Hey there, royal fans! Since the world got the exciting news of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement, Kensington Palace has been dishing out details about their big day bit by bit. Now, we know the royal wedding is set for May 19, and it’s happening at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The ceremony will be televised globally, just like Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011, which was a spectacle in itself. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a royal celebration that’s going to capture the world's attention!
Here’s a fun fact that’s sure to melt your heart: Kensington Palace has confirmed that Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be playing roles in Harry and Meghan's wedding. We’re assuming these cuties will be reprising their page boy and bridesmaid duties, just like they did at Aunt Pippa Middleton's wedding to James Matthews in 2017. Let’s face it, those two are absolute pros at stealing the spotlight, and we can’t wait to see them in action again. It’s a long-standing royal tradition for the kids to play key roles in these grand events, and it’s just too darn cute!
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According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, speaking to The Express, it’s almost a certainty that Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be part of the wedding party. “It is certainly expected that Prince George and Princess Charlotte are page boy and flower girl or bridesmaid,” he said. “There is a long royal tradition where royal children play key roles at weddings, and it’s just utterly charming.”
A spokesperson from Kensington Palace spoke up about the kids’ roles back in December. “The wedding will be a family event. You can expect the family to be involved,” they told Sunday Times. They also mentioned that George and Charlotte have met their future aunt “many times,” given the close proximity of the Cambridge’s Kensington Palace apartment to Harry’s Nottingham Cottage. It seems like these little ones are practically neighbors with Harry, so it’s no surprise they’ll be part of the big day. And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to see those adorable munchkins in action?
Now, here’s a bit of a twist. While William is expected to be Harry’s best man, it’s unlikely that Kate Middleton will have a role in Meghan’s bridal party. According to reports from The New York Times, Meghan might not even have a bridesmaid. "Kate Middleton may have had her younger sister, Pippa Middleton, as her bridesmaid — but Pippa’s role was the exception, not the rule. Royal weddings rarely feature bridesmaids," the article explained. So, while we might see a bunch of adorable little page boys and flower girls walking down the aisle, it’s pretty unlikely there’ll be any 30-something women in matching dresses. The palace hasn’t commented on this, but hey, we’re still counting down the days until the big event!
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Parts of this article were written by Katie Rosseinsky and originally appeared on our sister site,Grazia Daily.