Unwanted Relatives: Royal Wedding Guest List Snubs

When it comes to royal weddings, the guest list is always a hot topic. While some relatives are expected to attend, there are often surprising omissions. For instance, at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, some of Harry's closest relatives, including his new nephew, Prince Louis, were notably absent. Young royals of the same generation, who are the children and grandchildren of the Queen's cousins, were also not invited. This included Lady Amelia Windsor, hailed as Britain's Most Beautiful Royal, and her sister, Lady Marina Windsor, who are both Prince William and Prince Harry's third cousins.

Prince Harry did not invite his close royal relatives to his wedding with Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was a grand affair, but it seems that not all of Harry's close royal relatives were invited to the ceremony. The couple tied the knot at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018, but some of Harry's closest relatives, including his new nephew, Prince Louis, were notably absent.

So, who were the royal relatives that missed out on an invite? Well, it has been reported that the Duke of Gloucester's daughter, Lady Davina Lewis, was not in attendance. Lady Davina is married to New Zealand-born Gary Lewis, a carpenter who runs a property renovation business. Also missing from the guest list were the Duke of Kent's daughter and granddaughters, Lady Amelia Windsor and Lady Marina Windsor. These young royals are the children and grandchildren of the Queen's cousins, and they grew up with Prince Harry in Kensington Palace.

In addition to the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent's families, Lord Frederick Windsor and Lady Gabriella Windsor were also not invited to the wedding. They are the children of Prince Michael, who is the Queen's cousin. This snub was particularly surprising as they had attended Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in 2011 and had joined the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour.

While the reason for their absence is not entirely clear, one source suggested that Harry wanted to keep the family invited to a small number or didn't want anyone upstaging the bride. However, some of those who were not invited expressed their surprise and disappointment at missing out on the big day.

Lady Amelia Windsor, dubbed Britain's Most Beautiful Royal, was not invited to the wedding of her third cousins, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Lady Amelia Windsor, dubbed "Britain's Most Beautiful Royal" by Tatler magazine, was reportedly not invited to the wedding of her third cousins, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Lady Amelia, who is 37th in line to the throne, is the granddaughter of the Duke of Kent, who is a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.

Lady Amelia is a successful model, signed to Storm, the same agency as Kate Moss and Delevingne. She has walked for Dolce & Gabbana and has graced the covers of Tatler and Vogue Japan. At the time of the wedding, she was creating a name for herself with her Instagram posts, which boasted over 37,000 followers.

A friend of Lady Amelia's told The Sun that she and her sister, Lady Marina Windsor, were "a little surprised not to be invited as they were looking forward to going." They had also attended the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011. It has been speculated that Harry wanted to keep the family guest list small or that he didn't want anyone to upstage the bride.

Other young royals who were reportedly not invited to the wedding include Lord Frederick Windsor, Lady Gabriella Windsor, and Lady Davina Lewis.

The Duke of Gloucester's daughter, Lady Davina Lewis, and her husband were not invited to the wedding

The Duke of Gloucester is the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, and his daughter, Lady Davina Lewis, was not invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Lady Davina Lewis is the wife of New Zealand-born Gary Lewis, a carpenter who runs a property renovation business.

Lady Davina Lewis was not the only royal relative of Prince Harry who was not invited to the wedding. Some of his closest relatives, including his new nephew, Prince Louis, were not in attendance. A young member of the royal family told MailOnline: "I'm not going, and nor are lots of Kents and Gloucesters, but we're not allowed to say it."

Prince Harry grew up in Kensington Palace alongside his fellow young royals of the same generation, who are the children and grandchildren of the Queen's cousins. These young royals were reportedly not invited to the wedding.

Among the uninvited were Lady Amelia Windsor, hailed as "Britain's Most Beautiful Royal", and her sister, Lady Marina Windsor. They are the granddaughters of the Duke of Kent, who is the Queen's cousin. They were surprised by the snub, especially since they attended the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011.

Also not invited were Lord Frederick Windsor and Lady Gabriella Windsor, the children of the Queen's cousin, Prince Michael.

The Duke of Kent's daughter and his granddaughters, Lady Amelia and Lady Marina Windsor, were also not invited.

The Duke of Kent's daughter and granddaughters, Lady Amelia and Lady Marina Windsor, were also not invited

The Duke of Kent's daughter and granddaughters, Lady Amelia and Lady Marina Windsor, were not invited to the Royal Wedding

The Duke of Kent's daughter and granddaughters, Lady Amelia and Lady Marina Windsor, were notably absent from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018. The Duke of Kent is a first cousin of the Queen, and his daughter, Lady Helen Taylor, and granddaughters, Lady Amelia and Lady Marina Windsor, are Prince William and Prince Harry's third cousins.

Lady Amelia Windsor, dubbed "Britain's Most Beautiful Royal," is a successful model signed to Storm, the same agency as Kate Moss and Delevingne. She is also an influential Instagram personality. Her sister, Lady Marina, and she are said to have been surprised and upset by their exclusion from the wedding, especially since they had attended the wedding of William and Kate Middleton in 2011.

The decision to not invite certain members of the extended royal family may have been due to a desire to keep the family representation at the wedding small or to avoid anyone upstaging the bride. However, it was notable that the chapel had a capacity of 800, while only 600 people were invited to the service, indicating that the guest list was carefully curated.

The Duke of Kent's daughter and granddaughters were not the only young royals who did not receive an invitation to the wedding. Other notable exclusions included Lord Frederick Windsor and Lady Gabriella Windsor, children of the Queen's cousin Prince Michael, and The Duke of Gloucester's daughter, Lady Davina Lewis, and her husband.

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was a highly anticipated event, and while there was much speculation about the guest list, the couple ultimately chose to invite only a select number of royal family members, leaving some relatives feeling disappointed.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and other politicians were not invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was a significant event in British history, but it was not attended by UK Prime Minister Theresa May or other politicians. The couple chose to invite 600 guests with whom they shared an existing direct relationship. This decision was made official by the Royal Household, in consultation with Her Majesty's Government.

The wedding venue, St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, was smaller than Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Kate Middleton exchanged vows in the presence of various heads of state, including then-prime minister David Cameron.

In addition to Prime Minister May, other notable figures absent from the guest list included Jeremy Corbyn, Donald Trump, and former US President Barack Obama.

The guest list for Harry and Meghan's wedding reflected the couple's position, as Harry was not in the immediate line of succession to the British throne, unlike his brother, William.

The couple's decision to limit their guest list to those with whom they shared a direct relationship resulted in some of Harry's closest royal relatives not receiving an invitation. This included his new nephew, Prince Louis, and the children and grandchildren of the Queen's cousins.

Overall, the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was a significant event that reflected the couple's personal choices and position within the royal family.

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