Reports indicate that Prince Harry took the initiative to personally inform Grosvenor, ensuring there was no ambiguity about their non-attendance. A source revealed to Page Six that the Duke of Sussex had received a "save the date" card in advance but reached out to confirm his and Meghan's decision not to attend.
According to the source, Harry expressed that it would be too awkward for them to be present, given recent controversies surrounding the aftermath of Omid Scobie's explosive book, Endgame. In response, Hugh Grosvenor reportedly understood Harry's dilemma and accepted his apologies.
The decision not to attend the wedding comes in the wake of reports that Prince Harry and Meghan were not initially invited, possibly influenced by the Dutch rendition of Scobie's book, which named two royals accused of making racially insensitive remarks about the couple's son, Archie.
