ALBAWABA - Britain's Prince Harry made a quick trip in and out of London to attend the coronation of his father, King Charles III, and his wife Queen Camilla.
News reports from London said the Harry left right after the conclusion of the event Saturday because he reportedly had a scheduled trip to return to the United States.
Prince Harry has arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation of his father, King Charles III https://t.co/zwSW1otXwi pic.twitter.com/b7oFiU3apd
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) May 6, 2023
It was the first time Harry has joined his family since subjecting them to a torrent of stinging criticism in his recent memoir "Spare," as well as in a series of television interviews, in which he rebuked the royal family. Harry relinquished his royal duties in 2021.
His wife, American-born actress Meghan Merkle, did not attend the crowning of the king. She remained in California with the couple's young children, clearly to avoid potentially awkward interactions with her in-laws.
At the coronation in Westminster Abby, the Duke of Sussex sat two rows away from his elder brother and heir to the British throne, Prince William.
Harry also has worn a suit, not a military uniform like his brother. He had his medals pinned to the lapel from Dior, and a star around his neck, which indicates that he is the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (RVO).
He sat with his cousin Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank in the third row, along with his uncle, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York.
British media said Harry was asked to wear a plain suit.
Tailoring fit for royalty.
— Dior (@Dior) May 6, 2023
Dior is honored to have dressed Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, for the coronation of King Charles III in a custom design by Kim Jones. Seen arriving at Westminster Abbey, gain an insight into the savoir-faire of his three-piece suit next. pic.twitter.com/rg4r0ER4Ym
