Whereas I fully understand that H&M are the priority here and not Catherine, if she can't attend and William is best man, who would be minding George and Charlotte as attendants?
Hahaha !
The same person who is 'minding' the other bridal attendants
Last I looked Kate wouldn't be walking down the aisle or around her kids during the ceremony. Just like Eliza and Grace's mothers weren't during the Cambridge. She isn't the 'unofficial maid of honor' like her sister's wedding, aiding with all the little kids. The bridesmaids and page boys will be watched over the same way if she is there or not. If she is concerned who ever is there wont be able to handle it, the nanny could likely be there some where as well.
I still don't understand why people would think that your one-and-only sister-in-law who also lives next to you and is your colleague for life and has been praised as a great asset (by Meghan) and the sister you never had (by Harry) is so low on the list of priorities according to some. Are Meghan's grandparents still alive?
To me it seems that they made sure that the wedding was not conflicting with the birth of Cambridge #3 in normal circumstances (and based on previous births they have some idea after how much time she most likely will be recovered enough to attend at least part of the wedding).
I think people over play how close they all are. Yes, because of the foundation their work will be linked. But as the years go on, that will slowly drift apart. When William and Kate are Prince and Princess of Wales, they will be on a totally different track then Harry and Meghan.
Meghan has just met Kate. Its not like she is bossom sisters with her. She respects her, but it seems you are over playing just how deep that is. Its not like her friends she has known and built bonds with for years.
No her grandparents have passed away. Meghan doesn't have much extended family but what people often over look, many people who don't have much family of their own, build their own. Or others, who their families are not involved in their life, do so. Friends, and co-workers, people who they create bonds with, become your foundation in life.
Yes I think they took into mind Kate and William's baby. As much as needed. Honestly if they didn't marry in May, they may have had to wait until fall. With all the events in June, unless they wanted to marry in Scotland, a summer wedding might be an issue.
We have to remember also Catherine is not the ONLY royal who they need to take into consideration. The queen, Charles and Camilla, Harry himself, they all have schedules that need to have been considered. Many of their events would be planned months if not a year in advance.
While having his sister in law attend would attend is important, Harry probably puts more importance on his dad, and grandparents being there.
