Now, here’s an interesting twist in the royal wedding season. Camilla Parker Bowles, the Duchess of Cornwall, is reportedly the only senior member of the royal family who won't be attending her niece Princess Eugenie of York's upcoming royal wedding. The big day is set for Friday, Oct. 12, when Eugenie ties the knot with her fiancé Jack Brooksbank. But hold on, before you jump to conclusions, let's break it down. Camilla’s absence isn't a snub—it’s actually tied to a prior commitment she made long before Eugenie chose her wedding date.

A Prior Commitment: Camilla's Reason for Missing the Wedding

Camilla, who’s 71 years young, has a long-standing engagement that conflicts with Eugenie's wedding date. According to the Sun on Sunday, she’ll be attending a school harvest festival on that very Friday in October. The event is close to her heart as it’s taking place near her Birkhall home in Scotland. Camilla had already committed to being there before Eugenie finalized her wedding plans, so it’s not like she’s blowing off the family event lightly.

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Here’s the scoop from a royal insider speaking to the Sun on Sunday: “When this date was proposed, she said that regrettably she couldn’t come.” The insider adds that the family, especially Eugenie, completely understood her situation and were totally fine with it because of her prior commitment. Camilla didn’t want to disappoint anyone, and that’s why she made her decision early on.

Family's Understanding and Support

Another insider chimed in, saying that both Eugenie and her parents wanted Camilla to reconsider. But Camilla stood firm, explaining that she had a prior commitment and couldn’t change her plans. This shows Camilla’s dedication to honoring her promises, even if it means missing out on a significant family event.

Who's Attending Eugenie's Royal Wedding?

Despite Camilla’s absence, the rest of the royal family will be there to celebrate Eugenie’s special day. The wedding ceremony will take place at St. George’s Chapel, followed by a grand castle reception and a second reception at Eugenie’s father Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge home. Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, Prince William and Kate Middleton, as well as newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are all expected to be among the 400 guests attending the celebration.