It was announced last week that Harry will attend the Coronation alone while Meghan Markle remains at home in California with Archie and his younger sister Princess Lilibet.
He is unlikely to stick around after the ceremony, and may return straight home without attending lunch with the rest of the Royal Family.
Reports claim Harry delayed confirming he would be at the Coronation because he wanted some recognition by the Firm for his children.
Others have said that Harry and Meghan wanted to celebrate their son’s birthday properly and this decision was a compromise with the royals.
A source told the Mail on Sunday: “The King considered a toast to Archie. But with no member of the Sussex family now due at the lunch, it is highly unlikely he would do in their absence.”
Royal commentator Kristen Meinzer believes that Meghan’s decision to stay away with the children has been a good way for the couple to divide responsibilites on the big day.
She told Insider: “I think the decision for Harry to go, and for Meghan to stay home with the children on Archie’s birthday is a brilliant way to split the difference.
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“As I’ve said in the past, the primary benefit of attending is the optics; of looking as though they’re continuing to do their best on their end — even if the Royal Family isn’t always doing their best on their end.
“But I’ve always maintained that the Sussexes must also do what’s best for their own little family and their own mental health. It sounds like that’s what they’ll be doing.”
At the Abbey Harry will likely be sitting with other non-working royals such as Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and their husbands, who he still has a good relationship with.
It is not thought he will take part in either the King’s Procession or the Coronation Procession to and from Buckingham Palace, nor will he be on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Earlier this year Harry said that discussions with his family would have to be had if they wanted him and his family to attend the Coronation.
A source previously told The Mirror: “Harry has been very clear and his position hasn’t wavered – he isn’t going to come if he feels the atmosphere will be as toxic as it was during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and funeral.
“He’s said he wants to reconcile with his family and it’s their call, but so far nothing has changed.”
However this compromise has been viewed as a sign that Harry recognises the significance of the day for his father, who is said to be delighted his youngest son will be there.
