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Why are Prince Harry and Prince Andrew missing from the coronation procession?

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Harry and Andrew won’t have formal roles at the coronation (Picture: Getty)

Today is the Coronation of King Charles III, so the eyes of the world will be on the entire Royal Family.

Fans of the pomp and circumstance about to unfold will be keen to see which royals will appear in the coronation procession after the ceremony, as well as on Buckingham Palace’s balcony.

However, it has been confirmed that the King’s son Prince Harry and the King’s brother Prince Andrew won’t be in the procession.

Both were in the procession for the funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, though.

So, why won’t they be there?

Why are Harry and Andrew missing from the procession?

As Harry and Andrew aren’t working royals, they won’t be in the procession at the coronation.

Both are confirmed to be attending the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, but neither will have an official role in the event.

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Harry and Andrew pictured at the funeral of Prince Philip (Picture: CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Nor are they expected to join The King and Queen Camilla on the Buckingham Palace balcony afterwards.

Prince Harry, who is The Duke of Sussex, left life as a working royal behind in 2020.

He currently lives in California, where his wife Meghan will remain during the coronation with daughter Princess Lilibet and son Prince Archie, whose fourth birthday is today.

Prince Andrew, who is The Duke of York, was stripped of royal patronages and military titles in 2022 amid sexual assault allegations.

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The historic Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will take place in Westminster Abbey today (May 6).

For all the latest royal updates, visit Metro.co.uk's dedicated coronation page.

He denied any wrongdoing, and settled a reported £12 million deal with accuser Virgina Giuffre.

Other Royal Family members will play roles in the coronation, however.

Prince William, who is The Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, will pledge allegiance to his father during the ceremony.

He will kneel before him, touch St Edward’s Crown, and kiss his father’s right cheek during the homage.

Princess Anne has also been given the high-profile role of Gold Stick-in-Waiting during the proceedings.

Historically, the ‘Gold Stick’ is charged with personal protection of the monarch.

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William and Kate will be front and centre of the coronation (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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Anne, who is Colonel of The Blues and Royals, has been given the role of ‘Gold Stick’ by her brother Charles (Picture: JONATHAN BRADY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

As The King and Queen Camilla depart the Abbey in the Gold State Coach, The Princess Royal will lead The Coronation Procession back to Buckingham Palace on horseback.

The Princess Royal joked to CBC that the role ‘solved her dress problem’, as she will therefore be in uniform.

Also enjoying a role in the coronation are The King’s grandson Prince George, as well as Queen Camilla’s three grandsons Freddy, Louis and Gus.

As Pages of Honour for their respective grandparents, they will be carrying the coronation robes in the ceremony.

We can also expect to see plenty of Catherine, The Princess of Wales, as one of the most senior members of the Royal Family – as well as other working royals for the iconic balcony moment.

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