Who Read Scripture At Meghan And Harry's Wedding?

At the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the scripture was read by Lady Jane Fellowes, the sister of the groom's late mother, Princess Diana. The scripture was taken from the Song of Solomon in the Christian Bible, also known as the Song of Songs. The passage, also regarded as My Beloved Speaks, talks of a mother's love for her son, a new beginning for couples in love, and a strong marriage with God at the centre.

Lady Jane Fellowes, Princess Diana's sister, read from the Song of Solomon

Lady Jane Fellowes, the sister of Princess Diana, read from the Song of Solomon at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. Lady Jane Fellowes is the middle Spencer sister and was four years older than Diana. She has long been seen as a confidante and a steadying influence in Harry's life.

Harry invited Lady Jane to give a reading at his wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018, and she was one of the first family members to meet their son, Archie. Lady Jane also gave readings at Diana's funeral in 1997.

The excerpt from the Song of Solomon that Lady Jane read at the wedding was:

> "My beloved speaks and says to me: 'Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for now, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.' Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a raging flame. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If one offered for love all the wealth of one's house, it would be utterly scorned."

The Song of Solomon is a book in the Bible that is primarily about physical love. The verses chosen for the wedding reading speak about a mother's love for her son, a new beginning for couples in love, and a strong marriage with God at the centre.

Harry wanted to ensure that his mother's memory was alive during his wedding ceremony, and having his aunt, Lady Jane, perform a reading was a way to honour Diana and involve her side of the family in the big day.

The scripture was about love and a new beginning

The scripture read at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was chosen by the couple, who wanted to intertwine their faith into the ceremony. The scripture was read by Lady Jane Fellowes, the sister of Prince Harry's late mother, Princess Diana. Lady Jane had been out of the spotlight since her sister's death in 1997, but having her read the scripture was a way for Harry and Meghan to honour Diana and involve her side of the family in the big day.

The scripture was taken from the Song of Solomon, also known as the Song of Songs, which is a long-form poem or sequence of poems. The particular verses, Song of Solomon 2:10-13 and Song of Solomon 8:6-7, are regarded as "My Beloved Speaks" and talk about a mother's love for her son. They also speak about a new beginning for couples in love and a strong marriage with God at the centre. The Song of Solomon is primarily about physical love, and it deals with sexual intimacy, which makes it a bold choice for a royal wedding. However, it is also a celebration of genuine love, and its quotes are often found in anniversary and Valentine's Day cards.

The verses read by Lady Jane Fellowes included the lines: "My beloved speaks and says to me: 'Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.' Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave." These verses describe the yearning and desire prevalent in love and speak of a new beginning as a couple. They are also incredibly sweet for a spring wedding, symbolizing purity, innocence, and the newness that this season brings.

The scripture chosen by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was a refreshing choice compared to more conventional options such as 1 Corinthians 13 or 1 John 4. It was a way for the couple to honour Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, and to celebrate their love and new beginning together.

The Song of Solomon is a long-form poem

At the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the couple chose to have only one reading from the Bible. Lady Jane Fellowes, the sister of Prince Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, read from the Song of Solomon, also known as "Song of Songs". This long-form poem is a collection of love poems, written by King Solomon, and is a lyric poem that extols the virtues of love between a husband and wife.

The Song of Solomon is a dialogue between a young woman and her lover, with an occasional chorus. The poem is divided into three sections: the courtship, the wedding, and the maturing marriage. The young maiden, who longs to be near her lover, searches for him, comparing him to a wandering shepherd. The lovers lie together, and the man praises the beauty of his beloved, comparing her to a young mare with eyes like doves. The maiden, in turn, compares herself to a rose and a lily and her beloved to a fruit tree.

The Song of Solomon is an appropriate choice for a wedding, as it is a celebration of genuine love, and the particular verses chosen by the couple speak of a mother's love for her son, a new beginning for couples in love, and a strong marriage with God at the centre. The verses chosen by the couple include:

> "My beloved speaks and says to me: 'Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for now, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone... The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.'"

> "Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a raging flame. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If one offered for all the wealth of one's house, it would be utterly scorned."

The sermon was delivered by Bishop Michael Curry

The sermon at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding was delivered by Bishop Michael Curry, the first African-American leader of the US Episcopal Church. In his sermon, entitled "The Power of Love", Bishop Curry preached about the transformative power of love, not just for individuals and families but for the world.

Curry's sermon was a highlight of the ceremony for many, as he passionately and emotively discussed the social and political power of love, refusing to tone down his message to align with the reserve of the stately onlookers. He preached about Moses and Jesus of Nazareth, quoting from the Bible and Martin Luther King Jr. to emphasise his points. Curry's delivery was described as "full-throated, uninhibited, theatrical and emotive", in the style of the traditional African-American church.

The sermon also included references to slavery and colonialism, with an inherent accusation of white complicity in the former. Curry's message was one of inclusion and equality, stating that "when love is the way, we actually treat each other, well, like we are actually a family".

The Bishop's sermon was a powerful and moving moment in the royal wedding ceremony, and one that will go down in history.

The sermon was entitled The Power of Love

The sermon at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was indeed entitled "The Power of Love". It was delivered by Michael Curry, the presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, and quoted Martin Luther King Jr.

The scripture reading, from the Song of Solomon, was given by Lady Jane Fellowes, the sister of Prince Harry's late mother, Princess Diana. Lady Jane had kept a low profile since her sister's death in 1997, but Harry and Meghan chose to honour Diana's memory by including her family in the ceremony.

The Song of Solomon is a long-form poem, or sequence of poems, celebrating genuine love. It is often quoted in anniversary and Valentine's Day cards. It is an unusual choice for a wedding, as it deals with sexual intimacy. However, it is a popular choice for marrying couples.

The verses chosen by Harry and Meghan speak of a mother's love for her son, as well as a new beginning for couples in love and a strong marriage with God at the centre. They include the lines:

> "My beloved speaks and says to me: 'Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone... The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land. The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.’ Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave."

The sermon, "The Power of Love", drew on these themes of love and new beginnings.

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