Prince Harry Leaves Coronation Weekend Early, Heads Back to California: Details
06.05.2023 - 17:41
/ usmagazine.com
Headed home! Prince Harry is on his way back to California right after father King Charles III’s coronation ceremony.
Us Weekly confirms that the Duke of Sussex, 38, headed to Heathrow airport after the event. He has every intention of making it home in time to celebrate son Archie’s 4th birthday.
Harry arrived in the U.K. on Friday, May 5, one day prior to Charles, 74, being crowned monarch. Us Weekly confirmed the prince’s commercial flight landed in the capital city of England at the time.
Ahead of the coronation, royal expert Nick Bullen exclusively told Us that Harry was planning to “minimize the amount of time that he’s in London.” The Archewell cofounder, Bullen explained, was “nervous” to see his family, from whom he has been estranged for years. The editor-in-chief of True Royalty TV noted that the duke “already said that he wants to be back for Archie’s birthday that afternoon, that evening.”
In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies
While Harry was in the U.K. for his father’s historic celebration, his wife, Meghan Markle, stayed at home in California with their children: 4-year-old son Archie and 23-month-old daughter Lilibet. Archie’s 4th birthday fell on the same day as the coronation, which is why the Suits alum, 41, was not in attendance.
“As much as Meghan appreciates the invite to the coronation, she wouldn’t miss her son’s birthday for the world. Despite being the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan is a mom first,” a source exclusively told Us last month. “She feels very grateful to be included in such a special occasion by the royal family and is glad that Harry can go and show support on behalf of their family. But being the same day as Archie’s birthday, unfortunately, she’s just going to have to