Prince Harry Declines Invitation to Friend’s High-Profile Wedding. As the wedding of the year looms, the Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, has issued a cryptic statement amid reports that his longtime friend, Prince Harry, has declined to attend the lavish ceremony at Chester Cathedral on June 7th.

The much-anticipated event, which is expected to be attended by over 400 guests, including Prince William, who will reportedly serve as an usher, has been billed as the society wedding of the year. Grosvenor, the UK’s richest man under 40, is set to tie the knot with his fiance, Olivia Henson, in a grand ceremony.

However, the Duke of Sussex, who was previously a very close friend of the groom, is said to have declined the invitation. During a visit to the wedding venue, Grosvenor spoke to the media, hinting at the support he has received in the lead-up to the big day, leaving many to wonder if this was a subtle dig at Harry’s absence.

“I think next time we’re in here will be slightly more nerve-wracking, but I’m unbelievably excited. I just wanted to make it very clear how unbelievably helpful people have been, how supportive they’ve been so far which I’m unbelievably grateful for,” Grosvenor told Town & Country.

It is understood that Grosvenor had hoped the Sussexes would attend the wedding, but they declined, as their presence might have risked overshadowing the occasion, especially for the bride, Olivia. The Sunday Times reported that Grosvenor “wishes they could put their heads together and patch things up, but realises it’s unlikely to happen before the wedding.”

The two friends, Harry and Grosvenor, once shared a close bond, having traveled to Africa together and attended each other’s birthday parties. Grosvenor is even the godfather to Harry and Meghan’s eldest son, Prince Archie.

As the wedding day approaches, the absence of Prince Harry, once a central figure in Grosvenor’s life, casts a bittersweet shadow over the celebratory occasion. Despite the challenges, the Duke of Westminster appears determined to focus on the joy of his upcoming nuptials, while navigating the delicate dynamics of his friendship with the Duke of Sussex.

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