Prince Harry smiling as he get into a car

Prince Harry arrives in the US for Prince Archie's birthday

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Wellness Editor

Updated: May 7, 2023May 7, 2023, 8:27 AM GMT+1

It's been a busy couple of days for Prince Harry, who landed in the UK on Saturday morning after taking a commercial flight from California.

The Duke of Sussex then made his way to Westminster Abbey for his father's coronation ceremony, before making a swift exit, with reports saying he was already on the way to Heathrow at 2 PM on Saturday afternoon, when his family members were on their way to Buckingham Palace for their balcony appearance.

It is believed he flew back to America so quickly in order to celebrate his son Archie's fourth birthday.

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

It has since been revealed that Harry caught a British Airways flight that arrived at LAX airport at 7.30pm local time (3.30am UK time), allowing him to get home to Montecito in time to see Archie on his special day.

Did Prince Harry enjoy the coronation?

Despite only being in the UK for a flying visit, it appeared Prince Harry enjoyed his time on British soil, chatting animatedly with his cousins, as well as his aunt, Princess Anne.

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

Princess Anne was spotted jovially greeting her nephew, with Harry responding with a wide, open smile as they chatted.

He also shared a joke with Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, with Edoardo putting a matey arm around Harry in a show of support.

The trio were all smiles as they entered the Abbey

Prince Harry also came face to face with his brother and father - watch the moment the cameras panned to his face as his family members arrived for the coronation, including the Prince and Princess of Wales' children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

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The Duke, who does not have any formal role in the coronation, looked dapper in a suit for the service instead of a traditional military uniform, though he still wore his military medals.

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Before stepping down, Prince Harry wore uniforms to mark his former positions as Captain General of the Royal Marines, Honorary Air Force Commandant of the Royal Air Force Base Honington, and honorary Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Navy’s Small Ships and Diving Operations.

Prince Harry walking to his seat — Prince Harry looked smart

Because he is no longer a working member of the royal family, he is no longer able to wear his uniform for royal occasions.

We hope the Duke had a comfortable flight back to the US, and enjoys the remainder of Archie's birthday, with minimal jetlag for all of his traveling!

Read on for the best photos of Harry from the coronation...

Prince Harry was pictured taking an Order of Service with him

The Duke headed straight to the airport after King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation — The Duke spoke to fellow attendees

Prince Harry flew to LA straight after the coronation service — Prince Harry wore his military medals

Prince Harry will fly back to America after the ceremony — Prince Harry looked smart for the historic occasion

Prince Harry was spotted pulling a face at the coronation

Prince Harry sat amongst his royal cousins

Prince Harry jetted straight back to the US after the coronation

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