Meghan Markle will walk down the aisle and marry her prince on May 19.As the wedding is a private event -- rather than a state occasion -- paid for by the British royal family, only a few details have been revealed so far. Here's what we know and what's still under wraps.The venuePrince Harry and Meghan Markle will wed on Saturday, May 19, in St. George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of central London.Windsor is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and an official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, who spends most of her weekends there.The chapel has a capacity of around 800.London florist Philippa Craddock has been tasked with decorating the chapel. Her team plans to use white garden roses, peonies and foxgloves, as well as branches of beech, birch and hornbeam for the floral displays, which will be distributed to local charities after the wedding.Many of the plants will be sourced from the gardens and parkland of the … [Read more...] about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to wed in royal wedding
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How to watch the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The royal wedding is almost here – the day Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been waiting for. About 600 guests will join the couple at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle as they exchange vows. Of them, 200 will join them to party into the night. In one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year, CBS News will bring extensive and live coverage of the royal wedding between Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle starting at 4 a.m. ET (9 a.m. GMT) on Saturday, May 19. "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King and "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier will anchor the coverage from Windsor Castle. The coverage will be televised and streamed live on CBSN. The royal wedding of of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018 Time: 4:00 a.m. ET Where: Windsor Castle TV Channel: Your local CBS station Online stream: Watch on CBSN or on the CBS News app In addition to the morning broadcast, CBS News will present a two-hour … [Read more...] about How to watch the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Madame Tussauds London unveils Meghan Markle wax figure
LONDON — Prince Harry was already there, and now bride-to-be Meghan Markle is by his side. Madame Tussauds London just unveiled a waxwork of Markle as it prepares for events marking the May 19 royal wedding. The likeness of the American actress sports the emerald green P.A.R.O.S.H. dress she wore for the couple's engagement announcement. The waxwork will be displayed beside one of Prince Harry, which has been updated to add a beard. The waxworks will first go on display to the public on the day before the wedding, May 18. The attraction said it will offer free entry to guests named Meghan or Harry on the day of the royal wedding — but only for one day. Madame Tussauds London's sister attraction in New York also plans to unveil its own Meghan Markle figure on Wednesday. Royal wedding: Meghan Markle's parents – and Diana's sisters – to have roles At the actual royal wedding, Markle's friend Serena Williams and the Beckhams are expected … [Read more...] about Madame Tussauds London unveils Meghan Markle wax figure
Meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding photographer
Alexi Lubomirski, the photographer who snapped Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement photos, will be back behind the lens for the wedding on May 19. A mutual friend suggested Prince Harry and Meghan Markle check out Lubomirski's Instagram where the fashion photographer posts his work with some of world's most famous faces including Julia Roberts, Beyoncé and Angelina Jolie. Lubomirski, who lives in New York City, was in London at the time, visiting his mother who was undergoing surgery. The operation was a success, and so was his hastily arranged meeting with the newly engaged couple. "It was wonderful to get that instantaneous read on them. Because, you know, love is – when you see young love or any – any love when it [is] in its genesis stage, it's the most beautiful thing to see. And I'm a cheeseball, so I love that kind of stuff," Lubomirski told "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King before he was officially asked to document the nuptials. Lubomirski … [Read more...] about Meet Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding photographer
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