Prince Harry was notably absent from Peter Phillips’ wedding over the weekend. While friends of the bride and groom have reportedly suggested the cousins have drifted apart in recent years, an insider claims Harry has a different explanation. According to a source, the Duke of Sussex believes there is a reason beyond simple distance or lost contact. Insiders now allege Harry has formed a firm opinion about who may have influenced the decision.
Prince Harry reportedly believe Prince William made the wedding snub happen, claims source
Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling tied the knot on June 6 in an intimate ceremony in the Cotswolds. Senior royals, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Kate, and Princess Anne, were among those in attendance. Noticeably absent, however, were Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Before the wedding, a friend of the couple reportedly told Closer that Harry had not been invited because he and Peter had “simply lost touch” after several years without regular contact. But according to a source, Harry is said to view the situation very differently.
The insider claims Harry expected that, despite the distance that may have developed in recent years, he would still receive an invitation. After all, the cousins reportedly shared a close bond growing up. They spent family holidays together and remained part of the same close-knit circle throughout much of their childhood. Peter was also present at Harry’s 2018 wedding to Meghan Markle.
Per the source, Harry allegedly believes Prince William is the real reason he was left off the guest list. The insider claims Harry is “100% sure” his older brother influenced Peter’s decision and “pressured” him to choose sides amid the ongoing royal rift.
The source further alleges that Harry sees a broader pattern at play. According to the insider, he believes William has “grown closer” to several members of the family. Meanwhile, Harry’s own relationships within the royal circle have weakened since stepping back from royal duties in 2020. Harry reportedly views the wedding snub as another example of what he perceives to be his increasing isolation from the family fold.
Despite those alleged feelings, the source claims Harry is determined not to escalate matters publicly. The insider says he has no plans to criticize Peter or William and wants to avoid appearing resentful. In fact, the source alleges Harry even sent a gift to the newlyweds as a “show of goodwill.”
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea
