<p>Actress Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will tie the knot on May 19 and believe it or not, the guests to the royal wedding will not be treated with any grand gastronomic spread; the invitees have been asked to get their own food.</p>

<p>The idea is to let everyone get their own tidbits and share food to achieve a picnic-like scenario which will be personal and family-like.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, there will be light refreshments and snacks on offer from the royal side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, over 600 people have been invited to Windsor Castle's St. George's Chapel for what is been touted as the biggest wedding of the year. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, reports inform that decades-old slices of cake from British royal weddings - including those of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and Prince William and Kate Middleton - will go up for auction.</p>

<p>The five cake slices from royal weddings are expected to fetch hundreds and perhaps thousands of dollars each next month as memorabilia at the sale in Las Vegas, Julien's Auctions said.</p>

<p>"These come from people who attended the wedding and kept them in the freezer the entire time," Julien said of all the cake slices, adding they have not been preserved by other means.</p>

<p>(<em>With inputs from agencies</em>)&nbsp;</p>

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Meanwhile, reports inform that decades-old slices of cake from British royal weddings will go up for auction

Actress Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will tie the knot on May 19 and believe it or not, the guests to the royal wedding will not be treated with any grand gastronomic spread; the invitees have been asked to get their own food. The idea is to let everyone get their own tidbits and share food to achieve a picnic-like scenario which will be personal and family-like. However, there will be light refreshments and snacks on offer from the royal side. According to reports, over 600 people have been invited to Windsor Castle's St. George's Chapel for what is been touted as the biggest wedding of the year. Meanwhile, reports inform that decades-old slices of cake from British royal weddings - including those of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and Prince William and Kate Middleton - will go up for auction. The five cake slices from royal weddings are expected to fetch hundreds and perhaps thousands of dollars each next month as memorabilia at the sale in Las Vegas, Julien's Auctions said. "These come from people who attended the wedding and kept them in the freezer the entire time," Julien said of all the cake slices, adding they have not been preserved by other means. (With inputs from agencies)

Guests to get their own food at Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's wedding

<p>As Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle inches closer, public hunger for all things royal will get its dessert as decades-old slices of cake from British royal weddings - including those of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and Prince William and Kate Middleton - go up for auction.</p>

<p>The five cake slices from royal weddings are expected to fetch hundreds and perhaps thousands of dollars each next month as memorabilia at the sale in Las Vegas, Julien's Auctions said.</p>

<p>But for those looking to play royal taster, there is a word of caution.</p>

<p>"They're not edible," Darren Julien, the Los Angeles-based auction house's chief executive, said ahead of the June 23 sale.</p>

<p>A slice from Charles and Diana's wedding, presented in a white box with "CD Buckingham Palace 29th July 1981" in silver printing and wrapped in a paper doily, is estimated to fetch $800-$1,200, the auction house said.</p>

<p>"These come from people who attended the wedding and kept them in the freezer the entire time," Julien said of all the cake slices, adding they have not been preserved by other means.</p>

<p>More than 600 guests have been invited to Harry and Meghan's May 19 wedding, which will take place at Windsor Castle's St. George's Chapel, with a further 200 being invited for the reception.</p>

<p>The fruitcake made for Prince William and Kate Middleton's 2011 wedding comes in a tin presented to guests with an enclosure card saluting attendees that said: "With best wishes from TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in celebration of the wedding of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge."</p>

<p>It is pegged to sell for $600-$800. Julien's sold a slice of William and Kate's cake for $7,500 in 2014.</p>

<p>Other cake slices include Charles' 2005 wedding to Camilla Parker Bowles and Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's 1986 nuptials, which each is estimated to fetch $600-$800.</p>

<p>The piece of royal cake from Princess Anne's 1973 marriage to her first husband, Captain Mark Philips, is expected to sell for $300-$500.</p>

<p>"It's kind of hard to throw something out that has been given to you by the royals," Julien said.</p>


The five cake slices from royal weddings are expected to fetch hundreds and perhaps thousands of dollars each next month as memorabilia at the sale in Las Vegas, Julien's Auctions said.

As Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle inches closer, public hunger for all things royal will get its dessert as decades-old slices of cake from British royal weddings - including those of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and Prince William and Kate Middleton - go up for auction. The five cake slices from royal weddings are expected to fetch hundreds and perhaps thousands of dollars each next month as memorabilia at the sale in Las Vegas, Julien's Auctions said. But for those looking to play royal taster, there is a word of caution. "They're not edible," Darren Julien, the Los Angeles-based auction house's chief executive, said ahead of the June 23 sale. A slice from Charles and Diana's wedding, presented in a white box with "CD Buckingham Palace 29th July 1981" in silver printing and wrapped in a paper doily, is estimated to fetch $800-$1,200, the auction house said. "These come from people who attended the wedding and kept them in the freezer the entire time," Julien said of all the cake slices, adding they have not been preserved by other means. More than 600 guests have been invited to Harry and Meghan's May 19 wedding, which will take place at Windsor Castle's St. George's Chapel, with a further 200 being invited for the reception. The fruitcake made for Prince William and Kate Middleton's 2011 wedding comes in a tin presented to guests with an enclosure card saluting attendees that said: "With best wishes from TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in celebration of the wedding of TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge." It is pegged to sell for $600-$800. Julien's sold a slice of William and Kate's cake for $7,500 in 2014. Other cake slices include Charles' 2005 wedding to Camilla Parker Bowles and Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's 1986 nuptials, which each is estimated to fetch $600-$800. The piece of royal cake from Princess Anne's 1973 marriage to her first husband, Captain Mark Philips, is expected to sell for $300-$500. "It's kind of hard to throw something out that has been given to you by the royals," Julien said.

British royal wedding cake slices to be sold

<p>Before US&nbspactress Meghan Markle becomes a British citizen after marrying Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince Harry, she'll have to learn who opened Britain's first Indian restaurant, the size of the Lake District and the age of "Big Ben".</p>

<p>The details are potential questions would-be Britons face when they take a "Life in the UK" test, which all applicants must pass before becoming British citizens, answering a minimum of 18 out of 24 questions correctly.</p>

<p>Despite marrying into the royal family on May 19, Markle, 36, will herself have to successfully navigate the test and demonstrate sufficient knowledge of historical facts and some obscure British trivia, such as the height of the London Eye ferris wheel.</p>

<p>However, many of the questions - of which there almost 3,000 - are alien to those born and raised in Britain.</p>

<p>"How difficult are them questions?! They're too difficult," said 46-year-old chef Tony Poston, who was shell-shocked after he failed a practice test with a result of 58 percent.</p>

<p>"I did history at school but some of them are just absolutely stupid," he said, with his mouth wide open in astonishment.</p>

<p>Another Briton, Jenny Tate, a 53-year-old practice manager from London, was almost hysterical after she failed the test.</p>

<p>"I'm so sorry about that. That's shocking. That's actually quite hard," she said.</p>

<p>Not all the questions require an acute knowledge of history dating back centuries or knowing the height and age of well-known landmarks.</p>

<p>There are some questions about modern-day British life - you need to know that a general election is held every five years, and that it's illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to buy tobacco, amongst others.</p>

<p>But the test has come under fire by politicians and academic critics who say it serves no purpose, and that the majority of questions are absurd.</p>

<p>"It's gone from being something about practical trivia, to the purely trivial," said Professor Thom Brooks, 44-year-old Dean of Law at Durham University.</p>

<p>Brooks, originally from New England in the United States, is personally familiar with the test, having sat the quiz in 2009 ahead of becoming a UK citizen two years later.</p>

<p>He said it was irrelevant to British everyday life and the government had changed it in 2013 to remove useful information such as registering with a doctor and how to report a crime. One applicant, he said, had failed it more than 60 times.</p>

<p>Last month, a report by Britain's House of Lords committee on citizenship agreed with Brooks and said the government should carry out a comprehensive review.</p>

<p>"You've got stuff in the handbook anyway, about how tall is the London Eye? How big is the Lake District? And who set up the first curry house, what was it called, and what street was it on? Do facts like this, are these required to becoming British, or to integrating?" Brooks asked.</p>

<p>"It's a British citizenship test that very few British citizens can pass."</p>

<p>The London Eye is 443 feet (135 metres) tall, the Lake District covers 885 square miles (2,292 kilometres), Big Ben's clock is over 150 years old, and Sake Dean Mahomed set up the first Indian restaurant in London in 1810. The Hindoostane Coffee House no longer exists, but a plaque commemorating Mahomed - who died in 1851 - is there in its place.</p>

<p>A random survey carried out by Reuters found that out of 41 Britons, only 23 could answer questions they were shown correctly.</p>

<p>The 50-pound ($69) citizenship test is one of the hurdles Markle faces as she gives up her US&nbspnationality to become British.</p>

<p>The complicated process, which Britain has made harder in recent years in an attempt to cut net immigration rates to less than 100,000 a year, requires Markle to have lived in Britain for three years, to have good knowledge of English and to be of sound mind.</p>

<p>The requirement of earning a combined income of at least 18,600 pounds should not prove to be too burdensome for a prince of the realm and his new wife, however.</p>

<p>For many applicants though, the citizenship test is a major stumbling block. The most recent official figures showed that 133,490 tests were taken in 2016 with 47,312 failures.</p>

<p>Despite her new royal status, Markle will not be exempt for learning how many lawmakers sit in the Scottish Parliament or when Mahomed, who opened Britain's first curry house, was born.</p>

<p>"She really will have to do the test so it won't be any wave of the hand of her majesty that will change it," Brooks said.</p>

<p>Alanna Varshney moved to London from California in 2009. She passed the citizenship test in February of this year after vigorous preparation - online practice exams, studying the guidebook, making flashcards and quizzing her British husband.</p>

<p>She thinks most Brits would be "stumped" by the facts and figures that she had to learn, but got lucky with one particular question during her exam.</p>

<p>"My favourite was about which colony in 1776 declared its independence from the United Kingdom," said the 38-year-old who works in marketing, recalling the moment she burst into laughter and got a funny look from the adjucator during the exam.</p>

<p>"If I hadn't got that one right I would have felt really ashamed."</p>

<p>Although Varshney succeeded, some of the Britons quizzed by Reuters thought Markle might fare better than they had.</p>

<p>"She's a bright girl, she might get half!" grinned retired engineer David Armstrong, 58, after himself failing multiple answers.<br />
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The details are potential questions would-be Britons face when they take a 'Life in the UK' test, which all applicants must pass before becoming British citizens, answering a minimum of 18 out of 24 questions correctly

Before US&nbspactress Meghan Markle becomes a British citizen after marrying Queen Elizabeth's grandson Prince Harry, she'll have to learn who opened Britain's first Indian restaurant, the size of the Lake District and the age of "Big Ben". The details are potential questions would-be Britons face when they take a "Life in the UK" test, which all applicants must pass before becoming British citizens, answering a minimum of 18 out of 24 questions correctly. Despite marrying into the royal family on May 19, Markle, 36, will herself have to successfully navigate the test and demonstrate sufficient knowledge of historical facts and some obscure British trivia, such as the height of the London Eye ferris wheel. However, many of the questions - of which there almost 3,000 - are alien to those born and raised in Britain. "How difficult are them questions?! They're too difficult," said 46-year-old chef Tony Poston, who was shell-shocked after he failed a practice test with a result of 58 percent. "I did history at school but some of them are just absolutely stupid," he said, with his mouth wide open in astonishment. Another Briton, Jenny Tate, a 53-year-old practice manager from London, was almost hysterical after she failed the test. "I'm so sorry about that. That's shocking. That's actually quite hard," she said. Not all the questions require an acute knowledge of history dating back centuries or knowing the height and age of well-known landmarks. There are some questions about modern-day British life - you need to know that a general election is held every five years, and that it's illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to buy tobacco, amongst others. But the test has come under fire by politicians and academic critics who say it serves no purpose, and that the majority of questions are absurd. "It's gone from being something about practical trivia, to the purely trivial," said Professor Thom Brooks, 44-year-old Dean of Law at Durham University. Brooks, originally from New England in the United States, is personally familiar with the test, having sat the quiz in 2009 ahead of becoming a UK citizen two years later. He said it was irrelevant to British everyday life and the government had changed it in 2013 to remove useful information such as registering with a doctor and how to report a crime. One applicant, he said, had failed it more than 60 times. Last month, a report by Britain's House of Lords committee on citizenship agreed with Brooks and said the government should carry out a comprehensive review. "You've got stuff in the handbook anyway, about how tall is the London Eye? How big is the Lake District? And who set up the first curry house, what was it called, and what street was it on? Do facts like this, are these required to becoming British, or to integrating?" Brooks asked. "It's a British citizenship test that very few British citizens can pass." The London Eye is 443 feet (135 metres) tall, the Lake District covers 885 square miles (2,292 kilometres), Big Ben's clock is over 150 years old, and Sake Dean Mahomed set up the first Indian restaurant in London in 1810. The Hindoostane Coffee House no longer exists, but a plaque commemorating Mahomed - who died in 1851 - is there in its place. A random survey carried out by Reuters found that out of 41 Britons, only 23 could answer questions they were shown correctly. The 50-pound ($69) citizenship test is one of the hurdles Markle faces as she gives up her US&nbspnationality to become British. The complicated process, which Britain has made harder in recent years in an attempt to cut net immigration rates to less than 100,000 a year, requires Markle to have lived in Britain for three years, to have good knowledge of English and to be of sound mind. The requirement of earning a combined income of at least 18,600 pounds should not prove to be too burdensome for a prince of the realm and his new wife, however. For many applicants though, the citizenship test is a major stumbling block. The most recent official figures showed that 133,490 tests were taken in 2016 with 47,312 failures. Despite her new royal status, Markle will not be exempt for learning how many lawmakers sit in the Scottish Parliament or when Mahomed, who opened Britain's first curry house, was born. "She really will have to do the test so it won't be any wave of the hand of her majesty that will change it," Brooks said. Alanna Varshney moved to London from California in 2009. She passed the citizenship test in February of this year after vigorous preparation - online practice exams, studying the guidebook, making flashcards and quizzing her British husband. She thinks most Brits would be "stumped" by the facts and figures that she had to learn, but got lucky with one particular question during her exam. "My favourite was about which colony in 1776 declared its independence from the United Kingdom," said the 38-year-old who works in marketing, recalling the moment she burst into laughter and got a funny look from the adjucator during the exam. "If I hadn't got that one right I would have felt really ashamed." Although Varshney succeeded, some of the Britons quizzed by Reuters thought Markle might fare better than they had. "She's a bright girl, she might get half!" grinned retired engineer David Armstrong, 58, after himself failing multiple answers.

