Feud continues as Duke of Sussex faces exclusion from Peter Phillips’ wedding plans
Prince William has taken a quiet but pointed step in the ongoing rift with his brother, the Duke of Sussex, just as the Royal Family prepares to celebrate a joyful occasion.
Peter Phillips, son of Princess Anne, recently announced his engagement to Harriet Sperling in a formal statement issued on 1 August. The couple confirmed that senior royals—including King Charles, Queen Camilla, William, and Catherine—had been informed of the happy news.
While a wedding date has yet to be set, speculation about the guest list has already begun, with many wondering whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be among those invited. Despite early signs of tentative peace talks, insiders suggest it’s unlikely the Sussexes will make the final list.
According to Hello! Magazine’s royal commentator Danielle Stacey, Peter shares a particularly close bond with Prince William. “Peter has been viewed as a supportive older brother figure to Prince William, and the pair have held a close relationship since childhood,” she explained—fueling suggestions that Harry may have been deliberately excluded.
If true, the move could represent a subtle but significant shift in internal royal dynamics—and yet another missed opportunity for Harry to repair ties with his family.
As planning for the wedding unfolds, the question remains: will the event become a moment of unity, or another chapter in the royal divide?
