Meghan Markle’s parents will meet the Queen ahead of the royal wedding on May 19, with both the bride’s mother and father having “important roles” on the big day.
Kensington Palace revealed that Thomas Markle will walk his daughter down the aisle and Doria Ragland will accompany the American star by car as she leaves for Windsor Castle, ready to marry Prince Harry.
Today we have provided an update on the Wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle.
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— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 4, 2018
The couple are also keen to make sure that they “celebrate the memory” of Princess Diana, the palace said.
Diana’s three siblings – Earl Spencer, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes – will all be present, with Lady Jane giving a reading.
Florist Philippa Craddock and the Crown Estate gardeners have been recruited to grow and prepare the flowers for the big day.
Claire Ptak, assisted by the chefs from the palace kitchens, will be baking the wedding cake.
Jason Knauf, the palace’s communications secretary, said: “As they have travelled around the UK in the months since their engagement last November, Prince Harry and Ms Markle have been incredibly grateful for the support they have received from members of the public.
“The crowds that have turned out in Nottingham, Cardiff, Brixton, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Belfast, Bath and elsewhere have given Ms Markle a welcome to the United Kingdom marked by warmth, enthusiasm, and a real sense of fun.”
Harry and Ms Markle will continue to live at Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace following their marriage.
