Prince William at present carried out his duties as usher on the Duke of Westminster's wedding ceremony to Olivia Hanson.
The Prince of Wales was noticed waving to the cameras as he arrived for prayers at Chester Cathedral.
However his brother Harry, certainly one of Hugh Grosvenor's closest pals, didn’t attend the ceremony and determined to stay in California.
An insider mentioned this week that it might have been 'troublesome' for Harry to attend, and that his resolution to not come was an 'understanding between the 2 pals'.
The Duke of Westminster is godfather to William's son Prince George and Harry's son Archie.
Prince William arrives in Chester for the marriage of his shut pal.
Prince William, who officiated on the ceremony, and William van Cutsem after the marriage of Olivia and his outdated pal Hugh
Hugh and Olivia smile and wave to the crowds after their wedding ceremony at Chester Cathedral at present
The Duke, Hugh Grosvenor, arriving at his wedding ceremony the place Prince William will probably be an attendant
The seventh Duke, 33, as a younger boy with a mischievous smile on his face subsequent to his lifelong pal William
Prince William leaves the ceremony with friends and heads to the reception
Sources near Prince Harry advised Folks journal within the US that he has spoken to the Duke of Westminster, and mentioned tensions throughout the royal household.
Folks journal reported it might affirm Harry was invited to the marriage and was not excluded from the occasion.
Their report mentioned: 'Nevertheless, each events acknowledged it might be troublesome for Harry to attend.'
“It was an settlement between the 2 pals,” a supply mentioned.
A supply near the newlyweds mentioned: 'The choice definitely averted the inevitable uproar, with estranged brothers Prince William and Prince Harry, 41, each attending the marriage, ending the opportunity of the massive day being a humid squib for the couple.'
The publication added: 'The Duke of Sussex sends his love, help and admiration to the couple on their wedding ceremony day.'
Prince Harry has agreed to step away from the royal household following the publication of his memoir Spare, wherein he made damning allegations in regards to the household.
Greater than 400 friends attended the marriage ceremony, which had been eagerly awaited within the society for months.
Olivia, 31, regarded gorgeous in her costume and blue sneakers as she arrived on the Eleventh-century cathedral simply earlier than midday.
The embroidery design on her robe and veil was hand-drawn by Emma Victoria Paine, utilizing floral motifs and edging taken from Olivia's great-grandmother's veil round 1880.
The bride is carrying the Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara, designed for Grosvenor brides to put on on their wedding ceremony day.
It has been owned by the Grosvenor household since its creation in 1906. Olivia's bouquet was made out of flowers picked from the gardens of Eaton Corridor, the Duke's household residence.
Prince William and the Duke as a younger boy on the wedding ceremony of Edward van Cutsem and Woman Tamara Grosvenor
Princess Eugenie is certainly one of a lot of friends anticipated to attend the occasion, whereas the Princess of Wales – who has been out of the highlight resulting from preventative chemotherapy – was not anticipated to attend.
Shortly earlier than 11 a.m., vehicles and minibuses crammed with excited friends started arriving on the cathedral’s facet doorways.
As he reached the nook, a number of individuals smiled and waved to the crowds lining the streets, who had been cheering his arrival.
William, wearing a morning go well with just like the others, smiled as he stepped off a black minibus and headed towards the constructing.
Friends joined an extended queue on the cathedral, ready to be proven to their seats by Prince William and different attendants.
Olivia Hanson arrives at Chester Cathedral for her wedding ceremony to the Duke of Westminster
The Duke of Westminster and his bride Olivia go away Chester Cathedral after their wedding ceremony at present
The newlyweds marked their special occasion by kissing one another as they walked away amid the cheering crowd, who had been wishing all of them the perfect for his or her new life.
The marriage reception is being held on the Grosvenor household's household residence at Eaton Corridor, a number of miles from Chester.
There, a lemon cake will probably be minimize for the {couples}, adopted by distribution of ice cream, gelato and sorbet to the locals.
From 6 am onwards, crowds began gathering on the entrance of the church to see the couple and Prince William.
Princess Eugenie (pictured) arriving on the cathedral for Hugh and Olivia's wedding ceremony
Olivia regarded attractive as she arrived for her wedding ceremony to the Duke of Westminster at present
Katharina Rhodes, a 59-year-old maths trainer from Chester, mentioned: “It's an thrilling day. I've at all times liked the royal household, particularly the Queen.
'Once I was six I used to be taken to Buckingham Palace.
'My uncle labored within the stables and helped educate the Queen methods to journey. From then on I used to be fascinated by the royal household.'
“It is a great point for town,” he mentioned.
Pharmaceutical coach Helen Jackson, 55, mentioned: 'I went to have a drink on the Grosvenor Lodge final night time and I noticed Princess Eugenie having a drink.
“It’s implausible for Chester.
The Duke, 33, will marry Olivia Hanson (pictured), 31, in Cheshire at present
Police deployed outdoors Chester Cathedral forward of the marriage this afternoon
This week a floral arch was shaped across the large west door of the 1,000-year-old cathedral within the centre of town.
Round 100,000 flowers have been planted throughout town – all paid for by the Duke – which will probably be donated to charity after the ceremony.
On the road main into city close to the doorway to Grosvenor Hospital, employees dressed two mannequins in fits and wedding ceremony clothes, bearing images of Hugh and Olivia's faces.
Extra stay updates from the ceremony might be learn on MailOnline's stay weblog right here.
