Do we know why the minor royals weren’t invited? Amelia, Frederick, etc… I’m surprised the Queen agreed to that

duchessofostergotlands:

The guest list was very much Meghan and Harry’s choice- same with william and kate when it came to family and friends- although I would put this one solely at Harry’s feet as it’s not her responsibility to invite his family. I honestly have no idea why they weren’t invited. They seem as surprised as anyone else. I’d be really hurt if I was the Gloucesters or Kents, had given my entire life to serve the monarchy, and my children who grew up with the boys weren’t invited but people they’ve met twice were. I get that they should be allowed a lot of control over their wedding guest list but he is a prince and it was partly taxpayer funded- costing more than any wedding in a long time- so I think that not recognising the families of lifelong public servants and instead inviting almost strangers is kind of cold of Harry.