Ed Sheeran Performs At Prince Harry's Wedding

Ed Sheeran has long been rumoured to be performing at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. In February 2018, a source told Us Weekly that Harry had personally requested that Ed sing at the May 19 shindig. However, Sheeran's representative later denied that he would be performing. Sheeran himself had previously expressed interest in the idea, saying, Yeah, why not?

Ed Sheeran was personally requested by Prince Harry to perform at his wedding

A source told Us Weekly that Harry "personally requested" Ed perform at the May 19 event, adding that the couple was likely fans of his hit songs "Shape of You" and "Thinking Out Loud."

In December 2017, when Sheeran was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire by Harry's father, Prince Charles, he was asked if he would sing at the royal wedding. "Yeah, why not?" he replied.

Sheeran has also expressed interest in performing at the wedding, telling Entertainment Tonight a few days before receiving his MBE: "I haven't been asked, but I am playing [a concert] in Ireland the day before, so I don't think I could make it." He added, "I get asked [to perform at the royal wedding] all the time like I know the Royal family. I've met Harry once! [And] that was in 2011 at his grans' Jubilee, and it was like, 'Hey.' 'Hey'... I barely know him!"

It is unclear if Sheeran will perform at the wedding, as he has a prior engagement as part of his Divide World Tour in Dublin, Ireland, on the same day.

Sheeran previously expressed interest in performing at the royal wedding

Ed Sheeran previously expressed interest in performing at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. In December 2017, Sheeran was asked if he would sing for the couple's first dance, to which he replied: "I haven't been asked." However, he added that he would be eager to perform if he was invited, stating: "Yeah, why not?"

Sheeran's comments came after receiving an MBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, where he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his services to music and charity. When asked about the possibility of performing at the royal wedding, Sheeran joked that he barely knew Prince Harry, saying: "I get asked this all the time like I know the Royal family. I've met Harry once! [...] that was in 2011 at his grans' Jubilee, and it was like, 'Hey.' 'Hey'... I barely know him!"

Despite Sheeran's interest, it was later reported that he would not be performing at the wedding. On the day of the wedding, Sheeran was scheduled to play a concert in Dublin as part of his Divide World Tour.

Sheeran has his own wedding to look forward to

Ed Sheeran has been asked to perform at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, according to reports. The singer, who has previously expressed interest in performing at the royal wedding, is said to have been personally requested by Prince Harry to sing at the highly anticipated event.

Sheeran, who has had multiple interactions with the Royal Family, including receiving an MBE from Prince Charles, has not yet confirmed his attendance. However, when asked about the possibility in the past, he responded with enthusiasm, saying, "Yeah, why not?"

While it is unclear if Sheeran will be performing at the wedding, he certainly has his own wedding to look forward to. The singer and his longtime girlfriend, Cherry Seaborn, got engaged just before New Year's.

Sheeran's wedding plans come as he continues his Divide World Tour, with a performance in Dublin's Phoenix Park scheduled for the same night as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. With such a busy schedule, it remains to be seen if he will be able to attend the royal couple's celebration.

As the excitement builds for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, all eyes are on the guest list and the potential performers. While Sheeran has not confirmed his involvement, his presence would undoubtedly add a touch of magic to the royal festivities.

Sheeran has experience as a wedding singer

Ed Sheeran has experience as a wedding singer. In fact, the Grammy award-winning artist has produced a plethora of wedding-worthy love songs throughout his record-breaking career. His romantic songs are perfect for any part of a couple's special day, from the processional to the reception exit.

Sheeran's songs have become wedding staples, with "Perfect" being the most popular first dance song for US couples since 2017—the longest run for any artist. Other popular songs of his that are played at weddings include "Afterglow," "All of the Stars," "Beautiful People," "Best Part of Me," "Castle on the Hill," "Everything Has Changed," "Firefly," "Galway Girl," "Hearts Don't Break Around Here," "How Would You Feel (Paean)," "Kiss Me," "Lego House," "Perfect," "Photograph," "Shape of You," "Tenerife Sea," "Thinking Out Loud," and "Wake Me Up."

Sheeran has also performed at weddings himself. In December 2017, Sheeran revealed that he wrote "Kiss Me" to be a wedding song. The love ballad was inspired by his godparents, who asked him to perform on their wedding day.

Sheeran was also asked to perform at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018. According to Us Weekly, Harry "personally requested" that Sheeran sing at the May 19 event. Sheeran had previously shown interest in performing at the royal wedding, telling reporters at Buckingham Palace in December 2017, "Yeah, why not?" However, it is unclear if he was able to perform due to a conflicting tour schedule.

Sheeran's connections to the Royal Family

Ed Sheeran's connections to the Royal Family include:

• He was asked to perform at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.
• He has met Harry once before, at the Queen's Jubilee in 2011.
• He has helped Harry raise money for charity.
• He signed Jamie Lawson to his label, Gingerbread Man Records, who released a charity single for Walking With The Wounded, an organisation that Prince Harry is patron of.
• He reportedly had his face sliced by Princess Beatrice at a party in November 2017 as she mock-knighted James Blunt with a sword.
• He is friends with Harry's cousin, Princess Beatrice.

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