Trump's Royal Wedding Invite: Yes Or No?

President Trump and his wife Melania were not invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. A Kensington Palace spokesperson confirmed that no political leaders, including Trump, were invited to the wedding. This was likely due to diplomatic concerns, as well as the fact that Trump did not have a personal relationship with Harry. Trump's controversial comments about Princess Diana and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, may have also played a role in the decision. Despite not receiving an invitation, Trump wished the couple well and said he wanted them to be happy.

Trump's absence from the wedding was due to him not receiving an invitation

Trump himself seemed to confirm that he had not received an invitation to the wedding. When asked by Piers Morgan in an interview earlier that year if he had been invited, Trump replied, "not that I know of." Despite this, Trump spoke warmly of the couple, calling them a "lovely couple" and wishing them happiness.

Trump's absence from the wedding may have been due to several factors. Firstly, Markle, who was American-born, had publicly supported Hillary Clinton, Trump's opponent in the 2016 election. She had also previously called Trump "divisive" and "misogynistic" in a 2016 interview. Additionally, Trump had made lewd comments about Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, saying that he would have slept with her "without even hesitation."

Diplomatic concerns may have also played a role in the decision not to invite Trump. There were concerns that inviting the Obamas but not Trump could cause problems for the British government in terms of foreign diplomacy. Harry and Markle may have wanted to avoid any potential overshadowing of their wedding by political tensions. Ultimately, Trump's absence from the wedding can be attributed to the fact that he did not receive an invitation, in line with the decision to not invite political leaders to the event.

No political leaders were invited to the wedding

In May 2018, Kensington Palace announced that no political leaders would be invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. This included UK political leaders, such as Prime Minister Theresa May, and international political leaders, such as President Trump and former President Obama. A spokesperson for Kensington Palace said:

> "It has been decided that an official list of political leaders – both UK and international – is not required for Prince Harry and Ms Markle’s wedding. Her Majesty’s government was consulted on this decision, which was taken by the royal household."

NBC News correspondent Keir Simmons reported that the decision not to invite political leaders was Prince Harry's, stating that "Harry's circle tell me he is absolutely in charge of everything, that he decides... that, for example, is why there are no politicians, he says so, no politicians here, no President Trump here, no British prime minister here."

This decision was also likely influenced by the fact that the wedding was not an official state occasion, but rather a private ceremony. As such, there was no expectation for the couple to invite political leaders.

In addition, there may have been concerns about causing offence by inviting former President Obama, who is close to the couple, without also inviting President Trump. There was also a history of negative comments made by Trump about members of the royal family, including Princess Diana and the Duchess of Cambridge. Markle had also been outspoken about Trump in the past, calling him "divisive" and "misogynistic".

Trump's lewd comments about Princess Diana may have influenced the decision

It is highly unlikely that President Trump received an invitation to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. A Kensington Palace spokesman confirmed that no political leaders, including Trump, were invited.

Trump's comments about Princess Diana, who was Prince Harry's mother, may have been a factor in the decision not to invite him to the royal wedding. It is possible that the royal family did not want to associate with someone who had made such inappropriate remarks about a beloved member of their family.

In addition to Trump's comments about Princess Diana, there were other reasons why he may not have been invited to the wedding. Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, was a supporter of Hillary Clinton and had publicly criticized Trump's rhetoric, calling it "divisive" and "misogynistic." There were also diplomatic concerns, as inviting Trump but not former President Barack Obama could have caused problems for the British government in terms of foreign diplomacy.

Trump's absence may have been to avoid causing a diplomatic incident

Trump's absence from the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have been a strategic decision to avoid causing a diplomatic incident. The couple's decision not to invite political leaders, both UK and international, to their wedding was made in consultation with the royal household and the UK government. This decision avoided any potential snubs and the associated negative consequences for foreign diplomacy.

Trump's presence at the wedding could have caused issues in several ways. Firstly, his attendance without an invitation to Barack Obama, to whom Harry is close, may have caused problems. Secondly, Trump's complicated history with the royal family, including making lewd comments about Princess Diana and the Duchess of Cambridge, could have overshadowed the wedding with negative media attention.

In addition, Meghan Markle, an American-born citizen, was a vocal supporter of Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, calling Trump "divisive" and "misogynistic". It is unlikely that she would have wanted him in attendance at her wedding. Trump's absence, therefore, avoided any potential tensions between the royal family and the US President, ensuring the wedding remained a positive and personal event.

Trump's non-invitation also aligned with the more intimate nature of the wedding. As Harry was unlikely to ever become king, he and Meghan were permitted a more low-key affair with a smaller guest list focused on close friends and family. This provided an additional rationale for not inviting political leaders.

Trump sent a gift to the couple despite not being invited

President Trump and his wife Melania were not invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. However, the Trumps still sent a gift to the royal couple.

A Kensington Palace spokesperson confirmed that no political leaders, including Trump, were invited to the wedding. This was also confirmed by NBC News correspondent Keir Simmons, who said that Harry decided not to invite any politicians.

Despite not receiving an invitation, Trump wished the couple well. In an interview with Piers Morgan, Trump said, "I want them to be happy, I really want them to be happy." He also called them a "lovely couple."

The White House announced that the Trumps would be making a donation to one of the seven charities that Harry and Meghan had suggested to guests and well-wishers in lieu of gifts. These charities benefit causes close to the couple's hearts, including women's empowerment, conservation, the environment, homelessness, and the Armed Forces. It is unknown which charity the Trumps donated to.

In addition to the charitable donation, there was speculation that the Trumps might also gift the couple with a bowl, following the tradition of U.S. heads of state giving bowls to royal family members as wedding presents.

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