Inside Prince Harry's 'desperate' battle to be at his dad's Coronation …

HEIMWEICH Prince Harry was "desperate" to be at the coronation to publicly support his father, The Sun can reveal. The Duke made repeated attempts to contact Charles to discuss plans.

Homesick Harry was "desperate" to be at the coronation to publicly support his fatherPhoto credit: Getty

The Duke repeatedly tried to contact Charles to discuss plans - but his father only had time for a chatPhoto credit: Getty

There are hopes that his solo trip without wife Meghan - who is staying in California for son Archie's fourth birthday - could finally help rebuild bridges between the royalsPhoto credit: The Mega Agency

But the new king was so busy that he only had time for a chat. Harry is understood to be missing aspects of British life and may be spending more time here - despite losing Frogmore Cottage.

A source told The Sun: "Harry was dying to come back for the coronation and spend time with his family." This has fueled hopes that his solo journey without wife Meghan - who is in California for son Archie's fourth birthday - could finally help rebuild bridges between the royals. The Sun on Sunday revealed Harry had a warm chat with Charles before agreeing to attend the coronation at Westminster Abbey on May 6.

Sources say there is a "readiness and willingness to fix" on both sides. Insiders say the royal is "happy" with his son's decision and "understanding" Meghan is staying behind. It goes without saying that Charles was busy with affairs of state and organizing the coronation - and couldn't correspond with Harry every time he answered.

Harry's initial efforts followed his memoir, Spare, in which he attacked Queen Consort Camilla. This has always been seen as a red line that Harry should never have crossed - and may explain the king's reluctance to speak to him. But royal sources say Harry has made it clear he wants to spend time with his family when he's here.

Charles didn't find time to meet Harry in March when he flew back for a High Court case. Senior royal sources claim there was no "transatlantic table tennis" but it is understood the Duke has indicated he missed Britain. Speaking to ITV's Tom Bradby in January to pocket Spare, Harry said: "I want a family, not an institution."

He also claimed he wanted his father and brother "back." Charles only has 150 tickets available and the Palace invited the Sussexes around six weeks ago. It goes without saying that Harry's safety was the biggest sticking point.

He is suing the Home Office, claiming the removal of his taxpayer-funded armed guards is "unfair" and "illegal."

It goes without saying that Charles was busy with affairs of state and organizing the coronation - and couldn't correspond with Harry every time he answeredPhoto credit: Getty

Insiders say the royal is "happy" with his son's decision and "understanding" Meghan is staying behindCredit: Mega