The wedding by numbers

A huge amount of time, money and people go into hosting a royal wedding. Jessica Carpani breaks down the mind-boggling figures involved

A guide to the details, by Jessica Carpani

600 invitations have been made by Barnard & Westwood. The service is at St George’s Chapel, followed by a reception at St George’s Hall, which is being hosted by the Queen. 200

guests are invited to the private reception at Frogmore House in Windsor Home Park. 2 640 ,

members of the public have been invited to the Windsor Castle grounds. Made up of

1,200 nominated by nine regional Lord Lieutenant offices; 200 people from charities and organisations; 100 pupils from local schools the Royal School and St George’s School; 610 Windsor Castle community members; 530 members of the Royal Households and Crown Estate. 23

boy choristers, aged between seven and 13, are performing in the choir during the wedding ceremony.

140 Royal Ambassadors Borough have event and assist volunteered visitors to during steward the the day. £30

The price of a parking space at the Review Ground. There are 6,000 pre-booked spots on the green space, just off the Long Walk south of Windsor Castle. 4

Windsor Grey Horses will be pulling the Ascot Landau in which Harry and Meghan will be driven around Windsor after the wedding. Horses Milford Haven,

Sir Basil, Tyrone and Storm will be pulling the carriage, with Plymouth and Londonderry acting as the two outriders. In the event of rain, the couple will ride in a Scottish State Coach with a glass roof. 2

The distance in miles the couple will be driven along Castle Hill, the High Street and into Windsor town centre before returning along the Long Walk (pictured right) for their reception.