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Like Charlie’s arrival at the Chocolate Factory, there will be a frenzy as the lucky recipients of Harry and Meghan’s ‘golden tickets’ begin to gather inside the grounds of the 15th century Windsor Castle for their special ringside seats.

These 1,200 members of the public, specially selected because of their community work, or their triumph over adversity, include representatives of Harry’s charities.

They will be joined by 200 schoolchildren as well as 1,240 members of the royal household.

Although they are golden invites, they don’t quite get these guests all the way to the promised land. But no doubt they will be dolled up in their wedding finery and happy to witness Harry and Meghan’s big day from outside the Chapel’s walls.