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Prince Harry Misses Best Friend’s Wedding Amidst Ongoing Rift
Prince Harry, who famously stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Jack Mann and his closest confidants in the iconic Band of Brothers photograph at Windsor Castle during his own royal wedding, was noticeably absent from Mann's recent nuptials.
The wedding took place at St. Peter's Church in Stutton, Suffolk, where Mann tied the knot with osteopath Isabella Clarke.
While it remains uncertain whether Harry and Meghan were invited to the wedding, speculation arises from a previous incident involving Meghan's behavior at a dinner hosted by Mann.
In his memoir, “Spare,” Harry admits to falling out with some of his old friends after publicly criticizing the royal family.
According to a mysteriously disappeared article from the Daily Mail, Meghan had sent a list of demands to Mann ahead of the casual dinner, including inquiries about the seating plan and designers the women would be wearing.
Jack Mann, taken aback by the unusual requests, chose not to respond to the email.
However, Meghan persisted and sent a second email, this time inquiring about the names of the wives and girlfriends attending the event.
Mann once again declined to provide the requested information, stating that the dinner was meant to be an intimate gathering among friends, rather than a high-profile networking event.
Despite the tension caused by Meghan's behavior, both Harry and Meghan attended the dinner.
However, Meghan seemed displeased and left before dinner was served.
Following this incident, it seems unlikely that Meghan received an invitation to Mann's wedding.
Moreover, it would be considered impolite to invite Harry alone without his wife, as Meghan wouldn't let Harry attend without her.
Adding to the strain in their friendship, Thomas Van Straubenze, a close friend of Prince Harry and godfather to Princess Charlotte, attended the wedding.
Van Straubenze, along with Guy Pelly and other mutual friends, seemed to have chosen a different side in the ongoing rift between Harry and his old pals.
It is believed that William had made it clear to his friends that anyone still associated with Harry would no longer be considered a friend of his.
Interestingly, Harry revealed in his memoir that he was not William's best man, contrary to what was announced at the time.
William's friends, James Meade and Thomas Van Straubenze, held the honor of being his best men.
Harry admitted that the public expectation led the palace to falsely declare him as the best man.
In reality, William had concerns about giving Harry a live microphone and the potential for him to deviate from the script, saying something inappropriate.
The absence of Prince Harry at Jack Mann's wedding further highlights the strained relationships resulting from his public criticisms and actions.
As the rift between Harry and his old friends deepens, it remains to be seen how these dynamics will continue to unfold in the future.