Duke of Westminster's Wedding Guest List Excludes Harry and Meghan: Here's Why

The Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, has made the 'incredibly sad' decision to exclude the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, from his upcoming summer wedding. The decision is rooted in the awareness of the royal discord that surrounded his sister's ceremony at the same venue.

Mindful of the tensions during Lady Tamara Grosvenor and Edward van Cutsem's wedding at Chester Cathedral in 2004, Hugh Grosvenor was 'very conscious' and aimed to avoid any potential complications at his own wedding.

A family friend informed DailyMail, 'Hugh knows how sensitive wedding invitations can be.'

Referring to the previous wedding, where Camilla Parker Bowles was invited but faced seating restrictions, the friend added context to Hugh's decision-making process.

The exclusion of Prince Harry and Meghan from the wedding guest list comes amid an increasingly bitter royal rift. Hugh Grosvenor, 32, is set to marry Olivia Henson, 30, at Chester Cathedral on June 7. Notably, the King, Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales, and Prince George, the Duke's godson, are invited.

Despite Hugh's reportedly close relationship with Prince Harry, who is the godfather to his son, Prince Archie, the decision reflects the complexity of relationships amidst the ongoing royal tensions. The Duke of Westminster, with an estimated fortune of £10 billion, maintains strong bonds with both William and Harry but is navigating the sensitive dynamics surrounding the royal family.