Tom Inskip's Wedding: Prince Harry's Wild Night

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's attendance at the wedding of his best friend Tom 'Skippy' Inskip in Jamaica in 2017 raised eyebrows. The couple's displays of affection reportedly left guests wondering if their own nuptials would be on the cards soon. However, it was also rumoured that Inskip had reservations about Meghan and advised Harry not to marry her.

The wedding marked one of Meghan's first appearances with Harry, and the couple's presence is said to have taken the spotlight off the happy couple, Inskip and his bride, literary agent Lara Hughes-Young.

Inskip and Harry's friendship dates back to their days at Eton, and Inskip was dubbed Harry's 'wingman' by the press. However, it seems that Inskip did not approve of Meghan, and the two friends are no longer as close as they once were.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's attendance

For the occasion, Meghan chose an understated floral maxi dress by Canadian designer Erdem, known for being a favourite of Michelle Obama. She paired the £1,200 high-neck dress with gold-rimmed Dior sunglasses and a nude clutch bag, ensuring she didn't upstage the bride. Prince Harry, on the other hand, travelled to Jamaica via a premium economy seat on a Virgin Atlantic flight, while Meghan arrived on a borrowed private jet from her home in Toronto, Canada.

The couple stayed at the luxurious Round Hill Resort in Montego Bay, which costs £5,000 per night. The resort, set in 110 acres of lush tropical gardens, boasts suites designed by fashion icon Ralph Lauren and has hosted notable figures such as JFK, Jackie Kennedy, Emma Watson, and Sir Paul McCartney.

At the wedding, Prince Harry put on a lively performance, moonwalking to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and accidentally knocking over a tray of drinks held by a waitress. Despite this mishap, the event was described as "brilliant", with drinks flowing all night. The couple left the party at 1 am, before the hardcore revellers, who stayed until 3:30 am.

It is worth noting that Prince Harry's close friendship with Tom Inskip later faced some challenges. In the biography "Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family", it is claimed that Inskip advised Harry not to marry Meghan and instead suggested they live together first. This disagreement is said to have led to a period of distance between the two friends, with Inskip and his wife, Lara Hughes-Young, being excluded from the Duke and Duchess's evening wedding party at Frogmore House. However, more recent reports suggest that the friends have since reconciled following the death of Inskip's mother-in-law.

Tom Inskip's relationship with Harry

Tom Inskip and Prince Harry have been close friends since their days at Eton. Inskip was dubbed Harry's 'wingman' by the press in their youth, with whom the royal would often be spotted at nightclubs and on holidays. Inskip was also present at the infamous wild weekend in Las Vegas in 2012, where the Prince played strip billiards with showgirls in a hotel suite.

Inskip and Harry's friendship was tested when Harry started dating Meghan Markle. Inskip reportedly had reservations about the relationship and advised Harry not to marry Meghan. He and his wife, Lara Hughes-Young, were said to be 'punished' for voicing their concerns and were excluded from the Duke and Duchess' evening wedding party at Frogmore House.

However, it seems the pair have since reconciled their differences, with reports suggesting they made amends following the death of Inskip's mother-in-law.

Meghan's outfit

For the wedding of his best friend Tom 'Skippy' Inskip, Prince Harry proudly showed off his new girlfriend, Meghan Markle. The couple's affectionate displays left guests wondering if there might be another royal wedding on the cards soon.

Meghan chose an understated look for the occasion, opting for a floral maxi dress by Canadian designer Erdem. The high-neck dress, worth £1,200, was previously worn by Michelle Obama and is available on the designer's website. Meghan paired the dress with gold-rimmed Dior sunglasses, worth £249, and a nude clutch bag.

The last thing Meghan wanted to do was upstage the bride, but her outfit still attracted attention. One source noted that Meghan "was not amused by other people getting Harry's attention and Harry looked so uncomfortable with Meghan being around".

Harry's dance moves

An insider said:

> Harry was mortified. Everyone was cheering him until he banged into the girl. He quickly grabbed hold of her to make sure she was ok and couldn’t apologise enough. Meghan and the girls were in stitches.

Harry's dancing was also described as him "celebrating his best friend's wedding".

The wedding venue

The wedding of Tom 'Skippy' Inskip and Lara Hughes-Young took place in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The couple tied the knot in a luxury £5,000-a-night resort, The Round Hill Resort, which is set in 110 acres of lush tropical gardens with suites designed by Ralph Lauren. The resort is made up of a set of cottages and was previously visited by JFK and Jackie Kennedy on their honeymoon. Other celebrity guests who have stayed at the resort include Emma Watson and Sir Paul McCartney.

The wedding ceremony was followed by a reception, where Prince Harry danced to Michael Jackson's Billie Jean and accidentally knocked over a tray of drinks carried by a waitress.

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