Welby: Pray for Meghan’s dad

The Archbishop of Canterbury hopes people pray for Meghan Markle’s father after it was confirmed the Prince of Wales would step in for him at the wedding.

The Most Rev Justin Welby, who has been at rehearsals ahead of the ceremony, said it was ‘wonderful’ that Charles will walk Miss Markle down the aisle.

Meghan’s father Thomas was forced to pull out of performing the fatherly duty after undergoing heart surgery just two days before the wedding.

Asked whether Mr Markle will be mentioned in prayers on the day, Mr Welby said: ‘I really couldn’t comment on that side of thing, except obviously as with all times like this where someone’s ill you remember them in your prayers. And I hope people will pray for him, and pray for the couple and pray for everyone involved in the process tomorrow.’