Prince Harry Chooses Family Time Over Coronation Concert, Avoids Potential Katy Perry Clash
In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry has decided to fly back to the United States after his father's coronation on May 6, effectively missing the weekend celebrations and concert at Windsor Castle on May 7. The star-studded concert lineup includes Lionel Richie, Take That, and Katy Perry, and is set to be attended by 20,000 people, with broadcasts on BBC1 and Radio 2.
The Duke of Sussex's decision to leave the UK after the ceremony has raised eyebrows, as it means he will miss out on the highly anticipated coronation concert. Speculation abounds that Prince Harry is aiming to avoid an awkward encounter with Katy Perry, who has previously joked about having a crush on him and even playfully suggested fighting another pop star for his affections.
However, others believe that Prince Harry's choice to return to the US may be a show of support for his wife, Meghan Markle, who will not be attending the coronation festivities. The couple has faced intense scrutiny since stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family, and this latest move has only fueled further discussion.
Despite his early departure, Prince Harry is expected to make a longer trip to the UK during the summer, suggesting that his absence from the concert may not indicate a rift within the royal family.
As debate continues over Prince Harry's motivations, one thing is clear: his decision to skip the coronation concert has ensured a buzzworthy start to the post-coronation celebrations.