Royal Drama Unfolds: Prince Harry Refuses Invitation Over Dispute with Prince William

Prince Harry has made headlines once again, this time for turning down a significant invitation due to his dissatisfaction with the role his brother, Prince William, was set to play.

The Duke of Sussex declined to invite his close friend, the Duke of Westminster, to his wedding after discovering the prominent position offered to Prince William during the ceremony, as revealed by a source familiar with the situation.

Hugh Grosvenor and his fiancée Olivia Henson are gearing up to exchange vows in what is anticipated to be a lavish affair at Chester Cathedral on June 7.

Grosvenor shares a strong bond with both princes, having been chosen as the godfather to Prince William's son, George, and to Prince Harry's son, Archie.

While specific details about the wedding remain tightly under wraps, it is known that the Prince of Wales will serve as an usher, underscoring the enduring friendship between the families.

Sources close to the royal circle disclosed to the Mail on Sunday that Prince Harry was disheartened by the decision to bestow a leading role upon his brother, feeling a closer affinity to Grosvenor himself.

The revelation that Prince William had been asked to assume a prominent position at the wedding reportedly led Prince Harry to reject the invitation, expressing his dismay at the turn of events.

The source further elaborated that Harry felt slighted by the request, believing that he should have been the one in that coveted spot instead.

Amidst the hushed atmosphere surrounding the impending nuptials, insiders revealed that both the Palace and Grosvenor's associates opted to maintain strict confidentiality following the leak regarding Prince Harry's absence from the guest list.

Although reports surfaced last year suggesting that the Duke of Sussex had been excluded from the event, a source close to Meghan and Harry clarified to US publication Page Six that the couple had indeed received an invitation but had jointly opted to decline it.

Queries directed to the Sussexes' representative for comment are pending response.

Recently crowned as the UK's wealthiest individual under 40 for the second consecutive year in the Sunday Times Rich List, Hugh Grosvenor inherited the title from his father, Gerald Grosvenor, who passed away in 2016 when Hugh was just 15 years old.

In an interview with the Chester Standard, the Duke explained that the choice to hold the celebration at the cathedral was influenced by its profound significance to his family history.

Reflecting on the cathedral's importance, he shared, “We obviously have a long connection to the cathedral as a family, so we were here for my father's memorial service, my sister's wedding, and every Sunday I could be here.”