King Charles scraps plans to toast Archie at Coronation after Harry plans swift exit

King Charles has axed plans to honour grandson Archie at his Coronation lunch after Harry's decision to leave following the ceremony, according to insiders.

Harry and Meghan's first son is set to celebrate his fourth birthday on May 6 - the same day that King Charles will officially be crowned at Westminster Abbey.

The King had reportedly been considering raising a glass to his grandson at a post-procession Coronation lunch. But insiders say this is now 'unlikely', with Harry choosing to make a swift exit, reports The Mirror.

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Archie and sister Lilibet, one, were not invited and will be staying at home in California with mum Meghan Markle while dad Prince Harry flies back to the UK. Harry is set to rush straight off after the ceremony to get back to celebrate with his son, while Meghan has decided to avoid the Coronation altogether.

A source told the Mail on Sunday : "The King considered a toast to Archie. But with no member of the Sussex family now due at the lunch, it is highly unlikely he would do in their absence."

Royal commentator Kristen Meinzer believes Meghan's decision to stay away with the children is a good way for the couple to divide responsibilities on the big day.

She told Insider: "I think the decision for Harry to go, and for Meghan to stay home with the children on Archie's birthday is a brilliant way to split the difference.

"As I've said in the past, the primary benefit of attending is the optics; of looking as though they're continuing to do their best on their end — even if the Royal Family isn't always doing their best on their end.

"But I've always maintained that the Sussexes must also do what's best for their own little