Inside Prince Harry’s Quick Trip to UK for Father’s Coronation
Prince Harry made a whirlwind trip to the United Kingdom to attend the coronation of his father, King Charles III, held in London on a day that was also a significant milestone for his young son, Prince Archie (CNN; USA Today). The Duke of Sussex was quick to depart for the US, leaving alone after the event, and maintaining a distance from his brother, Prince William, throughout the ceremony (BBC; ABC News).
Notably absent from the festivities was Meghan Markle, who instead chose to remain in California with the couple’s children, including Prince Archie, whose fourth birthday coincided with his grandfather’s coronation (ABC News). Prince Harry’s attendance at the event, without his wife by his side, sparked speculations and opinions from royal experts, including Neil Sean, who viewed the prince’s behavior as a slight towards his father, King Charles (Fox News).
Taking place at Westminster Abbey, the ceremony was marked by the presence of several high-profile guests, including Harry’s aunt, Princess Anne, whose hat featured feathers that famously obscured the prince’s view of the coronation proceedings (New York Post). Despite this minor obstacle, Harry was in attendance to witness the historic moment, which was further emphasized when it was confirmed by Buckingham Palace and a spokesperson for the couple that Meghan would remain in California (NBC News).
This visit to London also brings with it another legal challenge for Prince Harry, as he takes on the Mirror in a phone-hacking case, in which he is expected to criticize former editor Piers Morgan during a cross-examination (The Guardian).
As the world’s attention shifts to the newly-crowned King Charles III, Prince Harry’s return to the US signals the continuation of the ongoing tension between him and the royal family. The seemingly strained relationship between the brothers – Harry and William – was on display during this brief trip, as they maintained their distance throughout the coronation ceremony (ABC News).
