Prince Harry will fly back to America after the ceremony

Watch Prince Harry confirm his speedy UK exit during coronation ceremony

The Duke of Sussex has been seen confirming when he is set to leave the UK

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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023, 1:00 PM GMT+1

Prince Harry was there in person to see his father King Charles get crowned on 6 May and during the historic ceremony, he was caught confirming his swift exit from the UK.

HELLO! consulted a lipreader who confirmed he said: "I will be straight to the airport," while chatting with Princess Eugenie's husband Jack Brooksbank.

WATCH: See the moment Prince Harry jokes about leaving coronation celebrations early

Harry left his wife Meghan Markle at home in Montecito looking after their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

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Prince Harry missed the beginning of his son's birthday as he jetted to the UK to attend his dad King Charles' coronation - which was hosted on the same day as Archie's birthday.

Prince Harry beaming at Princess Anne at the coronation — Prince Harry beaming at Princess Anne

After the ceremony, the royal family all headed to Buckingham Palace to greet the public from the balcony, however, Harry was notably absent and it appears he chose to use this moment to depart and head back home to his family.

The Duke wanted to be back home in Montecito to celebrate son Archie's 4th birthday

Ahead of the big event, Archewell and the Palace confirmed the Duke was to join guests at the coronation.

Prince Harry arrives alongside Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

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."

SEE: Watch the historic moment King Charles is crowned

The King and Queen surrounded by their families, but Prince Harry was missing

The monarch's coronation is a break from tradition as it is the first coronation to take place on a Saturday in over 100 years.

The coronation itself involves six basic stages: the recognition, the oath, the anointing, the investiture, the enthronement, and the homage. At the heart of the coronation is the anointing with holy oil.

The Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and the Princess of Wales at the coronation ceremony — Harry sat a few rows back from his brother

Following the service, the newly crowned pair returned to Buckingham Palace in the Coronation Procession, where joined by other members of the royal family.

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King Charles was overcome with emotion during his coronation — King Charles was overcome with emotion

King Charles coronation service — King Charles III during his coronation service

Queen Camilla looked over at King Charles during the ceremony

Prince William kissing King Charles during his coronation — Prince William kissed King Charles during his coronation

King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort travelling in the Diamond Jubilee Coach

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace waving to the crowds

Westminster Abbey

London's Westminster Abbey has played host to every coronation since 1066, with King Charles III set to be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned there. The historic church was originally built by Edward the Confessor in 1040 and is the burial site for 18 monarchs in addition to some of the nation's greatest poets, musicians, scientists and politicians.

The abbey – which has been granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status – boasts spectacular gothic exteriors, splendid, vaulted ceilings and mesmerising mosaic floors. Other highlights include the ancient Coronation Chair, the glorious Lady chapel, and David Hockney's vibrant stained glass window.

This will be followed by a balcony moment when the couple and other royals will watch a flypast at around 2.15pm, weather permitting.

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