King Charles' coronation coincided with his grandsonPrince Archie’s 4th birthday, and some reports claim the monarch took a moment to acknowledge his relative on the big day.According to theDaily Mail, King Charles toasted to “those that weren’t there” and wished Prince Archie a happy birthday “wherever he was,” at a private family gathering for lunch on Saturday following hishistoric coronationatWestminster Abbey.“It was apparently a very sweet moment,“a source told the outletof the event at Buckingham Palace.King Charles and Prince Archie.Neil Mockford/Getty ; Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImageHowever, PEOPLE understands that King Charles did not give a speech at the post-coronation gathering.Prince Harrydeparted the United Kingdom to head back to California to join wifeMeghan Markle, Prince Archie and their daughterPrincess Lilibetshortly after the crowning ceremony. The Duke of Sussex, 38, was not invited to join the King,Queen Camilla,Prince William,Kate Middletonand other members of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the flypast following the coronation.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Michael M. Santiago/GettyWhile the major occasion was a royal reunion for Prince Harry and other members of the royal family, who were all last together forQueen Elizabeth’s state funeral in September, it waspreviously reportedthat the Duke of Sussex didn’t plan to stay long.The church service commenced at 11 a.m., and the Duke of Sussex headed back to the airport to fly back to California shortly after.Prince Harrycame to the crowning ceremony without the Duchess of Sussex, 41, who stayed back with their young children. The couple relocated to Meghan’s home state after stepping back from their royal roles in January 2020. Buckingham Palaceannounced in Aprilthat Harry would attend the crowning ceremony and Meghan would not.Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!King Charles and Queen Camilla following the crowning ceremony.Handout/Chris Jackson/Getty for Buckingham PalaceAs for Archie’s celebration,a source told PEOPLE in Aprilthat the party was planned to be “low-key” and at the family’s home.“They’ll have friends around them and Meghan’s mom, Doria [Ragland]. Meghan will definitely have support that weekend,” the source said.Little sister Lilibet was also set to be part of the festivities. “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 source added at the time.
King Charles' coronation coincided with his grandsonPrince Archie’s 4th birthday, and some reports claim the monarch took a moment to acknowledge his relative on the big day.
According to theDaily Mail, King Charles toasted to “those that weren’t there” and wished Prince Archie a happy birthday “wherever he was,” at a private family gathering for lunch on Saturday following hishistoric coronationatWestminster Abbey.
“It was apparently a very sweet moment,“a source told the outletof the event at Buckingham Palace.
King Charles and Prince Archie.Neil Mockford/Getty ; Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage
However, PEOPLE understands that King Charles did not give a speech at the post-coronation gathering.
Prince Harrydeparted the United Kingdom to head back to California to join wifeMeghan Markle, Prince Archie and their daughterPrincess Lilibetshortly after the crowning ceremony. The Duke of Sussex, 38, was not invited to join the King,Queen Camilla,Prince William,Kate Middletonand other members of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony to watch the flypast following the coronation.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Michael M. Santiago/Getty
While the major occasion was a royal reunion for Prince Harry and other members of the royal family, who were all last together forQueen Elizabeth’s state funeral in September, it waspreviously reportedthat the Duke of Sussex didn’t plan to stay long.
The church service commenced at 11 a.m., and the Duke of Sussex headed back to the airport to fly back to California shortly after.
Prince Harrycame to the crowning ceremony without the Duchess of Sussex, 41, who stayed back with their young children. The couple relocated to Meghan’s home state after stepping back from their royal roles in January 2020. Buckingham Palaceannounced in Aprilthat Harry would attend the crowning ceremony and Meghan would not.
Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
King Charles and Queen Camilla following the crowning ceremony.Handout/Chris Jackson/Getty for Buckingham Palace
As for Archie’s celebration,a source told PEOPLE in Aprilthat the party was planned to be “low-key” and at the family’s home.
“They’ll have friends around them and Meghan’s mom, Doria [Ragland]. Meghan will definitely have support that weekend,” the source said.
Little sister Lilibet was also set to be part of the festivities. “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 source added at the time.
source: people.com
