Royal Wedding: New Details on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's May Nuptials
Wedding bells will be ringing for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in just a few months, so Kensington Palace is preparing us now.
The palace announced key details Monday, including the ceremony's start time. While the service itself will kick off at noon on May 19, the festivities don't stop there. The upcoming royal wedding is going to be quite the event, complete with a carriage procession and two receptions.
The announcement started by sharing the prince and his actress fiancée's gratitude for "the many good wishes" they've gotten since going public with their engagement in November. Kensington Palace went on to name the dean of Windsor as the person conducting the service. The archbishop of Canterbury will be the ceremony's officiant.
Once Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially married, they will ride in a carriage procession from St. George's Chapel, through the town, and then back, the palace said. Upon their return, the prince and princess will enjoy a reception in St. George's Hall. After that, they'll have a private evening gathering with just family and close friends.
Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle are hugely grateful for the many good wishes they have received since announcing their engagement. pic.twitter.com/NiKWgVVboJ
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 12, 2018
They are looking forward to the day and to being able to share their celebrations with the public and wanted to share the following details about their wedding on May 19th with you: pic.twitter.com/hZbn7reYCc
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 12, 2018
The wedding service will begin at 12noon at St George's Chapel. The Dean of Windsor will conduct the service and The Archbishop of Canterbury will officiate as the couple make their vows. pic.twitter.com/dTS56fy22c
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 12, 2018
At 1pm the couple, now married, will undertake a Carriage Procession from St George's Chapel through Windsor Town returning to Windsor Castle along the Long Walk. pic.twitter.com/Lw6RaqY0p5
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 12, 2018
They hope this short journey will provide an opportunity for more people to come together around Windsor and to enjoy the atmosphere of this special day. pic.twitter.com/z8fukP2nea
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 12, 2018
Following the service, there will be a reception at St George's Hall for the couple and the guests from the congregation. pic.twitter.com/t6P95lJyZC
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 12, 2018
Later that evening, The Prince of Wales will give a private evening reception for the couple and their close friends and family. pic.twitter.com/zT1EXdacnC
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 12, 2018
It's going to be a big day, not to mention a long one for those of us in North America who will have to wake up in the wee hours of the morning to watch it.