Just days after a close friend of both Harry and William announced the birth of his first child, Jennie Bond has shared how the news could push the royal brothers even further apart
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.
Jennie said: “As with a marriage break-up, many of William and Harry’s friends have been left feeling obliged to take sides. Hugh was good friends with both William and Harry but, since the brothers’ dramatic rift, the Duke Of Westminster has had to navigate a tricky path.
“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.”
Given the Duke’s long history with William, Jennie believes: “If there is to be a royal godfather to the couple’s newborn daughter, the likelihood is that it will be William. There’s already lots of ‘cross pollination’ between the families as far as godparents are concerned, so it seems likely that William will be asked.”
While Harry is likely to be upset if William is chosen to the be the baby’s godfather over him, Jennie said the decision would’ve been made easier by the Grosvenors due to Harry’s current, and possibly ongoing, situation with the Firm.
Jennie said: “These awkward decisions are made slightly easier by the fact that Harry lives so far away, with no prospect of ever moving back to the UK. And that’s not the ideal way to carry out any godparenting duties.
“So I think Harry will understand if he is left out and William is chosen as godfather. But it must still be rather sad for him to see his once close friends carrying on their lives without him, while William continues to enjoy the warmth and fun of their friendship. It is, however, the price he has to pay for making such damaging allegations and causing such a bitter rift with his family.”
The Duke and Duchess of Westminster welcomed their baby daughter last week, announcing that the little girl’s name is 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 of Greek and Italian origin. The name carries a beautiful, elegant meaning and is derived from the Greek word kosmos (κόσμος), which means order, harmony, or the universe.
