Prince Harry and William’s pal faces ‘difficult’ choice as he’s caught in family feud
The ongoing feud between Prince Harry and Prince William has reportedly placed Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, in a difficult position as he prepares for his upcoming wedding to longtime partner Olivia Henson. According to sources, the deepening rift between the royal brothers has led to an “awkward” situation surrounding the wedding arrangements.
Prince William has been given the role of an usher at the nuptials, a decision that seems to have displeased Prince Harry. Despite receiving an invitation, Prince Harry is not expected to attend the ceremony. This situation has potentially heightened feelings of betrayal, adding to the already strained relationship between the siblings.
Speaking to OK! magazine, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said: “You can’t ask your friends to choose between yourself and your brother – especially when your brother is a future King. It’s very sad. “It’s very awkward for people like the Duke of Westminster who have been very good and close friends with both William and Harry for many years. But, as with divorces, choices have to be made and they are always difficult,” she explained.
The royal expert continued: “The wedding will be another graphic illustration that Harry‘s life is now elsewhere and we really shouldn’t expect to see him at any gatherings of the Royal family or their friends. That time has passed. “Another illustration is that he has now excluded himself from the royal family, and from most of his UK friends. It must be a grim reality for him. “You do have to wonder whether he realized that by walking away from his Royal life, he was alienating himself from pretty much everyone and everything he had known in the UK,” Bond added.
The Duke of Westminster’s wedding, set to be a regal affair next month, now finds itself at the intersection of a royal family discord. Hugh Grosvenor, a close friend to both Princes, faces the challenge of navigating this delicate scenario while planning his significant day.
This development is indicative of the wider implications of the ongoing disagreements between Prince Harry and Prince William, affecting not just family dynamics but also extending their social circle. The situation underscores the complexities of personal relationships within the framework of public duties and royal expectations.