Why is ‘English Wedding of the Year’ a source of contention between Prince William and Harry?

They did not want to overshadow the future bride and groom. Princes Harry and William will not seal their reunion at their mutual friend Hugh Grosvenor’s wedding, reports the magazine. People , Tuesday June 4: England’s most sought-after bachelor, the multi-billionaire lord, will marry Olivia Henson this Friday, June 7, at Chester Cathedral. But will have to count without the Duke of Sussex. Aware of the “difficulties” his presence might cause, Prince Harry would effectively inform Hugh Grosvenor that he would not be attending the ceremony. And this, so that his dispute with his elder brother does not overshadow this union.

“The most royal of non-royal marriages”

Prince William will serve as a chaperone during the event. So he could end up with his younger brother despite the fact that they haven’t spoken to each other in over two years. A situation that could be uncomfortable for dozens of mutual friends invited to the party. The swan on the cake. Hugh Grosvenor is godfather to both the Sussexes’ son Archie and the Welsh son George. Prince Harry would therefore prefer to step aside in “agreement” with his son-in-law. A relative, however, noted that the Duke of Sussex expressed “his love, his support and his admiration” to the couple.

Hugh Grosvenor, 33, and Olivia Henson, 31, met two years ago. They announced their engagement in April 2023. After the ceremony, the bride will become the new Duchess of Westminster. His partner, in turn, inherited the title of Duke of Westminster after his father’s death in 2016 at the age of 25. The family’s net worth is estimated at $12.8 billion (€11.7 billion). THE: Times therefore, the union was described by the ruler, who presides over a huge property empire, as “the most royal non-royal marriage of the year”. The event will, in fact, bring together the oldest and richest aristocratic families of Great Britain.