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Peter Phillips diplomatically handled Prince Harry over wedding invite

Peter Phillips did not invite Prince Harry to his wedding due to rift with Tim the Royal Family

Published June 10, 2026

Peter Phillips carefully considered the pros and cons before deciding to not invite Prince Harry to his wedding.

Princess and son, who died not last week with NHS nurse Harriet Stirling, did not invite first cousin Harry due to rift within the royal family.

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Former Royal Butler, grant Harold, has now revealed that Peter made the decision due to diplomatic reasons.

“I’m not surprised that we didn’t see Harry and Meghan there, but it’s still quite sad,” Harrold said on behalf of CasinoHawks. “It really does highlight how much things have changed in the last five years.”

“Peter and Harry haven’t spoken for several years and have simply lost touch, so he hasn’t been invited,” a friend of Peter earlier told Hello!

Harrold continues: “Peter is such a diplomatic person that I think he would have called Harry to discuss it.”

Prince Harry left the Royal Family back in 2020 alongside wife Meghan Markle and son, Prince Archie. The couple later accused the Royal Family of showcasing racism towards their son and publicly shared their grievances on television. Harry and Meghan now live in California, where they also welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet.

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.