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Jennifer Newton

Prince Harry 'still in the dark' over King Charles Coronation seating plan, says source

Prince Harry still has no idea where he will sit when he attends his father King Charles' Coronation in just over a week, a source has claimed.

The Duke of Sussex will be attending the historic spectacle alone with wife Meghan Markle remaining at their home in California with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Harry, who laid bare his troubled relationship with the royal family in his controversial Netflix documentary and autobiography Spare, will be alongside other family members including his estranged brother Prince William and wife Kate.

He criticised Charles' parenting, said the King was jealous of Meghan and Kate, and accused William of physically attacking him in his tell-all book, which was published in January.

Prince Harry will be attending the Coronation on May 6 (Getty Images)

It has been reported that where Harry would be sitting at the historic event played a key part in his decision on whether to attend or not.

However, one source told Page Six that the prince has still not been told where he is sitting yet.

And they added: "Harry's going to show up to support his dad.

"All I know is that it’s a stretch to ask much more for him … he doesn't have any sort of agenda other than just getting in and getting out."

Meanwhile, another added: "Harry's heard nothing from Buckingham Palace for the seating. For the most part, I think all parties will be focused on making the day as special as possible for the King."

Prince Harry with his father King Charles (Getty Images)

It comes after it emerged that Harry will skip the King’s Coronation concert to fly back home to the US just hours after watching Charles being crowned.

He has told his father he will not stay for the weekend of celebrations following the historic ceremony on May 6.

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 May 7 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.

Harry and Meghan attending a basketball game in LA (Getty Images)

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."

Meanwhile, earlier this week, Harry and Meghan were seen together for the first time since their Coronation plans were announced.

The pair laughed awkwardly when they were caught on camera at an LA Lakers basketball game during a surprise appearance.

But despite Harry's apparent enthusiasm Meghan seemingly declined a kiss as they appeared on the big screen in front of 20,000 people at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown LA.

Despite thousands clapping and cheering, encouraging them to kiss, Meghan seemed reluctant, even as Harry seemingly leaned in for a smooch.

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