Meghan 'plans to drop Archie update on Coronation day' during son's 'celeb birthday bash'

Meghan Markle spent her weekend away from the crushing coronation crowds and media spotlight, instead opting to enjoy the temperate California climate and a nice hike.Amid the chatter and headlines regarding her absence from King Charles III's coronation, the Duchess of Sussex was spotted hiking near her home in Montecito, sans husband Prince Harry — and appeared to be in a jovial mood.While Harry was in attendance at the coronation ceremony — after which he quickly left to return home to California — Meghan spent her Sunday getting some exercise with her close friends, Heather Dorak and Markus Anderson, as seen in photos obtained by Meghan was all smiles as she hiked with her pals and rocked black leggings and a matching black athleticwear top, under a green jacket. She went low-key in a Western hat and dark shades.The 41-year-old actress chose to stay behind at the couple's home and forego any coronation festivities for a number of reasons — first and foremost seems to be the fact that Saturday happened to be her and Harry's son, Archie's, fourth birthday.In fact, Archie's birthday was specifically mentioned in the announcement from Buckingham Palace last month, confirming that Harry would be attending his father's coronation but that Meghan would be skipping the historic event.

A friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has shared an adorable snap of the couple’s oldest son, Archie, in celebration of the youngster’s fourth birthday. Archie, who lives in California with his parents and younger sister Lilibet, celebrated his birthday on 6 May, which also happened to be the date of his grandfather, King Charles III’s, Coronation at Westminster Abbey. In a sweet tribute to the youngster, photographer Misan Harriman, who is a close friend of Harry and Meghan’s, took to Instagram to send Archie a sweet birthday message.

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has returned to California after catching a British Airways flight within hours of his father King Charles’ Coronation. Harry arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at around 7.30pm local time (3.30am UK) to reunite with his son on his birthday. Prince Archie turned four on Saturday and spent the day with his mother, Meghan Markle, at their US home.

Two big celebrations in one day! Yet the royal family did not publicly wish Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son, Prince Archie, a happy birthday amid King Charles III’s coronation.

Meghan Markle didn’t attend King Charles‘ coronation on Saturday (May 6)… Or did she?

As the world celebrated the historic Coronation of King Charles on Saturday, one person who was celebrating for an entirely different reason, was the King’s grandson Prince Archie who turned four years old on the very same day. In a direct contrast to the pomp and pageantry of the momentous occasion, Prince Archie enjoyed a far more ‘low-key’ celebration at his home in Montecito, California, alongside his mum Meghan Markle and little sister Lilibet.

Sarah Ferguson may not have scored an invitation to the church service for King Charles III‘s coronation, but she was still happy to celebrate the occasion!

Meghan Markle was noticeably absent as her father-in-law was crowned king across the pond. One royal expert told Fox News Digital that the Duchess of Sussex, who was a no-show at King Charles’ coronation, likely watched the televised ceremony from her home in California. Her husband Prince Harry, who has publicly sparred with his family, arrived to the festivities alone.The former American actress and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, remained in the coastal city of Montecito.The couple has lived in California since they stepped back as senior members of the British royal family in 2020.

Sarah Ferguson may not have scored an invitation to the church service for King Charles III's coronation, but she was still happy to celebrate the occasion! The Duchess of York shared photos of her afternoon tea spread on Instagram, enjoying a specialty cake in honor of the monarch and tea named for Queen Camilla. «I hope you have got the bunting out ready for the coronation tomorrow,» she wrote on Friday. «I certainly have.

Prince Harry and his uncle Prince Andrew put aside their personal royal dramas to attend the coronation of King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla. The Duke of Sussex was all smiles as he chatted with his cousin Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi before walking into Westminster Abbey on Saturday in London.The 38-year-old sat in the third row next to another cousin, a heavily pregnant Princess Eugenie, and her husband Jack Brooksbank. The 38-year-old’s wife, Meghan Markle, was noticeably absent from the ceremony.The Duchess of Sussex stayed behind in the couple’s home in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Supporting their grandad! Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis attended King Charles III’s royal coronation alongside their parents, Prince William and Princess Kate, and older brother Prince George.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, Archie, is officially four! The youngster is celebrating his fourth birthday on Saturday, May 6, simultaneously making royal fans wonder how time has flown so quickly since his highly anticipated birth back in 2019. As is no secret at this point, the couple's firstborn is commemorating his special day in California while his great-grandfather, King Charles III's, coronation festivities are underway in England.

It’s the day of the Coronation, and there are a lot of people wondering why Prince Harry went to the event without Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

His Majesty is in the building! King Charles III arrived at his official coronation ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage.

The historical day is looming just around the corner, as King Charles will officially be crowned as the new head of state on Saturday, May 6. The 74-year-old monarch will be joined by his wife Queen Camilla.

two major family events this coming week. The Duke of Sussex is expected to attend his King Charles III's coronation in London on May 6 as well as his son Archie's 4th birthday celebration back home in Montecito, California.

More details about the length of Prince Harry‘s trip to the UK to attend his father, King Charles’ Coronation.

Meghan Markle has signed with a new talent agency in a bid to help “build out her business.”

Showing her support. Gayle King is proud of how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle handled their final decision about King Charles III‘s coronation.

Meghan Markle will be throwing Prince Archie a "low-key" birthday party during the Coronation, according to royal insiders.