How old is 'Big Ben'? The trivia Meghan Markle must know to become British

<p>Priyanka Chopra appeared on <em>The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon</em>&nbsp;to promote the third season of <em>Quantico</em>. And while did speak about her show's third season, host Jimmy Fallon also asked her about her attendance at the royal wedding. Priyanka, who is known to be friends with the bride-to-be, Meghan Markle, had recently confirmed that she indeed will be a part of the royal wedding.&nbsp;<br />
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Chopra, on Fallon's show, said "Forget attending or not, I’m just really happy for a friend of mine.”<br />
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Chopra also mentioned that how she got 'scammed' by the media into admitting about her attendance at the wedding.&nbsp;<br />
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Ever since Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement in 2017, there have been speculations on whether Chopra would be attending the wedding or not.&nbsp;<br />
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The <em>Suits</em> actress is known to be close to Chopra. The two actresses met at a Women On TV event a few years back and have been friends ever since. They have often put up photos of each other on their Instagram accounts which sparked off the speculations of Chopra's attendance at her wedding.&nbsp;</p>

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On Fallon's show, Chopra recalled how they met and have been friends for a long time. This was Chopra's third appearance at Jimmy Fallon's show.&nbsp;</p>

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The actress was on the show to promote the third season of 'Qunatico'.

Priyanka Chopra appeared on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to promote the third season of Quantico. And while did speak about her show's third season, host Jimmy Fallon also asked her about her attendance at the royal wedding. Priyanka, who is known to be friends with the bride-to-be, Meghan Markle, had recently confirmed that she indeed will be a part of the royal wedding. Chopra, on Fallon's show, said "Forget attending or not, I’m just really happy for a friend of mine.” Chopra also mentioned that how she got 'scammed' by the media into admitting about her attendance at the wedding. Ever since Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement in 2017, there have been speculations on whether Chopra would be attending the wedding or not. The Suits actress is known to be close to Chopra. The two actresses met at a Women On TV event a few years back and have been friends ever since. They have often put up photos of each other on their Instagram accounts which sparked off the speculations of Chopra's attendance at her wedding. On Fallon's show, Chopra recalled how they met and have been friends for a long time. This was Chopra's third appearance at Jimmy Fallon's show.

Priyanka Chopra talks about Meghan Markle's wedding at Jimmy Fallon's show

<p>Britain's Prince Harry has asked his elder brother Prince William to be his best man at his wedding to US actress Meghan Markle next month, his office said in a statement on Thursday.<br />
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Harry was William's best man at his own glittering wedding to wife Kate Middleton in 2011.&nbsp;<br />
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"The Duke of Cambridge is honoured to have been asked, and is very much looking forward to supporting his brother at St George's Chapel, Windsor on May 19th," Kensington Palace said.<br />
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Earlier this week William and Kate, whose official titles are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, celebrated the arrival of their third child.</p>

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Prince Harry will be getting married to Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor on May 19th, 2018

Britain's Prince Harry has asked his elder brother Prince William to be his best man at his wedding to US actress Meghan Markle next month, his office said in a statement on Thursday. Harry was William's best man at his own glittering wedding to wife Kate Middleton in 2011. "The Duke of Cambridge is honoured to have been asked, and is very much looking forward to supporting his brother at St George's Chapel, Windsor on May 19th," Kensington Palace said. Earlier this week William and Kate, whose official titles are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, celebrated the arrival of their third child.

Britain's Prince Harry asks elder brother Prince William to be his best man at the wedding

<p>There has been a lot of speculations on whether Priyanka Chopra will be attending friend Meghan Markle's wedding to Britain's Prince Harry in May. While Priyanka has not confirmed her attendance, sources close to the actress state that she has indeed received an invite for the royal wedding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>UK tabloid, Daily Mail, in one of its reports states that it, " understands the in-crowd includes Priyanka Chopra”. Other reports have suggested that Priyanka is indeed attending the wedding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In fact, just a few days back, Priyanka Chopra was spotted in London which sparked off rumours about the actress making a quick visit to the city before the Royal wedding for her bridesmaids dress fittings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, when she was asked about her attendance at the wedding,. Priyanka had quipped, " If you see me there, you’ll know.” Just a few days back, during a live chat on Instagram from InStyle magazine’s account, a fan had asked her the same question to which Priyanka had asnwered, "I am only concerned about the hat, I don’t know if I’ll be cute in a hat." When she was prodded further she had said, "It’s going to be fun.”</p>

<p>Priyanka also wrote an essay on Meghan as she featured in Time Magazine's 100 most influential list of 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Somewhere among biryani, poutine and endless conversations, I realized just how deeply Meghan Markle cares for the world,” Priyanka wrote. “With her, what you see is real, and what you get is a relatable young woman with her heart and mind in the right place. Her compassion, evident in the causes she supports, and her drive to break down stereotypes — obvious in her actions — will connect her to a generation in much need of kindness.”</p>

<p>Meghan and Prince Harry will get married on May 19th at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.</p>


Sources state that the actress will indeed be attending the royal wedding.

There has been a lot of speculations on whether Priyanka Chopra will be attending friend Meghan Markle's wedding to Britain's Prince Harry in May. While Priyanka has not confirmed her attendance, sources close to the actress state that she has indeed received an invite for the royal wedding. UK tabloid, Daily Mail, in one of its reports states that it, " understands the in-crowd includes Priyanka Chopra”. Other reports have suggested that Priyanka is indeed attending the wedding. In fact, just a few days back, Priyanka Chopra was spotted in London which sparked off rumours about the actress making a quick visit to the city before the Royal wedding for her bridesmaids dress fittings. Earlier, when she was asked about her attendance at the wedding,. Priyanka had quipped, " If you see me there, you’ll know.” Just a few days back, during a live chat on Instagram from InStyle magazine’s account, a fan had asked her the same question to which Priyanka had asnwered, "I am only concerned about the hat, I don’t know if I’ll be cute in a hat." When she was prodded further she had said, "It’s going to be fun.” Priyanka also wrote an essay on Meghan as she featured in Time Magazine's 100 most influential list of 2018. "Somewhere among biryani, poutine and endless conversations, I realized just how deeply Meghan Markle cares for the world,” Priyanka wrote. “With her, what you see is real, and what you get is a relatable young woman with her heart and mind in the right place. Her compassion, evident in the causes she supports, and her drive to break down stereotypes — obvious in her actions — will connect her to a generation in much need of kindness.” Meghan and Prince Harry will get married on May 19th at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Priyanka Chopra's name on guest list of Prince Harry-Meghan Markle's May wedding

<p>&nbsp;Britain`s Queen Elizabeth will attend a special concert on Saturday as the world`s oldest and longest-reigning living monarch celebrates her 92nd birthday.<br />
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Singers Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Sting and Shaggy will be among those who will entertain Elizabeth and other British royals at the concert, known as 'The Queen`s Birthday Party' at London's Albert Hall.<br />
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The event is a break in tradition for the queen who usually spends her birthday privately with little public celebration, although there were nationwide events to mark her 90th.<br />
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The concert comes at the end of a week in which leaders and dignitaries from 53 countries came to London for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and it will feature performers from the network of mostly former British colonies.<br />
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The queen is head of the Commonwealth and the major beneficiary from Saturday's event, which will be televised live on BBC TV and radio, will be The Queen's Commonwealth Trust youth charity to which her grandson Prince Harry was appointed president this week.<br />
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Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, in Bruton Street, central London and became queen in 1952 at the age of 25, meaning she has now reigned for more than 66 years.<br />
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Despite her age, the queen still regularly carries out official engagements although her husband Prince Philip, who spent 10 days in hospital this month for a hip replacement, retired from public life last year.<br />
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As is customary with monarch`s birthdays, soldiers from the King`s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and the Honourable Artillery Company will fire gun salutes from London's Hyde Park and the Tower of London.<br />
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Elizabeth has an official birthday in June which is publicly marked with a large parade of soldiers through central London, known as Trooping the Colour.</p>


The event is a break in tradition for the queen who usually spends her birthday privately with a little public celebration

Britain`s Queen Elizabeth will attend a special concert on Saturday as the world`s oldest and longest-reigning living monarch celebrates her 92nd birthday. Singers Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Sting and Shaggy will be among those who will entertain Elizabeth and other British royals at the concert, known as 'The Queen`s Birthday Party' at London's Albert Hall. The event is a break in tradition for the queen who usually spends her birthday privately with little public celebration, although there were nationwide events to mark her 90th. The concert comes at the end of a week in which leaders and dignitaries from 53 countries came to London for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and it will feature performers from the network of mostly former British colonies. The queen is head of the Commonwealth and the major beneficiary from Saturday's event, which will be televised live on BBC TV and radio, will be The Queen's Commonwealth Trust youth charity to which her grandson Prince Harry was appointed president this week. Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, in Bruton Street, central London and became queen in 1952 at the age of 25, meaning she has now reigned for more than 66 years. Despite her age, the queen still regularly carries out official engagements although her husband Prince Philip, who spent 10 days in hospital this month for a hip replacement, retired from public life last year. As is customary with monarch`s birthdays, soldiers from the King`s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and the Honourable Artillery Company will fire gun salutes from London's Hyde Park and the Tower of London. Elizabeth has an official birthday in June which is publicly marked with a large parade of soldiers through central London, known as Trooping the Colour.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth to celebrate 92nd birthday at a concert party

<p>Princess Diana would approve of her son Prince Harry's marriage to U.S. actress Meghan Markle, according to author Andrew Morton whose famous biography of the late royal caused an uproar in Britain some 25 years ago. Like Diana's union to heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles in 1981, Markle and Harry's wedding next month has captivated the world`s media and drawn inevitable comparisons between the two.&nbsp;<br />
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And there are indeed many similarities, said Andrew Morton whose explosive book about Diana in 1992 first blew apart the myth of a fairytale marriage and who has now penned "Meghan: A Hollywood Princess", a biography of the new royal-to-be.&nbsp;<br />
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"Diana died at 36, Meghan comes into the scene at 36. In a way she's picked up Diana's baton - she's both elegant, she's glamorous and also she's a humanitarian," he told Reuters. "So Diana would have very much have approved of Meghan and seen that kind of working of fate almost."<br />
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Morton`s biography of Diana was an international best-seller, revealing her union with Prince Charles was broken beyond repair and that she had suffered eating disorders and been driven to suicide attempts by the misery of her life with Charles. After her death in a Paris car crash in 1997, Morton revealed she had been his prime source and had smuggled tape recordings out of the palace to him.<br />
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In his latest book about Markle, which he describes as a snapshot, said a fuller picture would probably emerge in 10 years&nbsp;time, he has had to rely on those who knew her growing up in California where he conveniently has a home, some family members and colleagues as well as people who work at the palace. "I still have my ins there," he said.</p>

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Extracts from the book include how Ninaki Priddy, a childhood friend of Markle said the actress had been fascinated by the royal family. "She wants to be Princess Diana 2.0," Priddy is quoted as saying.&nbsp; It`s not a description Morton shares.<br />
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"Her friend was rather exaggerating," he said. "I think Meghan wants to be Meghan 1.0, that is to say, known for being Meghan not for being in the shadow of somebody else. "That is not to say she was unaware of Harry's mother, who was described as the world's most photographed woman before her death.&nbsp;<br />
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"She certainly knew about Diana, she watched the funeral, she was very affected by it, she and her friends collected toys to give to needy children in response," Morton said.&nbsp;<br />
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In a TV interview given after their engagement was announced last November, Harry said Markle and his mother would have been best friends and as "thick as thieves", disclosing that the ring he gave his fiancee and which he designed contained diamonds from jewellery once owned by Diana.<br />
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Extracts from Morton's book published in the media have given the impression of Markle as a social climber who has turned her back on friends and even on her first husband in a quest for fame and success, even sending her wedding ring back in the mail.<br />
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"Some people have fallen out with her, some people adore her," said Morton, who has also penned biographies of actor Tom Cruise, singer Madonna and Monica Lewinsky, The White House intern whose affair with Bill Clinton almost toppled the U.S. president.<br />
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"As people who`ve read the book say, she`s emerged with her halo relatively intact."<br />
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Whereas Diana famously found adapting to royal life incredibly difficult, Morton thinks Markle will find the change much simpler. Being photographed on red carpets had prepared her for the royal walkabouts and meeting the public.&nbsp;"I think the royal family has changed. I think the impact of Diana has been to make the royal family more accessible both inside and outside Buckingham Palace," he said.<br />
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"Here is a woman who is camera-ready, not camera-shy, a woman who is very confident who is very assertive, who took control of the engagement interview for example. "However, he suggests some royal protocol will be hard to get used to.<br />
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"This is a girl who was a gender equality advocate for the United Nations having to bow and courtesy to the queen and even Kate Middleton (wife of Harry's elder brother William) in private occasions," he said.<br />
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"I think Meghan will cope but she will find some of the flummery difficult to bear."</p>


