Prince William & Prince Harry’s Mutual Friend’s Wedding Failed To Reunite the Brothers
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Hugh Grosvenor’s nuptials to Olivia Henson were dubbed the “wedding of the year” in the U.K., but it was not enough to get Prince William and Prince Harry in the same room together. While the Prince of Wales served as an usher in the groom’s party, the Duke of Sussex opted to stay home in California — and it was a wise choice.
Grosvenor reportedly wanted both of the royals at his wedding, but it came down to only one of them being able to attend. “It’s incredibly sad it has come to this. Hugh is one of the very few close friends of William and Harry’s who has maintained strong bonds and a line of communication with both,” a source told The Times. They reported that the groom wanted “to keep the wedding as low-key as possible,” and we know what would happen if the siblings showed up to the same event. “[Grosvenor] wishes they could put their heads together and patch things up, but realizes it’s unlikely to happen before the wedding,” the insider continued. “He wanted to avoid anything overshadowing the day, especially for Olivia, and doesn’t want any awkwardness.”
CHESTER, ENGLAND – JUNE 07: Prince William, Prince of Wales smiles after the wedding ceremony of Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster and Olivia Grosvenor, Duchess of Westminster at Chester Cathedral on June 07, 2024 in Chester, England.
To avoid an “awkward” situation, Harry and Meghan Markle opted out of attending, which was a diplomatic move to make. The wedding went on without a hitch at the Chester Cathedral in northern England, and William looked sharp in his black tailcoat with gray pinstripe pants and a blue tie. The Prince of Wales went solo as King Charles III, who is Grosvenor’s godfather, and Kate Middleton stayed home while undergoing cancer treatment. Most importantly, the bride got the wedding of her dreams in her stunning white gown with delicate lace trim at the sleeves and neckline.
There are no hard feelings between Harry and Grosvenor with Page Six noting that the men had discussed the invitation in December. “Harry actually got a ‘save the date’ card a few months ago but called Hugh and said it would be too awkward if he and Meghan Markle attended, so he made his apologies and Hugh understood,” their source shared. The royal family feud has been an ongoing issue for four years now, and there are no signs of the rift thawing anytime soon. Not a single member of the palace showed up to support Harry’s recent event for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Instead, Princess Diana’s side of the family demonstrated their love for their late sister’s son and his successful endeavor.
The family fight is only putting the spotlight back on King Charles, whose leadership skills have been constantly questioned. “It’s complex, but there’s increasing frustration from some of the wider circle of family members that Charles won’t just fix things for the sake of everyone,” a royal source noted in Omid Scobie’s book, Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival. Grosvenor’s wedding was absolutely flawless, but it’s not stopping the headlines from making mention of William and Harry’s relationship. Charles can make the whole thing go away, but he’s letting it fester instead.
Click here to see a complete timeline of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s feud with the royal family.
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