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Princess Charlotte's schoolteacher marries her godfather

She’s already acted as bridesmaid for her uncle, Prince Harry, and her auntie, Pippa Middleton, when they married their other halves but Princess Charlotte has missed out on the chance to be in her teacher’s bridal party.

Lucy Lanigan-O'Keeffe, who teaches at Charlotte’s school, Thomas’s Battersea, married Prince William’s longtime friend and Princess Charlotte’s godfather, Thomas van Straubenzee, last month, with only the couple’s parents and siblings in attendance.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge attends the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel on October 12, 2018 in Windsor, England.
Princess Charlotte's teacher has married her godfather. Photo: Getty Images

They had planned a much bigger day in April, however, due to coronavirus restrictions they were forced to put the plans on ice and decided instead to go for a micro wedding at Chelsea Old Church.

It’s believed Prince William was supposed to be an usher in their initial bridal party and Princess Charlotte was meant to act as a bridesmaid.

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Lucy Lanigan-O'Keeffe and Thomas van Straubenzee
Lucy Lanigan-O'Keeffe and Thomas van Straubenzee married last month. Photo: Getty Images
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge talks with Thomas van Straubenzee after playing in the Audi Polo Challenge at Coworth Park Polo Club on May 31, 2014 in Ascot, England.
Thomas van Straubenzee is great friends with Prince William. Photo: Getty Images

While Lucy is assistant head teacher at Thomas’s Clapham, she also teaches outdoor learning and mindfulness at Thomas's Battersea, which is attended by Princess Charlotte and her older brother, Prince George.

According to The Times, Prince William and Kate Middleton are believed to have set the pair up.

Thomas van Straubenzee has been a lifelong friend of Prince William’s and his brother Charlie van Straubenzee, is very close with Prince Harry, even being named as baby Archie’s godfather.

Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 23, 2017 in Ascot, England.
Thomas even rode in the Queen's carriage at Ascot in 2017. Photo: Getty Images
 Lady Melissa Percy and Thomas van Straubenzee after their Wedding at St Michael's Church on June 22, 2013 in Alnwick, England.
He was previously married to Lady Melissa Percy. Photo: Getty Images

The 37-year-old heads up the office of real estate agent Knight Frank and has been pictured riding across the way from the Queen in a royal carriage at Ascot in 2017.

Thomas was previously married to Lady Melissa Percy at St Michael’s Church in 2013 however, the pair divorced in 2016.

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