Prince Harry to Attend Father’s Coronation in London, Will Return to LA for Son Archie’s Birthday

Prince Harry, the youngest son of King Charles III, will travel to London for 24 hours to attend his father’s coronation, which will take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, The Sun reported. The Duke of Sussex will return to Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife Meghan Markle and his two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, right after the ceremony.

The coronation date coincides with the fourth birthday of Archie, Harry and Meghan’s eldest son, who was born on May 6, 2019. Due to the time difference between London and the west coast of the United States, Harry could arrive in time for celebrate part of the day with your child. “Harry will do everything he can to get back in time for Archie’s birthday,” a source told Page Six.

Meghan and the children will not accompany Harry to London and will stay in California to focus on Archie’s special day. “It will be an intimate party,” the source said. According to People, Meghan has not been invited to the coronation due to tensions between her and the British royal family.

The coronation will be the first public event Harry has attended since attending the funeral of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September last year. Meghan was also with him during the emotional week and the two spent time with William and his family during the grim events, despite reports that there was and continues to be friction between the siblings.

Harry’s older brother, Prince William, and his family, including Kate Middleton and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, are expected to attend the coronation. Despite past conflicts between King Charles and Harry and his family, the father and son have kept in touch recently, according to The Sun. The king is “happy” that Harry is there to support him during the coronation and is “understanding” that Meghan and the children are staying in the United States.