Prince Harry asked his brother to be best man at his wedding
Prince Harry was best man at his brother's wedding in 2011 and now wants his brother to take on the same role on his big day.
Prince William (right) and Prince Harry at a film premiere in December 2017 in London, England. Photo:CNBC. |
"The Duke of Cambridge was pleased to accept the invitation and is looking forward to supporting his brother at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on 19 May," Reutersquoted a statement from Kensington Palace.
The wedding of Prince Harry and American TV actress Meghan Markle will take placeat Windsor Castle, the weekend retreat of Queen Elizabeth II, not far from London. This is "a special place", holding beautiful memories of the 16 months of dating between Prince Harry and his fiancée Markle. In addition, the chapel at Windsor Castle is also where Prince Harry was baptized as a child.
Kensington Palace has drawn up a guest list of 600 includingincluding relatives and friends with direct ties to the royal couple.Current British Prime Minister Theresa May, US President Donald Trump and former US President Barack Obama, who is considered to have a close relationship with Prince Harry, will not attend the wedding.
Prince Harry was best man at his brother William's wedding to Princess Kate Middleton in 2011 inWestminster Cathedral.