UK royal biographer Andrew Morton says Diana would approve of Meghan marriage to her son Prince Harry

Princess Diana would approve of her son Prince Harry's marriage to U.S. actress Meghan Markle, according to author Andrew Morton whose famous biography of the late royal caused an uproar in Britain some 25 years ago. Like Diana's union to heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles in 1981, Markle and Harry's wedding next month has captivated the world`s media and drawn inevitable comparisons between the two. And there are indeed many similarities, said Andrew Morton whose explosive book about Diana in 1992 first blew apart the myth of a fairytale marriage and who has now penned "Meghan: A Hollywood Princess", a biography of the new royal-to-be. "Diana died at 36, Meghan comes into the scene at 36. In a way she's picked up Diana's baton - she's both elegant, she's glamorous and also she's a humanitarian," he told Reuters. "So Diana would have very much have approved of Meghan and seen that kind of working of fate almost." Morton`s biography of Diana was an international best-seller, revealing her union with Prince Charles was broken beyond repair and that she had suffered eating disorders and been driven to suicide attempts by the misery of her life with Charles. After her death in a Paris car crash in 1997, Morton revealed she had been his prime source and had smuggled tape recordings out of the palace to him. In his latest book about Markle, which he describes as a snapshot, said a fuller picture would probably emerge in 10 years time, he has had to rely on those who knew her growing up in California where he conveniently has a home, some family members and colleagues as well as people who work at the palace. "I still have my ins there," he said. Extracts from the book include how Ninaki Priddy, a childhood friend of Markle said the actress had been fascinated by the royal family. "She wants to be Princess Diana 2.0," Priddy is quoted as saying. It`s not a description Morton shares. "Her friend was rather exaggerating," he said. "I think Meghan wants to be Meghan 1.0, that is to say, known for being Meghan not for being in the shadow of somebody else. "That is not to say she was unaware of Harry's mother, who was described as the world's most photographed woman before her death. "She certainly knew about Diana, she watched the funeral, she was very affected by it, she and her friends collected toys to give to needy children in response," Morton said. In a TV interview given after their engagement was announced last November, Harry said Markle and his mother would have been best friends and as "thick as thieves", disclosing that the ring he gave his fiancee and which he designed contained diamonds from jewellery once owned by Diana. HALO RELATIVELY INTACT Extracts from Morton's book published in the media have given the impression of Markle as a social climber who has turned her back on friends and even on her first husband in a quest for fame and success, even sending her wedding ring back in the mail. "Some people have fallen out with her, some people adore her," said Morton, who has also penned biographies of actor Tom Cruise, singer Madonna and Monica Lewinsky, The White House intern whose affair with Bill Clinton almost toppled the U.S. president. "As people who`ve read the book say, she`s emerged with her halo relatively intact." Whereas Diana famously found adapting to royal life incredibly difficult, Morton thinks Markle will find the change much simpler. Being photographed on red carpets had prepared her for the royal walkabouts and meeting the public. "I think the royal family has changed. I think the impact of Diana has been to make the royal family more accessible both inside and outside Buckingham Palace," he said. "Here is a woman who is camera-ready, not camera-shy, a woman who is very confident who is very assertive, who took control of the engagement interview for example. "However, he suggests some royal protocol will be hard to get used to. "This is a girl who was a gender equality advocate for the United Nations having to bow and courtesy to the queen and even Kate Middleton (wife of Harry's elder brother William) in private occasions," he said. "I think Meghan will cope but she will find some of the flummery difficult to bear."

Princess Diana would have approved of her son Prince Harry's marriage to Meghan Markle

<p>One of soon-to-be royal Meghan Markle`s family member is not happy with her, as the Suits star has allegedly not invited the relative concerned and her family for the May 19 wedding.</p>

<p>The actor`s estranged half-sister, Samantha Grant, has filed a complaint against Markle, claiming that the latter has ignored the family for her May 19 wedding to Prince Harry, according to the Fox News.</p>

<p>"At issue is not a matter of closeness as more than 1000 complete strangers are invited. A family is a family," Grant tweeted on Wednesday. "I have an uncle I have only seen once but I would never say he is not family because we are not close.</p>

<p>"Humanitarians move forward with love and kindness especially to Family." Grant also claimed that she and Markle are 15th cousins with Harry." And it`s not only Meg who is a 15th cousin to Harry. My brother and I are also. I was the first born Markle to my father. Exclude the [Markles] from this wedding would be highly inappropriate," Grant tweeted on Thursday.</p>

<p>Along with the tweet, she also posted a family tree, which she claimed was of Markles, to prove that they are related to the royal family. Meanwhile, the 36-year-old is busy with her wedding preparations and soon she may permanently move into Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace along with Prince Harry. However, when she was just a star, Markle had been visiting London to promote her legal drama series.</p>

<p>She would often stay at Grosvenor House apartments in Mayfair and called it her favorite property. "I can give you the most honest answer it`s my favorite property I`ve ever stayed at," Meghan had said in an interview with Jumeirah magazine in 2015.</p>

<p>"I`m very fortunate that I have the luxury of staying at so many amazing places, but the service, and being able to stay somewhere where it feels like home, where every need is anticipated, it`s all fantastic. I really love it here and I`m happy to be staying. I`m even happy that I don`t have to fib.</p>

<p>"The service apartments by Jumeirah Living are located on Park Lane in Mayfair.There are 130 residences within the building, including four London Suites and four Penthouse Suites.Apart from 24-hour room service, the guests can also avail in-residence spa and beauty services. They can also exercise at the fitness center and enjoy food at the restaurant, The Atrium, so it`s no wonder Meghan was such a fan.&nbsp;</p>


Samantha Grant filed a complaint against Markle, claiming that the latter has ignored the family for her May 19 wedding to Prince Harry

One of soon-to-be royal Meghan Markle`s family member is not happy with her, as the Suits star has allegedly not invited the relative concerned and her family for the May 19 wedding. The actor`s estranged half-sister, Samantha Grant, has filed a complaint against Markle, claiming that the latter has ignored the family for her May 19 wedding to Prince Harry, according to the Fox News. "At issue is not a matter of closeness as more than 1000 complete strangers are invited. A family is a family," Grant tweeted on Wednesday. "I have an uncle I have only seen once but I would never say he is not family because we are not close. "Humanitarians move forward with love and kindness especially to Family." Grant also claimed that she and Markle are 15th cousins with Harry." And it`s not only Meg who is a 15th cousin to Harry. My brother and I are also. I was the first born Markle to my father. Exclude the [Markles] from this wedding would be highly inappropriate," Grant tweeted on Thursday. Along with the tweet, she also posted a family tree, which she claimed was of Markles, to prove that they are related to the royal family. Meanwhile, the 36-year-old is busy with her wedding preparations and soon she may permanently move into Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace along with Prince Harry. However, when she was just a star, Markle had been visiting London to promote her legal drama series. She would often stay at Grosvenor House apartments in Mayfair and called it her favorite property. "I can give you the most honest answer it`s my favorite property I`ve ever stayed at," Meghan had said in an interview with Jumeirah magazine in 2015. "I`m very fortunate that I have the luxury of staying at so many amazing places, but the service, and being able to stay somewhere where it feels like home, where every need is anticipated, it`s all fantastic. I really love it here and I`m happy to be staying. I`m even happy that I don`t have to fib. "The service apartments by Jumeirah Living are located on Park Lane in Mayfair.There are 130 residences within the building, including four London Suites and four Penthouse Suites.Apart from 24-hour room service, the guests can also avail in-residence spa and beauty services. They can also exercise at the fitness center and enjoy food at the restaurant, The Atrium, so it`s no wonder Meghan was such a fan.

Why is Meghan Markle's sister upset with her?

<p>U.S. President Donald Trump, his predecessor Barack Obama and British Prime Minister Theresa May have not been invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19, royal and British government sources said on Tuesday.<br />
Harry, grandson of Queen Elizabeth and younger brother of Prince William, will marry Markle, an American actress best known for her role in the TV series "Suits", at St George`s Chapel in Windsor Castle.<br />
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"It has been decided that an official list of political leaders – both UK and international - is not required for Prince Harry and Ms. Markle`s wedding," said a spokesman for Kensington Palace, the official residence of William and Harry.<br />
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"Her Majesty`s Government was consulted on this decision, which was taken by The Royal Household," the spokesman said. "Her Majesty`s Government" is the official name of the British government.<br />
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A Kensington Palace source confirmed the Obamas would not be attending and said the wedding guests would be people who have an existing direct relationship with the groom or the bride or with both. That excludes Trump.<br />
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There had been some speculation that the Obamas might be invited due to the personal rapport between the former president and Harry, but it would have been diplomatically awkward to invite the Obamas and not the Trumps.<br />
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Although the royal family is expected to steer well clear of politics, Britain`s delicate constitutional balance means that its members have to consult discreetly with the government to ensure their public actions comply with foreign policy.<br />
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A British government source confirmed May would not be attending and said there had been no expectation that she would.<br />
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The government source noted that the wedding venue was significantly smaller than Westminster Abbey, where Harry`s older brother William wed Kate Middleton in 2011 in the presence of then Prime Minister David Cameron and other politicians and diplomats.<br />
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Obama, who was then in office, was not invited to that wedding and the United States was represented by its ambassador to the United Kingdom.<br />
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The list included people who ran a wide variety of charity organisations as well as veterans from the armed forces who have suffered life-changing injuries.</p>


"It has been decided that an official list of political leaders is not required for Prince Harry and Ms. Markle`s wedding," said a spokesman.

U.S. President Donald Trump, his predecessor Barack Obama and British Prime Minister Theresa May have not been invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19, royal and British government sources said on Tuesday. Harry, grandson of Queen Elizabeth and younger brother of Prince William, will marry Markle, an American actress best known for her role in the TV series "Suits", at St George`s Chapel in Windsor Castle. "It has been decided that an official list of political leaders – both UK and international - is not required for Prince Harry and Ms. Markle`s wedding," said a spokesman for Kensington Palace, the official residence of William and Harry. "Her Majesty`s Government was consulted on this decision, which was taken by The Royal Household," the spokesman said. "Her Majesty`s Government" is the official name of the British government. A Kensington Palace source confirmed the Obamas would not be attending and said the wedding guests would be people who have an existing direct relationship with the groom or the bride or with both. That excludes Trump. There had been some speculation that the Obamas might be invited due to the personal rapport between the former president and Harry, but it would have been diplomatically awkward to invite the Obamas and not the Trumps. Although the royal family is expected to steer well clear of politics, Britain`s delicate constitutional balance means that its members have to consult discreetly with the government to ensure their public actions comply with foreign policy. A British government source confirmed May would not be attending and said there had been no expectation that she would. The government source noted that the wedding venue was significantly smaller than Westminster Abbey, where Harry`s older brother William wed Kate Middleton in 2011 in the presence of then Prime Minister David Cameron and other politicians and diplomats. Obama, who was then in office, was not invited to that wedding and the United States was represented by its ambassador to the United Kingdom. Kensington Palace on Tuesday named some of the 1,200 people, chosen because of their strong leadership and community service, who have been invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle on the wedding day to join the celebrations. The list included people who ran a wide variety of charity organisations as well as veterans from the armed forces who have suffered life-changing injuries.

Trumps, Obamas not invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding

<p>Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen a charity working for women in Mumbai's slums among a handful of organisations unveiled on Monday that will become recipients of donations in place of gifts for their royal wedding next month.</p>

<p>Myna Mahila Foundation is among seven charities hand-picked by the couple as they announced that anyone who might wish to mark their wedding day on May 19 should consider making a donation to one of the charities, rather than sending a wedding gift.</p>

<p>The foundation, which aims to offer Mumbai women stable employment close to their homes as well as breaking taboos around menstrual hygiene by offering them access to low-cost sanitary napkins, was chosen by Markle after she saw its work "first-hand" during a visit to India last year, Kensington Palace said.</p>

<p>"Myna Mahila Foundation is delighted to be a part of this special occasion for Ms Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. This support will enable us to expand our reach into more urban slums in Mumbai, empowering local women through access to menstrual hygiene products and employment opportunities," said Suhani Jalota, who founded the charity in 2015.</p>

<p>The foundation works as a "trusted network" in Mumbai's urban slums, empowering its staff through training in women's health, English, Maths, and life skills such as self-defence.</p>

<p>The sanitary products are manufactured and distributed by women from these communities as part of wider professional and personal support to help them "grow as individuals and businesswomen".</p>

<p>Markle had written about the charity in 'Time' magazine after her visit to Mumbai in March, 2017.</p>

<p>"During my time in the slum communities outside of Mumbai, I shadowed women who are part of a microfinance system where they manufacture sanitary napkins and sell them within the community," the American actress wrote.</p>

<p>"The namesake of the organisation, Myna Mahila Foundation, refers to a chatty bird ('Myna') and 'Mahila' meaning woman. The name echoes the undercurrent of this issue: we need to speak about it, to be 'chatty' about it," she said.</p>

<p>Kensington Palace said Harry and Markle do not have any formal relationships with the charities chosen.</p>

<p>"The couple have chosen charities which represent a range of issues that they are passionate about, including sport for social change, women's empowerment, conservation, the environment, homelessness, HIV and the armed forces. Many of these are small charities, and the couple are pleased to be able to amplify and shine a light on their work," the palace statement said.</p>

<p>The other charities chosen include the Children's HIV Association (CHIVA), which supports children growing up with HIV and their families across the UK and Ireland, Crisis - the UK's national charity for homeless people, Scotty's Little Soldiers - a charity for bereaved Armed Forces children, StreetGames, which uses sport to change lives across Britain, Surfers Against Sewage - a UK-based marine conservation and campaigning charity, and the Wilderness Foundation UK, which promotes the benefits and enjoyment of wild nature.</p>

<p>"Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle are incredibly grateful for the goodwill shown to them since the announcement of their engagement and are keen that as many people as possible benefit from this generosity of spirit. The couple have therefore asked that anyone who might wish to mark the occasion considers making a donation to charity, rather than sending a wedding gift," the palace statement said.</p>

<p>Harry, 33, fifth-in-line to the British throne, and Markle, 36, are set to get married in a ceremony at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19.</p>

<p>They had earlier revealed that their wedding flowers will also be given to different charities after the occasion.&nbsp;</p>


Markle had written about the charity in 'Time' magazine after her visit to Mumbai in March, 2017.

