As we draw closer to King Charles' coronation on Saturday 6 May, there is one question we all want the answer to: will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle be there?
The deadline for RSVPs was reportedly Monday 3 April, yet, for weeks after, royal insiders were said to be 'none the wiser' about whether the Sussexes will be part of the momentous occasion.
But now, with the big day only weeks away, Buckingham Palace have confirmed that Prince Harry will indeed attend his father's coronation - but his wife Meghan will stay in LA with their young children.
Confirming the news, Buckingham Palace said they were 'pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.'
Whilst Harry will be in London to see this father crowned King, it's not yet known whether he will play a significant part in the ceremony. It's previously been thought that, having stepped down as working members of the royal family in January 2020, he would not be allowed to stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony alongside the King and Queen Consort.
In the wake of the Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary, and the revelations in Harry's memoir Spare, the Sussexes relationship with the Royal Family is said to be 'beyond rock-bottom' a source told Grazia.
So his attendance at the coronation is more loaded than ever. It will be the first time Harry will have been seen with the Royal Family since the release of his bombshell memoir Spare.
And with the prince making the trip across the pond, it could be a symbolic step towards a public reconciliation. But with Meghan remaining behind, could it be the end of any hope for a future relationship between the Sussexes and the Royals..?
Will Prince Harry attend the Coronation?
During his interview with ITV back in January, Harry said of his attendance 'There's a lot that can happen between now and then. But the door is always open. The ball is in their court.'
Given that Harry claimed he had 'lost his dad' amidst the royal drama, and his family were said to be 'devastated' at the not-so-loving portrayal of them in his bombshell memoir Spare, many were convinced that the couple would remain in LA. The Coronation date also falls on eldest son Archie's fourth birthday, leaving many to think Harry and Meghan would favour spending the day living a 'normal life' with their kids.
Buckingham Palace have confirmed Harry will attend alone.
Why is Meghan not attending?
Having been open about her treatment within the Royal Family, her relationship with the monarchy appears tricky at best.
But there might be a more simple reason behind the couple's decision for Prince Harry to attend alone. The coronation falls on 6 May, which just so happens to be son Archie's fourth birthday.
According to Royal commentator Katie Nicholl, the diary clash was not pointed. 'Having the coronation on Archie's birthday is definitely not a snub,' she told Entertainment Tonight. 'I think it’s very much a happy coincidence. Obviously, a huge amount of planning has to go into an important moment in history, such as a coronation, and the royal calendar is full of anniversaries and birthdays, so I think this is absolutely one of those occasions where it’s a coincidence and hopefully a happy coincidence.'
Given the emphasis the Sussexes have placed on giving their children as 'normal' an upbringing as possible, missing his birthday - or disrupting celebrations - to attend the coronation could be a problem for Meghan and Harry. It could be that this is behind Meghan's decision to remain in LA - where she'll no doubt be throwing Archie some sort of birthday celebrations.
Will Prince Harry wear a uniform to the coronation?
At events, only working royals are allowed to be seen wearing military uniform - which means the rules say that we won't see Prince Harry (or his uncle, Prince Andrew) in their uniforms. However, given some rule bending during the Queen's memorial service, it's not quite a given.
Originally, Prince Harry wasn't down to wear his military uniform as he honoured the late Queen. But after a dramatic u-turn, he was allowed to wear his Blues and Royals uniform. According to a palace source, Harry wore the uniform 'at the King's request.' He had not requested the change to be made, with a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex saying he had been prepared to wear the morning suit for all events.
Given that King Charles made the exception before, we'll have to wait and see if he pulls any strings to allow Harry to don his more impressive royal uniform in May.
What does it say about Harry and Meghan on the royal family website?
After leaving their positions as working royals, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seemingly demoted on the Royal Family's website. They now feature second-to-last on the Members of Royal Family page - with only Prince Andrew, who was stripped of his titles following a sexual abuse allegation, falling below them.
However, they still feature on the line of succession, along with their children.
Will Archie and Lilibet go to King Charles' Coronation?
Whilst it's clear that the Mountbatten-Windsor children are still a key part of the monarchy - both through their royal titles and position in the line of succession, they will remain in LA with Meghan.
Considering that Lilibet will be one and Archie will be turning four on the day of the coronation, royal tradition appears to suggest they are too young to attend such important events anyway. Back in 1953, a two-year-old Princess Anne was seen as too young to attend Queen Elizabeth II's coronation at Westminster Abbey.
What are Archie and Lilibet's titles?
Following news that the couple had held a christening ceremony for daughter Lilibet, the couple's spokesperson indicated that both Archie and Lilibet would be using their 'Prince and Princess' titles in formal settings.
Also appearing on the line of succession, it seems the two young children are very much still considered a key part of the monarchy.
Were Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage? Where will Harry stay during the coronation?
It was revealed the Sussexes had been evicted from Frogmore Cottage earlier this year.
The couple have been living in a privately-owned mansion in Santa Barbara, California, for almost three years. When they return to Britain, the family reside in Frogmore Cottage - the home Harry and Meghan shared as newlyweds.
The Sun previously reported that the five-bedroom property on the grounds of Windsor Castle had been offered to Prince Andrew. The eviction would mean Harry and Meghan would have no official royal residence in the U.K.
King Charles has reportedly offered Prince Harry a flat at Buckingham Palace over coronation weekend. There's also been reports that the couple did swindle some leeway over their Frogmore tenancy, meaning Harry might just be able to stay there during the coronation (and likely get some packing done whilst he's at it.)