They announce a new dilemma that pits princes William and Harry against each other again

The news shaking the British royal family has nothing to do with speeches or official events, but with an intimate and family gesture. The protagonists are, once again, Princes William and Harry, who are once more at the center of a crossroads that reopens old wounds.

The situation has arisen around a celebration that should only be a reason for joy, but has ended up becoming a source of tension. The uncertainty about what happened has sparked an intense debate in the circles closest to the Royal House. What decision has reignited this delicate confrontation?

The christening of the Duke of Westminster's daughter pits William and Harry against each other again

Since Harry and Meghan decided to move to California and leave their royal duties behind, the relationship between the princes has been distant. Although they met at solemn moments such as Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in 2022, there hasn't been any real rapprochement between them.

Since then, gestures have been minimal and conversations scarce. Not even their father King Charles III's cancer diagnosis has helped achieve a reconciliation. In fact, Harry confessed to the BBC: "There's no point in fighting anymore, some members of my family will never forgive me for writing a book."

Now, the trigger for this new dilemma is the birth of Cosima Florence Grosvenor, daughter of Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster, and his wife Olivia. The little girl was born in July, and her christening has become an unexpected point of friction.

The young duke, a close friend of both princes, must decide whether William and Harry will share the role of godparents, a symbolic gesture that could build bridges or widen the gap. Hugh was already godfather to Prince George, William's eldest son, and also to Prince Archie, Harry's son, which puts him in a unique position as a link between the two brothers.

According to The Sunday Times, William appears to be confirmed as godfather. But the dilemma lies in whether Harry should also be one, something that could make the royal family uncomfortable at an especially sensitive time.

A close friend told The Times: "It's incredibly sad that it's come to this. Hugh is one of the few friends who keeps strong ties with both. He would like them to be able to sit down and work things out, but he knows it's unlikely."

The Duke of Westminster wants to avoid a repeat of what happened at his wedding

This isn't the first time Hugh Grosvenor has been forced to manage the tension between the princes. In June 2024, during his wedding to Olivia, he chose to invite only William, leaving Harry and Meghan out to avoid conflicts.

The ceremony at Chester Cathedral and the reception at Eaton Hall were described as the social event of the year. Prince William even played a prominent role as usher. In contrast, Harry and Meghan, although invited, preferred not to attend as they considered the situation "too uncomfortable."

This precedent now weighs on the decision. Hugh fears that any gesture could overshadow his daughter's christening, as he himself acknowledged to those around him. "He wants to keep anything from overshadowing the day, especially for Olivia, and he doesn't want any uncomfortable moments," he conveyed.

The christening of Cosima, daughter of the Duke of Westminster, has become an unexpected scenario that reopens the wound between William and Harry. The dilemma over the godparents isn't just a symbolic detail, but a reflection of the distance that continues to mark the brothers. It remains to see whether this gesture could be a turning point or, on the contrary, will confirm that reconciliation is still a long way off.