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen a charity working for women in Mumbai's slums among a handful of organisations unveiled on Monday that will become recipients of donations in place of gifts for their royal wedding next month. Myna Mahila Foundation is among seven charities hand-picked by the couple as they announced that anyone who might wish to mark their wedding day on May 19 should consider making a donation to one of the charities, rather than sending a wedding gift. The foundation, which aims to offer Mumbai women stable employment close to their homes as well as breaking taboos around menstrual hygiene by offering them access to low-cost sanitary napkins, was chosen by Markle after she saw its work "first-hand" during a visit to India last year, Kensington Palace said. "Myna Mahila Foundation is delighted to be a part of this special occasion for Ms Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. This support will enable us to expand our reach into more urban slums in Mumbai, empowering local women through access to menstrual hygiene products and employment opportunities," said Suhani Jalota, who founded the charity in 2015. The foundation works as a "trusted network" in Mumbai's urban slums, empowering its staff through training in women's health, English, Maths, and life skills such as self-defence. The sanitary products are manufactured and distributed by women from these communities as part of wider professional and personal support to help them "grow as individuals and businesswomen". Markle had written about the charity in 'Time' magazine after her visit to Mumbai in March, 2017. "During my time in the slum communities outside of Mumbai, I shadowed women who are part of a microfinance system where they manufacture sanitary napkins and sell them within the community," the American actress wrote. "The namesake of the organisation, Myna Mahila Foundation, refers to a chatty bird ('Myna') and 'Mahila' meaning woman. The name echoes the undercurrent of this issue: we need to speak about it, to be 'chatty' about it," she said. Kensington Palace said Harry and Markle do not have any formal relationships with the charities chosen. "The couple have chosen charities which represent a range of issues that they are passionate about, including sport for social change, women's empowerment, conservation, the environment, homelessness, HIV and the armed forces. Many of these are small charities, and the couple are pleased to be able to amplify and shine a light on their work," the palace statement said. The other charities chosen include the Children's HIV Association (CHIVA), which supports children growing up with HIV and their families across the UK and Ireland, Crisis - the UK's national charity for homeless people, Scotty's Little Soldiers - a charity for bereaved Armed Forces children, StreetGames, which uses sport to change lives across Britain, Surfers Against Sewage - a UK-based marine conservation and campaigning charity, and the Wilderness Foundation UK, which promotes the benefits and enjoyment of wild nature. "Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle are incredibly grateful for the goodwill shown to them since the announcement of their engagement and are keen that as many people as possible benefit from this generosity of spirit. The couple have therefore asked that anyone who might wish to mark the occasion considers making a donation to charity, rather than sending a wedding gift," the palace statement said. Harry, 33, fifth-in-line to the British throne, and Markle, 36, are set to get married in a ceremony at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19. They had earlier revealed that their wedding flowers will also be given to different charities after the occasion.

No gifts please! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want guests to donate to this Mumbai charity instead

<p>Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle looked amused during their visit to Northern Ireland. The royal couple interacted with the representatives of a company that specialises in prosthetics at a next-gen science park, Catalyst Inc in Belfast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Titanic FX had some gory items on display like a fake severed foot, decaying hands among others at the exhibition.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The company is known for manufacturing prosthetics and props for films and television shows and has also worked for the hugely popular television series, Games of Thrones.</p>

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<p>Despite knowing the artificiality of the horrific items on display, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wore squirmish expression all over their faces throughout their visit to the exhibition.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Nuala Campbell, founder and Managing Director of Titanic FX, was thrilled with the response for her prosthetic products. She tweeted out saying that, "I really hope my prosthetic prop limbs didn't freak them out too much".&nbsp;</p>


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Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle looked amused during their visit to Northern Ireland. The royal couple interacted with the representatives of a company that specialises in prosthetics at a next-gen science park, Catalyst Inc in Belfast. Titanic FX had some gory items on display like a fake severed foot, decaying hands among others at the exhibition. We are LOVING Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's response to our Prosthetic Limb display at @CatalystIncHQ on Friday. Their react was the same as most people who encounter our products. #Priceless #HarryandMeghan #TheRoyalCouple pic.twitter.com/rg3StCwZ1i — Titanic FX (@FxTitanic) 25 March 2018 × The company is known for manufacturing prosthetics and props for films and television shows and has also worked for the hugely popular television series, Games of Thrones. When you see what Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were looking at close up, you can see why were freaked them out a little. ?????? #HarryandMeghan #ProstheticLimbs #TitanicFX @HRHHenryWindsor @KensingtonRoyal @PARoyal @RoyalFamily pic.twitter.com/FSWG7tzRM7 — Titanic FX (@FxTitanic) 25 March 2018 × Despite knowing the artificiality of the horrific items on display, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wore squirmish expression all over their faces throughout their visit to the exhibition. Thank you for sharing this photo. What a pleasure it was to meet both Prince Harry and Meghan today. I really hope all my prosthetic prop limbs didn't freak them out too much. — Nuala Campbell (@NualaCampbellMU) 24 March 2018 × Nuala Campbell, founder and Managing Director of Titanic FX, was thrilled with the response for her prosthetic products. She tweeted out saying that, "I really hope my prosthetic prop limbs didn't freak them out too much".

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle look horrified on visit to Northern Ireland, here's why

<p>The much-awaited royal wedding of Prince Harry and his fiance <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/meghan-markle-baptised-ahead-of-royal-wedding-report-35112" target="_blank">Meghan Markle</a> is barely a couple months away and we have news that the couple&#39;s wedding card is not only ready but has also been dispatched to 600 lucky guests, with a select 200 close friends invited to an after-party at Frogmore House. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-priyanka-chopra-is-happy-for-friend-meghan-markle-as-she-gets-engaged-to-prince-harry-25366" target="_blank"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;Priyanka Chopra is &#39;happy&#39; for friend Meghan Markle as she gets engaged to Prince Harry</em></a></p>

<p>Confirming the same, the Kensington Palace said that the formal invitations have been sent by the Prince of Wales, for the May 19 service at St George&#39;s Chapel, Windsor&nbsp;(The couple get married on May 19 as revealed by the Palace twitter account earlier). <em><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-in-pictures-prince-harry-meghan-markle-release-official-engagement-photoshoot-pics-27389" target="_blank">In pictures: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release official engagement photoshoot</a></em></p>

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<p>The beautiful card was&nbsp;produced by Barnard and Westwood, which has held the &quot;Royal Warrant for Printing &amp; Bookbinding by Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen&quot; since 1985 and has a second royal warrant with the Prince of Wales. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/queen-gives-formal-consent-for-grandson-harry-to-marry-meghan-markle-35963" target="_blank"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;Queen gives formal consent for grandson Harry to marry Meghan Markle</em></a></p>

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<p>The card uses American ink on&nbsp;English card -- is printed in gold and black, and then burnished to bring out the shine and is&nbsp;gilded around the edge. They were printed by Lottie Small.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The card is die-stamped in gold and includes the &#39;The Three Feather Badge&#39;&nbsp;of The Prince of Wales.</p>

<p>Adding to the invite is the dress code for guests attending the nuptials --&nbsp;Uniform, Morning Coat or Lounge Suit, or Day Dress with Hat.</p>

<p>The invitations read: &quot;His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales KG KT requests the pleasure of the company of....... at the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales with Ms Meghan Markle at St George&#39;s Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday 19th May, 2018 at 12 Noon followed by a reception at Windsor Castle.&quot;</p>

<p>Included in the 600 people list are the Royal Family, bride&#39;s parents, and the couple&#39;s friends who will get to attend the church service and lunchtime reception, given by the Queen. Later in the evening, 200 guests will travel to Frogmore House, where the royal bride and groom spent time together as their relationship matured. The invitations were posted this week. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-meghan-markle-love-story-to-be-made-into-a-tv-movie-29693" target="_blank"><em>Also Read:&nbsp;Prince Harry, Meghan Markle love story to be made into a TV movie</em></a></p>


The royal couple will get married on May 19 at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

The much-awaited royal wedding of Prince Harry and his fiance Meghan Markle is barely a couple months away and we have news that the couple's wedding card is not only ready but has also been dispatched to 600 lucky guests, with a select 200 close friends invited to an after-party at Frogmore House. Also Read: Priyanka Chopra is 'happy' for friend Meghan Markle as she gets engaged to Prince Harry Confirming the same, the Kensington Palace said that the formal invitations have been sent by the Prince of Wales, for the May 19 service at St George's Chapel, Windsor (The couple get married on May 19 as revealed by the Palace twitter account earlier). In pictures: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release official engagement photoshoot The invitations follow many years of Royal tradition and have been made by @BarnardWestwood. They feature the Three-Feathered Badge of the Prince of Wales printed in gold ink. pic.twitter.com/cd7LBmRJxO — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2018 × Invitations to the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have been issued in the name of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. pic.twitter.com/jidwuYboon — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2018 × The beautiful card was produced by Barnard and Westwood, which has held the "Royal Warrant for Printing & Bookbinding by Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen" since 1985 and has a second royal warrant with the Prince of Wales. Also Read: Queen gives formal consent for grandson Harry to marry Meghan Markle @BarnardWestwood have been making Royal invitations since 1985, and Managing Director Austen Kopley said he was thrilled and honoured to be making them. — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2018 × The card uses American ink on English card -- is printed in gold and black, and then burnished to bring out the shine and is gilded around the edge. They were printed by Lottie Small. Lottie Small, who recently completed her apprenticeship, printed all of the invitations in a process known as die stamping, on a machine from the 1930s that she affectionately nicknamed Maude. pic.twitter.com/kWs2RFx7nN — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2018 × Using American ink on English card, the invitations are printed in gold and black, then burnished to bring out the shine, and gilded around the edge. pic.twitter.com/gQpC6tDot0 — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 22, 2018 × The card is die-stamped in gold and includes the 'The Three Feather Badge' of The Prince of Wales. Adding to the invite is the dress code for guests attending the nuptials -- Uniform, Morning Coat or Lounge Suit, or Day Dress with Hat. The invitations read: "His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales KG KT requests the pleasure of the company of....... at the marriage of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales with Ms Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday 19th May, 2018 at 12 Noon followed by a reception at Windsor Castle." Included in the 600 people list are the Royal Family, bride's parents, and the couple's friends who will get to attend the church service and lunchtime reception, given by the Queen. Later in the evening, 200 guests will travel to Frogmore House, where the royal bride and groom spent time together as their relationship matured. The invitations were posted this week. Also Read: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle love story to be made into a TV movie

In photos: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle wedding card ready, 600 guests invited

<p>&nbsp;Britain&#39;s Queen Elizabeth has formally given her permission for her &quot;dearly beloved&quot; grandson Prince Harry to marry his U.S. fiancee&nbsp;Meghan&nbsp;Markle.</p>

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<p>In a letter to the Privy Council, a formal advisory body to the monarch comprised of senior politicians, judges and bishops, the queen confirmed her approval of the wedding of Harry, the fifth-in-line to the throne, and&nbsp;Markle, star of U.S. TV drama &quot;Suits&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;I declare My Consent to a Contract of Matrimony between My Most Dearly Beloved Grandson Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales and Rachel&nbsp;Meghan&nbsp;Markle, which Consent I am causing to be signified under the Great Seal and to be entered in the Books of the Privy Council,&quot; the letter dated on Wednesday said.</p>

<p>Harry and&nbsp;Meghan&#39;s union, like all those of the first six royals in direct line of succession, must be approved by the queen under the 2013 Succession to the Crown Act, which replaced an even more prescriptive law dating back to the 18th Century.</p>

<p>The move was a mere formality as the queen had already said in a statement how delighted she was for the couple and she will be attending the wedding ceremony at her Windsor Castle home, to the West of London, on May 19.</p>

<p>She also invited&nbsp;Markle&nbsp;to spend Christmas with the royal family at her Sandringham estate in eastern England.</p>


The move was a mere formality as the queen had already said in a statement how delighted she was for the couple and she will be attending the wedding ceremony at her Windsor Castle home, to the West of London, on May 19.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has formally given her permission for her "dearly beloved" grandson Prince Harry to marry his U.S. fiancee Meghan Markle. × In a letter to the Privy Council, a formal advisory body to the monarch comprised of senior politicians, judges and bishops, the queen confirmed her approval of the wedding of Harry, the fifth-in-line to the throne, and Markle, star of U.S. TV drama "Suits". "I declare My Consent to a Contract of Matrimony between My Most Dearly Beloved Grandson Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales and Rachel Meghan Markle, which Consent I am causing to be signified under the Great Seal and to be entered in the Books of the Privy Council," the letter dated on Wednesday said. Harry and Meghan's union, like all those of the first six royals in direct line of succession, must be approved by the queen under the 2013 Succession to the Crown Act, which replaced an even more prescriptive law dating back to the 18th Century. The move was a mere formality as the queen had already said in a statement how delighted she was for the couple and she will be attending the wedding ceremony at her Windsor Castle home, to the West of London, on May 19. She also invited Markle to spend Christmas with the royal family at her Sandringham estate in eastern England.

