Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s lavish wedding in Venice, Italy, is being dubbed the “wedding of the century.” With a $50 million price tag and a who’s who of global elites in attendance, the spotlight is not just on the couple — but on who made the ultra-exclusive guest list.
A Royal Curiosity: Where Are William and Kate?
You had royalty like Queen Rania of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein, and Princess Rajwa at the event, but guess who wasn’t there? Prince William and Kate Middleton, some of the biggest names in the royal world. Everyone’s curious why they skipped it.
No one’s heard a peep from the palace about whether they even got an invite. The guest list is under wraps with all sorts of secrecy, so maybe they could’ve popped in last minute—but honestly, it doesn’t seem likely.
Who Was Invited?
Bezos and Sánchez pulled together an eclectic and star-studded mix of 200–250 high-profile guests, including:
- Leonardo DiCaprio & Vittoria Ceretti
- Tom Brady
- Oprah Winfrey & Gayle King
- Kim, Khloé, Kylie, and Kendall Jenner
- Orlando Bloom & Katy Perry
- Andrew Garfield & Tobey Maguire
- Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner
- Bill Gates
- Shahid Khan, billionaire and owner of Fulham FC
Security was so tight that protestors could barely get a glimpse, and many VIPs arrived via private yacht or helicopter.
Royals and Billionaires: An Unlikely Mix?
While the British royal family has often stayed at arm’s length from Hollywood and Silicon Valley’s elite social circles, there have been rare exceptions. William and Kate have previously mingled with celebrities at charitable galas and diplomatic events — but Jeff Bezos’ ultra-glamorous wedding may not align with their traditional royal image.
That said, the royal couple has become increasingly global in their outreach, and their presence at events like this could be strategic — even symbolic. However, their absence from this high-profile celebration may signal a deliberate distance from the world of billionaires and celebrity excess.
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The Bigger Picture: Royal Public Image
The royal family, especially under King Charles’ streamlined monarchy model, may be consciously avoiding such extravagance. Attending a $50 million wedding in a city being protested for its “gentrification by billionaires” might have clashed with their image of public service and modesty.
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