sole member of Charles III’s immediate family not to attend the Westminster Abbey ceremony on that day. Earlier reporting indicated that Meghan might miss the coronation due to her son Archie Harrison’s birthday, which had been cited as a contributing reason.
In related coverage, Meghan Markle was described as engaging in activities away from royal duties, including personal time like hiking, which highlighted a private effort to maintain independence from royal appearances.