Prince Harry is expected to 'make every effort' to get back to the states and attend his son's fourth birthday party after the King's Coronation on May 6.
Earlier this month, the Duke of Sussex confirmed he will return to the UK for the historic event. But his wife, Meghan Markle, will remain in California with both their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Harry is expected to briefly attend the Coronation ceremony before heading back to the USA for an "intimate" birthday party for Archie, reports the Mirror.
A source who is reportedly close to the family has said that Meghan's mother Doria Ragland will be at the bash, along with Archie's school friends and some celebrity pals of the couple.
"Harry's going to make every effort to get back in time for Archie's birthday," the insider said.
"It's going to be an intimate party, it's not going to be like 'My Super Sweet 16' or Portia de Rossi's 50th!"
It has also been revealed that Harry will fly home on a commercial plane, instead of his usual private jet, in hope of catching a flight following the 11am ceremony.
This means he could arrive home in the early evening, due to the eight-hour time difference.
Speaking to Page Six, the royal insider also said Meghan "doesn't want any more rifts" despite reports of the Duchess staying away due to a family feud.
"She wants her children to know their grandfather, Charles, particularly when they are not going to know their other grandfather [Thomas Markle]."
The source also said the Duchess of Sussex's decision to stay clear of the event was done in hopes of keeping the attention on King Charles during the Coronation at Westminster Abbey.
They added how she doesn't want "everything being lived out in the public eye".
Prince Harry's decision to attend the Coronation ends months of speculation about whether or not the couple would travel back to the UK.
Confirming his attendance, the Palace said in a statement: "Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May.
"The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet."
Archewell, Harry and Meghan’s charitable foundation, issued a near identical statement to Buckingham Palace confirming the duke will join guests at the coronation.
A spokesperson said: "The Duke of Sussex will attend the coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet."
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