Kensington Palace has confirmed the Armed Forces will play a “special role” in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding next month.
More than 250 members of the Armed Forces will provide ceremonial support on the big day, in a nod to Harry’s military background.
Harry, 33, spent ten years in the Armed Forces and conducted two tours of Afghanistan with the British Army. He took over from the Duke of Edinburgh as Captain General of the Royal Marines last year.
A palace statement on Wednesday read: “The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Armed Forces units with a special connection to Prince Harry will provide ceremonial support at his wedding to Ms. Meghan Markle on 19 May.
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“Prince Harry and Ms. Markle are pleased that members of the Armed Forces will play such a special role in their wedding.
“The Military, and these units in particular, hold a great significance for Prince Harry and the couple are incredibly grateful for their support.”
Further information released by the Ministry of Defence confirmed that units holding a “special relationship” with Harry will provide ceremonial support at the wedding and during the carriage procession through Windsor.
The Ministry of Defence said: “Members of the Household Cavalry will form a staircase party at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle as part of the wedding.
“The State Trumpeters and a Captain’s Escort from the Household Cavalry will also provide ceremonial support.
“Prince Harry joined The Blues and Royals in April 2016 and served with the Household Cavalry Regiment, undertaking two tours of Afghanistan and rising to the rank of Captain.”
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