“It would have been terribly awkward if [Prince Harry] had said yes [to attending Hugh Grosvenor’s wedding] because of the situation with William,” a source revealed. Photo: Getty It may be the society event of the year but Prince Harry will not be attending the wedding of his close friend Hugh Grosvenor, the 7 th Duke of Westminster, when he marries his fiancée Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral on Friday. Despite conflicting reports, Vanity Fair understands that Harry and Meghan Markle were invited to Friday’s ceremony, but politely declined so as not to overshadow the event or risk any awkward encounters with Prince William, who is an usher and will be bringing his son Prince George as his plus-one.
Grosvenor, who is known as Hughie to friends, is Britain’s youngest billionaire and is close to both William and Harry. He is the godson of King Charles, and the godfather to both Prince George and Prince Archie. According to one source, “Hughie did the right thing inviting both brothers while Harry did the diplomatic thing and politely declined saying there were no hard feelings.
It would have been terribly awkward if he had said yes [to attending Hugh Grosvenor’s wedding] because of the situation with William.” Given the Grosvenor family’s close connection with the royal family, it is likely that the 400-strong guest list will include other royals as well as some of the country’s wealthiest families like the Van Cutsems, who are close to King Charles. Th.
