King Charles and Queen Camilla may potentially miss the upcoming wedding between the Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, and Olivia Henson, as they have not responded to their invitation with only three weeks left until the event. Reports suggest that this lack of response has sparked speculation about tensions between the parties, particularly due to a past incident where Charles and Camilla turned down an invitation to the wedding of the Duke’s sister in 2004. Camilla was reportedly upset that she wasn’t allowed to sit with Prince Charles and had to arrive separately, creating lingering tension from that event.
Royal author Sarah Bradford mentioned that Queen Camilla was so angry about the seating arrangements at the previous wedding that she expressed her dissatisfaction to Charles. The situation was further exacerbated by reported conflicts between Camilla and Emilie van Cutsem, the groom’s mother, regarding each other’s children’s behavior. In 2004, just days before the event, Charles decided to excuse himself from attending, claiming to have other prior engagements, potentially contributing to the strained relationship. These historical tensions are believed to have played a role in the uncertainty surrounding their attendance at this year’s wedding.
Despite being the godfather of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son, Prince Archie, the Sussexes have already been excluded from attending the wedding next month. The Duke of Westminster reportedly thought inviting them could lead to tensions within the Royal Family. Harry subsequently made his apologies, stating that it would be too awkward if he and Meghan attended. However, members of the Royal Family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their elder son, Prince George, are invited. Kate Middleton is unlikely to attend due to her ongoing cancer treatment. Buckingham Palace has refrained from commenting on the matter.
The potential absence of King Charles and Queen Camilla from the upcoming wedding highlights the persisting tensions within the Royal Family, likely stemming from past incidents and conflicts. The decision not to respond to the invitation has raised speculation about underlying issues between the parties, particularly concerning the wedding seating arrangements and previous events’ fallout. With tensions already existing between different family members, especially during significant events such as weddings, the exclusion of certain members and uncertainty surrounding attendance further fuel rumors of discord within the royal circle. The ongoing saga surrounding the wedding serves as a reminder of the complexities and dynamics within the British monarchy, where interpersonal relationships and past grievances can impact present events.