Queen gives formal consent for grandson Harry to marry Meghan Markle

<p>Prince Harry&#39;s fiance Meghan Markle who is soon to be Royal Highness was seen on her first official event alongside the Queen on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meghan attended a service to mark Commonwealth Day along with fiance Prince Harry, Prince William, Duchess Kate and other senior&nbsp;royals at Westminster Abbey. The service was held ahead of the&nbsp;24th Commonwealth Heads of the Government Meeting which take place in April in London.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle departed <a href="https://twitter.com/wabbey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wabbey</a>, they received some beautiful posies - thank you! <a href="https://t.co/jQ1zZPUKWZ">pic.twitter.com/jQ1zZPUKWZ</a></p>
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<p>The event saw Meghan sing &#39;God Save The Queen&#39; when Head of the Commonwealth herself --Queen Elizabeth II made an entrance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event also saw Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall&nbsp;and Prime Minister Theresa May in attendance.&nbsp;The Duke of Edinburgh, who retired from public service last year, did not attend the service.</p>

<p>Commonwealth Day is an annual event which celebrates the 53 Commonwealth countries.</p>

<p>The<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-meghan-markle-departs-suits-after-engagement-to-prince-harry-25464" target="_blank"> former Suits</a> actress rose to fame after Prince Harry proclaimed his love for the actress publicly. He proposed to Meghan over a dinner he was preparing for them and soon popped the question. The two are <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-wedding-date-has-been-officially-announced-26857" target="_blank">set to get married </a>on May 19 at Windsor Castle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In another news, there are reports of a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-meghan-markle-love-story-to-be-made-into-a-tv-movie-29693" target="_blank">TV movie being made on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle&#39;s love story</a> titled &quot;Harry &amp; Meghan: The Royal Love Story&quot;. The&nbsp;film will chronicle the couple&#39;s relationship from when they met through friends in 2016.</p>

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She was accompanied by Prince Harry on her first official event

Prince Harry's fiance Meghan Markle who is soon to be Royal Highness was seen on her first official event alongside the Queen on Monday. Meghan attended a service to mark Commonwealth Day along with fiance Prince Harry, Prince William, Duchess Kate and other senior royals at Westminster Abbey. The service was held ahead of the 24th Commonwealth Heads of the Government Meeting which take place in April in London. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle arrive at @wabbey for the #CommonwealthDay Service. The Commonwealth Service is the largest annual inter-faith gathering in the United Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/gBXY4Dp7IL — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 12, 2018 × A curtsie for Meghan Markle as she attends the Commonwealth Observance Service today @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/aPx6aTiF15 — Chris Jackson (@ChrisJack_Getty) March 12, 2018 × As The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle departed @wabbey, they received some beautiful posies - thank you! pic.twitter.com/jQ1zZPUKWZ — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 12, 2018 × The event saw Meghan sing 'God Save The Queen' when Head of the Commonwealth herself --Queen Elizabeth II made an entrance. The event also saw Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prime Minister Theresa May in attendance. The Duke of Edinburgh, who retired from public service last year, did not attend the service. Commonwealth Day is an annual event which celebrates the 53 Commonwealth countries. The former Suits actress rose to fame after Prince Harry proclaimed his love for the actress publicly. He proposed to Meghan over a dinner he was preparing for them and soon popped the question. The two are set to get married on May 19 at Windsor Castle. In another news, there are reports of a TV movie being made on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's love story titled "Harry & Meghan: The Royal Love Story". The film will chronicle the couple's relationship from when they met through friends in 2016.

Meghan Markle celebrates London's Commonwealth Day with the royal family

<p>Prince Harry&#39;s fiance <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-meghan-markles-low-key-hen-party-30421" target="_blank">Meghan Markle</a> was baptised into the Church of England in a secret ceremony at the Chapel Royal at St. James&rsquo;s Palace On Tuesday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ceremony lasted 45 minutes and was&nbsp;conducted by the archbishop of Canterbury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a report published in Daily Mail, Prince Harry was present at the ceremony while Meghan was baptised using the holy water from the River Jordan. The process brings the&nbsp;divorced American actress into the Anglican faith which is an&nbsp;important step ahead of her wedding due in May. The ceremony was closely guarded with only a few royal aides attending to it including&nbsp;&nbsp;Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. The Queen and Prince William gave the ceremony a miss. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It was quickly followed by her confirmation ceremony, that allows her to join&nbsp;Prince Harry for Holy Communion. The&nbsp;full ceremony was conducted by Justin Welby.</p>

<p>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to get <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-wedding-date-has-been-officially-announced-26857" target="_blank">married&nbsp;</a>on May 19 at St. George&rsquo;s Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle.</p>


Prince Harry was by her side when she was getting baptised

Prince Harry's fiance Meghan Markle was baptised into the Church of England in a secret ceremony at the Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace On Tuesday evening. The ceremony lasted 45 minutes and was conducted by the archbishop of Canterbury. As per a report published in Daily Mail, Prince Harry was present at the ceremony while Meghan was baptised using the holy water from the River Jordan. The process brings the divorced American actress into the Anglican faith which is an important step ahead of her wedding due in May. The ceremony was closely guarded with only a few royal aides attending to it including Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. The Queen and Prince William gave the ceremony a miss. It was quickly followed by her confirmation ceremony, that allows her to join Prince Harry for Holy Communion. The full ceremony was conducted by Justin Welby. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to get married on May 19 at St. George’s Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Meghan Markle baptised in secret ceremony ahead of royal wedding

<p>US actress Meghan Markle has been baptised by the leader of the Church of England ahead of her marriage to Prince Harry in May, the Daily Mail reported on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby performed the 45-minute ceremony at London&#39;s Chapel Royal on Tuesday in the presence of Prince Charles, her future father-in-law, the paper said.</p>

<p>Prince Harry&#39;s Kensington Palace office declined to comment.</p>

<p>Markle, 36, is understood to have chosen to be baptised and confirmed into the Anglican church out of respect for Queen Elizabeth II&#39;s role as the head of the denomination.</p>

<p>The ceremony involved the &quot;Suits&quot; actress being doused with holy water from the River Jordan from the private royal family font, according to the Mail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The couple will wed on May 19 at St George&#39;s Chapel in Windsor Castle, a residence of Queen Elizabeth II&#39;s located west of London.</p>

<p>Markle&#39;s father is an Episcopalian &ndash;- an offshoot of the Anglican Church in the US -- while her mother belonged to another Protestant denomination.</p>

<p>However, she attended the Roman Catholic high school in Los Angeles.</p>


Markle, 36, is understood to have chosen to be baptised and confirmed into the Anglican church out of respect for Queen Elizabeth

US actress Meghan Markle has been baptised by the leader of the Church of England ahead of her marriage to Prince Harry in May, the Daily Mail reported on Thursday. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby performed the 45-minute ceremony at London's Chapel Royal on Tuesday in the presence of Prince Charles, her future father-in-law, the paper said. Prince Harry's Kensington Palace office declined to comment. Markle, 36, is understood to have chosen to be baptised and confirmed into the Anglican church out of respect for Queen Elizabeth II's role as the head of the denomination. The ceremony involved the "Suits" actress being doused with holy water from the River Jordan from the private royal family font, according to the Mail. The couple will wed on May 19 at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, a residence of Queen Elizabeth II's located west of London. Markle's father is an Episcopalian –- an offshoot of the Anglican Church in the US -- while her mother belonged to another Protestant denomination. However, she attended the Roman Catholic high school in Los Angeles.

Meghan Markle baptised ahead of royal wedding: Report

<p>The former &quot;Suits&quot;&nbsp;actress <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-meghan-markle-departs-suits-after-engagement-to-prince-harry-25464" target="_blank">Meghan Markle</a> is planning a quiet party to celebrate her upcoming nuptials to Prince Harry and will just be joined some of her closest friends.</p>

<p>A source said: &quot;Meghan will be having a party but won&#39;t be calling it her &#39;bachelorette&#39;. Think low key, think somewhere out of London, good food and drink, a little music. It won&#39;t be wild. Expect to see the usual faces, with [her] best friends Markus Anderson, Lindsay Jill Roth and Jessica Mulroney taking top seats at the table.&quot;</p>

<p><em><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/meghan-markle-deletes-all-social-media-accounts-ahead-of-marriage-to-prince-harry-29177" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Meghan Markle deletes all social media accounts ahead of marriage to Prince Harry</a></strong></em></p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-will-priyanka-be-a-bridesmaid-at-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-royal-wedding-25506" target="_blank"><em><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;Priyanka Chopra bridesmaid at Prince Harry, Meghan Markle&#39;s royal wedding?</strong></em></a></p>

<p>Meghan hasn&#39;t started a bridal registry and instead wants her friends and family to donate to charity instead.</p>

<p>A source told Us Weekly magazine: &quot;[There won&#39;t be registry], they want to encourage friends, family and well-wishers to donate anonymously to a charity gift fund.&quot;</p>

<p><em><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/meet-meghan-markle-the-mix-race-actress-set-to-marry-britains-prince-harry-25266" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Meet Meghan Markle: The mix-race actress set to marry Britain&#39;s Prince Harry</a></strong></em></p>

<p>It comes after royal expert Alastair Bruce revealed Harry and Meghan will likely have half as many guests as Prince William and Duchess Catherine at their wedding.</p>

<p>Bruce said: &quot;It&#39;s very much a matter for the bride and the groom. The thing about Prince Harry is that he&#39;s not seen to be in the direct line of succession, and therefore the pressure on him to invite the long list of people, who had to be asked to the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, is not present.&quot;</p>

<p><strong><em><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-meghan-markle-love-story-to-be-made-into-a-tv-movie-29693" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;Prince Harry, Meghan Markle love story to be made into a TV movie</a></em></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the royal couple has reportedly been advised against their first choice wedding reception venue of Frogmore House, Windsor Home Park.</p>

<p>A senior royal source said: &quot;They would have loved Frogmore for the party, particularly Meghan, who has called it &#39;dreamy&#39;, but they have been told St George&#39;s Hall is far more practical ... One person who would have readily approved of their choice was the queen, for whom Frogmore is a very special place. The queen would also have loved the family to see what had been done at Frogmore: the house has just been renovated by a group of friends as a 70th wedding anniversary gift to her and Philip.&quot;</p>

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are all set to get married on May 19, 2018

The former "Suits" actress Meghan Markle is planning a quiet party to celebrate her upcoming nuptials to Prince Harry and will just be joined some of her closest friends. A source said: "Meghan will be having a party but won't be calling it her 'bachelorette'. Think low key, think somewhere out of London, good food and drink, a little music. It won't be wild. Expect to see the usual faces, with [her] best friends Markus Anderson, Lindsay Jill Roth and Jessica Mulroney taking top seats at the table." Also Read: Meghan Markle deletes all social media accounts ahead of marriage to Prince Harry Also Read: Priyanka Chopra bridesmaid at Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's royal wedding? Meghan hasn't started a bridal registry and instead wants her friends and family to donate to charity instead. A source told Us Weekly magazine: "[There won't be registry], they want to encourage friends, family and well-wishers to donate anonymously to a charity gift fund." Also Read: Meet Meghan Markle: The mix-race actress set to marry Britain's Prince Harry It comes after royal expert Alastair Bruce revealed Harry and Meghan will likely have half as many guests as Prince William and Duchess Catherine at their wedding. Bruce said: "It's very much a matter for the bride and the groom. The thing about Prince Harry is that he's not seen to be in the direct line of succession, and therefore the pressure on him to invite the long list of people, who had to be asked to the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, is not present." Also Read: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle love story to be made into a TV movie Meanwhile, the royal couple has reportedly been advised against their first choice wedding reception venue of Frogmore House, Windsor Home Park. A senior royal source said: "They would have loved Frogmore for the party, particularly Meghan, who has called it 'dreamy', but they have been told St George's Hall is far more practical ... One person who would have readily approved of their choice was the queen, for whom Frogmore is a very special place. The queen would also have loved the family to see what had been done at Frogmore: the house has just been renovated by a group of friends as a 70th wedding anniversary gift to her and Philip." Credit: BANG Showbiz

