Harry's Wedding Guest List: Spice Girls Snubbed?

The Spice Girls were rumoured to be reuniting to perform at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. However, only three of the five Spice Girls were invited: Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, and Emma Bunton. Melanie Brown (Mel B) and Melanie Chisholm (Mel C) were not invited. Mel B had initially hinted that all five Spice Girls would be attending and performing at the wedding, but this turned out to be untrue.

Mel B initially claimed all five Spice Girls were invited

In February 2018, Mel B initially claimed that all five Spice Girls were invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. While appearing on the talk show "The Real", she was asked if she knew of anyone who had received an invite to the royal wedding. She replied, "Yeah, I'm going... I don't know if I should've said that," and then revealed that all five Spice Girls were invited. This led to speculation about a possible Spice Girls performance at the wedding. However, it was later revealed that only three of the Spice Girls—Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, and Emma Bunton—had actually been invited, while Mel B and Mel C were not included on the guest list.

Mel B's comments on "The Real" sparked excitement among fans, who interpreted her response as confirmation of a Spice Girls reunion at the royal wedding. When asked directly if the Spice Girls would be performing at the reception, Mel B neither confirmed nor denied the possibility, stating, "I need to go—I'm going to get fired." This further fuelled speculation about a potential performance, which had been a topic of interest for fans since the group's last performance together at the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony.

The relationship between the Spice Girls and the British royal family dates back to the 1990s, when the group first met Prince Charles at a royal gala performance in 1997. Over the years, they have had several encounters with members of the royal family, including Prince William and Prince Harry. In 2011, Victoria Beckham attended the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, further solidifying the connection between the Spice Girls and the royals.

However, despite Mel B's initial claims, it was later confirmed that the Spice Girls were not asked to perform at the royal wedding, and only three of the five members were invited as guests. This discrepancy caused some confusion and disappointment among fans who had been eagerly anticipating a Spice Girls reunion at the highly-publicised event.

Only three Spice Girls were invited

It turns out that the rumours of the Spice Girls performing at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding were just that: rumours. In fact, only three of the five Spice Girls—Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice)—were invited to the wedding. Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) and Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice) were notably left off the guest list.

The reason for the Spice Girls' absence remains unclear, but it may be due to their previous claims of performing at the wedding. In February 2018, Mel B (Scary Spice) hinted that all five Spice Girls were invited to the wedding and even suggested that they might be performing. However, these claims were later refuted by Mel C (Sporty Spice) and other sources, who confirmed that the Spice Girls were never asked to perform.

Victoria Beckham's invitation was expected, given her previous attendance at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding and her honour of an OBE from the Duke of Cambridge. Geri Halliwell's invite was also not surprising, as she has had a successful solo singing career in Britain and is married to Christian Horner, the principal of a Formula One auto racing team, of which Prince Harry is a fan. Emma Bunton, while having a steady presence in British television and radio, does not have as obvious a connection to the royal family.

The Spice Girls have had several notable encounters with the British royal family over the years, including meetings with Prince Charles and Prince Harry in the 1990s and a performance at the 2012 London Olympic Games. However, this did not seem to be enough to secure an invitation for all members to the royal wedding.

Posh, Ginger and Baby Spice made the cut

Posh, Ginger, and Baby Spice made the cut for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice, is a British institution at this point, having been honoured by the Queen with an OBE and being married to David Beckham, a one-person Brit institution himself. Beckham also attended the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, so she was always likely to be invited.

Ginger Spice, Geri Halliwell, is also a close friend of Prince Harry's. They have been spotted chatting at various Formula One events over the years, with Geri married to Christian Horner, the principal of a Formula One auto racing team. Harry is a particularly keen Formula One fan.

Baby Spice, Emma Bunton, has maintained a steady presence in Britain for years through her continued television and radio presenting work. She also ran into Prince Harry while he was with Prince William and Middleton in 2017.

While the Spice Girls were not asked to perform at the wedding, Mel B had initially hinted that they would be, leading to much speculation.

Sporty and Scary Spice were left off the guest list

It seems that the Spice Girls' much-speculated performance at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was not to be, with only three of the five members making the guest list. While Mel B (Scary Spice) initially hinted that all five Spice Girls had been invited to the royal wedding, it was later revealed that only Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) received invites. This left Melanie Brown (Sporty Spice) and Melanie Chisholm (Scary Spice) off the guest list.

The reason for their exclusion is unclear, but it is speculated that Melanie Brown's active presence in America and Los Angeles may have played a part. As for Melanie Chisholm, some suggest that her low-key post-Spice Girls career may have been a factor, although she is considered an integral member of the group and one of their best vocalists.

Despite the initial rumors, it was later confirmed by Mel C herself that the Spice Girls were never asked to perform at the wedding. This was further supported by sources who stated that the group had not rehearsed anything for the wedding festivities.

The Spice Girls have a significant history with the British royal family, dating back to their first meeting with Prince Charles in 1997. They also interacted with Prince Harry and Prince Charles in South Africa that same year, and the princes attended the Spice World premiere in 1997. With such a notable connection, it is understandable that their absence from the royal wedding guest list sparked curiosity and speculation.

Mel C spoke out about the snub

Melanie Chisholm, aka Sporty Spice, was not happy about being left off the guest list for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. She told Australian radio program Fitzy & Wippa:

> I should clear up the invitation part of it—we were never invited! [...] No. We were never invited, we were never asked to perform... and I was a little bit annoyed, actually!

She also revealed that she had recently seen Prince Charles at an event and had been tempted to ask him about the snub. She said:

> He's a lovely, lovely man. But I felt like going 'Oy! Where's my invite?'

Mel C's comments came after Mel B (Scary Spice) claimed that all five Spice Girls had been invited to the wedding and hinted that they might be performing. However, sources later confirmed that the Spice Girls "were never going to perform" and that there were no current plans" for them to take the stage.

Mel C's absence from the wedding was particularly notable given the Spice Girls' long history with the British royal family. They first met Prince Charles in 1997, the same year they dedicated an award to the late Princess Diana. They also performed for Prince Charles and Prince Harry in South Africa in 1997, and all five Spice Girls attended the premiere of Spice World with Princes Charles, William, and Harry later that year. In 2007, Mel C recalled a visit to Highgrove, a royal residence, where she and the rest of the Spice Girls were served cucumber sandwiches for tea.

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