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Hugh Grosvenor faces Prince Harry godfather decision

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 (AFP/Getty)
  • Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster, and his wife Olivia welcomed their first child, Cosima, last month.
  • Prince William has been named a godfather to Cosima, but Hugh Grosvenor is reportedly debating whether to ask Prince Harry due to the ongoing estrangement between the royal brothers.
  • Grosvenor, a close friend to both princes, is already godfather to Prince George and Prince Archie, making him a unique mutual link.
  • The decision regarding Prince Harry's potential godparent role highlights the continued rift between him and Prince William, who have not spoken since Queen Elizabeth's funeral in 2022.
  • The Duke of Westminster previously chose not to invite the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to his wedding last year to avoid any potential drama overshadowing the event.
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