Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been snubbed from a royal friend’s wedding, and it’s not just any royal friend’s wedding—it’s Archie’s godfather’s wedding. Archie is the ex-royals’ four-year-old son, but apparently being Hugh Grosvenor’s godson isn’t enough for his parents to be invited to the wedding. And as the drama from Omid Scobie’s bombshell book Endgame continues, it’s not hard to guess why.
In a 202o interview with Oprah, Meghan Markle revealed that members of the royal family had made comments about what the color of her son’s skin would be. Though she didn’t say which members of the family made the comments, Omid Scobie did, in the Dutch version of his book, Endgame. He named Kate Middleton and King Charles, but insists it was a translation error. Meghan has yet to confirm or deny this accusation, and it looks like it’s lost her a wedding invite. Keep reading for more information.
Harry & Meghan Snubbed From Friends' Wedding
Hugh Grosvenor, a long-time friend of the royal family is the Duke of Westminster, and is marrying Olivia Henson next year. Though he sent out invitations to King Charles and Queen Camilla and Prince William and Kate Middleton, Harry and Meghan did not make the cut. Apparently, he wanted to avoid a family clash at the wedding and risk "anything overshadowing the day."
A friend of Harry has responded to the situation, saying, "It's incredibly sad it has come to this. Hugh is one of very few close friends of William and Harry's who has maintained strong bonds and a line of communication with both." Well, it looks like that bond has been broken, and Hugh has chosen a side.
"He wishes they could put their heads together and patch things up," the source continues, speaking of Prince Harry, "but realizes it's unlikely to happen before the wedding. He wanted to avoid anything overshadowing the day, especially for Olivia, and he doesn't want any awkwardness."
Harry & Meghan Face Backlash For Silence After 'Endgame'
Harry and Meghan have remained suspiciously silent after Omid Scobie's release of Endgame—wouldn't it be so simple for them to confirm or deny Scobie's claims, defending their family members just as they've called for the same defense in the past? Many fans have slammed the pair on social media, saying, "the silence is deafening."
A Reddit thread has also been dedicated to discussing Hugh Grosvenor's decision, with most applauding him for his decision: "Bravo to the Duke of Westminster and his bride!" one comment reads. "Two smart people."
"Who is surprised?" asked another. "Harry & Meghan are persona non grata in royal, aristocratic, military, and social circles in the UK. Who wants to associate with two grifters who primarily care about s***ting on the BRF to get cash? I sure don't and don't blame Hugh Grosvenor from excluding them."
"Not at all surprising," said another user. "Why invite Harry and Meghan? It would completely overshadow their special day."
"I seriously doubt Hugh is still close with Harry," pointed out another. "He might still communicate occasionally with Harry but I doubt he is buddy buddy anymore."
"Nobody with a brain will want to engage with them anymore," said a final fan. "They will turn your event into a circus, making it all about themselves, getting you tons of negative PR. And, as Scobie confirmed, the word discretion is unknown to Meghan, she will share everything she sees, hears, or experiences with her staff, who will gladly pass it on to the media."
