Prince Harry and Meghan were notably absent from the wedding of Harry's dear friend, the billionaire Duke of Westminster, who wed Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral today. The Duke, known as Hugh Grosvenor, shares a strong bond with both Harry and his estranged brother, Prince William.
With William assuming the role of usher at the ceremony, Harry and Hugh reached a mutual agreement for him and Meghan to forego the event, thereby facilitating William's attendance.
However, according to royal biographer Ingrid Seward, Meghan might not have been inclined to attend regardless.
Seward explained to 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 connection, 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," she added.
Seward continued, shedding light on Meghan's perspective, "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?"
"Harry made it clear he wouldn't be attending after discussing the awkward situation with Hugh and agreeing he should be the one to step down," Seward revealed.
Reflecting on the absence of both brothers, Seward expressed, "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."
"It is a great sadness it has come to this. They will certainly not be reunited in the immediate future," she concluded.
