Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding
Prince Harry is due to marry his fiancee Meghan Markle on Saturday, May 19. Find in our large file all the latest news, photos and videos while waiting for the big day ...
Everything about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding
The date. Harry and Meghan's wedding is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2018.
The place. Meghan and Harry's wedding will take place at Windsor Castle, West London.
Ceremony. The ceremony will begin at noon in Saint George's Chapel. It will be led by Reverend David Conner, Dean of Windsor. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the first religious figure of the Anglican Church, will officiate at the time of the exchange of consents. In preparation for her marriage, Meghan Markle will be baptized and confirmed according to the Anglican rite.
Parade. Once united, the newlyweds will leave Windsor Castle at 1:00 p.m. for a tour of the city in a coach. "They hope this short drive will give people the opportunity to come together in Windsor and enjoy the atmosphere on this special day," the palace said.
The reception. After the couple's horse-drawn carriage ride, a reception will be given at St George's Hall, a majestic banquet hall in Windsor Castle.
The evening. The Prince of Wales, Charles, Harry's father, will give a private reception for the couple, their family and their close friends in the evening, at a location still unknown.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, their story
The encounter. Harry and Meghan met through a mutual friend who thought they were right for each other ... and set up a first date in a London pub in July 2016.
The first few months. The couple managed to remain discreet during the first months, organizing a long-distance relationship - between London and Toronto where the actress was filming the series “Suits” - made up of texts, discreet reunions at home or dinners with close friends. ...
Harry confirms in spite of himself. The rumor of their relationship ended up circulating in October 2016. The paparazzi began to chase the young woman, promptly pushing Harry to react ... and thus confirm their relationship.
To live happily, they live in hiding. The couple remains discreet, and the public follows their story via the revelations of the English press. Romantic weekend, evening in London, wedding of friends, meeting with parents, with Kate and William ... In the spring of 2017, no more doubts: Meghan and Harry are serious.
In broad daylight. In early September 2017, Meghan spoke bluntly about her relationship with Harry in an interview. Three weeks later, the lovers finally make their first official outing together, during Prince Harry's Invictus Games. In October, the young woman meets Her Majesty. It all looks like something well orchestrated ...
The engagements. The insistent wedding rumors materialized on November 27, 2017, when Kensington announced the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The couple appear in front of a handful of photographers invited to the palace to immortalize the event.
The interview. The same day, the couple, tender and above all accomplice, gave their first interview to the BBC. Meghan reveals the prince asked for her hand during a simple party at her Kensington cottage, over roast chicken ...
Towards marriage. Harry gradually introduces Meghan to the life of “royals”, by increasing official visits across the United Kingdom, but also meetings with the royal family. All this while preparing, behind the scenes, the festivities of May 19 ...
