Prince Harryis expected to depart the UK within a couple of hours of his father being crowned king, the British press report this weekend.
Charless younger son confirmed his attendance at theCoronationin London next Saturday a fortnight ago, but now it has emerged Harry plans to stay in London for just 24 hours.
This would allow for him to fly in from his California home on Friday, attend the Coronation service running from 11am to 1pm, and then be back in the air between 2 and 3pm.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
A ten-hour flight home would land him in California early evening local time, allowing him to be present for his son Archies fourth birthday.
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Harrys travel plans are being kept under wraps for security reasons, and British media previously reported that one of the prime reasons for the princes delay in confirming attendance was his concern over security at the event.
He is currently suing the UK Home Office for removing his 24-hour taxpayer-funded armed protection, which came as a result of his decision to leave his officialroyal familyrole in 2020.
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There will be blanket security around the Coronation next weekend, with central London closed to accommodate the arrival of international leaders from across the world.
Harrys wife,Meghan Markle, confirmed a fortnight ago she would not be attending the ceremony but would stay home in California.
While her sons birthday is reportedly a factor, the UK press reported last week that sheswapped letters with the new king following her sit-down with Oprahand was left dissatisfied with the response.
