The Cairns Post

A celebrity affair to remember

- VICTORIA CRAW

THE wedding of Prince Harry and Hollywood icon, Meghan Markle was always going to be a celebrity affair and the guest list did not disappoint.

Guests included an eclectic mix of British aristocrac­y, Hollywood celebritie­s, sports stars and members of nominated charities who were outside the chapel.

Oprah Winfrey was spotted walking in along with Idris Elba, James Blunt and Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer.

Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend­s Cressida Bonas and Chelsy Davy both made an appearance, alongside senior members of the royal family including Princess Anne, Zara Phillips and Princess Beatrice and Eugenie.

George and Amal Clooney and David and Victoria Beckham arrived within minutes of each other. Amal Clooney wore a canary yellow dress and hat, while Victoria Beckham wore navy blue and David Beckham stopped to take a selfie at the entrance to the event with Amelia Thompson, a survivor of the Manchester Arena bombing.

Elton John, former Miss World Priyanka Chopra, TV host James Corden, actor Tom Hardy, the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson and Meghan Markle’s co-stars from Suits also attended, as did former British Prime Minister John Major.

Earlier, Serena Williams shared pictures of herself getActress ready, ending speculatio­n over whether she had been invited to the event. She wore an elegant pink outfit with matching fascinator and posed alongside her husband Alexis Ohanian.

Kate Middleton’s family ar- rived together, with Pippa Middleton wearing a mint green long-sleeved dress over her baby bump. Former England rugby player Jonny Wilkinson also arrived with his pregnant partner.

Abigail Spencer, Janina Gating vankar, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty and Gina Torres of Suits also attended.

Prince Harry’s best friends, including Tom Inskip were also there. Former England rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward also attended, along with Princess Diana’s siblings.

Meghan Markle’s father, half sister and brother were not there after a dramatic week in which Thomas Markle was forced to pull out following heart surgery.

Carey Mulligan was spotted arriving with her husband, singer Marcus Mumford. Singer Joss Stone and Meghan’s glamorous friends Jessica Mulroney and fashion designer Misha Nonoo were also set to attend.

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