George and Amal Clooney attended the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as elegant guests, but what remained unknown until two years later was the surprising fact that they did not know the royal couple at the time.
The revelation came from Carolyn Bartholomew, former roommate of Princess Diana, who was seated next to the Clooneys in St. George's Chapel. During a conversation before the mass began, Carolyn asked how they knew Harry and Meghan, to which the actor and his wife responded with an unexpected, "We don't know them."
Rachel Johnson, sister of British Minister Boris Johnson, shared the anecdote in a statement to AirMail, highlighting that not all 600 guests at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding could be "old and dear friends of the bridal couple."
The Clooneys, known for their stylish presence, arrived at St. George's Chapel with Amal wearing an elegant mustard-colored dress designed by Stella McCartney and a matching hat by Stephen Jones. George coordinated with her, sporting a striped tie of the same tone and a scarf over his gray suit.
While their initial connection to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have been a mystery, the Clooneys' presence at the royal wedding strengthened their ties. The royal couple even spent a few days at George Clooney's Lake Como mansion, Villa Oleandra, later that summer. George has been a vocal supporter of Meghan, comparing her experiences to those of Princess Diana and expressing concerns about the media's treatment of her.
Despite the growing friendship, rumors circulated that George might become the godfather of Archie, the son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which he humorously denied, stating, "That would be a bad idea. I am the father of twins, and I can barely function as such."
