Ephraim Hardcastle

THE happy sound of Brixtonians chanting Meghan Markle’s name is music to the ears of royal wedding planners. They recognise that Prince harry’s marriage in four months will be the last royal occasion for a generation to bring the nation together for a feel-good event (the weddings of Beatrice and Eugenie will be minor affairs). There will be no other major royal wedding on the horizon for possibly 20 years, when Prince George strolls down the aisle. For the future popularity of the monarchy, harry and Meghan’s nuptials represents a huge challenge for Team Windsor.