Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have once again found themselves excluded from a royal wedding.
Rumors suggest that the couple was snubbed from the wedding of Prince Abdul-Mateen of Brunei, while Princess Catherine and Prince William may attend the event.
The ten-day wedding festivities for Prince Abdul-Mateen and Anisha Rosna Izzakallabek are currently underway, showcasing opulence and grandeur.
Prince Abdul-Mateen, the fourth son and tenth child of the Sultan of Brunei, hails from a wealthy oil-rich Sultanate that was once a British colony.
Prior to his engagement, Abdul-Mateen was regarded as one of the most eligible bachelors globally, given his father’s staggering net worth of $24 billion.
At 32 years old, Abdul-Mateen holds a degree from KCL, is a trained helicopter pilot, and has gained popularity on social media while maintaining a low-key presence.
His soon-to-be wife, Anisha Rosna, aged 29, is the granddaughter of one of the Sultan’s special advisors and an entrepreneur running a silk garment company as well as an exclusive holiday planning start-up.
The couple has known each other since childhood.
Prince Mateen, a helicopter pilot in Brunei’s air force, has often been compared to Britain’s Prince Harry.
He graduated from Britain’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and represented Brunei in polo at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games.
In recent years, Mateen has assumed a more significant role in international diplomacy, accompanying his father to events such as King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s coronation in May of last year, as well as Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in 2022.
Unlike Harry, Mateen embodies the qualities expected of a non-heir prince, showing no signs of animosity towards his family or expressing negative sentiments through books or movies.
This may explain why the Sussexes were not invited to his wedding.
This latest exclusion is another significant blow for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have faced a series of setbacks in recent weeks.
Notably, they were snubbed from the wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, who happens to be Archie’s godfather.
Despite their close relationship with Hugh, it seems that being his godson is insufficient to secure an invitation.
The ongoing drama surrounding Omid Scobie’s book, “Endgame,” likely plays a role in this decision.
During a 2020 interview with Oprah, Meghan Markle disclosed that members of the royal family had made comments about her son’s skin color.
Although she did not specify which family members, Omid Scobie named Princess Catherine and King Charles in the Dutch version of his book, attributing it to a translation error.
Meghan has yet to confirm or deny these allegations, but it appears that they have cost her an invitation to the wedding.
Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster and a long-standing friend of the royal family, will marry Olivia Henson next year.
While invitations were sent to King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Catherine, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left off the guest list.
A Reddit thread dedicated to discussing Hugh Grosvenor’s decision has emerged, with many applauding him for his choice.
One comment reads, “Bravo to the Duke of Westminster and his bride,” while another asks, “Who’s surprised?”
It seems that Harry and Meghan are now persona non grata within UK royal, aristocratic, military, and social circles.
Many believe that associating with the couple, who appear to prioritize criticizing the British royal family for financial gain, would be unwise.
Negative sentiments towards the Sussexes are prevalent, with one user stating, “They’ll turn your event into a circus, making it all about themselves,” and another emphasizing that Meghan lacks discretion, sharing everything she sees, hears, or experiences with staff who readily leak it to social media.
In conclusion, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have once again missed out on attending a royal wedding, this time being excluded from Prince Abdul-Mateen of Brunei’s nuptials.
As the Sussexes face ongoing challenges and controversies, it seems that their strained relationship with the royal family has resulted in further social exclusions.