Why George, Charlotte and Louis Skipped Peter Phillips' Wedding — Their Next Royal Moment Revealed

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Cousins and Childhood Bonds

The youngsters have grown up side by side: memorable moments include Savannah and George goofing during Trooping the Colour in 2018. Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, noted there is “a closeness with the Phillips’ kids,” reflecting the longstanding friendship between William and Peter. William has also said he treasures holiday time when his children meet their cousins. Years ago William missed Peter’s 2008 wedding because he was at a friend’s wedding in Kenya, while Kate attended that ceremony without her then-boyfriend.

What’s Next for the Wales Children?

Although they skipped the June 6 wedding, the trio is expected to join their parents at Trooping the Colour on Saturday, June 13 — the annual public celebration of the monarch’s birthday where they traditionally ride in a horse-drawn carriage and wave from the Buckingham Palace balcony. Ahead of the wedding, Hello! reported Prince Harry would not attend, with a friend saying Peter and Harry "haven’t spoken for several years and have simply lost touch, so he hasn’t been invited."