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Charlotte McIntyre

Sarah Ferguson breaks silence on Coronation no-show and says 'I can't have it both ways' with Andrew

Sarah Ferguson confirmed she has not been invited to King Charles' Coronation as she spoke out on the snub to Kate Garraway and Adil Ray on Good Morning Britain.

When asked if she'll be attending, the Duchess of York replied: "No I'm not because it's a state occasion and being divorced you can't have it both ways.

"I'm enjoying being divorced to my husband not from my husband."

Kate interjected: "You don't mind, you don't feel sorry? You have grown up with them and you're very close to Charles."

"The great thing about this moment in time is the unity of family I think they're doing a great job of unifying the family," Sarah continued.

The Duchess of York will not be attending the King's Coronation (ITV)

"I'm not there in the state occasion but that doesn't mean I'm not there privately. You can't sit on the fence, you're either in or out."

Meanwhile, supporting Charles and Queen Camilla will be all of the working royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George - who will be a page of honour - Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Prince Edward and Sophie - the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh - Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of York and Princess Alexandra, will also be in attendance.

Wider family members expected to be there will include the likes of Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Zara and Mike Tindall - but they won't appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony after the ceremony.

Prince Harry will also be at the Coronation but his wife Meghan Markle will stay behind in California with their two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Fergie told Kate and Aldi that she feels very much "part of the family" (ITV)

Speaking about the Coronation no-show, a source told The Independent: "She has been hugely supportive of Charles and Camilla and does not want this to become about her.

"The whole day is about the new King and the success of his reign but she has always championed the Royal Family and the Queen undoubtedly would have wanted her to be there."

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