Prince George, the young royal who stole hearts as a pouty pageboy at his Aunt Pippa and Uncle Harry’s weddings, is set to reprise his role once again.
A source close to the Wales family has confirmed that the charming prince will be a pageboy at his grandfather Hugh Grosvenor’s upcoming wedding to Olivia Henson in June.
This news comes as no surprise, as it follows a long-standing tradition of royal children serving as attendants in grand weddings.
While Prince William is gearing up to take on the role of an Usher at the wedding of his friend, the Duke of Westminster, there are speculations surrounding Prince Harry’s absence from the event.
Concerns about potential family awkwardness have reportedly led Prince Harry to opt out of attending, fearing that his presence might overshadow the bride and groom on their special day.
Although Prince William is preparing for his important role, his wife Princess Catherine is not expected to attend the event due to her ongoing cancer treatment.
However, there is a possibility that the couple might accept the Duke of Westminster’s previous invitation for Prince George to be one of the pageboys at the lavish ceremony.
In an official statement expressing their delight, it was announced, “We are thrilled to announce that Prince George will be playing a significant role at his grandfather Hugh’s wedding.
George is eagerly looking forward to being a pageboy, and he has been diligently practicing for the ceremony.
Both Prince William and Princess Catherine are extremely proud of him.”
The Duke of Westminster shares a close bond with the Wales family, having attended Prince George’s christening at the Chapel Royal at St. James Palace and serving as one of the young prince’s godparents.
Therefore, Prince George’s involvement in the wedding is seen as a fitting tribute to their relationship, hinting that Princess Charlotte might also have a role as one of the bridesmaids.
As per the official announcement, Prince William is expected to be a part of the groom’s party, with many speculating that he will serve as an usher at Chester Cathedral.
Sources reveal that Prince Charles was initially asked to be an usher at the wedding but was later considered for the role of the best man, triggering Prince Harry’s decision to decline the invitation.
Amidst the secrecy surrounding the wedding details, it was revealed that both the palace and Hugh’s associates have chosen to keep the operational aspects of the event under wraps.
The decision to maintain confidentiality was reinforced after news of Prince Harry’s absence from the wedding surfaced in the media.
In a surprising turn of events, the King and Queen will not be attending the highly anticipated society wedding, citing unresolved issues stemming from the 2004 wedding of the Hughes sisters.
The royal couple had declined invitations to Lady Tamara Grovesner and Edward Van Cutsom’s wedding, which took place at the same venue as the upcoming wedding at Chester Cathedral.
Tensions were further fueled by seating arrangements that required Camilla Park Bowles to sit several rows behind Prince Charles, leading to speculation about underlying conflicts between the families.
Reports of disagreements between Camilla and Emily Van Cutsom, the groom’s mother, added to the strained relations, ultimately resulting in Prince Charles excusing himself from the event.
The mystery surrounding Prince Harry’s decision to skip the wedding has been a topic of discussion among royal circles.
Friends of the family believe that Prince Harry declined the invitation upon learning that his brother, Prince William, had been assigned a prominent role at the ceremony.