Royal biographer Ingrid Seward suggests that Meghan may have influenced Harry's decision not to attend the event. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have faced a strained relationship with the royal family since stepping down from their senior roles in 2020. Their candid revelations about royal life and grievances with the Firm have only deepened the rift.
On Friday, Harry missed the wedding of the Duke of Westminster, who is not only his close friend but also a godfather to Prince William's firstborn, Prince George. Seward explained to The Mirror, “There was also the question of Meghan being unwilling to attend such a high-profile society wedding knowing that most of that very society disliked her. Why would she want to come to a country where she could be pilloried, snubbed, and embarrassed?”
She added, “Hers and Harry's presence would certainly have distracted from the bride and groom and even Meghan would know that would be the height of bad manners.”
Instead, Prince Harry sent an unofficial memo expressing his love, support, and admiration for the couple on their wedding day.
