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Oprah Winfrey weighs in on whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should attend coronation

Karishma Sarkari
Karishma Sarkari

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are yet to reveal if they'll be attending King Charles III's coronation in May.

The couple confirmed they received an invite to the historic event despite slamming the monarchy in recent months, across their Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan and the Duke of Sussex's memoir Spare.

Now, long-time friend and neighbour Oprah Winfrey has given her advice to the couple on whether or not they should attend.

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Oprah Winfrey has given advice to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle about whether or not they should attend the Coronation of King Charles.

Oprah Winfrey has given advice to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle about whether or not they should attend the Coronation of King Charles. YouTube/CBSMornings

During a book club appearance on CBS Mornings, Winfrey's best friend, Gayle King, asked her to share her thoughts on the matter.

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"I think they should do what they feel is best for them and their family. That's what I think," Winfrey advised.

"That's what the bottom line comes down to. What do you feel like is the right thing for you?"

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Prince Harry and Meghan confirmed they received an invite to the historic event but haven't revealed if they'll be going. Getty

The TV doyenne went on to clarify the couple "haven't asked me my opinion".

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Winfrey's comments come just over two years after her interview with the couple aired in March 2021.

It marked their first interview after leaving their senior working roles in the royal family in March 2020.

This image provided by Harpo Productions shows Prince Harry, from left, and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, in conversation with Oprah Winfrey. (Joe Pugliese/Harpo Productions via AP)

Winfrey's comments come just over two years after her interview with the couple aired in March 2021 AP

The comments also come on the third anniversary of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's last public engagement in their royal roles.

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They attended the Commonwealth Day Service on March 9, 2020 before heading to North America, where they eventually settled next door to Winfrey in Montecito, California.

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