Couple to be own wedding planners
confirmed, it seems safe to assume there will be a role for Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who will be joined by a little brother or sister by May.
The American actress has already been introduced to the smallest members of the Cambridge family, spending time with them as their new neighbour at Kensington Palace.
But if planning the wedding sounds time-consuming, it appears the couple are confi- dent they can fit it all around their newfound official duties.
In a surprise announcement, it was confirmed Markle will take on her first public engagement this week, making a joint visit with Prince Harry to Nottingham to visit the Aids charity so close to the heart of Diana, Princess of Wales.
In the next six months she will visit towns and villages around the UK, getting to know her new home.
After news of the engagement settled, Prince Harry’s communications secretary yesterday released key details of the couple’s plans, from Markle’s intention to take British citizenship to her forthcoming role as patron of the Royal Foundation, currently headed by the trio of the Prince and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Jason Knauf said: “In a happy moment in their lives, it means a great deal to them Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave a photoshoot in London. that so many people throughout the UK, the Commonwealth, and around the world are celebrating with them.
“Prince Harry and Ms Markle are delighted that the beautiful grounds of Windsor Castle will be where they begin their lives together as a married couple.
“They, of course, want the day to be a special, celebratory moment for their friends and family. They also want the day to be shaped so as to allow the public to feel part of the celebrations too and are currently working through ideas for how this might be achieved.
“This wedding, like all weddings, will be a moment of fun and joy that will reflect the characters of the bride and groom.”
Markle, who attended a Catholic school in Los Angeles but is Protestant, will be baptised and confirmed before the Church of England wedding.
Asked how the couple were feeling after making news of their engagement public, Knauf said they were “overwhelmed” by the support.
The May wedding, the exact date of which has not been confirmed, was chosen by the couple.
While the Windsor wedding will not naturally provide the same grand Buckingham Palace “balcony moment” enjoyed by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, it appears it will still put on a show for the public.
Knauf said: “It’s a royal wedding and it will rise to that standard as well.”
Before the big day, Markle will spend time in Canada and America with friends and family.