Prince Harry's fleeting visit to the UK for King Charles' Coronation has left many royals wondering why he bothered, according to insiders.
19.04.2023 - 17:49 / perezhilton.com
It sounds like for once in his adult life, Prince Harry is putting the royal side of his family above anything else.
By now, you should know the Duke of Sussex has decided to make the trek to the UK for his father King Charles III’s coronation next month, even though he never received the apology he wanted. He also won’t be traveling with his kids or wife Meghan Markle, which seems like a pretty big deal! After all, they’ve been the most prioritized family members of his life since they came into it.
The new monarch is said to be “pleased” by this decision — probably because Harry is finally showing his loyalty to the royals! But why has Harry decided to attend after months of begging for reconciliation first??
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A close friend opened up about this with People on Wednesday, and from their POV, it sounds like Harry came to the conclusion showing up for his dad was the only option he had:
Still, don’t expect much to change, a place insider added:
While Charles was deeply hurt by all the allegations Harry revealed in his memoir Spare, as well as in other media appearances, it was his “first wish” to have his youngest son be present for the coronation, a source close to the royals said. It’ll look a lot better for his reign if he has both his children present, that’s for sure!
It’s likely going to be a tough ceremony for Harry though since he won’t have his wife by his side and he is not expected to participate in any of the official events, including standing on the Buckingham Palace balcony. Interestingly, he’s apparently not too bothered by this. A source who knows the royals revealed the 38-year-old “will happily go along with whatever the plan
Prince Harry's fleeting visit to the UK for King Charles' Coronation has left many royals wondering why he bothered, according to insiders.
Prince Harry attended his dad King Charles III’s Coronation over the weekend without his wife Meghan Markle and their two kids. Questions around whether Harry, 38, would attend at all plagued the royal family in the weeks leading up to the big day.The Prince is no longer a working royal after he quit the UK for California in 2020. Harry has repeatedly spoken to journalists about his time spent in the firm and even wrote a tell all book, Spare, which was released in the UK on 10 January.
Prince Harry made a blink-and-you-miss-it fly-over to attend his father’s coronation over the weekend, and now a source is revealing how King Charles feels about the quick trip.
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has returned to California after catching a British Airways flight within hours of his father King Charles’ Coronation. Harry arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at around 7.30pm local time (3.30am UK) to reunite with his son on his birthday. Prince Archie turned four on Saturday and spent the day with his mother, Meghan Markle, at their US home.
all over again… According to , Prince Harry and Prince William “seemingly didn't interact” at on May 6.Not only was Prince Harry seated separately from the and during the King's crowning ceremony at Westminster Abbey, but the Duke of Sussex also did not walk in the procession, nor was he invited to join the rest of the working royal family for their traditional Buckingham Palace following the historic event.Instead, was photographed smiling as he arrived with cousins Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, dressed in a morning suit and a series of medals, including his Afghanistan service medal. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank with Prince Harry at the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023.Prince William, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and Kate Middleton attend the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. reports that Prince Harry left the festivities immediately following the ceremony, which matches previous reports that King Charles' youngest son would not be visiting the UK for long. Earlier this month, reported that Prince Harry planned to in order to celebrate his son Prince Archie's fourth birthday alongside the rest of his family in California.Aside from their son's birthday taking place on the same day as the coronation, a source recently told that Meghan Markle remained in the States due to within the family following their and , Spare.
Prince Harry's latest trip to the UK was short and sweet.This wasn't entirely unexpected, with the Coronation falling on the same day as Archie's fourth birthday, and as the relationship between the Sussexes and other royals grows frostier following the publication of Harry's controversial memoir, Spare.The Duke of Sussex, 38, might have only been on British soil for 30 hours, but he packed a lot in during that time. Harry jetted into the UK on a commercial American Airlines flight from Los Angeles and landed at Heathrow Airport on Friday morning at 11.23am, according to MailOnline.
Meghan Markle was noticeably absent as her father-in-law was crowned king across the pond. One royal expert told Fox News Digital that the Duchess of Sussex, who was a no-show at King Charles’ coronation, likely watched the televised ceremony from her home in California. Her husband Prince Harry, who has publicly sparred with his family, arrived to the festivities alone.The former American actress and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, remained in the coastal city of Montecito.The couple has lived in California since they stepped back as senior members of the British royal family in 2020.
