The Coronation of King Charles III is just a couple of months away, meaning organisers are putting the final touches on the historic event in place - including the guest list.
The occasion will see His Majesty formally inducted as monarch of the United Kingdom, nine months after his official Ascension to claim his new title. The latter took place in September after the death of Queen Elizabeth II and is traditionally a more sombre affair.
After granting a period of mourning for his beloved mother, King Charles will take part in the official celebration on May 6, with 2,000 expected to join him and Queen Consort Camilla in Westminster Abby. Those who have made the prestigious list are expected to be notified within the next few days.
This number is a significant reduction compared to the 8,000 guests of Queen Elizabeth's Coronation in 1953. As a result, there will likely be a few big names who may not get invites due to restricted numbers.
There is also the looming question as to whether Harry and Meghan will snub the event following their separation from the monarchy and growing tensions between family members. From royals, to world leaders and every day people, the pool for potential invites is rather large.
In anticipation of the big day, the Mirror has explained how the guest list could shape up.
Royal Family members
With the Coronation set to be one of the biggest royal events for 70 years, it is expected nearly all members of the Royal Family will be there to witness it.
Supporting Charles and Queen Camilla will no doubt be all of the working royals including the Prince and Princess of Wales' children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. However, big question marks hang over the attendance of at least three family members - Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Prince Andrew.
Harry and Meghan have levelled major criticism against the Firm recently with the relations between the pair and the King said to be at an all-time low. However, the couple confirmed at the weekend Harry "has recently received email correspondence from His Majesty's office regarding the coronation".
But they added: "An immediate decision on whether The Duke and Duchess will attend will not be disclosed by us at this time." In the case of Prince Andrew, it is likely he will be at the Coronation but faces being banned by the King from wearing ceremonial robes.
The Duke of York is furious after being kept in the dark over a decision on whether he can dress in the grand velvet robes and glistening insignia denoting his position as a Knight of the Garter.
Meanwhile, at an event in New York earlier this week, Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson revealed she had not yet received an invitation to the Coronation. She said: "I'm travelling at the moment, so maybe it [invitation] has gone to another place."
But she shrugged it off and told of what she will be doing instead if she is not picked to be inside Westminster Abbey.
She explained: "Well I've decided the best thing about being British around a coronation - although I've never been to one - I think we should, I should set up a tea room at the bottom of the drive with bunting and cakes."
It is also expected that Camilla's children Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes will attend along with her five grandchildren - Lola, Freddy, Eliza, Louis and Gus - who could even be given starring roles in the ceremony.
Foreign royals
In what would be a break with tradition, it has been reported that foreign monarchs will also be invited to the Coronation.
It had been convention that no other crowned royals should be at the Coronation - but it has reportedly been decided that this is a tradition that will not be upheld.
Therefore it is expected monarchs from across Europe, Asia and the Middle East will receive their invitations soon.
One monarch who has already spoken out about attending the big day is Prince Albert of Monaco, who has said he and wife Charlene "will definitely go".
Politicians
It is likely that some politicians and peers will be landing invitations to the Coronation - but not all.
With space in the Abbey at a premium, not all will be able to attend - with The Telegraph reporting just 20 MPs and 20 peers are expected to be invited. Also there will be current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and former living PMs - Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and John Major.
However, it is unknown whether they will be able to bring their spouses.
Leaders and everyday people
It is believed that the Coronation will reflect diversity in the UK - and it seems this will be seen in the guest list.
As well as having church leaders present, there will also be representatives from other faiths. Meanwhile everyday people set to be invited are representatives from the Commonwealth, charity leaders and NHS workers.
A Palace source previously told The Mail on Sunday : 'The coronation will be rooted in tradition and pageantry with a solemn religious service as its core, while reflecting the modern, diverse Britain of today."
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