Prince Harry reportedly agreed to skip the wedding of the Duke of Westminster to avoid an awkward run-in with estranged brother Prince William – and according to a royal expert, Meghan Markle wouldn’t have been keen on attending anyway
Meghan Markle was ‘unwilling’ to attend the society wedding over one major fear, according to an expert.
Both Prince Harry and Meghan missed out on the nuptials of Harry’s close friend the billionaire Duke of Westminster, who tied the knot with fiancee Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral today. The Duke, whose real name is Hugh Grosvenor, has a tight bond with both Harry and his estranged older brother Prince William.
With William being given an usher role before the ceremony, Harry came to a “civilised understanding” with Hugh for him and Meghan to skip the wedding, seemingly paving the way for William’s attendance.
(
Image:
Getty Images)But according to royal biographer Ingrid Seward, it’s likely Meghan wouldn’t have been keen on attending in the first place. She told the Mirror: “The Dukes of Westminster have always been close to the royal family. William and Harry’s mum Princess Diana was close friends with Hugh Grosvenor’s mum, Natalia. Tally as she is known, is Prince William’s godmother and in turn, Diana was godmother to her daughter, Edwina.
“In yet another family tie, Hugh is one of King Charles’ many godsons and will certainly receive a wedding gift from his godfather even though he will not be attending the nuptials.
“Young Hugh who is also a godfather to Prince George. There was never any question as to which of the brothers would take centre stage at the wedding. It had to be William. Harry made it clear he wouldn’t be attending having had a chat with Hugh about the awkward situation and agreeing he should be the one to step down.
(
Image:
(
Image:
Justin Goff/GoffPhotos.com)
“There was also the question of Meghan being unwilling to attend such a high-profile society wedding knowing that most of that very society disliked her. Why would she want to come to a country where she could be pilloried, snubbed and embarrassed?
“Hers and Harry’s presence would certainly have distracted from the bride and groom and even Meghan would know that would be the height of bad manners. Harry issued an unofficial memo saying, ‘The Duke of Sussex sends his love and support and admiration for the couple for their wedding day.'”
Meanwhile, Ingrid added that the fact that both brothers couldn’t be there on their friends’ big day speaks volumes about the state of their relationship.
She added: “It is a sad reflection on William and Harry’s troubled relationship that the brothers cannot even be in the same place at the same time. As an usher William would have had to guide Harry as a member of the Royal Family to a designated seat in the church. In the old days that would have provided the brothers with a lot of teasing and laughter with each other.
“Today it would make headlines of the wrong sort. It is a great sadness it has come to this. They will certainly not be reunited in the immediate future.”
News
HOT: Liam Payne’s sister broke her silence, criticizing her brother as “an idiot” for ending his own life contrary to police conclusions.
Liam Payne’s sister Ruth Gibbins apologized for not being able to “save” him in a heartbreaking social media tribute following the former One Direction member’s shocking death…
SHOCKING: The hotel where Liam Payne “met his end” unexpectedly announced that the two people who brought him the “opioids” hidden in the soap dish are NOT hotel employees. “We have never hired these two individuals…”
In a shocking turn of events, the investigation into the unexpected death of Liam Payne has taken a new direction, prompting authorities to delve into the activities…
It seems the ‘groping’ scandal has left Wynne Evans feeling ‘unable to cope’ as he unexpectedly appeared looking more ‘haggard’ than ever ahead of the new episode of Strictly.
Wynne Evans, one of the celebrity contestants on Strictly Come Dancing, was seen looking visibly dejected as he made his way to Elstree Studios alone, without his professional…
Pain is hard to overcome: Harry Styles Breaks Down To Announce Retirement Immediately After Liam Payne’s Fall High Down At Hotel In Argentina
Iп a shockiпg tυrп of eveпts, the global mυsic iпdυstry was shakeп to its core today as Harry Styles, oпe of the most icoпic figυres iп moderп…
Liam Payne’s mother tearfully shared: The last time I called him, he told me with a trembling voice that he and his girlfriend were… See more
BUENOS ΑIRES, Αrgeпtiпa (ΑP) — Former Oпe Directioп siпger Liam Payпe, 31, whose chart-toppiпg British boy baпd geпerated a global followiпg of swooпiпg faпs, was foυпd dead…
HOT SAVE: Inside Liam Payne’s Hotel Suite, Shocking Photos Show Why Staff Had Balcony Concerns
Getty/Backgrid New photos from the hotel where Liam Payпe died from aп appareпt sυicide reveal why aп employee told police they were coпcerпed his room had a balcoпy ……
End of content
No more pages to load