Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal wedding guest list

WILL Diana’s family be there? Are the Spice Girls REALLY invited? Here’s what we know about the royal wedding guest list.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding is imminent. Picture: AP

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry’s engagement is almost over: the couple is due to marry this month at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

There’s a tight guest list for the May 19 ceremony — just 600 people were invited to the service, Kensington Palace announced in March.

Read on for a look at who you can expect to see at the wedding.

The Royal couple are preparing for the wedding of the year. Picture: AP

THE WEDDING PARTY

One famous face will definitely be in the crowd: Harry’s older brother Prince William. The royal, who is second in line to the British throne, is Harry’s best man.

Prince Harry has asked his brother The Duke of Cambridge to be his Best Man at his wedding to Ms. Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/7TvZ2VlEk2

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 26, 2018

Meghan, however, won’t have a maid of honour.

“She has a very close-knit circle of friends and she didn’t want to choose one over another,” Kensington Palace told E!. “All have been actively involved in helping her prepare for the day and will be there in the days beforehand. She’s very happy to have their support.”

Harry’s press secretary, Jason Knauf, has said that all the bridesmaids and page boys will be children. That may mean a role for Prince George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, 3, the children of William and the Duchess of Cambridge.

THE GROOM’S SIDE

Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and other royals — like his father Prince Charles, who is first in the line of succession for the crown — are likely going.

Prince William’s wife, Kate Middleton, is also attending, People reports. The couple’s youngest child, newborn Prince Louis, is skipping the ceremony.

Mr Knauf has said Harry was “keen to involve his mother’s family in the wedding” and that all three of Diana’s siblings will be present.

That means you can expect to see Diana’s sisters, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes, as well as her brother, Earl Charles Spencer.

Diana’s family including brother Earl Charles Spencer are expected to attend.

THE BRIDE’S SIDE

Harry’s press secretary has revealed “Prince Harry and Ms. Markle are very much looking forward to welcoming Ms. Markle’s parents to Windsor for the wedding.”

Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, will travel with her daughter by car to Windsor Castle on May 19. Her father, Thomas, will walk her down the aisle.

Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra has also revealed she’ll attend her friend’s wedding.

“I’ve known Meghan for a few years now and I’m super happy for her, and I’m just really happy to be a part of her big day, ya know?” Chopra said on The Jenny McCarthy Show in April.

Meghan Markle (right) and BFF Priyanka Chopra.

It’s unclear if another one of Meghan’s celebrity friends, Serena Williams, is going.

“I don’t know, I think it’s during one of the tournaments, so we’ll see if I can make it,” the tennis player told Good Morning America.

WHO ELSE IS GOING?

The Spice Girls are going — or are they?

Prince Harry‘s known the Spice Girls since childhood. Picture: Getty

Spice Girls member Mel B said on the talk show The Real on February 27 that she will attend the couple’s nuptials — and revealed that her fellow band mates were invited, too. The singer didn’t confirm if the pop group would perform at the wedding reception.

However, fellow Spice Girl Mel C had a different take.

“I’ve met Prince Charles lots of times,” she told The Sun at The Prince’s Trust Awards on March 6. “I’m going to ask him where my invite is because I haven’t got mine yet, obviously Mel B said she has hers. I think Mel was just kind of having a bit of a joke. There are no plans to go to the wedding at the moment.”

Prince Harry and Markle invited 2640 people into the grounds of Windsor Castle, a prime location to watch the pair’s arrival and carriage procession.

The majority of those invited will be members of the public, nominated by local Lord Lieutenant offices. The pair also invited members of charities and other organisations, local schoolchildren, residents of Windsor and members of the royal household.

Here are the stories of some of the people who will be joining the celebrations in the grounds of Windsor Castle on May 19th:

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 10, 2018

Philip Gillespie from Ballymena who lost his right leg in an IED incident in Afghanistan and works to raise funds and awareness for ABF The Soldiers' Charity. pic.twitter.com/WadD7gRpRq

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 10, 2018

Pamela Anomneze from Haringey. Pamela is the manager of Studio 306 Collective CIC, a social enterprise that helps those recovering from mental health issues through the creative arts. pic.twitter.com/gSNTcRt9SO

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 10, 2018

Reuben Litherland from Derby. Reuben was born deaf and has started lunchtime lessons to teach sign language at school. pic.twitter.com/bpUUO0rIKL

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 10, 2018

Amy Wright from Annan. Amy is Chair of Board of Directors for the Usual Place café in Dumfries, which provides employment training and support for young people aged 16-25 with special needs. pic.twitter.com/ATZrolP2cV

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 10, 2018

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