SLIMLINE Meghan Markle has had to have her wedding dress altered several times after losing a “significant amount” of weight ahead of next month’s nuptials. The actress, 36, has needed multiple fittings with designers Ralph and Russo after asking them for an “ornate and intricate” gown costing up to £40,000. A source said: “It’s a breathtaking dress and more of a show-stopper than Kate Middleton’s wedding gown, but it also adheres to royal etiquette. “Her shoulders, for example, will be covered in the chapel. “Like most brides, Meghan has been on a bit of a health kick and has lost a significant amount of weight. “Accordingly, she’s had at least three fittings at Kensington Palace, with the dress taken in each time.” Australians Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo, known for extravagant embroidery, frills and sequins, designed the outfit for Meghan’s engagement photos. Meghan wore a £300 … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle has £40k wedding dress repeatedly altered after ‘health kick’ ahead of wedding to Prince Harry
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Meghan Markle looks radiant in low cut green dress as she and Prince Harry meet Aussie PM at Invictus Games reception
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry joined the Australian Prime Minister at a London reception ahead of the Invictus Games in Sydney later this year. Prince Harry and his bride-to-be met servicemen and women from both Britain and Australia, some of whom have previously competed in the international sporting event. The couple will also learn more about preparations for this year's games at the reception hosted by Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy at Australia House on Saturday. More than 500 competitors - made up of sick and injured military and veterans - from 18 nations are expected to compete at the Invictus Games in Sydney between October 20 and 27. It is expected Harry, who is patron of the Invictus Games Foundation which oversees the delivery of the tournament, will travel to Australia for the event with Ms Markle, who will by then be his wife. When Toronto hosted the Paralympic-style event last year the former Suits star, who at the time was living and working in the city, attended … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle looks radiant in low cut green dress as she and Prince Harry meet Aussie PM at Invictus Games reception
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend Invictus Games reception
News / UK and world by Press Association April 21, 2018, 1:38 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Army personnel have praised Prince Harry for changing lives ahead of this year’s Invictus Games in Sydney. The royal was attending a reception at Australia House in central London with bride-to-be Meghan Markle, and was welcomed by Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy. Gareth Paterson, from Newcastle, who is leaving the army after 24 years’ service, said of the prince: “You can’t really fault the guy, he puts in so much effort. “He genuinely cares about everyone he meets and remembers who people are. “He doesn’t do it for the media like some celebrities, he really cares about people’s stories.” Mr Paterson, who suffers from an autoimmune disease which fuses the spine, competed at the Orlando and Toronto Invictus Games, winning three gold medals in … [Read more...] about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend Invictus Games reception
5 tasty ways to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding
It’s the wedding everyone wants to attend. But even if you’re not among the 2,640 people invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s May 19 marriage, you can still celebrate and have a sweet time. Here are five delicious ways to salute the pair. 1) Tea off A special Royal Tea inspired by the couple’s go-to eats is being served throughout May at the posh Palm Court (theplazany.com) at the Plaza Hotel in Midtown. On the menu: tuna niçoise canapé inspired by the bride’s favorite salad; a roast chicken “BLT” in honor of the groom’s proposal over poultry, and a banana toffee cake pop with rum as a nod to the prince’s favorite dessert. There will also be sweet and savory bites inspired by traditional British fare, including a red, white and blue sherry trifle that evokes the Union Jack. It’s all designed for “guests to celebrate and feel like a Royal for a day,” says the Plaza’s executive chef … [Read more...] about 5 tasty ways to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding
Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s love story
How did the unlikely romance of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle come so far, so fast? In Prince Harry's words, "the stars aligned." He knew the minute he walked into the room on that blind date and saw Meghan Markle sitting there, that this could be the one. "They are saying it was love at first sight. And-- yes, I mean-- it-- it sounds as though it was," says royal biographer Penny Junor. By the third date, they were sleeping under the stars in one of the few places Prince Harry can escape public scrutiny: Botswana. Prince Harry engagement video: "It was fantastic. It was absolutely amazing to get to know her as quickly as I did." Markle returned to Toronto and her job on the TV drama "Suits," but they continued to meet every couple of weeks. Amazingly enough, no one leaked their romance to the press -- even though Harry was known to drop by the set. Unfortunately, says actor Wendell Pierce, he missed the prince's big entrance and had to hear about it from one of the … [Read more...] about Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s love story