European Royals: Who Attended Harry And Meghan's Wedding?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was a star-studded affair, with a host of celebrities and European royals in attendance. The guest list for the wedding, which took place on 19 May 2018 at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, included the couple's relatives, friends, and members of reigning and non-reigning royal families.

Among the European royals in attendance were Prince Seeiso and Princess Mabereng Seeiso of Lesotho, who co-founded the charity Sentebale with Prince Harry. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, Princess Alexandra, and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were also present.

Relatives of the groom

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was a star-studded affair, with many European royals in attendance. Here is a detailed list of the groom's relatives who were invited to the wedding:

The guest list for the groom's relatives included both close and extended family members. Here is a breakdown of the relatives of the groom who were invited:

Descendants of the Prince's Great-Grandfather:

• The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh: Prince Harry's paternal grandparents.
• The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall: Prince Harry's father and stepmother.
• The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Prince Harry's brother, Prince William, and his sister-in-law, Catherine.
• Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge: Prince Harry's nephew and niece.
• The Princess Royal and Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence: Prince Harry's paternal aunt and uncle.
• Peter and Autumn Phillips: Prince Harry's first cousin and his wife.
• Zara and Michael Tindall: Prince Harry's first cousin and her husband.
• The Duke of York and Sarah, Duchess of York: Prince Harry's paternal uncle (godfather) and his ex-wife.
• Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York: Prince Harry's first cousins. Princess Eugenie's fiancé, Jack Brooksbank, was also in attendance.
• The Earl and Countess of Wessex: Prince Harry's paternal uncle and aunt.

Descendants of the Prince's Great-Great-Grandfather:

• The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester: The groom's first cousin, twice removed, and his wife.
• The Duke and Duchess of Kent: The groom's first cousin, twice removed, and his wife.
• Princess Alexandra, The Hon. Lady Ogilvy: The groom's first cousin, twice removed.
• Prince and Princess Michael of Kent: The groom's first cousin, twice removed, and his wife.

Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon's Family:

• The Earl and Countess of Snowdon: The groom's first cousin, once removed, and his wife.
• Viscount Linley: The groom's second cousin.
• Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones: The groom's second cousin.
• Lady Sarah and Daniel Chatto: The groom's first cousin, once removed, and godmother, and her husband.
• Samuel Chatto and Arthur Chatto: The groom's second cousins.

Other Notable Guests:

In addition to the groom's relatives, there were several other notable guests in attendance, including celebrities, actors, and friends of the couple. Some of the famous guests included:

• George and Amal Clooney
• David and Victoria Beckham
• James Blunt and Sofia Wellesley
• Priyanka Chopra
• Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre
• James Corden and Julia Carey
• Elton John and David Furnish
• Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian
• Oprah Winfrey

Relatives of the bride

The bride, Meghan Markle, is American and previously worked as an actress, blogger, charity ambassador, and advocate. Her wedding to Prince Harry included several members of reigning and non-reigning royal families, as well as celebrities and close friends.

Doria Ragland, the mother of the bride, was in attendance. Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., was initially expected to play a role in the wedding but withdrew a few days prior due to health concerns.

The bride's two goddaughters, Remi and Rylan Litt, were among the bridesmaids. Their mother, US businesswoman Benita Litt, is one of Markle's closest friends.

Indian actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Priyanka Chopra, was also in attendance. Chopra has been a close friend of Markle's for several years, with the pair often spotted having fun together on social media.

Bahrain-born, London-raised fashion designer, Misha Nonoo, was also present. Nonoo is a close friend of Markle's and, according to rumours, the matchmaker who introduced the couple.

Tennis superstar, Serena Williams, has been firm friends with Markle for several years. Williams has provided advice to Markle on dealing with life in the spotlight.

Markle's friend from Northwestern University, Lindsay Roth, was also likely in attendance. According to Roth, they share a close bond and have a special connection, even when miles apart.

Other close friends in attendance included:

• Abigail Spencer
• Sarah Rafferty
• Gina Torres
• Amanda Schull
• Gabriel Macht
• Janina Gavankar
• Jessica Mulroney
• Heather Dorak
• Genevieve Hillis
• Celine Khavarani
• Lindsay Jordan
• Silver Tree
• Benita Litt
• Isabel May
• Lucy Meadmore
• Tiggy Pettifer
• Julia Samuel
• Violet Von Westenholz
• Misha Nonoo
• Jill Smoller
• Gina Torres
• Oprah Winfrey

Members of reigning royal families

• Prince Seeiso and Princess Mabereng Seeiso of Lesotho. Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso are the founders of the Lesotho-based AIDS charity Sentebale.
• The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the groom's first cousin, twice removed, and his wife.
• The Duke and Duchess of Kent, the groom's first cousin, twice removed, and his wife.
• Princess Alexandra, The Hon. Lady Ogilvy, the groom's first cousin, twice removed.
• Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, the groom's first cousin, twice removed, and his wife.

Members of non-reigning royal families

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was a star-studded affair, with many notable names from the world of royalty, sports, music, and entertainment in attendance.

• The Hereditary Prince and Princess of Oettingen-Spielberg
• Sir John Major and his wife, Dame Norma Major (John Major was a special guardian to Princes William and Harry on legal matters after the death of their mother)

In addition, many other dignitaries and notable figures were in attendance, including Sir Nicholas Soames (grandson of Winston Churchill), the Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London, the Dean of Windsor, the Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, the Honorary Chaplain to the Queen, and the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Notable guests

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was a star-studded affair, with a host of celebrities and notable figures in attendance. Here are some of the most famous guests who graced the event with their presence:

• Oprah Winfrey: The renowned American talk-show host was among the first guests to arrive at St. George's Chapel.
• David and Victoria Beckham: The English former football player and the fashion designer and former Spice Girl were in attendance. David Beckham is a friend of Prince Harry and has attended other royal events.
• George and Amal Clooney: The famous Hollywood couple were friends of the couple and were invited to the exclusive evening reception at Frogmore House.
• James Blunt and Sofia Wellesley: The singer-songwriter and his wife, the granddaughter of the 8th Duke of Wellington, were also present. James Blunt is a friend of Prince Harry and has served in the British Army with him.
• Priyanka Chopra: The Indian actress and model is a close friend of Meghan Markle.
• Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre: The British actor and his then-fiancée attended the wedding. Idris Elba is known for his roles in "The Wire" and "Luther."
• Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier: The professional polo player and friend of Prince Harry attended with his wife.
• James Corden and Julia Carey: The popular British talk show host and his TV producer wife were also among the guests.
• Sir Elton John and David Furnish: Sir Elton John, a family friend of the groom, performed at the lunchtime reception.
• Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley: The famous British actor and his wife were guests at the wedding.
• Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford: The actress and her singer-songwriter husband were also part of the celebrations.
• Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian: The professional tennis player and long-time friend of Meghan Markle attended with her husband, the founder of Reddit.

In addition to these celebrities, there were also several notable figures from the world of royalty, politics, and charity in attendance. Prince Harry's relatives, including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, and Prince William, were among the royal guests. Foreign royal guests included Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, a friend of Prince Harry and co-founder of the Sentebale charity. Notable non-royal guests included Sir John Major, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and his wife, Dame Norma Major.

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