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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Prince William & Prince Harry Are Reportedly Battling for This Surprising Title
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. It seems Prince William and Prince Harry have another battle between them: seeing which one will be the godfather to their mutual pal Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster's, child. Earlier this year, Hugh and his wife, Olivia Henson, welcomed a daughter named Cosima Florence Grosvenor, and apparently, they're still deciding on who the godfather will be. More from SheKnows Prince William & Kate Middleton's 'Forever Home' May Have Come at Surprising Cost to Their Neighbors Today's Top Deals How Do You Raise Good Kids in Terrifying Times? 'Hello, Cruel World' Author Melinda Wenner Moyer Has Ideas Think Spring! Target Just Added Tons of Gorgeous New Patio Items Target Is Having a Can't-Miss Spring Sandal Sale for Circle Members Per The Times of London, Hugh is 'still considering' whether to ask Harry or William as the godfather. This is extremely tough for numerous reasons. For one thing, Hugh has been pals with both since they were all kids, and per Hello, his father, Gerald, was a mentor to William. Since then, Hugh has been named the godfather for William's son, Prince George, and the godfather to Harry's son, Prince Archie. Now, one aspect that may hurt Harry's chances is that he missed out on Hugh and Henson's 2024 wedding. While William served as an usher at their wedding, Harry was absent. To avoid an 'awkward' situation with William, Harry and Meghan Markle opted out of attending, despite Hugh's wishes. A source told The Times that '[Grosvenor] wishes they could put their heads together and patch things up, but realizes it's unlikely to happen before the wedding. He wanted to avoid anything overshadowing the day, especially for Olivia, and doesn't want any awkwardness.' The world has come to know and love Princes William and Harry ever since they were little boys. But as young men, their respective trajectories in the royal family have changed, and royal expert Katie Nicholl knows this all too well. In William & Harry, Nicholl takes longtime royal fans past the palace walls into the lives (and loves) of two young princes — who will one day shape the future of the monarchy. This 2010 book includes insights from palace sources, anecdotes from the princes lives, and more. William & Harry would fit perfectly on the bookshelf of any royal fan. Preface Publishing. Price: $19.99 Buy On Amazon More Top Deals from SheKnows Is Walmart+ Worth It? Giada De Laurentiis' Newest Cookbook Is Packed With Italian Super Food Recipes Stanley Tumblers Now Come With New Leakproof Lids & Customers Are Raving About Them Best of SheKnows Birthday Freebies for Kids: 25+ Places That'll Make Their Big Day Extra Sweet These Raw & Beautiful Breastfeeding Photos Show There's No 'Right' Way to Nurse 'But I Hate School': What To Do When Your Teen Dreads Going Back
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Hugh Grosvenor faces Prince Harry godfather decision
Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster, and his wife Olivia welcomed their first child, Cosima, last month. Prince William has been named a godfather to Cosima, but Hugh Grosvenor is reportedly debating whether to ask Prince Harry due to the ongoing estrangement between the royal brothers. Grosvenor, a close friend to both princes, is already godfather to Prince George and Prince Archie, making him a unique mutual link. The decision regarding Prince Harry's potential godparent role highlights the continued rift between him and Prince William, who have not spoken since Queen Elizabeth's funeral in 2022. The Duke of Westminster previously chose not to invite the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to his wedding last year to avoid any potential drama overshadowing the event.
Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Princes Harry and William's close pal Duke of Westminster is in a 'delicate dilemma' after the birth of his first child - and 'is still considering whether to ask both brothers to be godfathers'
The Duke of Westminster is said to be in a 'delicate dilemma' after considering whether to ask both Prince Harry and Prince William to be his daughter's godfathers. Billionaire aristocrat Hugh Grosvenor, 34, and his wife Olivia, 32, welcomed their first child, Cosima Florence Grosvenor, last month, a year after the pair had a lavish wedding, in which the Prince of Wales was an usher. Grosvenor, who is King Charles 's godson and known as Hughie to his friends, is close to both Harry and William and is thought to be the only one of their friends who was chosen to be a godparent to both of their sons, Prince George, 12, and Prince Archie, six. Friends of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster say they haven't made a final decision on who will be Cosima's godparents, but it is understood that William, 43, will be a godfather, according to the Sunday Times. However, it was reported that the new father is still considering whether to also ask Prince Harry, amid ongoing tensions between him and the Royal Family since the Sussexes upped sticks to California, leaving their position as senior royals in 2020. It is believed that both brothers sent their congratulations to the couple after their daughter was born on July 27. A date has not currently been set for the christening. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not attend Grosvenor's wedding at Chester Cathedral or his opulent reception bash at Eaton Hall last June, while William was invited to be a part of the big day, greeting guests and guiding them to their seats before the ceremony. It was later revealed by the newspaper that the Duke of Westminster had planned to invite Harry and his wife, but was conscious that the rift between the brothers might cause further tension and overshadow the couple's nuptials. At the time, a friend of the brothers told the Times: 'It's incredibly sad it has come to this. Hugh is one of very few close friends of William and Harry's who has maintained strong bonds and a line of communication with both. 'He wishes they could put their heads together and patch things up, but realises it's unlikely to happen before the wedding. 'He wanted to avoid anything overshadowing the day, especially for Olivia, and doesn't want any awkwardness.' It was later reported that sources close to the Sussexes suggested Harry and Meghan had received a 'save the date' card for the June wedding, but they had decided not to attend because it would be 'too awkward'. It is understood that the brothers have not spoken to each other since Queen Elizabeth's death in September 2022, where they were seen putting their conflict behind them and acting in a civil way towards each other. The occasion marked Meghan's last time visiting the UK - with Harry returning sporadically on his own. The rift between the Sussexes and the rest of the Firm has only grown as the couple publicly chastised the Firm. In his tell-all memoir Spare, Harry described how his position left him seemingly bubbling with resentment, writing: 'I was the shadow, the support, the Plan B. I was brought into the world in case something happened to Willy. 'I was summoned to provide back-up, distraction, diversion and if necessary, a spare part. Kidney, perhaps. Blood transfusion. Speck of bone marrow.' The Duke of Sussex has not seen his father, King Charles, since February last year, when he travelled to London from the US after Buckingham Palace announced the monarch's cancer diagnosis. The father-of-two is expected to travel to the UK again next month to attend the WellChild awards, a charity which supports ill children, however it is not known whether he will meet up with the King. In an interview with the BBC in May, Harry said: 'There is no point continuing to fight any more. Of course, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book. Of course, they will never forgive lots of things. But I would love a reconciliation.' He then added: 'I don't know how much longer my father has. He won't speak to me.' The Daily Mail contacted a spokesperson for the Duke of Westminster for comment. Once considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors, Hugh became an instant billionaire when he inherited his title and control of the historic Grosvenor Estate aged just 25, after his father died from a heart attack in 2016. His property company, Grosvenor Group, owns hundreds of acres of land in Mayfair and Belgravia, as well as major city centre developments such as Liverpool's One shopping centre. The duke donated £12.5 million to the UK's Covid relief effort in 2020, including funds for NHS Charities Together and for medical research and development. In April, the Duke and Duchess of Westminster joined Prince William and Prince George to cheer on Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League against Paris St Germain. It was their first public appearance after announcing they were expecting a baby. Hugh and Olivia showed their support, each wearing matching burgundy scarves with Aston Villa emblazoned in white across the length of the neckwear. Earlier this year, a spokesman for the pair said: 'The Duchess is expecting a baby in the summer. The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together.' Last month, the happy couple also revealed their daughter had been named Cosima Florence Grosvenor. A spokesperson for the pair said: 'The Duke and Duchess of Westminster are thrilled to announce the birth of their baby daughter. Both the duchess and Cosima are doing well. The Duke and Duchess now look forward to spending this special time together as a family.' The pair announced their engagement in April 2023, after being together for two years. They decided to marry at Chester Cathedral, before inviting around 400 guests including Princess Eugenie and TV producer Phil Redmond, to go to a lavish reception at the Grosvenor family seat, Eaton Hall, just outside Chester. The Duke paid for free ice cream, gelato and sorbet for Cheshire locals from three local independent cafes so they could join in the celebration. And a staggering 100,000 flowers - all paid for by the Duke - were planted throughout the city and donated to charity following the ceremony. No expense was spared as Olivia arrived at the Cathedral in a vintage 1930 8-litre Bentley owned by the Grosvenor estate. The bride's veil was designed by Emma Victoria Payne and featuring an embroidery design which incorporated floral motifs from her great-great-grandmother's veil from around 1880. Her dress was made by the same designer and she accessorised with blue shoes and the Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara made for Grosvenor brides to wear on their wedding day, which has been in the family since 1906.
