Prince Harry missing the "wedding of the year" is very sad, an expert has claimed. Both Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle missed out on the nuptials of Harry's close friend the billionaire Duke of Westminster, which took place at Chester Cathedral on Friday afternoon. Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster, is a close friend of both Prince Harry and his brother Prince William .
The Duke got married yesterday, with his wedding to Olivia Henson taking place on Friday, June 7. It was previously reported that the Duke of Sussex turned down a "save the date" to the wedding to avoid an "awkward" encounter with family members he is no longer close with, with this seemingly confirmed recently. For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US .
READ MORE: Meghan Markle would have 'caused a media storm' at Duke of Westminster's wedding During the week, ahead of the nuptials taking place, an American news outlet "confirmed" that Harry definitely was invited to the event after original reports claimed he was the one who was snubbed. PEOPLE wrote how "there was an acknowledgment on both sides that it would be difficult for Harry to attend", adding that it was an "understanding between the two friends", according to a source. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror , royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has now weighed in, touching on the "sadness" of Harry and Meghan missing out on "the wedding of the year".
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