Inside Prince Harry’s whistlestop coronation visit as he plans to be on jet back to US within two hours of ceremony’s end

Prince Harry is in a hurry with reports he will be on the ground in London for fewer than 24 hours leaving little time for family catch ups.

Prince Harry plans a whistlestop visit to the King’s coronation next weekend.

The Duke of Sussex will see Charles crowned at London’s Westminster Abbey then aims to be back in the US for son Archie’s fourth birthday, The Sun reports.

Speculation has been rife over how long he intends to stay in London, and an insider confirmed: “Harry will be in and out of the UK in 24 hours.

“He will only be doing the coronation service then leaving.”

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, will reportedly be leaving the UK as soon as he can after the coronation. (Photo by Belinda Jiao/Getty Images)

The 11am ceremony ends at 1pm so Harry could be in the air by 2-3pm. He would spend ten hours travelling 8000km and land by early evening local time.

His full travel plans have been kept secret for security reasons.

But it is believed he will arrive in London on Friday — and could return to Santa Barbara airport, 23km from his Montecito home by private jet.

For last year’s Platinum Jubilee, the duke and duchess flew in and out of Farnborough airport, 60km south west of London, by private jet.

New CR III cyphers are cut out and prepared to be sewn onto ceremonial dress ahead of the Kings coronation, at Kashket & Partners in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Other options include leaving from RAF Northolt, West London, a 24km trip from the Abbey.

Or he could take a commercial flight to LA before making the 90-minute journey home.

Meghan, 41, is staying in the US to host Archie’s party and look after daughter Lilibet, one.

But Harry was keen to fly to the UK in support of his father.

As revealed by The Sun on Sunday two weeks ago, they have been in contact in the run-up.

Charles was said to be “happy” his son will attend and “understanding” Meg would be at home.

Relations between Harry and senior royals including his brother William are known to be strained.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Archie and Lilibet in their 2021 Christmas Card . (Photo by Alexi Lubomirski/Handout/The Duke and Duchess of Sussex)

His short stay casts doubt over the potential for private meetings between the family.

It is believed Harry will stay at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor on Friday, although he could join other royals at Buckingham Palace.

Central London will be closed for coronation parades plus tight security for world leaders such as France’s Emmanuel Macron.

This story appeared in The Sun and is reproduced with permission.

Originally published as Inside Prince Harry’s whistlestop coronation visit as he plans to be on jet back to US within two hours of ceremony’s end