Prince Harry may be set to face an awkward dilemma over an upcoming royal event. The royal, who has been at loggerheads with the Royal Family, could be forced to decide whether to attend Peter Phillips’ wedding, as Prince William will likely be in attendance.
Harry has been involved in a bitter feud with his older brother, with the Duke, now based in the US, previously making the decision not to attend the wedding of their mutual friend, the Duke of Westminster, last year. Harry is said to have felt it was best to stay as his brother was attending, with “an understanding between the two friends” over the Duke’s decision.
Peter Phillips, Harry and William’s cousin, is set to marry Harriet Sperling, whom he has been dating since last year.
The royal couple announced their engagement on August 1, with a statement released on behalf of the pair.
The statement read: “Mr Peter Phillips, the son of HRH The Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips and Ms Harriet Sperling, daughter of the late Mr Rupert Sanders and Mrs Mary Sanders of Gloucestershire, have today confirmed their official engagement.”
Speaking to the Mirror about the upcoming wedding, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said: “As with all weddings, there will be a conundrum about who to invite. Peter was always very close to both William and Harry.
“During the difficult times, he has been something of a buffer, for example, walking between them at the funeral of their grandfather, Prince Philip.”
She then added: “However, it’s going to be awkward for him to invite them both to his wedding.
“On the other hand, both William and Harry attended the funeral of their uncle, Lord Fellowes, and even though they were in the same church and then the same room it seems they did not speak. So, anything is possible.”
