Prince Harry declined an invitation to attend the wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster, in order to avoid a potentially awkward encounter with his estranged brother, Prince William, at Chester Cathedral. Royal expert Hilary Fordwich explained that while Hugh remains on good terms with both princes, it would have been uncomfortable for Harry to attend an event where William was an usher. The brothers also wanted to ensure that the attention remained on the newlyweds rather than on their strained relationship. The ongoing rift between the siblings, exacerbated by Harry and Meghan Markle's royal exit in 2020, has continued to cause tension within the royal family. Despite occasional visits to the U.K., including a recent appearance at the Invictus Games panel, the likelihood of a reconciliation between Harry and his family remains slim.