Prince William, Harry Face Godfather Dilemma for Duke of Westminster’s Daughter

Prince Harry and Prince William are caught in a delicate situation involving their close friend Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, who is deciding whether to appoint Harry or William as godfather to his newborn daughter, Cosima. Both princes share a long-standing friendship with Grosvenor, who is godfather to William's son, Prince George, and Harry's son, Prince Archie, underscoring his unique bond with both brothers. Despite William's likely selection as godfather, the ongoing rift between the brothers—stemming from Harry and Meghan Markle's 2020 departure from royal duties and their strained relationship—complicates the choice. This familial tension has previously affected Grosvenor’s personal events, such as his 2024 wedding, which William attended as an usher but Harry and Meghan did not, to avoid exacerbating the discord. No official announcement has been made regarding Cosima's godparents or the date of her christening, leaving the situation unresolved but emblematic of the broader royal family tensions. Friends close to the Duke and Duchess of Westminster express sadness over the impact of the brothers' estrangement on their social circle, hoping for reconciliation yet acknowledging its improbability in the near term.