Duke of Westminster marries - No invitation for Harry and Meghan
Duchess Meghan (42) and Prince Harry (39) will apparently not be traveling to the British celebrity wedding of the year in June. According to the Sunday Times , the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly not on the guest list for the wedding of Hugh Grosvenor (32), Duke of Westminster, and Olivia Henson (30). Grosvenor is said to be close to both Harry and his brother Prince William (41). The wedding is to take place on June 7 in Chester Cathedral in the northwest of England.
Grosvenor is considered one of the richest men in Britain. According to the Daily Mail, a spokesperson said of the rumors surrounding Meghan and Harry: "We are not in a position to comment on the guest list." As reported by the Sunday Times, Princess Kate (41) and heir to the throne William as well as King Charles III (75) and Queen Camilla (76) will be present at the ceremony.
Grosvenor apparently made the decision not to invite the Sussexes with a heavy heart. According to reports, he wanted to avoid a clash between the allegedly estranged brothers William and Harry at his wedding.
Hugh Grosvenor is said to be the godfather of Prince George and Archie
Hugh Grosvenor is closely associated with the royal family. He is not only godfather to William and Kate's son Prince George (10). The Duke of Westminster is himself a godson of Charles, and his mother, Natalia Grosvenor (64), is godmother to Prince William. Hugh Grosvenor is also reportedly one of the godparents of Harry and Meghan's son Prince Archie (4), according to the Sunday Times.
A friend of William and Harry was quoted in the newspaper as saying: "It is incredibly sad that it has come to this. Hugh is one of the few close friends of William and Harry who maintains a strong friendship and close communication with both of them. He wishes they could get together and sort things out, but is aware that this is unlikely to happen before the wedding. He wanted to avoid anything overshadowing the day, especially for Olivia, and doesn't want any awkwardness."
Grosvenor, who runs an investment and real estate group, became Duke of Westminster after the death of his father Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor (1951-2016) in 2016. His family is not only said to be one of the richest in the UK, it is also known for its charitable work.
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- Despite being close to both Prince William and Prince Harry, the Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, decided not to invite Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, to his upcoming wedding in Chester Cathedral.
- As reported by the Sunday Times, Princess Kate and heir to the throne Prince William, along with King Charles III and Queen Camilla, are expected to attend the wedding of Hugh Grosvenor and Olivia Henson on June 7.
- Hugh Grosvenor, thought to be one of the richest men in Great Britain, holds a special place in the royal family as he is godfather to Prince George and Prince Archie, according to multiple sources.
- Duke of Westminster's mother, Natalia Grosvenor, also serves as a godmother to Prince William, further solidifying the family's bond with the British royals.
- The Duke of Westminster's decision to exclude the Sussexes from his wedding comes from wanting to avoid a potential confrontation between Prince Harry and his brother Prince William, as tensions between the two have been reportedly escalating.
- In light of the gossip surrounding Meghan and Harry's possible absence, a spokesperson for Hugh Grosvenor announced that they would not comment on the guest list.
- It is being speculated that Prince Harry, who is the brother of Prince William and father to Prince George, will not be present at the Duke of Westminster's wedding due to some uneasiness between the two families.
Source: www.stern.de
