Prince Harry misses longtime pal’s marriage ceremony amid authorized commitments in UK

The Duke returned to the UK on Sunday night time

Prince Harry was noticeably lacking from the weekend marriage ceremony of Lord Charles Vivan, a detailed pal and former member of the Duke’s inside circle. 

Regardless of confirming that Harry had been invited, Lord Vivan supplied no clarification for his absence, merely stating :’I have no idea. he has loads on.’ 

The Duke of Sussex shares a long-standing bond with Lord Vivian, solid by mutual pal Mark Dyer, a former Welsh Guards officer also known as a mentor determine to Harry. 

The pair’s friendship was cemented additional when Harry served as an usher at Lord Vivian’s first marriage ceremony to Elizabeth Wimpress. 

Harry’s absence raised eyebrows given their historical past, nevertheless it is not the primary time he is missed main milestones within the lives of shut mates. 

Final yr, he additionally skipped the marriage of his outdated pal Jack Mann in Suffolk. The Duke returned to the UK on Sunday night time, forward of a two-day enchantment listening to on the Courtroom of Enchantment regarding his authorized problem over private safety preparations whereas in BrItain.