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Queen Elizabeth's grandson, fifth-in-line to
the throne, and Markle, who stars in the U.S. TV legal drama
"Suits", announced their engagement last year and their marriage
is to take place on May 19 in St George's Chapel at Windsor
Castle.
Shortly after a midday wedding ceremony, the couple will make
their first public appearance as husband and wife in a roughly
two mile carriage procession.
"They hope this short journey will provide an opportunity for
more people to come together around Windsor and to enjoy the
atmosphere of this special day," Kensington Palace said in a
statement, setting out new details of the wedding day.
The route will finish with a ride up the long, broad 17th
century parkland avenue that leads to Windsor Castle, home of
British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years.
Their exchange of wedding vows will be officiated by Archbishop
of Canterbury Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the Anglican
Communion. The wedding service itself will be conducted by Dean
of Windsor, David Conner.
The wedding is likely to attract huge attention around the
world, as did the marriage of Harry's elder brother William to
Kate Middleton in 2011, which was watched by an estimated two
billion people.
Kensington palace said Harry and Markle would join guests at a
reception inside Windsor Castle after the procession. Harry's
father, Prince Charles, would later host an evening reception
for close friends and family.
Markle, who is a divorcee, met Harry in July 2016 after they
were introduced through a mutual friend, with both knowing
little about the other. After just two dates, the couple decided
to go on holiday together to Botswana.
(Reporting by William James; Editing by Gareth Jones)
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