Prince William marked his attendance at what has been dubbed the high society wedding event of the year.
The 41-year-old Prince of Wales was spotted making his entrance at Chester Cathedral in northern England on a Friday, where his dear friend Hugh Grosvenor was set to wed Olivia Henson, aged 31.
His spouse, Kate Middleton, was notably absent as she remains in private undergoing treatment for cancer.
King Charles also missed the festivities, having just come back from France where he paid tribute to veterans on the 80th commemoration of the D-Day landings.
William donned a sleek classic combo of grey trousers and a black tailcoat over a white shirt. He made a swift, undistracted entry to the cathedral, bypassing the significant crowd that had formed outside.
Princess Eugenie, William’s cousin, attended the luxurious ceremony, where Britain’s one of the wealthiest men, Grosvenor, and Henson exchanged vows.
William had a role as an usher in the 400-guest wedding, with Grosvenor being a godfather to Prince George, William’s son.
Despite the Duke of Westminster’s role as godfather to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s child Archie, the Sussexes did not accept the invitation.
The Dean of Chester disclosed that the ceremony would be conducted in contemporary English to mirror the “modern couple.”
An exclusive gathering at Eaton Hall, Grosvenor’s massive family estate, would follow after the Chester Cathedral service.
A spokesperson for the couple mentioned their meticulous planning and involvement with local suppliers for their wedding.
Princess Eugenie joined guests for pre-wedding celebrations at a nearby hotel the evening before the wedding.
Despite the bright occasion, Grosvenor’s old friend, Prince Harry, declined to attend to prevent overshadowing the event with his reunion with William.
Harry phoned Grosvenor to discuss the potential discomfort his attendance could cause and expressed his apologies, which Grosvenor understood, according to a source.
FAQs about Hugh Grosvenor’s Wedding Attended by Prince William
Q: Why was Kate Middleton not present at Hugh Grosvenor’s Wedding?
A: Kate Middleton was absent as she is privately receiving cancer treatment.
Q: Did King Charles attend the wedding?
A: No, King Charles did not attend the wedding; he had just returned from a trip to France to honor D-Day veterans.
Q: Who is Hugh Grosvenor?
A: Hugh Grosvenor is one of Britain’s richest men, holding the title of the Duke of Westminster.
Q: What was Prince William’s role at the wedding?
A: Prince William served as an usher at the wedding ceremony.
Q: Did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the wedding?
A: No, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex declined the invitation to the wedding.
Q: Why did Prince Harry decline the wedding invitation?
A: Prince Harry declined the invitation to avoid his presence from overshadowing the wedding due to his strained relationship with Prince William.