President Joe Biden ‘will NOT attend King Charles’ Coronation and plans on turning down invite’, sources claim
JOE Biden is planning on turning down his invite to King Charles Coronation, sources have claimed.
The US President is “not expected” to attend the historical event on May 6 – although his wife Jill still may reportedly still attend.
Biden is said to be keen not to offend the King with his absence and will instead show support by sending a high-profile representative.
According to the Telegraph, sources close to discussions said that First Lady Jill Biden could take her husband’s place in London.
But other suitable stand-ins are also thought to be under consideration by the White House.
Buckingham Palace is keen to get the guest list in order, as a horde of “save the date” invites have already been sent out.
Some people have been asked to RSVP by Monday – but it is thought the US President will be politely declining his.
Days before the coronation, towards the end of April, Biden will be in Ireland, as a six-day trip is scheduled to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
The new monarch’s coronation ceremony will take place almost 70 years after the Queen‘s historic crowning.
In keeping with tradition, members of foreign Royal Families are expected to have received an invite.
One foreign royal who has already spoken out about attending the King’s big day is Prince Albert of Monaco who said that he and wife Charlene will “definitely go” to the Coronation.
Reporting about the attendees, the Telegraph previously stated that just 20 MPs and 20 peers would be present at the Coronation.
Although it remains unknown if spouses will be in attendance, we could expect to see current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as well as former PMs such as Boris Johnson, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
Other leading Cabinet ministers and leaders of the opposition, such as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, are also expected to be there.
Church leaders will also be present, including representatives from other faiths.
Everyday people are also set to be invited, such as representatives from the Commonwealth, charity leaders and NHS workers.