Relations between the Duke of Sussex and the rest of the royal family have hit an all-time low, with Harry receiving a surprising olive branch.
It is understood that Harry was politely invited to join the family for lunch, but he chose to return to California to celebrate his son Archie’s birthday.
Meanwhile, Meghan stayed behind in the UK to organize a small party for family and friends.
However, a source close to Princess Eugenie has leaked information that Meghan repeatedly called Harry before his appearance at Charles’s historic crowning, causing him to hastily return to America and shattering any hope of reconciliation.
It seems unlikely that King Charles and the Prince of Wales had any intention of extending a warm welcome to Harry during the coronation or acknowledging the foreign dignitaries.
Harry was completely ignored by the Welser family and did not even receive a nod of recognition.
This realization has made him acutely aware of the anger and distance that now exists within his family.
The once-close relationship between Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and William, the Prince of Wales, has significantly deteriorated over the years.
Unlike William, who had an official role in the coronation as the heir to the throne, Harry had no specific role and was seated in the third row of Westminster Abbey.
Discussions were reportedly held regarding the seating arrangement based on the line of succession, which would have placed Harry front and center alongside William and Kate.
However, the decision was made to prioritize working royals at the front, pushing non-working royals further back.
Consequently, Harry will be physically distanced from his father.
Furthermore, Harry has been prohibited from wearing ceremonial robes and will instead be dressed in a suit.
He will also not participate in the processions to and from Westminster Abbey, unlike other non-working royals.
While he may have received an invitation to the Buckingham Palace lunch, he will not stand alongside the senior royals on the famous balcony for the flypast.
During the ceremony, Harry was often obscured by Princess Anne’s feathered hat, and he was photographed casting a stern glance in Prince William’s direction.
Reports suggest that the two brothers have not spoken for months since the release of Harry’s memoir, which included personal revelations and details of a physical altercation with Prince William over his marriage to Meghan.
On the day of the coronation, Harry arrived at Westminster Abbey accompanied by Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
He expressed awe at Princess Eugenie’s heavily pregnant state, remarking, “Wow, look at you, it’s amazing.”
At Buckingham Palace, the King raised a glass to toast Archie’s fourth birthday, paying tribute to his grandson whom he has had limited contact with.
Despite the ongoing acrimony between Harry and his father, Charles made a point of mentioning both his absent and present grandchildren during the private family gathering following the crowning ceremony and balcony appearance with Queen Camilla.