Arranging seating plans at big family events can be rather challenging - but it's going to be a whole new level of awkward at King Charles' Coronation next month.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have not yet publicly confirmed if they will be part of the congregation at Westminster Abbey on May 6, writes The Mirror.
The couple attending seemingly will come down to a number of factors, including the reported desire for a 'showdown' chat with Charles and Prince William and acknowledgement of Prince Archie's fourth birthday.
Things have been rocky recently between the couple and the Royal Family which makes it even harder to sort out a number of key issues, including where people will sit.
Last year, whilst attending the late Queen's funeral, Harry and Meghan sat directly behind Charles and Camilla, in the second row next to Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
Prince Andrew got a front row seat along with his siblings and it is thought that Charles will follow 'protocol' again.
Despite Harry, Meghan and Andrew no longer working royals, past precedent is expected to be followed.
If the Duke and Duchess of Sussex do decide to attend the event, the 'hierarchy' will be followed and Harry should get a more central seat because he is the King's son.
While a seating plan may place them together, it's been reported that many members of the Firm are privately telling friends they will give the Harry and Meghan the "cold shoulder".
And a few are said to be hoping that they are sat away from the rest of the Royal Family so they don't have to interact.
A source, described as friend of the family by the Mail, said: "They will be given the cold shoulder by very many relatives. One said to me, 'I hope they'll be seated in Iceland.'
"Many of the family just want nothing more to do with them. If they have to see them at the Coronation then so be it, but they do not want to socialise with them."
Organisers will be keen to keep the focus on the King and Queen Consort.
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