Meghan Markle's low key hen party

<p>Ever since Prince Harry announced his<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-announces-his-engagement-to-actress-meghan-markle-25254" target="_blank"> engagement</a> and soon-to-happen <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-wedding-date-has-been-officially-announced-26857" target="_blank">wedding </a>with American actress <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/meet-meghan-markle-the-mix-race-actress-set-to-marry-britains-prince-harry-25266" target="_blank">Meghan Markle</a>, paparazzi have been following the royal couple, trying to find out new developments in their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the most recent update, Meghan Markle is expected to deliver her own speech at her royal wedding with Prince Harry. It would be a break from centuries-old royal tradition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-meghan-markles-low-key-hen-party-30421">Meghan Markle&#39;s low key hen party</a></p>

<p>It is understood that the actress will be speaking during their&nbsp;reception at Windsor Castle following the wedding ceremony on May 19. The function is expected to host around 800 guests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>73-year-old Thomas, Meghan Markle&#39;s father will be walking the former actress down the aisle&nbsp;but is less likely to make a speech at the reception.</p>

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<p>Markle is expected to be made a Duchess on the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/meghan-markle-deletes-all-social-media-accounts-ahead-of-marriage-to-prince-harry-29177">Meghan Markle deletes all social media accounts ahead of marriage to Prince Harry</a></p>

<p>A popular London-based newspaper report says&nbsp;that she might even make a couple of jokes, and is said to have&nbsp;Prince Harry&rsquo;s full support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prince Harry is yet to announce his best man and his brother Prince William is widely tipped to be among his top choices.</p>

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As per tradition, her 73-year-old father will walk her down the aisle

Ever since Prince Harry announced his engagement and soon-to-happen wedding with American actress Meghan Markle, paparazzi have been following the royal couple, trying to find out new developments in their lives. In the most recent update, Meghan Markle is expected to deliver her own speech at her royal wedding with Prince Harry. It would be a break from centuries-old royal tradition. Also Read: Meghan Markle's low key hen party It is understood that the actress will be speaking during their reception at Windsor Castle following the wedding ceremony on May 19. The function is expected to host around 800 guests. 73-year-old Thomas, Meghan Markle's father will be walking the former actress down the aisle but is less likely to make a speech at the reception. Also Watch: London Zoo names new arrival after Prince Harry's fiance Meghan Markle Markle is expected to be made a Duchess on the day. Also Read: Meghan Markle deletes all social media accounts ahead of marriage to Prince Harry A popular London-based newspaper report says that she might even make a couple of jokes, and is said to have Prince Harry’s full support. Prince Harry is yet to announce his best man and his brother Prince William is widely tipped to be among his top choices.

Meghan Markle to break centuries-old royal tradition by making her own speech

<p>Get ready to witness the romantic journey of Prince Harry and the newest member of the `royal family` Meghan Markle as Lifetime is all set to make a TV movie about the newly engaged pair, ahead of their royal wedding.</p>

<p>According to the Hollywood Reporter, the cable network have announced plans for `Harry &amp; Meghan: The Royal Love Story`, a film which will chronicle the couple`s relationship from when they met through friends in 2016.</p>

<p>It will also document the subsequent scrutiny they faced when their romance was made public.The special will be helmed by Menhaj Huda, previously known for directing `The Royals`.</p>

<p>Casting is currently underway on the project.Before Harry and Meghan, William and Kate were also the focus of not one, but two TV movies. There`s no release date set for `Harry &amp; Meghan: The Royal Love Story` just yet, though.</p>

<p>The 33-year-old prince and his bride-to-be announced their engagement on November 27 last year. They are set to marry at St George`s Chapel, Windsor, on May 19.&nbsp;<br />
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Casting is currently underway on the project.

Get ready to witness the romantic journey of Prince Harry and the newest member of the `royal family` Meghan Markle as Lifetime is all set to make a TV movie about the newly engaged pair, ahead of their royal wedding. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the cable network have announced plans for `Harry & Meghan: The Royal Love Story`, a film which will chronicle the couple`s relationship from when they met through friends in 2016. It will also document the subsequent scrutiny they faced when their romance was made public.The special will be helmed by Menhaj Huda, previously known for directing `The Royals`. Casting is currently underway on the project.Before Harry and Meghan, William and Kate were also the focus of not one, but two TV movies. There`s no release date set for `Harry & Meghan: The Royal Love Story` just yet, though. The 33-year-old prince and his bride-to-be announced their engagement on November 27 last year. They are set to marry at St George`s Chapel, Windsor, on May 19.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle love story to be made into a TV movie

<p>The leader of the anti-immigration UK Independence Party announced today he had ended his relationship after his girlfriend reportedly made racist remarks about Prince Harry&#39;s fiancee Meghan Markle.</p>

<p>Henry Bolton said he ended his brief liaison with 25- year-old Jo Marney after the Mail on Sunday newspaper published what he described as &quot;appalling and insulting&quot; text messages she reportedly sent.</p>

<p>&quot;I don&#39;t defend these comments whatsoever... As of last night, the romantic side of our relationship is ended,&quot; he told ITV television.</p>

<p>Bolton, who took up the UKIP leadership in September, said Marney had been suspended from the party.</p>

<p>He is under pressure to resign over his liaison.</p>

<p>According to the Mail on Sunday, she wrote messages to a friend complaining that Markle -- an American actress of mixed race who is due to marry Harry in May -- would &quot;taint our royal family&quot; with her &quot;seed&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;Next will be a Muslim PM (prime minister). And a black king,&quot; she was reported to have written.</p>

<p>In a statement, Marney said her remarks were &quot;deliberately exaggerated to make a point&quot; and were taken out of context, but &quot;I fully recognise the offence they have caused&quot;.</p>

<p>Bolton had already made headlines this month over his decision to end his marriage and start dating Marney.</p>

<p>He has resisted widespread calls to resign as UKIP&#39;s third elected leader since Nigel Farage stepped down in the wake of Britain&#39;s 2016 vote to leave the European Union.</p>

<p>The party has struggled to find a role since the Brexit referendum and has been beset by infighting.</p>


Henry Bolton said he ended his brief liaison with 25- year-old Jo Marney after the Mail on Sunday newspaper published what he described as "appalling and insulting" text messages she reportedly sent.

The leader of the anti-immigration UK Independence Party announced today he had ended his relationship after his girlfriend reportedly made racist remarks about Prince Harry's fiancee Meghan Markle. Henry Bolton said he ended his brief liaison with 25- year-old Jo Marney after the Mail on Sunday newspaper published what he described as "appalling and insulting" text messages she reportedly sent. "I don't defend these comments whatsoever... As of last night, the romantic side of our relationship is ended," he told ITV television. Bolton, who took up the UKIP leadership in September, said Marney had been suspended from the party. He is under pressure to resign over his liaison. According to the Mail on Sunday, she wrote messages to a friend complaining that Markle -- an American actress of mixed race who is due to marry Harry in May -- would "taint our royal family" with her "seed". "Next will be a Muslim PM (prime minister). And a black king," she was reported to have written. In a statement, Marney said her remarks were "deliberately exaggerated to make a point" and were taken out of context, but "I fully recognise the offence they have caused". Bolton had already made headlines this month over his decision to end his marriage and start dating Marney. He has resisted widespread calls to resign as UKIP's third elected leader since Nigel Farage stepped down in the wake of Britain's 2016 vote to leave the European Union. The party has struggled to find a role since the Brexit referendum and has been beset by infighting.

UKIP leader dumps lover over racist royal slur

<p>Meghan Markle has been making many changes as she prepares to enter the royal family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Hollywood actress recently deleted all her social media accounts - Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - the&nbsp;Kensington Palace confirmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Ms. Markle is grateful to everyone who has followed her social media accounts over the years, however as she has not used them for some time, she has taken the decision to close them,&rdquo; Kensington Palace told media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The professionally managed Kensington Palace pages document the appearances and news of both her fianc&eacute; and soon-to-be in-laws, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.</p>

<p>Markle&rsquo;s Twitter page (@meghanmarkle), where she had about 475,000 followers and had posted nearly 5,000 tweets, is now gone.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Markle&rsquo;s Instagram page (@meghanmarkle), where she had about 3 million followers and more than 2,000 posts has also been deleted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Markle and Prince Harry visited the London radio station Reprezent for their second official event as an engaged couple earlier this week.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Markle also shut her lifestyle blog <em>The Tig</em> nine months back after she had stopped posting anything on it for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prince Harry and Markle will be getting married on May 19 this year. &nbsp;</p>


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Meghan Markle has been making many changes as she prepares to enter the royal family. The Hollywood actress recently deleted all her social media accounts - Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - the Kensington Palace confirmed. “Ms. Markle is grateful to everyone who has followed her social media accounts over the years, however as she has not used them for some time, she has taken the decision to close them,” Kensington Palace told media. The professionally managed Kensington Palace pages document the appearances and news of both her fiancé and soon-to-be in-laws, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Markle’s Twitter page (@meghanmarkle), where she had about 475,000 followers and had posted nearly 5,000 tweets, is now gone. Meghan Markle's Twitter (Twitter) × Markle’s Instagram page (@meghanmarkle), where she had about 3 million followers and more than 2,000 posts has also been deleted. Meghan Markle's Instagram (Instagram) × Markle and Prince Harry visited the London radio station Reprezent for their second official event as an engaged couple earlier this week. Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle arrive at POP Brixton to visit @ReprezentRadio ???? pic.twitter.com/NsxphnLDod — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) January 9, 2018 × Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle will this afternoon visit @ReprezentRadio in POP Brixton, to see their work supporting young people through creative training in radio and broadcasting. pic.twitter.com/QzBUr7MMXA — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) January 9, 2018 × Markle also shut her lifestyle blog The Tig nine months back after she had stopped posting anything on it for a long time. Prince Harry and Markle will be getting married on May 19 this year.

Meghan Markle deletes all social media accounts ahead of marriage to Prince Harry

<p>Britain&#39;s Prince Harry and fiancee <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/meet-meghan-markle-the-mix-race-actress-set-to-marry-britains-prince-harry-25266" target="_blank">Meghan Markle</a> got some tips for their wedding music Tuesday as they made a visit to a radio station in London.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The royal couple were seen together on their second official outing while visiting the Reprezent radio station in Brixton -- set up in 2008 as part of a response to a rise in knife crime among London&#39;s youth.</p>

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<p>Speaking to Reuters, presenter Gloria Beyi, 17, said the couple showed a keen interest in the station&rsquo;s music.</p>

<p>She said, &rdquo;The main thing I observed is they go quite well together. This is genuine - this is the real stuff. Having both of them in one room trying to talk to you and having interest in the station, how it works, the relationship between everyone, it&rsquo;s just so amazing. So, that mixed together at a wedding? Then you&rsquo;re pretty good. Those two genres if they&rsquo;re there, you&rsquo;re pretty sorted for your wedding.&rdquo;</p>

<p>On the station&#39;s wedding music recommendations to the popular couple, she said,&nbsp;&ldquo;A little bit of house, a little bit of hip-hop, cos Harry did say that he is interested in hip-hop and house.&quot;</p>

<p>The couple were greeted by large crowds while on their visit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, DJ Jevanni Letford slipped in his business card to Prince Harry while pitching himself to play music at their wedding. Watch the video here:</p>

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<p>They were earlier spotted on December 25&nbsp;at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandrigham to attend the traditional<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/meghan-markle-joins-royal-family-for-christmas-church-service-27681" target="_blank"> Christmas Day church service</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of the fame &quot;Suits&quot; announced their<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-announces-his-engagement-to-actress-meghan-markle-25254" target="_blank"> engagement </a>in November. They will be getting <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-wedding-date-has-been-officially-announced-26857" target="_blank">married</a> on May 19 at&nbsp;St George&rsquo;s Chapel in Queen Elizabeth&rsquo;s Windsor Castle home to the west of London.</p>

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The royal couple will tie the knot at Windsor Castle on May 19

Britain's Prince Harry and fiancee Meghan Markle got some tips for their wedding music Tuesday as they made a visit to a radio station in London. The royal couple were seen together on their second official outing while visiting the Reprezent radio station in Brixton -- set up in 2008 as part of a response to a rise in knife crime among London's youth. Thank you @ReprezentRadio for welcoming Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle to your station this afternoon! ???? pic.twitter.com/PB0xL2Hx6v — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) January 9, 2018 × Speaking to Reuters, presenter Gloria Beyi, 17, said the couple showed a keen interest in the station’s music. She said, ”The main thing I observed is they go quite well together. This is genuine - this is the real stuff. Having both of them in one room trying to talk to you and having interest in the station, how it works, the relationship between everyone, it’s just so amazing. So, that mixed together at a wedding? Then you’re pretty good. Those two genres if they’re there, you’re pretty sorted for your wedding.” On the station's wedding music recommendations to the popular couple, she said, “A little bit of house, a little bit of hip-hop, cos Harry did say that he is interested in hip-hop and house." The couple were greeted by large crowds while on their visit. Meanwhile, DJ Jevanni Letford slipped in his business card to Prince Harry while pitching himself to play music at their wedding. Watch the video here: Just slipped Prince Harry the old business card in a bid to secure that #weddingdj gig @KensingtonRoyal @ReprezentRadio @meghanmarkle #triedit #godj pic.twitter.com/Rr4TWkQKIH — Jevanni Letford (@JevanniLetford) January 9, 2018 × They were earlier spotted on December 25 at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandrigham to attend the traditional Christmas Day church service. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of the fame "Suits" announced their engagement in November. They will be getting married on May 19 at St George’s Chapel in Queen Elizabeth’s Windsor Castle home to the west of London.