Prince Harry didn’t get a front-row seat to the historic coronation of King Charles! Ouch…
A new era! King Charles III’s official coronation has concluded with members of the royal family greeting the public from the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Prince Harry's car has already been seen leaving London, as he appears to have snubbed the invtiation to lunch with his father, the newly crowned King Charles, and the rest of the Royal Family. Harry was seen smiling as he departed Westminster Abbey in a black car, with the same car later spotted being escorted out of the capital by a police motorcade, seemingly heading towards Heathrow Airport.
Prince Harry looked happy and confident as he was joined by Mike Tindall and Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at King Charles' Coronation in London on Saturday. The Duke of Sussex, 38, who jetted into the UK from Los Angeles on Friday morning, with his wife Meghan Markle, 41, remaining in California, grinned from ear to ear as he was seen departing Westminster Abbey following the official crowning of his father and stepmother Camilla. Harry was pictured alongside former rugby player Mike, husband of Zara Tindall, and Beatrice's husband Edoardo, with the pair showing their support for the Duke of Sussex.
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.
Prince Harry and his uncle Prince Andrew put aside their personal royal dramas to attend the coronation of King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla. The Duke of Sussex was all smiles as he chatted with his cousin Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi before walking into Westminster Abbey on Saturday in London.The 38-year-old sat in the third row next to another cousin, a heavily pregnant Princess Eugenie, and her husband Jack Brooksbank. The 38-year-old’s wife, Meghan Markle, was noticeably absent from the ceremony.The Duchess of Sussex stayed behind in the couple’s home in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
King Charles III's coronation marked a momentous event for the British monarchy as well as Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son, who was crowned at 74 years old, it was also expected to be a big day for the royal family as many thought Prince Harry would publicly reunite with his father and older brother, Prince William, but that wasn't the case.Harry was in attendance at the historic coronation, but had no interaction with his father or brother. 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 and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and sat with his family — next to Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, and directly behind his aunt, Anne, Princess Royal, who he also talked to. Harry also joined the crown in reciting «God Save King Charles» following his father's crowning and sang along to «God Save the King» as the monarch processed out of Westminster Abbey. Following the ceremony, Harry was seen waiting alone outside Westminster Abbey for 10 minutes before getting into a black BMW sedan and departing. Prince Harry leaves Westminster Abbey following the departure of King Charles and Queen Camilla as the celebration heads to Buckingham Palace.
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.
Prince Harry will be sat in the third row at King Charles' Coronation at Westminster Abbey, according to reports.The Duke of Sussex, 38, arrived in the UK on Friday morning ahead of his father's crowning, with wife Meghan Markle, 41, remaining in the US with the couple's two children, Archie, four, and Lilibet, one. Prince Harry is set to join the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey today to watch his father King Charles, 74, and step-mum Queen Consort Camilla, 75, be crowned and will reportedly be sat in the third row, alongside his cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
Charles has spent his entire life preparing for his role as King, and today he will finally be crowned at a Coronation filled with pomp and ceremony.
K.J. Yossman Guests have begun to arrive at Westminster Abbey in London for the coronation of King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla. Although Charles ascended to the throne the minute Queen Elizabeth II died last year, the coronation is a ceremony to mark the formal investiture of his regal powers (such as they are in modern-day Britain). The 2,200-strong congregation who will gather to watch the St Edward’s Crown being placed atop Charles’ head include members of the royal family, politicians, aristocrats, international dignitaries and celebrities including singers Nick Cave and Lionel Richie, TV hosts Bear Grylls and comedian Rowan Atkinson, better known as his on-screen alter-ego Mr Bean.
Prince Harry is set to stay in his UK home for the "final time" over the Coronation weekend, according to reports. Harry, 38, is set to fly over to the UK for his father King Charles III's Coronation but his wife Meghan Markle will be staying in the US to look after their children.The Prince is thought to be staying at Frogmore Cottage during his trip, which was his and 41 year old Meghan's residence when they lived in the UK.This could be the last time that he stays there, as the couple have been requested to fully vacate the residence by this summer, in a move sanctioned by King Charles.
Prince Harry won't "hang around" and will be "in and out in a flash" at King Charles' Coronation in May, according to former Royal butler Paul Burrell. The Duke of Sussex, 38, is set to attend his father's crowning on 6 May in London while wife Meghan Markle, 41, remains in California with the couple's two children, Archie, three and Lilibet, one. Harry's trip to the UK to see the Royal Family will be very brief and he might not even see his father Charles, 74, or brother Prince William, 41, during his short say, according to Paul, who was Princess Diana's butler.