Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to snub the wedding of their son Archie’s godfather the Duke of Westminster in a bid to ‘avoid tension’.

Prince Harry and his brother Prince William (Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Archive/PA Images)

Prince Harry is reportedly set to miss the wedding of his son Prince Archie’s godfather next month, in a bid to avoid further tension with his relatives.

Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, is one of Prince Archie’s godfathers yet despite the close link to Harry and wife Meghan Markle, they have reportedly declined to attend his upcoming nuptials at Chester Cathedral next month as he weds Olivia Henson.

Prince William is however set to attend as one of the 400 guests, according to reports, but King Charles and Princess Kate will not be in attendance as they continue to undergo their cancer treatments.

The King and Kate are understood to have respectfully declined due to their medical conditions, whilst Harry and Meghan’s reason for staying away from the nuptials is thought to be to avoid any tension or awkward family moments with other royals.

Prince William and Prince Harry (Image: GETTY)

Harry and Meghan, appear to have chosen to sidestep the wedding of the Duke of Westminster, aiming to avoid any potential discord.

This decision comes particularly due to Prince William’s involvement as an usher at the event, reports the Mirror.

A Royal acquaintance has stated to The Sun: “Hugh is one of the very few close friends of William and Harry’s who has maintained strong bonds and a line of communication with both.

“He wishes they could put their heads together and patch things up, but realises it’s unlikely to happen before the wedding.”

Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster. (Image: Getty Images)

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Having just returned from a trip to Nigeria hailed as ‘a success’, the Sussexes are back in the US. They embarked on their journey to the West African nation directly from London Heathrow following Harry’s return to the UK for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

After participating in a service at St Paul’s Cathedral and resting at a hotel, Harry rendezvoused with Meghan at the airport to proceed with their trip to Nigeria. Numerous engagements and events marked their stay in the country.

Following their brief visit to the West African nation, it appears that things might be “looking up” for the couple.

Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Royal commentator and expert Richard Fitzwilliams revealed: “The Sussexes celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary on Sunday (May 19). After their successful three day trip to Nigeria, which, though private, was much like a royal tour, things could be looking up for them if they plan their future activities with care.”

He further commented: “Meghan’s programme for Netflix on cookery and entertaining and her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard and Harry’s series for Netflix on polo, show some much needed activity. They clearly need more A list endorsements however.”