Spare will be there

Harry to attend his father’s coronation ceremony but Meghan & kids stay at home

- RUSSELL MYERS, CHRIS BUCKTIN

WHILE Prince Harry will be there to see his father crowned, his wife Meghan will stay at home with their children, celebrating the birthday of their son Archie, who turns four on the day of the coronation. 

The couple’s biographer Omid Scobie confirmed Archie’s birthday “played a factor in the decision” that Meghan would stay in California, and he expects it to be a “fairly quick trip to the UK” for Harry.

One royal source with knowledge of the coronation plans said the King was “likely to be delighted” that Harry would attend.

The insider said: “The King has previously spoken of loving both his sons and that remains the case. Harry would have deeply regretted not attending the ceremony. Archie’s birthday has provided the perfect excuse for Meghan to stay behind and, with all things considered, it’s probably the right thing to do.”

Missing the official RSVP deadline of April 4 by nine days, Harry finally accepted the invitation yesterday.