An insider source revealed that Harry’s absence from Peter Phillips’ wedding is due to an entirely different reason than what the public currently knows
This past weekend, the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling in the Cotswolds became the center of attention, featuring high-ranking royals including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Kate, and Princess Anne. However, the absence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan Markle, has raised significant questions in the public eye.
“Lost touch” or pressure from the opposing side?
While friends of the bride and groom previously revealed to Closer that Harry was not invited because he and Peter had “simply lost touch” after several years without regular contact, behind-the-scenes developments suggest a completely different perspective.
According to insiders, Prince Harry felt disappointed because he had expected an invitation, regardless of the physical distance or the fading relationship between the cousins—who shared a strong bond through family holidays and their childhoods. Notably, Peter Phillips was a guest at Harry’s own wedding in 2018.
Harry believes in his brother’s hand?
Remarkably, Harry is said to have formed a firm opinion regarding the real reason behind his exclusion from the guest list. The source claims Harry is “100% sure” that Prince William is the one who exerted influence and “pressured” Peter Phillips to choose sides amid the ongoing royal rift.
For Harry, this event is not merely a wedding without a guest, but further evidence of his increasing isolation from the family fold, while Prince William has “grown closer” to other family members.
A gesture of goodwill from the Duke
Despite harboring frustrations over being “snubbed,” Harry is reportedly determined not to escalate the matter. Insiders reveal that the Duke of Sussex has no plans to criticize anyone and wants to avoid appearing resentful. To put an end to speculation regarding animosity, Harry decided to send a gift to Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling as a “show of goodwill.”
