Markle’s parents set to meet Queen as royal wedding looms
MEGHAN Markle’s parents will meet the Queen ahead of the royal wedding, with both the bride’s mother and father having “important roles” on the big day, Kensington Palace has said.
Just over two weeks before the ceremony on May 19, the palace revealed that Thomas Markle will walk his daughter down the aisle and Doria Ragland will accompany the American star by car as she leaves for Windsor Castle, ready to marry Prince Harry.
As Kensington Palace disclosed more details of the royal wedding, they also announced that Ms Markle will not be having a maid of honour and that her bridesmaids and pageboys will all be children.
Jason Knauf, the palace’s communications secretary, said: “Ms Markle will not be having a maid of honour.
“She has a very close-knit group of friends and did not want to choose between them.”
Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be at the wedding and are expected to be among the young helpers.
Newlyweds Harry and Meghan will not be going on honeymoon straightaway, but will carry out their first engagement as a married couple the week after their wedding.
Ms Markle has already spoken of her desire to “hit the ground running” as she becomes a full-time royal.
The bride and groom will spend the night before the wedding apart and Harry’s first glimpse of the dress will be as Ms Markle walks up the aisle.
Ms Markle’s parents will arrive in Windsor the week of the wedding, and spend time with the Royal Family in the run-up to the ceremony.