Prince Harry an odd man out at father's coronation spectacle

Prince Harry flies solo without the company of his wife Meghan at King Charles' coronation. Photo: Reuters

In the fairy-tale ending to the ancient pageantry in which King Charles III was crowned monarch, he stepped into a gilded horse-drawn carriage with his queen and rode off to his palace.

Following closely behind was Prince William, his eldest son and heir, along with his family, including nine-year-old Prince George who is second in line to the throne.