A major factor in Prince Harry's early exit from King Charles' Coronation celebrations is an ongoing legal row.
It is believed the loss of his round-the-clock protection from armed police has been key in his decision to head back to the United States once he has seen his father crowned.
Harry 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.
He will skip the King’s Coronation concert on May 7 to fly back home after the Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6 is over.
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 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.
After weeks of dithering, Harry, 38, finally confirmed last week that he would attend his father’s Coronation.
But his wife Meghan Markle, 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.
Harry will be alone when he meets the King, Queen Consort and Prince and Princess of Wales for the first time since savaging them in his Netflix series and explosive memoir Spare.
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".
Sources close to the Duke also said he has no plans to visit any of the charities he is attached to during his brief visit.
But Harry told family members he is planning to return to the UK in the summer.
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."
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.
