It appears the royal tension is seeping into Archie’s future relationship with his Godfather. Prince Harry‘s dear friend Hugh Grosvenor had to choose between the royal brothers Harry and William before his grand wedding. The news of the nuptials between the Duke of Westminster and his partner, Olivia Henson, brought along a web of royal drama and speculations. Many hoped the nuptials would offer another opportunity for Prince Harry to reunite with his dad and possibly his brother on the impending UK trip. However, the altar of scandals has no such luck this season.
Prince Harry Won’t Attend Archie’s Godfather Hugh Grosvenor’s Wedding
The Sunday Times reported that the royal family found a way around the potential mixup, which would also ensure the couple remains the center of attention at their own wedding. Per the publication, Prince Harry and his wife would not attend the wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, who is not only a dear friend, but also Godfather to Harry’s son, Archie, and Prince William’s eldest son, Prince George.
Seeing his close ties to both princes and his responsibility to their kids, it is understandable the Duke found himself at a crossroads. The nuptials, set to take place on June 7 at Chester Cathedral in Chester, England, may also see Prince William’s wife Kate Middleton, who has been mostly absent from public events amid her cancer recovery.
Initial reports claimed Prince Harry was not invited to Hugh Grosvenor’s wedding despite their close ties. However, sources claim the Sussexes received invites to the nuptials but chose to turn it down to avoid “awkward encounters with estranged family members.” Their absence was also a thoughtful gesture by the Sussexes to ensure royal tension would not overshadow the couple’s big day.
Yet, the choice was made long before Harry snubbed the invitation. Prince William has a major role to play at Hugh Grosvenor’s wedding, reportedly listed as an usher and part of the groom’s party. Hence, if one brother had to step down to avoid royal tension, Prince Harry seemed like a fair game given his less significant role as a “guest.”
