Prince Harry taps brother Prince William to be best man for his wedding to Meghan Markle

THE Duchess of Cambridge may not be in Meghan Markle’s bridal party but Prince Harry has asked his brother, Prince William, to be best man.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend an official photo call to announce the engagement. Picture: Supplied

PRINCE Harry has returned the favour to his brother Prince William, asking him to be his best man at his upcoming wedding.

Perez Hilton reports that Harry has already asked William and that his older brother gladly accepted.

Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, at Westminster Abbey with Maid of Honour Pippa Middleton, and best man Prince Harry. Picture: AFP

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially announced their engagement. Picture: Supplied

William broke tradition in 2011 by having his brother Harry as his best man and not one of his friends.

Yesterday, it was revealed that Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, would not have an official role in the May wedding as she will have recently given birth to her third child.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Picture: Supplied

Harry has however asked that his nephew and niece, Prince George and Princess Charlotee, be involved in the ceremony.

Harry’s bride-to-be Meghan Markle is yet to reveal who will be her maid of honour but she is close friends with a number of celebrities, including Quantico star Priyanka Chopra, tennis star Serena Williams and fashion designer Misha Nonoo

Quantico star Priyanka Chopra in Quantico. Picture: Supplied

Tennis star Serena Williams. Picture: Getty

Originally published as Prince Harry taps brother Prince William to be best man for his wedding to Meghan Markle