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**Prince Harry Misses Royal Lunch Over Meghan’s Ultimatum, Dashing Hopes of Reconciliation**
Prince Harry missed the royal lunch at Buckingham Palace, which was intended to be a gesture of reconciliation from King Charles following his coronation.
The Prince of Wales had extended an olive branch to mend the ongoing rift within the royal family.
However, sources close to Jack Brooksbank, Princess Eugenie's husband, revealed that Meghan Markle's repeated calls to Harry before the coronation forced him to hastily return to America, thwarting any chance of reconciliation.
During the historic coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey, Prince Harry was seen sitting next to Jack Brooksbank.
Speculations arose when Harry was overheard discussing his imminent return to California after the ceremony, missing the family lunch at Buckingham Palace.
It was Prince Archie's fourth birthday, and Harry wanted to be back in the US to celebrate with his son, as indicated by a lip reader who caught Harry mentioning leaving around quarter to four.
Despite Harry's desire to stay for the family lunch and potentially have a conversation with Prince William, his brother, the interaction between the two at the coronation was minimal.
Harry gazed sadly at William during the service, but the future king appeared unfazed.
The rift between the brothers has become more evident, with Harry feeling isolated and ignored by his family during the significant event.
The absence of Prince Harry and Prince Andrew on the palace balcony after the coronation highlighted the growing divide within the royal family.
While William and Catherine participated in the traditional wave to the crowds alongside the newly crowned King and Queen, Harry was already on his way to the airport to fly back to California.
The lack of public interaction between William and Harry underscored the strained relationship between the siblings.
The contrast in roles during the coronation further emphasized the distance between Prince William and Prince Harry.
While William had an official role as the heir to the throne, Harry was relegated to the third row of Westminster Abbey as a distant relative.
The once-close brothers now find themselves drifting apart, with Harry realizing the extent of his family's disapproval and lack of support during crucial moments.
As the royal family engaged in post-coronation festivities at Buckingham Palace, including a family portrait and a military flypast, Prince Harry's absence was conspicuous.
His decision to prioritize returning to California over attending the scheduled events signified the deepening rift and his growing isolation within the royal circle.
Despite his hopes for reconciliation, Harry's strained relationship with his family remains unresolved, marking a poignant moment in the ongoing royal saga.