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Prince Harry made 'homesick' calls to Charles for 'reassurance' ahead of coronation

Prince Harry has reportedly been making "homesick" calls to his father, King Charles, as he seeks "reassurances" ahead of his return to the UK for the coronation.

The Duke of Sussex is said to be concerned about certain security arrangements, and “where would he be placed within any kind of seating plan”, reports the Mirror.

The Mirror's royal editor, Russell Myers, spoke to Sky News Australia about the Prince's concerns, as he claims the 38-year-old is also feeling "homesick".

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Russell said: "He’s homesick, he does miss his family."

It is believed that some members of the Royal Family are hoping that the King's ceremony will help heal some emotional wounds between Harry and his family.

However, royal editor Russell notes that he does find it difficult to believe that the Duke will be aiming to mend his broken relationships, as he deals with the fall-out from his explosive memoir, Spare.

Mr Myers added: "It’s very hard to see how that marriages up with his attitude."

Former royal butler Paul Burrell has spoken out and said that Harry will be seated "ten rows back" during the coronation, and is probably "not going to hang around"

Some royal insiders say he may only be in the country for 24 hours. Also, while Harry returns to the UK to attend his father's coronation, his wife Meghan will be celebrating their son, Prince Archie's fourth birthday on the same day.

She has planned a 'low-key' bash for her son, it's been revealed.

One source told People Magazine: "They'll have friends around them and Meghan's mom, Doria [Ragland]. Meghan will definitely have support that weekend."

Of course, Archie's little sister Lilibet will also be attending her big brother's birthday celebrations, as the source added: "They are so sweet together. Archie loves Lili. He's such a sweet boy. When she's not around, he asks, 'Where's Lili?'"

The two young royals last visited the UK for the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022 - which was the first time Lilibet had ever visited her father's home country.

A source told People at the time it was a "fantastic visit", where Lilibet, who was born on June 4, 2021, met Charles and the Queen for the first time.

They said it was "very emotional" and a 'wonderful thing" for Charles to see his granddaughter.

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