Jennie Bond has expressed concern about the news that could divide the royal brothers further, just days after a close friend of both Harry and William revealed the birth of his first child.
The Duke and Duchess of Westminster, who are good friends of both Prince William and Prince Harry, announced the birth of their first child.
Both princes have a long history with the couple, with William and Harry’s friendship with Hugh Grosvenor going back years. The Duke is even godparent to Prince George, and also reportedly to Prince Archie.
With a new baby in the mix, and Harry and William’s feud seemingly still raging on despite the rumours of peace talks within the Sussex camp and royal family, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has revealed how the tiny tot could drive an even bigger wedge between the royal brothers. Jennie’s comments come after news that Prince Harry will ‘never be forgiven’ by two major royals despite reconciliation hope.
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The royal expert told the Mirror that despite the joyous news of the baby girl’s birth, the Duke and Duchess could be caught in the middle of the warring brothers if they are considering either prince for a role as godfather.
Many of William and Harry’s friends feel forced to take sides, Jennie said, just like with a marriage break-up. The Duke of Westminster had to navigate a difficult path because Hugh had close ties to both William and Harry.
“And it seems he has largely sided with William, (at least in public). It was William who was invited to the big wedding, he was an usher, and William who stood alongside Hugh and his new wife Olivia cheering on Aston Villa in their exciting Champions League quarter final.”
According to Jennie, given the couple’s long history with William, “There is a likely royal godfather for the couple’s newborn daughter.” It seems likely that William will be asked because there is already a lot of “cross pollination” between the families regarding godparents.
Harry’s decision to choose William to be the baby’s godfather would likely cause him to cry, according to Jennie, but the Grosvenors would have made it easier because of Harry’s current, and possibly ongoing, relationship with the Firm.
The fact that Harry lives so far away and has no chance of ever moving back to the UK, Jennie said, makes these awkward decisions slightly easier. And that’s not the best way to perform any godparenting responsibilities.
“It makes sense that Harry would accept that William would be chosen as the godfather instead of him. However, for him to see his ex-familiar friends continue to live independently while William enjoys their close friendship’s warmth and fun must still be sad. However, he must pay a price for making such reprehensible allegations and causing such a bitter rift with his family.
Last week, the Duke and Duchess of Westminster gave birth to their daughter, Cosima Florence Grosvenor.
After revealing they were expecting their first child back in March, the couple announced the birth of their first child in a statement, saying the baby was born in London, adding: “Both the Duchess and Cosima are doing well. The Duke and Duchess now look forward to spending this special time together as a family.”
Cosima is both Greek and Italian. The name derives from the Greek word kosmos (), which means harmony, or the universe, and has a beautiful, elegant meaning.
Source: Mirror
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