Dress rehearsal
Harry and Meghan to walk down aisle accompanied by clutch of children already used to the limelight
Windsor schoolchildren enact their own royal wedding procession on the Long Walk, with the ‘Archbishop of Canterbury’ leading the way. Yesterday Meghan Markle’s bridesmaids and page boys were revealed
WHEN the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge married, one little bridesmaid stole the show, moodily covering her ears from the noise of the crowd. When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot on Saturday, they are unlikely to see a repeat of such scene-stealing antics after choosing children who are more than used to the limelight. The 10 girls and boys who will take a starring role in the royal wedding include Prince George and Princess Charlotte and a host of Americans who are already social media stars. Jessica Mulroney and Benita Litt, Ms Markle’s friends, will watch proudly as five of their children take roles in the bridal party, joining Prince Harry’s godchildren for the big day.
Not only are the three Mulroneys already Instagram stars, their mother brings impressive fashion credentials to the day as a stylist and designer. Their involvement, as well as Ms Markle’s, could ensure that the bridesmaids and pageboys are dressed in modern outfits, unlike other recent royal weddings. Prince Harry has previously told of his bemusement at being dressed in “bizarre” outfits as a child, and appeared at the wedding of Earl Spencer, his uncle, in a wide hat, frilly shirt and satin sash.
The full bridal party, announced by Kensington Palace, will include Remi and Rylan Litt, Ivy Mulroney and her twin brothers Brian and John, Zalie Warren, Florence van Cutsem and Jasper Dyer. Florence is a cousin of Grace, remembered for her balcony appearance at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.