Everything You Wanted To Know About Harry and Meghan – Couple Profiles and Marriage Info.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding is fast approaching and will be the most talked about event since, well, the last royal wedding, which saw the union of Harry’s older brother and inheritor to the throne, Prince William, and Kate Middleton.

Their romance was already more unconventional than Will and Kate’s, not least because of Markle’s background (she is a mixed-race American who had married once), their wedding plans, and the proven fact that she was welcomed into the royal family before getting married. This may be because of the proven fact that Harry is just sixth in line to the throne, and therefore does not stick to royal protocol like his older brother. And where some disagree, many more have fallen in love with the couple and think their modern-day romance is indicative of how far the monarchy has come in last few years. So here’s a profile of a current British IT couple.

Meghan

Meghan Markle is the lady everyone seems to be talking about, so I’m sorry but we’re possibly going to focus more on her than Harry, who has been in the limelight of the British public throughout his life. She was born in 1981, named Rachel Meghan Markle, and was raised in Los Angeles by her mother, a social worker with a passion for teaching yoga, and her father, from whom she got her interest in film/TV, because of her being an Emmy-winning lighting director. At 36, she had been living an independent and successful life happily before her love life brought her international fame. By her own description, she is an actress, writer, and editor-in-chief of her own lifestyle brand, The Tig, so being the fiancé to a prince certainly does not define her, as she says she all the time wanted to. be a working woman, not lunch.

Seeing a different show, dress loosely, cropped jeans, soft blouses, and fashionable prom dresses, it is hard to picture her in a conservative skirt suit or “prudent” heels as she combines this California casual style with elegant simplicity in her engagement photos. It looks like she’ll be taking over from her future sister-in-law as a Royals style icon, following in the footsteps of fellow American actress turned princess Grace Kelly. Her LA roots also play a large part in the lifestyle she chooses to follow, as she is an avid promoter of healthy living, claiming that “most things can be cured with yoga, the beach, or a few avocados”. This devotion to clean living is something that has endeared him to younger generations, which is positive for the relationship between the Royal family and British youth. She is also a campaigner for gender equality, being a UN women’s advocate and openly supporting the He For She campaign created by fellow advocate Emma Watson. This was a rare deviation from the norm with the Royals, as they weren’t normally allowed to make any kind of political statement. For example, Kate Middleton received backlash after not wearing black at the BAFTAs, which many other actresses did in support of the Time’s Up movement.

Prince Harry

Prince Harry is more traditional in his pursuits, with the “bad boy” persona of his youth softening with age. In 2005, he enrolled at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and in 2008 he began serving in Afghanistan, where he was stationed for two months. However, the work Harry seems to do the most is his charity work; like his girlfriend, Harry is an advocate. She, together with her brother and Kate, lead a Royal foundation called Heads Together, which partners with mental health charities for change to tackle stigma, raise awareness and supply vital services to those suffering from issues such as depression and anxiety. The campaign was hugely successful, with studies showing that in May 2017, 1.5 million more people spoke about mental health than in the previous three months and more than 800,000 men spoke to professionals about their issues.

Charity work aside, Harry was known to indulge in a little bit of gambling as a hobby. A blackjack enthusiast, he can draw crowds when he plays his hands, such as when he played in a casino in Las Vegas, claiming he enjoyed free drinks – which possibly cost him $300 during a brief session. It is not known whether Harry plays online, on sites like Vegas Casino, but perhaps for the best he focused on charity work; thanks to her marriage she is more in the public eye than ever before. And he appears to be good at it, as the creator of the Invictus Games, a global multi-sport event in which wounded, injured or ill armed forces personnel participate. It’s a big show, showcasing the talent of those often considered past their prime or useless because of injury, showing the world that everybody has something to give.

Engagement

By now, everybody has heard of Harry and Meghan’s engagement story, the private little proposal over a roast chicken the couple shared on a comfortable Sunday night at home. One very sweet addition to this story is that Meghan barely managed to let Harry finish the proposal before going in for a hug saying, “Yeah, yeah, can I say yes now?” when Harry laughed and asked if he could wear the ring, which Meghan had clearly forgotten about in her excitement. The pair have been dating for a little over 15 months, and have shown the world that they are about to splurge theirs but what about their marriage?

Wedding of the Year

The date is set for Saturday 19 May 2018, and it is going to be held at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle – a place the couple says has become “a very special place” in their relationship. The service will start at 12pm, and 600 lucky guests have received written invitations to the marriage, with 200 family and friends traveling to Frogmore House in the evening to celebrate. The invitations were produced by Barnard and Westwood, who have been in command of printing for the Royal family since 1985. The invitations are printed in gold and black then brushed to bring out the sheen, and gilded around the edges, with the added touch of beauty. printed on British paper (Harry) but in American ink (Meghan). We can only imagine what it must be like to receive one of those invitations!

Of course there’s great speculation as to what, or rather WHO Miss Markle will be wearing it on her wedding day, as the dress will not be unbuttoned until she gets out of the car. The speculation only multiplied when he revealed it she will have two dresses, another traditional for the bridal ceremony and then a more glamorous and fewer restrictive dress for evening revelry. Burberry has been proposed as an option, as Markle is a fan of the fashion house, repeatedly heading out for engagements. Meghan’s close friend Isabel May is also the Director of Communications for the brand and appears to have helped her behind the scenes with wedding preparations. Other frontrunners include Ralph and Russo, whom she wore for her engagement photos, and Erdem, a Canadian designer favored by Meghan’s future sister, Kate Middleton. One of these problems with a Royal wedding dress is that it’ll be photographed and viewed for years to come, so it has to strike the perfect balance between fashionable and timeless. However, there is no doubt that the ever-elegant Meghan will choose something to suit the occasion perfectly. As for the groom, it is anticipated to wear the uniform for the ceremony, as a former soldier and now Captain General of the Royal Marines.

As for the marriage itself, Harry and Meghan are leading the way in planning, alongside Lord Chamberlain’s Office at Buckingham Palace. According to the couple, they wanted a marriage day that reflected them, stuffed with fun and joy, giving them the opportunity to celebrate publicly. There is a slight departure from Royal tradition, as is to be expected of these modern-day lovers, but a core part of the marriage will remain, although it is unlikely that gender equality advocates Meghan will comply with “obey” the prince. While she will likely be carrying a lily of the valley in her bouquet, as Kate and Princess Diana have previously done, she won’t be wearing the Cartier Halo tiara that Kate is wearing, and it’s rumored that she may not choose to wear it. at all. Another highly talked about difference is the cake; where it’s traditional to have a fruit cake, Harry and Meghan reportedly opted for elderflower and lemon, created by Claire Ptak of Violet Cakes, London.

However the marriage turns out, it is bound to be a fantastic day, stuffed with the celebration of the love and joy that the young couple embodies.