Poll: public want a ‘modest’ coronation

Strikes. Inflation. Political instability. It’s been a pretty miserable few months in Britain – but some in government are hoping that the coronation in May changes all that. The bunting will be out and the flags on display, to celebrate our septuagenarian monarch (finally) getting his hands on the Imperial State Crown. But with the royals involved in the odd rumpus or two, which members of King Charles’ family will be there in attendance?

There’s much speculation about whether the dilettante Duke and Duchess of Sussex will take time out of their busy media schedules to mark the happy day. And while many royalists are angry at the couple’s near constant attacks on the House of Windsor, the public are still hoping that the pair both attend. A poll for The Spectator by Redfield and Wilton found that 40 per cent of 1,500 Brits support Prince Harry attending, while 32 per cent oppose.