Cancel that shipment of monogrammed "Harry & Meghan" towels from the White House!
CNN is reporting that President Donald Trump is not invited to the Royal Wedding on May 19th in Windsor, England.
Former President Barack Obama and wife Michelle won't be there either, despite having a close and apparently fun-loving relationship with groom-to-be Prince Harry in particular. Though it's not clear if the Obamas were invited and just have something else to do that day (though seriously, what could be more important than watching the current fifth-in-line to the throne say "I Do" to former "Suits" actress and American Meghan Markle)?
Apparently the lack of invite is nothing personal where the current president and first lady Melania Trump are concerned. A White House official told CNN that no elected U.S. officials were invited to the nuptials at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
In fact, a spokesman for Kensington Palace (where Harry and Meghan live, along with their neighbors [Prince] William and Kate and their kids) told CNN that "world leaders and political figures would not be invited in their official capacities.
"It has been decided that an official list of political leaders -- both UK and international -- is not required for Prince Harry and Ms. Markle's wedding," the Palace told CNN.
Hmm...Technically, the Obamas no longer have "official capacities" as political figures, so maybe they did make the cut?
"The royal source would not say whether they had been invited," CNN said.
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