Harry and Meghan are included in the official Coronation programme
King Charles includes a photo of Harry and Meghan in the official Coronation souvenier programme as his latest olive branch to the couple
- The family portrait was taken to mark the monarch’s 70th birthday in 2018
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To emphasise his attempts to smooth over family ructions, the King has included a photograph of Harry and Meghan in the official Buckingham Palace souvenir programme to accompany the Coronation.
The rare, relaxed private family portrait was taken by royal photographer Chris Jackson to mark the monarch’s 70th birthday in 2018.
It was shot in the gardens at Clarence House and shows Charles with Prince George on his knee, Camilla cuddling Princess Charlotte and the then-Duchess of Cambridge holding a baby Prince Louis.
Behind the bench Prince William stands next to his brother, who has his arm around a laughing Meghan. The happy family photograph belies the fact that behind the scenes, the relationships between all six adults were falling apart.
Happier times: The royals in 2018
Historic: The cover of the Coronation souvenir
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Meghan and Kate had fallen out over Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid’s dress and Harry was privately accusing his family of not being supportive enough of his new wife, whom he married in May that year.
The £20, 84-page publication is a unique illustrated souvenir that tells the life stories of Their Majesties and offers a preview of the Coronation day, including the service.
The programme is published by Publications UK, who also published the Official Platinum Jubilee Programme and that of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.
It is on sale now at WHSmith, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S, Waitrose and independent newsagents.
A percentage of high street sales will be split between two charities: the Royal Collection Trust and SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
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