As preparations for King Charles III's coronation are underway, it has been confirmed that Prince Harry will return from California to attend the historic event. There was uncertainty surrounding the Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle's attendance, as they did not RSVP by the early April deadline.
However, Prince Harry will make the journey alone, with the Duchess of Sussex remaining in California with their children, Archie and Lilibet. Sources reveal that Prince Harry made multiple attempts to contact Charles to discuss plans, but due to the new King's busy schedule, they only had one conversation.
An insider told The Sun that Prince Harry misses certain aspects of life in Britain and is eager to rekindle relationships within the royal family: "Harry was desperate to come back for the Coronation and spend quality time with his family."
Despite initial concerns that Prince Harry would not attend the coronation due to unmet demands, his solo trip now offers hope for reconciliation among the royals. Although he will not participate in the ceremonial procession routes or appear on the balcony as a non-working royal, he will be present in Westminster Abbey for the May 6 coronation.
Both sides have expressed a "willingness" and "desire to mend" relationships. Meghan's absence is reportedly due to the coronation date coinciding with son Archie's fourth birthday, and uncertainty regarding how the British public would perceive her following a tumultuous year for the Sussexes.
Prince Harry's attempts to communicate with King Charles followed the release of his controversial memoir, Spare, in which he criticized Queen Consort Camilla. This move was seen by some as crossing a 'red line,' potentially contributing to the strained relationship between the King and Prince Harry.
Royal insiders have indicated that during his visit, Prince Harry wants to spend quality time with his family, regardless of its brevity. In a January interview with ITV's Tom Bradby to promote Spare, he expressed his desire for a family rather than an institution, and that he wanted his father and brother "back."
As the coronation approaches, the future of Prince Harry's relationship with his family may soon become evident.