Meghan Markle Spotted Hiking in California After Missing King Charles III’s Coronation

Meghan Markle staged her hiking photos over coronation weekend — taking aim at her athleisure wear.“She actually had a little neck scarf with a tie. I’m sorry ladies, but we’ve all walked our dogs, literally nobody does that,” Kelly, 52, said Wednesday on “Sky News Australia.” “Nobody wears a little neck tie with a scarf and the glasses, and the hat and the perfectly wrapped little wrap for later just in case it gets chilly.”Markle, 41, was photographed Sunday on a 40-minute hike near her home in Montecito, California, without her husband, Prince Harry, or their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.She was instead joined by friends Markus Anderson and Heather Dorak as events continued in the UK to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, Markle’s father-in-law.

A royal farewell? King Charles III’s coronation marked another shift in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship with his family, according to a royal expert.

Meghan Markle was taking some time to herself over the weekend, following King Charles III’s coronation. The Duchess of Sussex did not attend the highly anticipated event and instead stayed in California, where she was photographed during a recent outing.The former actress was seen going on a 40-minute hike just outside her home.

Meghan Markle spent her weekend away from the crushing coronation crowds and media spotlight, instead opting to enjoy the temperate California climate and a nice hike.Amid the chatter and headlines regarding her absence from King Charles III's coronation, the Duchess of Sussex was spotted hiking near her home in Montecito, sans husband Prince Harry — and appeared to be in a jovial mood.While Harry was in attendance at the coronation ceremony — after which he quickly left to return home to California — Meghan spent her Sunday getting some exercise with her close friends, Heather Dorak and Markus Anderson, as seen in photos obtained by Meghan was all smiles as she hiked with her pals and rocked black leggings and a matching black athleticwear top, under a green jacket. She went low-key in a Western hat and dark shades.The 41-year-old actress chose to stay behind at the couple's home and forego any coronation festivities for a number of reasons — first and foremost seems to be the fact that Saturday happened to be her and Harry's son, Archie's, fourth birthday.In fact, Archie's birthday was specifically mentioned in the announcement from Buckingham Palace last month, confirming that Harry would be attending his father's coronation but that Meghan would be skipping the historic event.

Two big celebrations in one day! Yet the royal family did not publicly wish Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son, Prince Archie, a happy birthday amid King Charles III’s coronation.

A modern monarch. King Charles III broke tradition with his coronation outfit on Saturday, May 6. 

Prince Harry watched on as the crown was placed on his father King Charles III's head at the Coronation.

coronation service for his father King Charles III, 74, and is en route to the airport.The Duke of Sussex will make it home to California in time for son Archie’s 4th birthday party, the source added.Harry — who looked sad and lonely at the ceremony — spent less than 24 hours in the UK, arriving on a commercial flight Friday evening.He spent the night at Frogmore Cottage, despite being kicked out earlier this year by Charles so the home could go to his own brother, Prince Andrew.The duke arrived to King Charles’ coronation at Westminster Abbey solo, sans wife Meghan Markle, 41. This was the first time he has seen his father since he released his bombshell memoir, “Spare,” in January.Harry arrived with his cousins, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

A quiet moment. King Charles III had a special message for Prince William following the homage at the coronation on Saturday, May 6.

We already have so many amazing photos from inside King Charles’ Coronation and the event is only halfway over at the time of this posting!

Scots and tourists alike have turned out in droves in Edinburgh to see King Charles III crowned. The capital was caked in a fog that refused to ease on Saturday morning.

Prince Harry showed up to the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla not wearing his military uniform. The Duke of Sussex wore a morning suit for the historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey, which means he’s not be in uniform. PEOPLE reports Harry requested to wear a morning suit — and that he didn't make any specific asks regarding his outfit.The prince has no formal role in the service and he will not be a part of the Coronation Procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace following the crowning ceremony.During the service, Harry sat alongside his cousins Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.Harry served in the British Army for 10 years and undertook two tours in Afghanistan. The youngest son of Charles was all smiles as he entered the monumental event, alongside his cousin, Princess Eugenie. Prince Harry has arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. pic.twitter.com/39AoJwT4h5A source tells ET that Harry arrived in the U.K.

Prince Harry was in attendance at King Charles III's historic coronation, but his role was not what many once expected for his father's big day.Harry was spotted entering the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning with his cousins, Princess Beatrice, Princes Eugenie, and Zara Tindall, as well as their respective spouses. He seemed in good spirits, smiling and chatting with Beatrice's husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and sat with his family — next to Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, and directly behind his aunt, Anne, Princess Royal.ET spoke with royal expert Eloise Parker ahead of the May 6 ceremony, who shared some insights on what would likely go down between Harry and Charles during the coronation and it wasn't too far off from what viewers saw Saturday.«I fully expect Prince Harry to be very much on the sidelines during this ceremony,» Parker shared. «This ceremony is all about King Charles III and the Queen Consort, so I would expect even the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, will also be at the sidelines for this [event].»It was recently revealed that Harry would be attending the coronation alone -- while his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children — Archie, who turns 4 on Saturday, and Lilibet, 1 — will remain at home in California. "[There was] some surprise that Harry is going alone, [but] not so much when you realize that it's his son, Archie's, birthday the very same day," Parker explained.

Prince Harry has arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.The youngest son of Charles was all smiles as he entered the monumental event, alongside his cousin, Princess Eugenie.A source tells ET that Harry arrived in the U.K. Friday morning.

Kate Middleton is looking stunning at King Charles III's coronation. The Princess of Wales stepped out for the historic event on Saturday, May 6, wearing an outfit that paid tribute to her late mother in-law, Princess Diana, and her late grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II.With her husband, Prince William, by her side, Kate wore a blue cape and floral headpieceas she was entered Westminster Abbey.Kate is on hand for the ceremony that will formalize Charles' role as the head of the Church of England and mark the transfer of his title and powers as he's officially crowned king.

Staying home. As expected, Meghan Markle opted not to attend father-in-law King Charles III’s coronation with husband Prince Harry on Saturday, May 6.

Flying solo. Prince Harry returned to the United Kingdom for the coronation of his father, King Charles III, but he did so without wife Meghan Markle.

King Charles III's coronation, formalizing his role as the head of the Church of England, marks the transfer of his title and powers and the official moment he is crowned king.King Charles will be crowned with the St Edward's Crown from the 17th century, which weighs nearly five pounds, has a solid gold frame and 444 stones.Meanwhile, his wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, will be anointed and crowned as queen. Camilla will be the first divorcee to be crowned, and the coronation invitation that was released in April made headlines when it referred to her as Queen Camilla for the first time.

Prince Harry has arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.The youngest son of Charles was all smiles as he entered the monumental event, alongside his cousin, Princess Eugenie.A source tells ET that Harry arrived in the U.K. Friday morning.

King Charles III's coronation, formalizing his role as the head of the Church of England, marks the transfer of his title and powers and the official moment he is crowned king.King Charles will be crowned with the St Edward's Crown from the 17th century, which weighs nearly five pounds, has a solid gold frame and 444 stones.Meanwhile, his wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, will be anointed and crowned as queen. Camilla will be the first divorcee to be crowned, and the coronation invitation that was released in April made headlines when it referred to her as Queen Camilla for the first time.