The action is usually performed by all the royal dukes, but Charles scrapped the traditional obligation, effectively absolving Prince Harry of any ceremonial duties.

Prince William will be the only royal liege man at the ceremony, and only he will kneel to 'pay homage' to the King, before touching the crown and kissing his father's right cheek.

He added: 'They are too young to be involved in the actual ceremony but of course the King would love to see his grandchildren if they came over and it must be heartbreaking for him that he never sees them.' He said: 'I'm sure if they had made an early decision to attend and accept the King's invitation with good grace it would have been seen as the first step in rebuilding their relationship, and Archie and Lilibet would have been welcomed with open arms.' But royal author Phil Dampier told MailOnline today that Harry and Meghan would hardly be able to complain about their children not being involved in the coronation 'when they can't even make up their minds if they want to come.'

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