Queen's Seat At Harry And Meghan's Wedding

The seating plan at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was steeped in tradition and royal protocol. The Queen, as the most senior member of the royal family, was the last to arrive before the bride, and was seated in the second row with an empty seat in front of her, to ensure she had a nice view of the ceremony. The seat in front of the Queen is always left empty, and it is also said to be her favourite seat.

The Queen wore lime green

The Queen's choice of colour was predicted by British bookmakers in the week leading up to the wedding. The monarch is known for her vibrant block-colour ensembles and, as the most senior member of the royal family, she was the last to arrive before the bride. The Queen's seat at the ceremony was in front of an empty chair, which is always left vacant, presumably so she has a clear view.

The Queen's outfit was accented by the Richmond Diamond brooch, Anello and Davide block-heel pumps, and a Launer bag. The colour choice was also perhaps influenced by royal dress code rules, which dictate that she shuns muted colours in favour of vibrant, jewel-toned outfits. The Queen's preference for lime green may also have been influenced by the fact that it is a colour she likes to wear, and it was an appropriate choice for the occasion.

She was the last to arrive before Meghan

Queen Elizabeth II was the last to arrive before Meghan Markle at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Queen arrived with her husband, Prince Philip, just before Meghan drove up to St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

As the most senior member of the royal family, protocol dictates that the Queen arrives last to events and engagements. However, exceptions are made in the case of weddings. The Queen wore a lime green tweed coat with a matching hat with regal purple trim.

The wedding ceremony was officiated by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and included elements of African-American culture. Meghan's bouquet included forget-me-nots, which were chosen by Harry in honour of his late mother, Princess Diana.

The seat in front of the Queen was left empty

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place on Saturday, 19 May 2018, at St George's Chapel, Windsor. The Queen's seat at the wedding was in the second row, and the seat in front of her was left empty.

While some people assumed that the empty seat next to Prince William was a tribute to the late Princess Diana, this was not the case. The seat in front of the Queen is always left empty, presumably so that she can have a nice view. The seat is also said to be the Queen's favourite.

The Queen's seat placement was not the only notable aspect of her attendance at the wedding. As the most senior member of the royal family, protocol dictates that the Queen arrives last to events and engagements. However, an exception is made in the case of weddings, and the Queen arrived just before Meghan. The Queen also wore bright green, a bold choice that her mother-in-law explained as follows: "She needs to stand out for people to be able to say 'I saw the Queen.' [...] I can never wear beige because nobody will know who I am."

The Queen hosted a lunch reception

The Queen's seat was positioned in the front row, in keeping with royal protocol, which dictates that she arrives last and has the best view. The seat in front of her was left empty, as is customary.

The reception featured a performance by Elton John, who sang several songs, including "Tiny Dancer," dedicated to Meghan. Harry also gave an impromptu speech, which a guest described as "very off-the-cuff, which was lovely."

The Queen and Prince Philip left the chapel last

The Queen and Prince Philip were the last members of the Royal Family to arrive at St George's Chapel for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as is customary. The couple were married on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at St George's Chapel, Windsor, with the ceremony commencing at 12:00 midday.

The Queen and Prince Philip arrived at the chapel at 11:52 am, just before Meghan drove up to the venue. The Queen wore a bright lime green outfit, a colour she often wears to stand out. The seat in front of the Queen was left empty, as is customary, so she could have a nice view.

The Queen hosted a lunchtime reception for the happy couple at St George's Hall after the ceremony, where guests were treated to a variety of canapes and larger bowl dishes. Elton John performed at the lunch reception, and Harry gave an impromptu speech.

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