Harry ‘leaves Britain just two hours after his father’s coronation’, UK Press Report

Prince Harry is expected to leave Britain within hours of his father being crowned king, the British press reported this weekend.

Charles’ youngest son confirmed his attendance at the coronation in London next Saturday two weeks ago, but it now appears that Harry plans to stay in London for just 24 hours.

This will allow him to fly in from his home in California on Friday, attend the coronation service, which takes place from 11am to 1pm, and be back on the air between 2pm and 3pm. A ten-hour flight home would land him in California in the early evening local time so he could attend his son Archie’s fourth birthday party.

Harry’s travel plans are being kept secret for security reasons and British media previously reported that one of the main reasons for the prince’s delay in confirming his attendance was his concern about the security of the event. He is currently suing the Home Office for withdrawing his taxpayer-funded 24-hour gun protection, which was a result of his decision to step down from his official role as a royal in 2020.

All-out security will be in place around next weekend’s coronation as central London is closed to allow for the arrival of international leaders from around the world.

Harry’s wife Meghan Markle confirmed two weeks ago that she would not attend the ceremony but would stay at home in California. While her son’s birthday is believed to be a factor, the British press reported last week that she exchanged letters with the new king after her meeting with Oprah and was unhappy with the response.