Family celebration may offer the couple a rare chance to reconnect in Britain
Harry and Meghan Markle may have an opportunity to reunite with members of the royal family in Britain if they receive an invitation to Peter Phillips’ upcoming wedding.
Former royal butler Grant Harrold believes it is very likely that Peter, the son of Princess Anne, will invite the Duke of Sussex and his wife to the ceremony. Speaking to The Cheat Sheet, Harrold said weddings often serve as moments that bring families back together.
“I think it’s very likely that Peter will invite Harry and Meghan to the wedding,” he said. “Weddings are a chance to bring the family together.”
Harrold explained that the royal cousins were particularly close while growing up because they shared the unique experience of life within the monarchy. Although they may not be as close today, he said the family connection still remains.
“They spent a lot of time together growing up. They’re not as close now, of course, but they still share that family bond,” he added.
However, Harrold noted that even if an invitation is sent, it does not necessarily mean the California-based couple will attend.
“Peter may invite Harry and Meghan, but whether they accept the invitation is another story altogether,” he said.
The former royal aide also pointed out that the upcoming ceremony will likely be more modest than other royal weddings.
“There will still be excitement surrounding the event,” he said. “But Peter is not a senior member of the royal family and is far down the line of succession, so it won’t be anything like what we saw for Harry or Eugenie.”
Peter Phillips, the eldest grandson of the late Queen Elizabeth II, recently announced that he will marry his fiancée Harriet Sperling in a private summer ceremony in the Cotswolds in June this year.
A spokesperson for Phillips confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla, as well as William and Catherine, have already been informed about the upcoming wedding.