Watch: London DJ pitches himself to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to play music at their wedding

<p>Future sister-in-law of actor Meghan Markle was arrested on New Year&#39;s Eve in Oregon.</p>

<p>She was arrested after she entered&nbsp;into a heated argument with Thomas Markle, half-brother of Meghan Markle, while she was intoxicated.</p>

<p>Darlene Blount is also engaged to Thomas Markel.</p>

<p>Meghan Markle&#39;s sister in law Darlene Blount has been charged with fourth-degree assault.</p>

<p>Earlier in December, the royal couple, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their engagement.</p>

<p>The couple will get married on May 19&nbsp;this year</p>

<p>According to reports,&nbsp;Thomas Markel and Meghan Markel who have the same father, haven&#39;t spoken to each other since 2011.</p>


She was arrested after she got into a heated argument with Thomas Markle

Future sister-in-law of actor Meghan Markle was arrested on New Year's Eve in Oregon. She was arrested after she entered into a heated argument with Thomas Markle, half-brother of Meghan Markle, while she was intoxicated. Darlene Blount is also engaged to Thomas Markel. Meghan Markle's sister in law Darlene Blount has been charged with fourth-degree assault. Earlier in December, the royal couple, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their engagement. The couple will get married on May 19 this year According to reports, Thomas Markel and Meghan Markel who have the same father, haven't spoken to each other since 2011.

Meghan Markel's sister-in-law arrested for assaulting her fiance

<p>Former US President Barack Obama told Britain`s Prince Harry he was concerned social media was &quot;corroding civil discourse&quot;, in what he said was his first interview since leaving the White House, aired Wednesday.</p>

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<p>&quot;One of the dangers of the internet is that people can have entirely different realities,&quot; he told the prince, who was guest editing BBC Radio 4`s Today programme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;They can be cocooned in information that reinforces their current biases. Things aren`t as simple as they`ve been portrayed in whatever chat room you`ve been in,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>&quot;The question has to do with how do we harness this technology in a way that allows a multiplicity of voices, allows a diversity of views, but doesn`t lead to a Balkanisation of society and allows ways of finding common ground.&quot;</p>

<p>The interview was recorded in Toronto, Canada, in September on the sidelines of the Invictus Games, the athletic tournament created by Harry for wounded former soldiers.</p>

<p>Despite admitting concern over the future of the US, Obama, who did not mention his successor Donald Trump by name, said he felt a sense of &quot;serenity&quot; on leaving the White House.</p>

<p>&quot;There was a sense that we had run a good race,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>On his new routine, Obama told the prince: &quot;I wake up later, it`s wonderful to be able to control your day.&quot;</p>

<p>The prince opened the discussion by saying: &quot;This is the first interview you`ve said `yes` to doing since you handed over the reins&quot;, to which Obama replied: &quot;that`s true&quot;.</p>

<p>Harry is due to marry his US actress girlfriend Megan Markle on May 19 at St George`s Chapel in Windsor Castle near London.</p>

<p>According to British press reports, civil servants are concerned that a wedding invite from the couple to Obama could cause a further rift between Britain and Trump following a series of high-profile spats.</p>


Obama said he was concerned that social media was 'corroding civil discourse'

Former US President Barack Obama told Britain`s Prince Harry he was concerned social media was "corroding civil discourse", in what he said was his first interview since leaving the White House, aired Wednesday. × "One of the dangers of the internet is that people can have entirely different realities," he told the prince, who was guest editing BBC Radio 4`s Today programme. "They can be cocooned in information that reinforces their current biases. Things aren`t as simple as they`ve been portrayed in whatever chat room you`ve been in," he added. "The question has to do with how do we harness this technology in a way that allows a multiplicity of voices, allows a diversity of views, but doesn`t lead to a Balkanisation of society and allows ways of finding common ground." The interview was recorded in Toronto, Canada, in September on the sidelines of the Invictus Games, the athletic tournament created by Harry for wounded former soldiers. Despite admitting concern over the future of the US, Obama, who did not mention his successor Donald Trump by name, said he felt a sense of "serenity" on leaving the White House. "There was a sense that we had run a good race," he added. On his new routine, Obama told the prince: "I wake up later, it`s wonderful to be able to control your day." The prince opened the discussion by saying: "This is the first interview you`ve said `yes` to doing since you handed over the reins", to which Obama replied: "that`s true". Harry is due to marry his US actress girlfriend Megan Markle on May 19 at St George`s Chapel in Windsor Castle near London. According to British press reports, civil servants are concerned that a wedding invite from the couple to Obama could cause a further rift between Britain and Trump following a series of high-profile spats.

Watch: Barack Obama warns of dangers of social media in interview with Prince Harry

<p>The Royal family arrived on Monday (December 25) at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandrigham to attend the traditional Christmas Day church service.</p>

<p>Prince Harry&#39;s fiancee, American actress Meghan Markle, joined Queen Elizabeth and other senior Windsors for their family Christmas celebrations, in what commentators said was a break with royal protocol that royal partners must wait until they are married before being invited.</p>

<p>The queen and her close family usually spend the festive season at her Sandringham estate in eastern England and Buckingham Palace said she and the other senior royals would attend the service at the local church on Christmas Day as they have done for many years.</p>

<p>Last month, Queen Elizabeth&#39;s grandson, the fifth-in-line to the British throne, and Markle, who stars in the US TV legal drama &quot;Suits&quot;, announced their engagement with the marriage to take place at Windsor Castle in May next year.</p>

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Prince Harry's fiancee, American actress Meghan Markle, joined Queen Elizabeth and other senior Windsors for their family Christmas celebrations, in what commentators said was a break with royal protocol that royal partners must wait until they are married before being invited

The Royal family arrived on Monday (December 25) at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandrigham to attend the traditional Christmas Day church service. Prince Harry's fiancee, American actress Meghan Markle, joined Queen Elizabeth and other senior Windsors for their family Christmas celebrations, in what commentators said was a break with royal protocol that royal partners must wait until they are married before being invited. The queen and her close family usually spend the festive season at her Sandringham estate in eastern England and Buckingham Palace said she and the other senior royals would attend the service at the local church on Christmas Day as they have done for many years. Last month, Queen Elizabeth's grandson, the fifth-in-line to the British throne, and Markle, who stars in the US TV legal drama "Suits", announced their engagement with the marriage to take place at Windsor Castle in May next year.

Meghan Markle joins Royal family for Christmas church service

<p>Is the royal marriage story we&rsquo;re being sold really a fairy tale come true? Or is it a story spun by Buckingham Palace for its own self-interest, one shrouded in myth and make-believe?</p>

<p>In the coverage of next spring&rsquo;s marriage between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, two main narratives have emerged.</p>

<p>One is Markle&rsquo;s mixed-race, American background and how her &ldquo;acceptance&rdquo; to the royal family signals a monarchy willing to loosen its rigid rules.</p>

<p>The other is an improbable love story: A girl from South-Central Los Angeles is plucked from the streets by her dashing Prince Charming (&ldquo;How Meghan went from a seedy Los Angeles tenement to a Palace,&rdquo; as one Daily Mail story put it).</p>

<p>While both have elements of truth, they also ignore the royal family&rsquo;s complicated history with race and &ldquo;blood&rdquo; and its insistence on continuing outdated traditions. As a sociologist who researches questions of race, power and ideology, I believe we are missing the real significance of this marriage.</p>

<p><strong>Out with the old? Not really</strong></p>

<p>The &ldquo;modern royal family&rdquo; narrative overlooks the fact that the monarchy continues to embody a fundamentally traditional idea of British identity, a patriarchal institution steeped in nostalgia for the days of the empire.</p>

<p>In their carefully choreographed first joint interview with the BBC, Markle &ndash; a self-described feminist &ndash; confirmed that she was giving up her acting career in order to take up her new &ldquo;role&rdquo; as the wife of Prince Harry.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the British establishment&rsquo;s long history of anti-Catholicism &ndash; deeply entrenched in its customs, laws and rituals &ndash; was on full view. Buckingham Palace was quick to announce that Markle would be baptised into the Church of England before the couple is married, presumably to assuage any lingering concerns that she might actually be Catholic. (As a teenager, she had attended the private Catholic Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles.)</p>

<p>Finally, despite some media reports, Meghan isn&rsquo;t actually about to become a princess. Because she doesn&rsquo;t come from &ldquo;royal blood,&rdquo; the arcane rules and protocols of the British aristocratic system mean she will likely be given the title &ldquo;Her Royal Highness,&rdquo; rather than &ldquo;Princess Meghan.&rdquo;</p>

<p><strong>Bloody nonsense</strong></p>

<p>The idea of a distinct blood category for the upper classes is, of course, absurd.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Bluebloods,&rdquo; we should remember, is a racialised metaphor. Skin so pale you could see the blue blood beneath &ndash; sangre azul, as the Spanish put it &ndash; signaled a distance from blackness and poverty. As the historian Kate Williams notes, it was used to differentiate &ldquo;the royals from both the tanned peasants working in the fields and the people of colour who were increasingly part of European society.&rdquo;</p>

<p>In 2016, when news first broke of Prince Harry&rsquo;s relationship with Markle, some coverage and commentary were driven by a racial paranoia that the supposed sanctity of the royal blood lineage was being broken (&ldquo;Harry to marry into gangster royalty?&rdquo; a Daily Star headline read). Others pointed to the danger posed not just to Harry&rsquo;s safety in dating a woman from South-Central Los Angeles, a place &ldquo;plagued by crime and riddled with street gangs,&rdquo; but to the integrity of the royal family writ large. Historically, the idea of &ldquo;Britishness&rdquo; has carried unspoken racial connotations; as cultural historian Stuart Hall noted, &ldquo;in common understanding, the nation is usually imagined as white.&rdquo; In this context, the royal family represents the national family, imagined and implicitly understood as white.</p>

<p>Prince Harry, to his credit, issued a rare public rebuke to the media, denouncing the &ldquo;racial undertones of comment pieces.&rdquo;</p>

<p>It appears, then, that this is an important moment in the slow and uneven &ndash; but nonetheless real &ndash; shift in Britain toward acknowledging the evolution of a multiracial society. But the significance of one so-called &ldquo;interracial&rdquo; marriage also shouldn&rsquo;t be overstated.</p>

<p>European royal families have been breeding across ethnic and national lines for centuries. The ever-so-English sounding &ldquo;House of Windsor&rdquo; is, in fact, a name made up by King George V. The real name of the Windsors was, up until then, the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. But in order to make it easier for the royal family to encourage the British working classes to take up arms against the Germans in 1917, they wanted to gloss over the uncomfortable fact that the family&rsquo;s background was more German than British.</p>

<p>Even &ldquo;black blood&rdquo; among the &ldquo;blue bloods&rdquo; isn&rsquo;t new. Some historians have suggested that Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III, likely had black African ancestry. Similarly, David Williamson, co-editor of the British etiquette periodical Debrett&rsquo;s Peerage, has argued that &ldquo;all European royal families somewhere are linked to the kings of Castile. There is a lot of Moorish blood in the Portuguese royal family and it has diffused over the rest of Europe.&rdquo;</p>

<p><strong>A shot in the (pale) arm?</strong></p>

<p>For decades, royalists have worried about the monarchy&rsquo;s future once Queen Elizabeth II finally goes. There&rsquo;s the absurdity of believing in kings and queens ordained by God, of course. But Prince Charles, the next in line, isn&rsquo;t widely liked.</p>

<p>This marriage could be an unexpected lifeline. Just as The House of Windsor (n&eacute;e Saxe-Coburg and Gotha) reinvented itself 100 years ago in order to maintain its authority, a familiar chain of events could be playing out.</p>

<p>Ironically, it is the Windsors who stand to gain the most from this relationship by maintaining their popular standing and public reputation &ndash; and, therefore, their legitimacy &ndash; by adding a touch of beautiful, light-skinned &ldquo;diversity&rdquo; into the lily-white family tree.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Genetically, [Markle] is blessed,&rdquo; enthused journalist Rachel Johnson (a sister of prominent MP Boris Johnson), using eugenics-style colonial reasoning to approve of the relationship.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The Windsors,&rdquo; she added, &ldquo;will thicken their watery, thin blue blood and Spencer pale skin and ginger hair with some rich and exotic DNA.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Unlike most royal marriages, which tend to be politically arranged affairs driven largely by the dynastic requirements of Europe&rsquo;s aristocratic families, Harry and Meghan do appear to be genuinely in love with each other. Outside of royal circles, so-called &ldquo;mixed-race&rdquo; relationships are no longer exceptional, but actually represent an increasing number of family units in modern Britain.</p>

<p>By adapting to Britain&rsquo;s changing social and cultural landscape, the royal family is desperately trying to broaden its popular appeal. Contrary to the British press&rsquo;s narrative, we might say that Harry&rsquo;s the one &ldquo;marrying up&rdquo; &ndash; not the black actress from LA.</p>

<p>This article was originally published on <a href="http://theconversation.com" rel="nofollow" target="blank">The Conversation</a>. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/is-the-british-monarchy-actually-adapting-to-changing-social-norms-88285" rel="nofollow" target="blank">original article</a>.</p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL).</em></p>


Much of the Harry and Meghan coverage has ignored the royal family's complicated history with race and "blood" and its insistence on continuing outdated traditions.

