The recent wedding of Hugh Grosvenor shed light on a lesser-known aspect of the ongoing royal dispute between the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex.
Despite the tensions, the groom managed to extend invitations to both factions while maintaining a neutral stance in the feud.
However, it seems that some close friends of the royal family have taken a more proactive role, which reportedly has irked the Duke of Sussex.
According to a source cited by In Touch, the Duke is no longer held in high regard by Britain’s upper class.
At times, he expresses a sense of alienation, feeling like an outsider within his own family due to the continuous snubs and cold treatment he receives from the palace.
For the Duke of Sussex, one of the most distressing aspects of the family rift is the inevitable reinforcement of the monarchy’s authority.
Despite sharing common acquaintances with the Prince of Wales and other members of the royal family, the allure of maintaining a close bond with the monarchy prevailed in the end.
The Duke of Sussex has had to distance himself from several longtime friends, including Hugh, as they have shifted their loyalties towards the royal family.
This shift serves as a constant reminder of his diminished position within the royal hierarchy, leaving him feeling marginalized and increasingly sensitive to any perceived disdain directed towards him.
It is understandable why the Duke of Sussex might feel aggrieved, given the consistent unfair treatment he and his wife have reportedly faced from the palace.
Despite the tensions, the Duke has endeavored to maintain a bridge between himself and his elder brother, the king, even though his memoir, “Spare,” evidently caused displeasure among certain members of the royal household.
However, his efforts at reconciliation appear to be met with bias and seclusion within royal circles.
During his recent visit to the United Kingdom, the Duke found a warm reception from Princess Diana’s family, particularly his Aunt Lady Jane Fellows and Uncle Charles Earl Spencer, who showed solidarity by attending the 10th anniversary celebration of the Invictus Games.
Having experienced firsthand the challenges of being outsiders within the royal family, the Spencers seem intent on presenting a united front in support of the Duke of Sussex.
Many of the couple’s former royal acquaintances have proven to be fleeting, and their social circle has notably evolved since relocating to California.
Despite the painful realization, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex now have a clearer understanding of who their true allies are amidst the shifting dynamics of their social circle.