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Kyle O'Sullivan

Plans for Harry and Meghan to attend Coronation 'being finalised' but he has 'questions'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are still yet to decide whether they will attend King Charles' Coronation - but plans are reportedly "being finalised".

Despite the Coronation being exactly one month away today, we are no closer to finding out if the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be part of the congregation at Westminster Abbey.

It is believed that three-year-old Prince Archie and one-year-old Princess Lilibet have not even been invited, with sources citing that the children are "very young".

The snub for the Sussex kids is believed to have caused issues, particularly as May 6 is also Archie's fourth birthday.

Royal insiders claim that Harry and Meghan have been in conversations with the Palace which seem promising, but there is a "time crunch".

Prince Harry has 'questions' that need addressing (Getty Images)

"There have been lengthy discussions between the Sussexes and the palace, there is a time crunch on this, of course," a royal insider told Page Six.

"It's such a historical event and it’s hoped that Harry and Meghan will be there."

The ultimate decision still lies in Harry's hands, with the source adding that all families are difficult but "this is no normal" one.

Harry has lots of legitimate concerns about the event, such as his family's safety, their roles on the day and how Archie's birthday will be celebrated.

The source added: "Harry has a lot of questions about how the event will work."

The Sussexes are also reportedly fully aware that it's a case of "damned if they do, damned if they don't" and that all eyes will be on them on the momentous day.

Whether their kids are included on the day has allegedly been a major sticking point for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

As it stands, Archie and Lilibet seemingly won't play any part in the day itself, but their cousins and Queen Camilla's grandchildren will be integral.

Prince George, nine, will have a starring role, while Princess Charlotte, seven and Prince Louis, who turns five next month, will join their grandfather and the Queen as they leave the Abbey.

George and seven other boys named Pages of Honour will "attend their majesties", the King and Queen, during the service.

The boys are either family friends or relatives of Charles and Camilla and are usually teenagers, but George has been given a special role after showing keen interest.

An insider told OK! that a major issue was how the Sussex children were to be included on the day.

But the source explained that their inclusion in the ceremony has "never been a bone of contention" because small children don’t attend royal events of this scale "due to restlessness and tantrums".

Another point of interest has been whether Meghan and Harry would be allowed to join the rest of the family on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Harry and Meghan won't be on the Buckingham Palace balcony (Getty Images)

The King and Queen will appear in front of thousands of people on the balcony to celebrate their Coronation - but only working royals will be joining them.

Charles' decision to appear in the historic moment with just his closest and most loyal family members will show his vision of a slimmed down monarchy, royal sources said.

Detailed plans seen by The Mirror reveal how the King has chosen to say thanks for the nation alongside a select few royals who have dedicated their lives to public service, while also showing "the heartbeat and future of his family".

The final group of 15 shows there is no place for Harry and Meghan or the disgraced Prince Andrew.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have still not responded to an official invitation by the King, although rumours of their demands to be included on the balcony are said to be "wide of the mark", according to palace insiders.

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