Is the royal marriage story we’re being sold really a fairy tale come true? Or is it a story spun by Buckingham Palace for its own self-interest, one shrouded in myth and make-believe? In the coverage of next spring’s marriage between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, two main narratives have emerged. One is Markle’s mixed-race, American background and how her “acceptance” to the royal family signals a monarchy willing to loosen its rigid rules. The other is an improbable love story: A girl from South-Central Los Angeles is plucked from the streets by her dashing Prince Charming (“How Meghan went from a seedy Los Angeles tenement to a Palace,” as one Daily Mail story put it). While both have elements of truth, they also ignore the royal family’s complicated history with race and “blood” and its insistence on continuing outdated traditions. As a sociologist who researches questions of race, power and ideology, I believe we are missing the real significance of this marriage. Out with the old? Not really The “modern royal family” narrative overlooks the fact that the monarchy continues to embody a fundamentally traditional idea of British identity, a patriarchal institution steeped in nostalgia for the days of the empire. In their carefully choreographed first joint interview with the BBC, Markle – a self-described feminist – confirmed that she was giving up her acting career in order to take up her new “role” as the wife of Prince Harry. Meanwhile, the British establishment’s long history of anti-Catholicism – deeply entrenched in its customs, laws and rituals – was on full view. Buckingham Palace was quick to announce that Markle would be baptised into the Church of England before the couple is married, presumably to assuage any lingering concerns that she might actually be Catholic. (As a teenager, she had attended the private Catholic Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles.) Finally, despite some media reports, Meghan isn’t actually about to become a princess. Because she doesn’t come from “royal blood,” the arcane rules and protocols of the British aristocratic system mean she will likely be given the title “Her Royal Highness,” rather than “Princess Meghan.” Bloody nonsense The idea of a distinct blood category for the upper classes is, of course, absurd. “Bluebloods,” we should remember, is a racialised metaphor. Skin so pale you could see the blue blood beneath – sangre azul, as the Spanish put it – signaled a distance from blackness and poverty. As the historian Kate Williams notes, it was used to differentiate “the royals from both the tanned peasants working in the fields and the people of colour who were increasingly part of European society.” In 2016, when news first broke of Prince Harry’s relationship with Markle, some coverage and commentary were driven by a racial paranoia that the supposed sanctity of the royal blood lineage was being broken (“Harry to marry into gangster royalty?” a Daily Star headline read). Others pointed to the danger posed not just to Harry’s safety in dating a woman from South-Central Los Angeles, a place “plagued by crime and riddled with street gangs,” but to the integrity of the royal family writ large. Historically, the idea of “Britishness” has carried unspoken racial connotations; as cultural historian Stuart Hall noted, “in common understanding, the nation is usually imagined as white.” In this context, the royal family represents the national family, imagined and implicitly understood as white. Prince Harry, to his credit, issued a rare public rebuke to the media, denouncing the “racial undertones of comment pieces.” It appears, then, that this is an important moment in the slow and uneven – but nonetheless real – shift in Britain toward acknowledging the evolution of a multiracial society. But the significance of one so-called “interracial” marriage also shouldn’t be overstated. European royal families have been breeding across ethnic and national lines for centuries. The ever-so-English sounding “House of Windsor” is, in fact, a name made up by King George V. The real name of the Windsors was, up until then, the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. But in order to make it easier for the royal family to encourage the British working classes to take up arms against the Germans in 1917, they wanted to gloss over the uncomfortable fact that the family’s background was more German than British. Even “black blood” among the “blue bloods” isn’t new. Some historians have suggested that Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III, likely had black African ancestry. Similarly, David Williamson, co-editor of the British etiquette periodical Debrett’s Peerage, has argued that “all European royal families somewhere are linked to the kings of Castile. There is a lot of Moorish blood in the Portuguese royal family and it has diffused over the rest of Europe.” A shot in the (pale) arm? For decades, royalists have worried about the monarchy’s future once Queen Elizabeth II finally goes. There’s the absurdity of believing in kings and queens ordained by God, of course. But Prince Charles, the next in line, isn’t widely liked. This marriage could be an unexpected lifeline. Just as The House of Windsor (née Saxe-Coburg and Gotha) reinvented itself 100 years ago in order to maintain its authority, a familiar chain of events could be playing out. Ironically, it is the Windsors who stand to gain the most from this relationship by maintaining their popular standing and public reputation – and, therefore, their legitimacy – by adding a touch of beautiful, light-skinned “diversity” into the lily-white family tree. “Genetically, [Markle] is blessed,” enthused journalist Rachel Johnson (a sister of prominent MP Boris Johnson), using eugenics-style colonial reasoning to approve of the relationship. “The Windsors,” she added, “will thicken their watery, thin blue blood and Spencer pale skin and ginger hair with some rich and exotic DNA.” Unlike most royal marriages, which tend to be politically arranged affairs driven largely by the dynastic requirements of Europe’s aristocratic families, Harry and Meghan do appear to be genuinely in love with each other. Outside of royal circles, so-called “mixed-race” relationships are no longer exceptional, but actually represent an increasing number of family units in modern Britain. By adapting to Britain’s changing social and cultural landscape, the royal family is desperately trying to broaden its popular appeal. Contrary to the British press’s narrative, we might say that Harry’s the one “marrying up” – not the black actress from LA. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL).

Opinion: Is the British monarchy actually adapting to changing social norms?

<p>In a video making rounds on the internet, Prince Harry of Wales can be seen interviewing former US President Barack Obama.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prince Harry interviewed Obama for a BBC Radio 4 show as part of a guest editor gig for the station.&nbsp;According to Kensington Palace, the interview&nbsp;focuses on Obama&rsquo;s final day in office and his post-presidential plans, which include his initiatives through the Obama Foundation.</p>

<p><em><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-wedding-date-has-been-officially-announced-26857" target="_blank">Prince Harry and Meghan Markle&#39;s wedding date has been officially announced</a></strong></em></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Prince Harry&#39;s guest editorship of <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCRadio4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BBCRadio4</a> Today programme on the 27th December will feature an interview with former US President <a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BarackObama</a>. The interview focuses on their shared interest in building platforms for the next generation of young leaders. <a href="https://t.co/HaBaW0F5pM">pic.twitter.com/HaBaW0F5pM</a></p>
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<p>Kensington Palace posted a preview of the interaction on its official Twitter page while the full interview will air on BBC Radio 4 on December 27.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here is a sneak preview of when <a href="https://twitter.com/BarackObama?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BarackObama</a> met Prince Harry for the interview. Listen to the full interview on 27th December on <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCr4today?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BBCr4today</a>. <a href="https://t.co/p5I1dUdyhx">pic.twitter.com/p5I1dUdyhx</a></p>
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<p>The interview was conducted when the two&nbsp;were at the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-with-actress-girlfriend-meghan-markle-launch-the-third-invictus-games-20572" target="_blank"> Invictus Games</a> in Toronto in September.</p>

<p>The duo&#39;s friendship dates to the month of May when Obama visited Prince Harry at Kensington Palace, where they discussed &ldquo;a range of shared interests,&rdquo; including empowering young people and the goals of their foundations, according to the palace.</p>

<p>Obama had even congratulated Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-barack-obama-congratulates-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-on-their-engagement-25297" target="_blank">Twitter</a> after the couple announced their engagement last month.&nbsp;</p>

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It is said that the interview happened when the two met during Invictus Games in September

In a video making rounds on the internet, Prince Harry of Wales can be seen interviewing former US President Barack Obama. Prince Harry interviewed Obama for a BBC Radio 4 show as part of a guest editor gig for the station. According to Kensington Palace, the interview focuses on Obama’s final day in office and his post-presidential plans, which include his initiatives through the Obama Foundation. Also Read: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding date has been officially announced Prince Harry's guest editorship of @BBCRadio4 Today programme on the 27th December will feature an interview with former US President @BarackObama. The interview focuses on their shared interest in building platforms for the next generation of young leaders. pic.twitter.com/HaBaW0F5pM — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 17, 2017 × Kensington Palace posted a preview of the interaction on its official Twitter page while the full interview will air on BBC Radio 4 on December 27. Here is a sneak preview of when @BarackObama met Prince Harry for the interview. Listen to the full interview on 27th December on @BBCr4today. pic.twitter.com/p5I1dUdyhx — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 17, 2017 × The interview was conducted when the two were at the Invictus Games in Toronto in September. The duo's friendship dates to the month of May when Obama visited Prince Harry at Kensington Palace, where they discussed “a range of shared interests,” including empowering young people and the goals of their foundations, according to the palace. Obama had even congratulated Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Twitter after the couple announced their engagement last month.

Watch: Prince Harry interviews Barack Obama for radio show

<p>It is official now. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are all set to get married on May 19th, 2018. The announcement was made on behalf of the couple by officials of <a href="https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal">Kensington Palace</a>&nbsp;on their Twitter page.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle will marry on 19th May 2018. Today&#39;s announcement follows earlier confirmation of the month of the wedding and its location at St George&#39;s Chapel, Windsor Castle.(sic)&quot; the tweet read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The couple announced their engagement earlier this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to BBC, the royal family would be paying for the wedding,&nbsp;including the service, music, flowers and reception.</p>


Kensington Palace made the official announcement on their Twitter page.

It is official now. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are all set to get married on May 19th, 2018. The announcement was made on behalf of the couple by officials of Kensington Palace on their Twitter page. "His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle will marry on 19th May 2018. Today's announcement follows earlier confirmation of the month of the wedding and its location at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.(sic)" the tweet read. His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle will marry on 19th May 2018. Today's announcement follows earlier confirmation of the month of the wedding and its location at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. pic.twitter.com/7pgdRM90Na — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 15, 2017 × The couple announced their engagement earlier this month. According to BBC, the royal family would be paying for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and reception.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding date has been officially announced

<p>Prince Harry and his American &quot;Suits&quot; star fiance Meghan Markle will be visiting charity fair in Nottingham on World Aids Day, as the couple&#39;s first royal engagement.</p>

<p>The couple is due to marry in May 2018, at Windsor Castle. They announced their engagement on Monday.</p>

<p>The royal couple will also meet head-teachers at the Nottingham Academy after attending the fair which is going to be hosted by Terrence Higgins Trust.</p>

<p>Prince Harry has visited Nottingham many times for past four years for meeting up with youth workers and young people helped by the full effect project, a community group backed by the Prince&#39;s Royal Foundation.</p>

<p>The group works to stop youth violence and crime through a variety of projects from workshops, film production and sports programmes.</p>

<p>Restaurants and bars in Nottingham are expecting a boost in their business out of this visit, as hundreds of people are expected to visit the city for a glimpse of Harry and Meghan.</p>

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Prince Harry and his American 'Suits' star fiance Meghan Markle will be visiting charity fair in Nottingham on World Aids Day, as the couple's first royal engagement

Prince Harry and his American "Suits" star fiance Meghan Markle will be visiting charity fair in Nottingham on World Aids Day, as the couple's first royal engagement. The couple is due to marry in May 2018, at Windsor Castle. They announced their engagement on Monday. The royal couple will also meet head-teachers at the Nottingham Academy after attending the fair which is going to be hosted by Terrence Higgins Trust. Prince Harry has visited Nottingham many times for past four years for meeting up with youth workers and young people helped by the full effect project, a community group backed by the Prince's Royal Foundation. The group works to stop youth violence and crime through a variety of projects from workshops, film production and sports programmes. Restaurants and bars in Nottingham are expecting a boost in their business out of this visit, as hundreds of people are expected to visit the city for a glimpse of Harry and Meghan.

Royal couple Harry, Meghan to make first official visit to Nottingham

<p>Prince Harry&#39;s ex Cressida&nbsp;Bonas posted an Instagram picture just 24 hours after the royal <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/prince-harry-announces-his-engagement-to-actress-meghan-markle-25254" target="_blank">announced his engagement </a>to US TV actress <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/meet-meghan-markle-the-mix-race-actress-set-to-marry-britains-prince-harry-25266" target="_blank">Meghan Markle</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The picture features two animated figures hanging from swings, reaching out to one another.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The post reads:&nbsp;&quot;No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells it all.&quot;</p>

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<p>Socialite Cressida Bonas had split from the prince in 2014 after the two dated each other for two years. A year later in 2015, there were reports of the two coming back together and getting engaged but the couple never got back together.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Prince Harry is scheduled to get married to Meghan Markle in May 2018 at Windsor Castle. Prince Harry<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-prince-harry-proposed-meghan-markle-while-cooking-a-roast-chicken-25294" target="_blank"> proposed</a> Meghan a month ago while the pair were cooking a roast chicken in&nbsp;Nottingham Cottage in Kensington Palace.</p>

<p><em><strong>In Pictures:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/prince-harry-meghan-markle-to-marry-in-windsor-in-may-575" target="_blank">Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to marry in Windsor in May</a></strong></em></p>

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Prince Harry announced his engagement to US TV actress Meghan Markle earlier this week

Prince Harry's ex Cressida Bonas posted an Instagram picture just 24 hours after the royal announced his engagement to US TV actress Meghan Markle. The picture features two animated figures hanging from swings, reaching out to one another. The post reads: "No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells it all." Truth ???? #quotestoliveby ?????? A post shared by Cressida Bonas (@cressida_bonas_) on Nov 28, 2017 at 7:44am PST × Socialite Cressida Bonas had split from the prince in 2014 after the two dated each other for two years. A year later in 2015, there were reports of the two coming back together and getting engaged but the couple never got back together. Cressida Bonas and Prince Harry in 2014. (Others) × Meanwhile, Prince Harry is scheduled to get married to Meghan Markle in May 2018 at Windsor Castle. Prince Harry proposed Meghan a month ago while the pair were cooking a roast chicken in Nottingham Cottage in Kensington Palace. In Pictures: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to marry in Windsor in May

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