Prince Harry arrives in UK ahead of father's coronation: reports
With the coronation of King Charles around 12 hours away, it has been reported that Prince Harry has officially touched down in the UK.
A private jet from Van Nuys airport in California was spotted landing at Farnborough, the airport close to Windsor Castle, according to the MailOnline. Other reports, however, suggest the 38-year-old flew via a commercial flight from the United States to London.
His solo visit will be brief, however, with the Duke of Sussex set to fly back home to the US straight after the historic ceremony ends.
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Prince Harry is believed to have arrived in the UK ahead of the coronation. AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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Harry is expected to spend a final night at Frogmore Cottage prior to attending the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
Despite being fifth in line to the throne, it has been reported he will play no major role in the proceedings.
After the official crowning, Prince Harry will then fly back to the US to attend the birthday party of his son, Prince Archie, hosted by wife Meghan Markle.
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Harry will take no part in official royal proceedings for the coronation. AP
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According to The Sun, an insider said: "He'll be in and out of the UK in 24 hours".
It was initially thought he could potentially be joining the other royals at Buckingham Palace at a special reception for VIPs, dignitaries and foreign royalty but he has not yet been seen arriving at the event.
The ceremony at Westminster Abbey kicks off at 11am and is expected to last two hours.
Afterwards, the duke is not due to take part in the procession back to Buckingham Palace with the rest his family, nor will be be included on the balcony later in the afternoon.
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Instead, the publication reports Harry will fly back to the US on a private plane.
However, when the duke returned to London last month to attend a hearing at the High Court, he is understood to have flown commercial, with an insider telling Page Six Harry would be flying commercial and not private for the coronation.
Exact details of Harry's travel plans had not been made public due to security reasons.
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