Where Archie and Lilibet are today as Harry attends Coronation alone

A royally good mom! Meghan Markle’s friend praised the Duchess of Sussex’s parenting skills in an early Mother’s Day tribute.

The royal family may have been in for a surprise when Prince Harry chose to attend his father’s coronation ceremony.

King Charles and Prince Harry "feel regret" over how events played out at the Coronation, a royal expert has said.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have given an inside look into what went on behind the scenes at the Coronation concert with a glossy video as it emerged they also hosted a secret-after party.

Princess Kate and Prince William were in great company Sunday for King Charles III coronation concert at Windsor Castle. Their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, appeared to be having a blast while sitting in the royal box to watch the show with 20,000 revelers. The family cheered along as Nicole Scherzinger took the stage to sing before Katy Perry and Lionel Richie performed for the new king and queen.

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.

Prince William had royal fans convinced that he was making a jibe at his younger brother Prince Harry on Sunday while taking to the stage with a speech during the King's Coronation concert.The Prince of Wales took to the stage to share with the large crowd, and the millions watching at home, his pride of father King Charles, also making a special mention to the late Queen Elizabeth II. But one moment during the speech had some viewers raising eyebrows as they suspected it could be a reference to William's brother, who wasn't in attendance for the concert. During his honourable speech, he said: "For all that celebrations are magnificent, at the heart of the pageantry is a simple message - service." While he didn't mention Harry or sister-in-law Meghan Markle by name, many assumed that this was related to the statement the couple once put out themselves, where they spoke on living 'a life of service'.

Headed home! Prince Harry is on his way back to California right after father King Charles III’s coronation ceremony.

Prince Harry is taking a back seat, literally, on his father's historic coronation day. The 38-year-old author journeyed from his home in California to be in attendance at the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday at Westminster Abbey in the U.K., but in a moment not captured by TV cameras, Harry was spotted waiting alone for 10 minutes outside Westminster Abbey before getting in the back seat of a sedan and driving away. Meanwhile, his brother, Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children exited the church together, following the king and Queen Camilla in an elaborate processional back to Buckingham Palace.This after Harry was notably relegated to a seat in the third row of the abbey during the ceremony, two rows behind his brother's family.

King Charles' historic day did not go without some criticism. On Saturday, the firstborn son of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip was set to be crowned king, officially marking his reign as sovereign eight months after the death of his mother, the longest-serving monarch in British history. Amid Charles' procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, the site of the milestone occasion, however, the 74-year-old royal was met with disapproval from protesters situated in a sea of onlookers along the route. Protesters, some appearing to be affiliated with the British group Republic, were photographed holding «Not My King» signs. Another person was spotted holding a sign in support of Virginia Giuffre, who filed a lawsuit against Charles' younger brother, Prince Andrew, in 2021, alleging she was sexually abused by him.

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 has been spotted at King Charles III’s coronation ahead of the 11am ceremony which will take place later this morning. The youngest son of the new king was spotted smiling as he headed into Westminster Abbey, walking into the church alongside his cousins Princess Beatrice and Eugenie as they chatted away to one another.

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.

Prince Harry faces being ‘humiliated’ and ‘exposed’ at King Charles’ Coronation, according to a relationship expert. The Duke of Sussex, 38, is set to attend Saturday’s historic ceremony alone as wife Meghan Markle remains at home in the US with their children Princess Lilibet, one, and Prince Archie, who turns four on the same day.

It was a heartwarming way to mark what would have been the late Queen's 97th birthday. But Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children were noticeably missing from the intimate snap of the late monarch with her great-grandchildren, released on 21 April.The photograph was taken by Kate Middleton at the Queen’s Balmoral home last summer - just weeks before Her Majesty passed away in September. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet were not in the photograph as Harry and Meghan chose not to make the trip to the Queen’s Scottish residence.

While Prince Harry and the rest of the world watch the pomp and circumstance of King Charles III at his coronation at Westminster Abbey, Meghan Markle will be at home with their two young children giving Prince Archie a "low-key" birthday party on May 6, according to a report.  "It's going to be a low-key party at home," a source told People magazine this week.  Harry and Meghan settled in Montecito, California, after they stepped down as senior royals in 2020.  The source continued, "They'll have friends around them and Meghan's mom, Doria [Ragland]. Meghan will definitely have support that weekend." Princess Lilibet will also attend her older brother’s birthday, the source confirmed.  "They are so sweet together," they added.

Royal watchers believe there is zero chance the battling brothers will mend things before their father’s coronation — and Kate Middleton couldn’t be more disappointed. A source recently told People magazine in this week’s issue that it was the Princess of Wales who came up with the idea to step out with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September.The insider alleged it was meant to be a first step in reconciliation between the brothers and their wives, one that proved to be difficult for everyone involved.

and her great-grandchildren. Namely, and kids, Archie and Lilibet.On April 21, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a previously unseen portrait of the late Queen with a group of her young grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including the Wales brood; Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The photo, which was in honor of what would have been Queen Elizabeth's 97th birthday, was taken by at Balmoral Castle in the summer of 2022.While the Sussex family lives in California and will likely miss out on many a royal family portrait as time goes on, it's worth noting that Meghan and Harry in June 2022 to celebrate the Queen's .

Piers Morgan is not happy that Prince Harry is attending the coronation of his father, King Charles III, and suspects Meghan Markle is to blame. The former Good Morning Britain host is not shy about his feelings for Meghan and Harry, and has regularly blasted the famous couple, particularly since their explosive Oprah interview, Netflix series and bombshell book.

The royal family is still at odds.