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Ryan Paton

Prince Harry missing from crucial balcony appearance at King Charles coronation

Prince Harry was missing from the traditional balcony appearance at today's coronation.

Saturday was a momentous day for the Royal Family as King Charles was officially crowned as King. The Duke of Sussex was in attendance at the historic event at Westminster Abbey.

The ceremony was followed by the Coronation Procession as the King and Queen took their spot in the Gold State Coach to travel down the Mall. Thousands gathered to greet the new monarch as he made his way to Buckingham Palace.

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The new King then took to the balcony at the Palace to greet members of the public who had gathered on the mall alongside his family. However, there was a notable absence from the crucial moment.

Prince Harry did not join the rest of the Royal Family on the balcony. King Charles was joined by Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate as they waved at the thousands of people who had come to witness the landmark event.

Only working members of the Royal family appeared on the balcony (BBC)

It's believed Harry was missing from the balcony because he is no longer a working member of the Royal Family.

Today was the first time Prince Harry had sat with his family in public since he criticised the King, the Queen, Prince William and the Princess of Wales in his memoir, Spare. Buckingham Palace had earlier confirmed that Harry would not have any formal role at the event as he is no longer a working royal.

Meghan Markle did not attend the ceremony as she has stayed at home in Montecito, California, with their children, Archie and Lili.

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