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Updated · Express · Jun 5
Peter Phillips Explains Prince Harry Wedding Non-Invite as Prince William Attends June 6 Ceremony
Updated
Updated · Express · Jun 5

Peter Phillips Explains Prince Harry Wedding Non-Invite as Prince William Attends June 6 Ceremony

3 articles · Updated · Express · Jun 5

Summary

  • Peter Phillips is said to have contacted Prince Harry directly to explain why he was not invited to Phillips' June 6 wedding to Harriet Sperling.
  • Sources cited by royal commentator Katie Nicholl said Phillips wanted Harry there in other circumstances, but William's expected attendance would have made the family gathering too awkward.
  • The ceremony is set to take place at All Saints Church in Cirencester, with a reception at Gatcombe Park, Princess Anne's estate, and senior royals including King Charles and Queen Camilla reportedly expected.
  • Harry, who moved to Montecito in 2020 after stepping back from royal duties, has not commented publicly; the episode underscores the continuing strain between him and William.

Insights

Is Peter Phillips' wedding the latest casualty in the public war between Prince William and Prince Harry?
Is Prince Harry's wedding exclusion a sign the royal family has permanently closed ranks against him?