Natalie Barr: Harry and Meghan to attend King’s coronation so they have more things to whinge about

The coronation of King Charles III will be the perfect opportunity for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to find more things to ‘whinge’ about to their American benefactors, according to Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr.

The Channel Seven breakfast host, 55, took aim at the Sussexes on Monday while speaking to The Sun’s royal correspondent Emily Andrews about reports the couple is still ‘locked in talks’ with Buckingham Palace over their attendance.

Barr said the Royal Family risks an own goal by allowing Harry and Meghan to return to the fold for the historic ceremony on May 6, because they could head back to California with fresh material for their ongoing smear campaign against The Firm.

Harry and Meghan have already sold royal secrets to the highest bidder thanks to their multimillion-dollar deals with U.S. media giants such as Netflix, and giving them front-row seats to the most significant royal occasion in recent memory could leave the monarchy exposed to further ‘truth bombs’.

While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are yet to confirm they are attending the coronation, Ms Andrews said ‘my money is that they will come’ and they will ‘bring the kids with them’.

Barr replied cautiously: ‘Okay… because that will create more for them to talk about – and possibly whinge about.’

Harry and Meghan have yet to confirm whether they will attend the ceremony, with sources claiming ‘tense’ negotiations are under way between the Sussexes and the palace about what role – if any – they will have.

If they do come, Harry, who once called his stepmother Camilla Parker-Bowles a ‘villain’, will have to bow before his father’s wife as the Queen.

He will also have to give the Home Office 28 days’ notice before arriving in the UK so that adequate security can be arranged for his family.

Barr (left, with royal correspondent Emily Andrews) said the Royal Family risks an own goal by allowing Harry and Meghan to return to the fold for the ceremony on May 6, because they could head back to California with fresh material for their smear campaign against The Firm

Harry and Meghan have yet to confirm whether they will attend the ceremony, with sources claiming ‘tense’ negotiations are under way between the Sussexes and the palace about what role – if any – they will have. (Pictured: Charles with Harry and Meghan on June 9, 2018)

The Daily Mail newspaper reported on March 10 that Buckingham Palace staff had been told to plan for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to attend the coronation.

Harry and Meghan were apparently being factored into all arrangements including cars, dining and seating in Westminster Abbey.

A week later, The Times of London published an article claiming neither the Sussexes nor Prince Andrew, Duke of York, were expected to take part in the procession.

The newspaper also reported Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, had not yet been invited to the coronation.

The date of the coronation will be Archie’s fourth birthday while Lilibet does not turn two until June 4.