Royals will be 'less forgiving' of Prince Harry than 'cordial' Charles …
King Charles is being cordial with Prince Harry ahead of his Coronation - but other royals are "less forgiving", according to a source. After weeks of dithering, Harry, 38, finally confirmed last week that he would attend his father's Coronation in just over two weeks at Westminster Abbey. But his wife Meghan, 41, is staying at home with their children Prince Archie, whose birthday is on the same day as the Coronation, and Princess Lilibet, who is two in June.
It means Harry will be alone when he meets the King, Queen Consort Camilla and Prince and Princess of Wales for the first time since savaging them in his Netflix series and -explosive memoir Spare.
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Prince Harry with his father King Charles (Getty Images)
In a publicity blitz to promote his bombshell memoir in January, Harry appealed for reconciliation with his family saying "the ball is in their court". But royal sources said despite the King being cordial with his youngest son ahead of his visit, other family members are certain to be "less forgiving". It comes as it has been revealed that Harry will skip the King's Coronation concert to fly back home to the US just hours after watching Charles being crowned.
The Duke of Sussex has told his father he will not stay for the weekend of celebrations following the historic ceremony on May 6. Now planners will not need to reserve a seat for Harry at the musical extravaganza featuring All Night Long singer Lionel Richie, Take That and Katy Perry. Instead of attending the May 7 gig at Windsor Castle, he will rush to be with his family in California and belatedly celebrate his son Archie's fourth birthday, sources revealed.
Harry will rush to be with his family in California and belatedly celebrate his son Archie's fourth birthday (alexilubomirski/Instagram)
Meghan will not be attending the Coronation (PA)
A royal source revealed: "After much back and forth, Harry said that he would be returning for the King's Coronation but it will
only be a fleeting visit.
"Organisers have been told Harry won't be attending the concert with the rest of the Royal Family, which is a great shame as it will be such a spectacular event." Another major factor in Harry's early exit is believed to be the loss of his round-the-clock protection from armed police. The Duke is involved in an ongoing High Court action with the Home Office over a decision to strip him of his UK security following his exit from The Firm in 2020.
Last night, Harry was seen for the first time since confirming his attendance at the Coronation during a public appearance for the Invictus Games. He was projected onto a big screen as he made a speech at an Invictus Games event in Berlin yesterday. He appeared via video call to thank Germany's Prime Minister, members of parliament, the team and everyone gathered for their support.
Harry, who was wearing a navy blue suit and white shirt, kicked off his speech by speaking in German.