The current frontrunners are Harry’s longtime pal Charlie Van Straubenzee (1/8 odds) and Meghan’s close friendJessica Mulroney(1/3 odds).
As one of Prince Harry‘s oldest friends, it will be no surprise if Charlie is named as a godfather to the couple’s first child. The two met at their prep school, Ludgrove. Harry was a classmate of Charlie’s late brother, Henry (who tragically died in a car crash in 2002).Prince Williamis a close friend of Charlie’s brother, Thomas (who is a godfather toPrincess Charlotte), and both princes are joint patrons of amemorial fundto help schools in Uganda set up in Henry’s name.
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Harry’s older brother,Prince William, and sister-in-law,Kate Middleton, currently have 3/1 odds, but it’s an unlikely choice. In royal tradition, uncles and aunts already have a role in the child’s life, so godparents are usually friends of the parents or less direct relatives. In fact, Harry is not a godfather toPrince George,Princess CharlotteorPrince Louis.
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Meghan is godmother to both of Benita Litt’s daughters – Remi and Rylan, who both served as bridesmaids at the royal wedding – so it may be time for the Duchess of Sussex to return the sentiment, and the odds are currently 2/1.
Nicolas van Cutsem has 5/1 odds. After all, he and wife Alice namedPrince Harryas a godfather to their daughter Florence, who was a bridesmaid at the royal wedding.
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There may also be some familiar faces in the mix.
“Harry & Meghan have a load of options for the godparents, and I have a sneaky feeling that we could see a celeb or two get the call,” said William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams.
GeorgeandAmal Clooneyare frontrunners when it comes to the stars at 8/1.Serena Williamsis 10/1,David Beckham20/1 and Elton John (who performed at the couple’s wedding reception) andOprah Winfreyare both 33/1.
Others in the running are Abigail Spencer (6/1), Charles Spencer (12/1), Zara or Mike Tindall (14/1) andPrincess Eugenie(25/1).
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Several of Meghan and Harry’s friends could get the call.Prince Georgehasseven godparents,Princess CharlottehasfiveandPrince Louishassix.
source: people.com
