King Charles and Queen Camilla are reportedly yet to RSVP to what's being dubbed the "wedding of the year", with the event just three weeks away. The Royal couple have not confirmed in writing whether they will be attending the nuptials of the Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, and his fiancee Olivia Henson, sparking rumours of tension between the families. This follows an incident in 2004 when the King and Queen declined an invitation to the wedding of the duke's sister, Lady Tamara Grosvenor.
Lady Grosvenor wed Edward van Custem, a godson of His Majesty, at Chester Cathedral - the same venue for this year's upcoming wedding. At that time, Camilla , then known as Parker Bowles, was informed she could not sit with Prince Charles and would need to sit several rows back and arrive separately, reports the Mirror . This was due to the attendance of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, along with Princes William and Harry.
MailOnline's Royal correspondent Richard Eden quoted a source saying: "Their Majesties have not forgotten what happened at the wedding of Hugh's sister. There is still a lot of tension that exists." Renowned Royal writer Sarah Bradford disclosed that a significant row erupted, with the Queen telling an infuriated Charles that the existing situation was unacceptable.
A palace source at the time illuminated the issue adding: "Her Majesty is a stickler for protocol. It would be inappropriate for Mrs Parker Bowles to sit beside Prince Charles since she has no offici.
