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
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
Meghan Markle’s rise from child activist to global star to future royal explored in CBS News special
"CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King will anchor "Meghan Markle: American Princess," a CBS News special exploring the life of Markle, the future wife of Prince Harry, to be broadcast Friday, April 20, 2018 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. "Meghan Markle: American Princess" is an engaging, inspiring look at the extraordinary woman who first stood out as a grade school student because of her passionate efforts to right wrongs. She went on to become a successful actress and then one-half of a global power couple for a new era. Her story is told through intimate, revealing interviews with the people who know her best – sorority sisters, high school teachers, fellow actors from the TV series "Suits," and more. The special also features interviews with CBS News royal contributor Tina Brown and royal experts, who weigh in on the couple, their upcoming marriage, and what their fairy-tale relationship means for the British monarchy and the world. "These two are going to be the premier … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle’s rise from child activist to global star to future royal explored in CBS News special