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Prince Harry's Bachelor Party: The Beginning of Royal Family Rift

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Prince Harry’s bachelor party marked the inception of a deep rift within the royal family, as detailed in his memoir. Discover how tensions between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton and further family dynamics continue to shape public narrative.

Prince Harry's Bachelor Party Sparks Family Rift

In May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in what seemed a fairytale wedding. However, beneath the surface, familial bonds were crumbling. Harry's estrangement from his brother Prince William began around his bachelor party, as detailed in his autobiography 'Spare.' Harry revealed feeling truly alienated from William when he canceled his attendance at the bachelor party, signaling a shift in their relationship.

Tensions Rise Between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton

Before Harry's wedding, Meghan and Kate Middleton's relationship took a downturn. According to Harry’s memoir, an incident involving the flower girls' dresses led to tensions, with conflicting accounts as to who made whom cry. Harry noted that the media misconstrued the event, worsening relations within the family and casting a shadow over the wedding.

The Royal Fallout: A Never-Ending Estrangement

Over the past six years, the division within the royal family has only deepened. Continual public revelations and media coverage—spanning from the Oprah interview to the Netflix documentary—have exacerbated the rift. Notably, Hugh Grosvenor's decision to not invite Prince Harry to his wedding epitomizes the ongoing tensions. Despite the Duke of Westminster’s close bond with both brothers, he opted to avoid potential drama to ensure a harmonious wedding day.

  • Hugh Grosvenor, one of Britain’s wealthiest men, is also deeply embedded within the royal circle. His upcoming wedding to Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral will include Prince William undertaking the role of usher, tasked with organizing guests and maintaining the ceremony’s smooth running.
  • However, Prince Harry’s absence is notable. Although Grosvenor had initially planned to invite the Sussexes, he reconsidered, fearing their presence might overshadow the event and cause discomfort among other royal attendees. This decision marks Grosvenor’s pragmatic approach to avoid potential conflicts and maintain peace on his significant day.
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