Prince Harry Would Have ‘Personally Regretted’ Not Attending Coronation, Says King’s Former Press Secretary

on May 6, which Harry attended solo. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex ventured out near their home in Montecito, California, to speak with teens in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Per a statement shared on Monday, May 15, and visited AHA! Santa Barbara, a local youth group, “to learn firsthand about this generation’s experiences with social media and societal pressures, and how it affects their mental well-being.

King Charles’ coronation about whether or not his youngest son, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle, would attend the elegant affair.In the end, the Duke of Sussex, 38, went to the party solo — sans Markle, 41, who stayed home in California with their two kids. Colleen Harris, Charles’ former private secretary, has now claimed that Harry would have expressed remorse if he never made an appearance on May 6.“He would have personally regretted it if he wasn’t there to support his father,” Harris told People recently.“I am delighted that Prince Harry was there,” added Harris, a public relations officer who was the first black member of the royal household.

Missing an olive branch? Prince Harry swiftly left London after dad King Charles III‘s coronation, but the royal family was optimistic that he might stick around.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's children may not have been in attendance for King Charles III's coronation over the weekend, but they likely caught a glimpse of the festivities!ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to royal expert and journalist Omid Scobie in London following the weekend's festivities, where he shared what he thinks Lilibet, 1, and Archie, 4, were up to while back home in California with their mom.«I think for Prince Harry, it's really important that his children are aware of the world in which they are a part of,» Scobie shared. «Of course they are Prince and Princess, and whilst the time difference would have made it really difficult to show the children the coronation ceremony live, I would imagine that at some point over the weekend some effort would have been made to at least show them what was going on on the other side of the Atlantic.»While Harry was in attendance, his time in London was brief, with the father of two departing Westminster Abbey immediately after the coronation of his father in a black BMW sedan headed straight to the airport and back to the states, according to multiple reports. He's also reported to have had zero interaction with his father or brother, Prince William, during the historic proceedings.As for whether he made it back in time for Archie's fourth birthday party, Scobie said that's a little less likely.

rom young boys bonded by their unique positions and the tragic death of their mother, to grown men with obvious tension, Prince William and Prince Harry‘s relationship has become more strained in recent years.

Princess Eugenie posted a carousel of photos from the Coronation to her Instagram account but immediately had second thoughts, quickly deleting the post.

Prince William and Prince Harry's relationship has become more strained in recent years. Even before Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, made the decision to step away from royal life and relocate to America in 2020, the brothers showed signs of a serious rift. Today, the sons of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana are more divided than ever — but it wasn't always like that.Harry and William both attended their father's coronation on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London, England, marking the first time they were together since their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II's funeral last year. The brothers did not speak or have any interaction with one another.Harry attended the coronation solo -- while Meghan and their two children — Archie, who turned 4 on Saturday, and Lilibet, 1 — remained at home in California. After attending the ceremony, the Duke of Sussex made a quick exit to the airport, presumably on his way home to America.The youngest son of King Charles III was absent from the royal family balcony after the coronation and had no notable role during the ceremony. He also skipped Sunday's coronation concert, celebrating the newly crowned king and queen.Now, ET delves into what went wrong in the brothers' relationship and where they stand today.We didn't expect a royal reconciliation at King Charles III's coronation.

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.

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.

Although Prince William and Prince Harry both attended the historic coronation of their father, King Charles, the brothers made sure to steer clear of each other throughout the ceremony!

Prince Harry didn’t get a front-row seat to the historic coronation of King Charles! Ouch…

Keeping their distance? Prince Harry and Prince William didn’t appear to cross paths during King Charles III‘s coronation ceremony on Saturday, May 6.

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.

What the duke wore. Prince Harry attended King Charles III‘s coronation in a morning suit rather than his military uniform.

Prince Harry has arrived to Westminster Abbey today for the Coronation of his father, King Charles, albeit as a spectator and not as a working Royal.

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.

The Duke of Sussex has arrived at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of his father, King Charles III. Prince Harry is no longer an official working royal and is not responsible for any duties during the ceremony. Harry arrived alongside the Duke of York and the Princess Royal.

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.