Hugh Grosvenor did not invite Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to his wedding.
Their absence was likely intended to ensure the focus remained on the bride and groom, avoiding any media frenzy around Meghan's actions or attire. Meghan has a history of drawing attention, such as announcing her pregnancy at another wedding and ensuring her presence was noticed at the Platinum Jubilee. Hugh Grosvenor, keen to keep the spotlight on himself and his bride, likely wanted to avoid such distractions.
There have been claims by Meghan suggesting that Grosvenor, who is extremely wealthy, is Archie's godfather. However, a quick search shows that Meghan had previously disclosed the names of Archie's godparents to Vanity Fair, listing Mark Dyer, Tiggy Pettifer, and Charlie van Straubenzee. Vanity Fair speculated that Meghan's friends Lindsay Roth and Genevieve Hillis might also be among the godparents.
Neither Vanity Fair nor other sources like Town and Country have mentioned Hugh Grosvenor as one of Archie's godparents. Despite this, Meghan's PR team continues to assert Grosvenor's role as a godparent, with The Times first mentioning it in December 2023. This inconsistency raises questions about the accuracy of Meghan's claims, suggesting she might be leveraging Grosvenor's wealth and status for her PR strategy. Prince Harry appears to be influenced by this ongoing PR pressure.
The Prince of Wales is expected to serve as an usher at Hugh Grosvenor and Olivia Henson's wedding, scheduled for June 7th at Chester Cathedral. There is also speculation about Prince George's potential involvement, which depends on his availability and the Princess of Wales's schedule, as her children prefer to stay close to her. A source indicated that Catherine, the Princess of Wales, remains on the guest list, despite her recent illness. Her presence at the wedding remains uncertain, as she is known to politely decline invitations to avoid overshadowing the bride. William and Catherine have not declined their invitations, possibly due to informal communications.
Reports suggest that Prince Harry declined the invitation after feeling sidelined by William's prominent role in the wedding. This decision is seen as the final straw in the brothers' strained relationship. A close friend of Grosvenor expressed sadness over the rift between William and Harry, noting that Grosvenor is one of the few friends who has maintained strong ties with both. According to Marie Claire, Grosvenor hopes the brothers can reconcile, but he acknowledges this is unlikely. His primary concern is avoiding any drama that could overshadow the wedding, particularly for Olivia.
