Meghan and Harry’s Roman holiday for their matchmaker’s wedding
ROYALTY, a president’s daughter, pop singers and Hollywood actors – it’s no wonder the wedding guests seemed to be outnumbered by security guards.
And the Duke and Duchess of Sussex beamed as they arrived at a lavish Italian celebration boasting a star-studded guest list.
Harry and Meghan flew to Italy on Thursday ahead of fashion designer Misha Nonoo’s marriage to oil tycoon Mikey Hess.
Miss Nonoo, who is thought to have played matchmaker to the Sussexes, and Mr Hess celebrated their nuptials at Villa Aurelia – a 17th century building boasting spectacular views of Rome.
Harry and Meghan arrived in a blackedout car just outside the villa, where golf buggies were waiting to ferry guests up to the property. Harry wore black tie, while Meghan arrived in an £8,900 Valentino puff-sleeve embroidered tulle gown.
Other A-listers included British actor turned US chat show host James Corden, Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner.
Miss Nonoo, 31, was seen arriving in a simple white gown as she made the trip in a golf buggy up to the villa alongside Princess Eugenie, 29. A more lavish white dress for her to marry in was unloaded from the back of a car soon after.
Princess Beatrice, 31, was spotted wearing a diamond headband decorated with gold and pearl flowers as she mingled with other guests, including handbag designer Poppy Jamie, 29.
Security was tight at the Baroque-style venue, with armed guards watching over the celebrity crowd. Miss Trump’s arrival car was flanked by two security vehicles, complete with sirens and flashing lights.
Locals driving by were ushered onwards by the suited security men, and told not to block the narrow, one-way street.
Also among the guests were US pop singer Katy Perry, who wore a bright pink dress and sunglasses as she arrived with actor boyfriend Orlando Bloom. It is understood the ceremony was followed by a gala dinner – laid on by international chefs including Ruth Rogers, who runs the upmarket River Cafe in London – and a dance. The festivities will continue today with a party at Cinecitta, the largest film studio in Europe.
Miss Nonoo is one of Meghan’s best friends and attended her £350,000 New York baby shower. The Duke and Duchess – who went to Italy without baby Archie – will travel on to South Africa, arriving on Monday for a ten-day tour.