Royal Wedding's Girl Band: Who Was Invited?

The Spice Girls were at the centre of a media frenzy in 2018 when Mel B hinted that the girl band had been invited to perform at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. However, Mel C later denied the reports, stating that the Spice Girls were never invited to perform and that Mel B was joking. Ultimately, only three of the five Spice Girls—Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, and Emma Bunton—were on the guest list, leaving Mel C (Sporty Spice) and Mel B (Scary Spice) out.

Mel B claimed the Spice Girls were invited to perform at the wedding

In 2018, Mel B claimed that the Spice Girls were invited to perform at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. However, her statement was proven to be false by her bandmate, Mel C, who confirmed that the Spice Girls were never asked to perform at the royal wedding.

Mel B, also known as Scary Spice, rose to fame in the mid-1990s as a member of the Spice Girls. The group, consisting of Mel B, Mel C ("Sporty Spice"), Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice"), Geri Halliwell ("Ginger Spice"), and Victoria Beckham ("Posh Spice"), became a global phenomenon, selling over 100 million records worldwide and redefining the girl group concept with their "`girl power`" mantra.

In the lead-up to the royal wedding, Mel B made vague statements about the Spice Girls' possible involvement in the ceremony, leaving fans speculating about a potential performance. However, these speculations were put to rest when Mel C publicly denied the claims.

Mel C, during an appearance on the Australian radio program Fitzy & Wippa, stated, "I should clear up the invitation part of it—we were never invited!" She further expressed her annoyance at being left off the guest list, especially since she had seen Prince Charles at a recent event.

TMZ also reported that there were no plans for the Spice Girls to perform at the wedding, and sources close to the group confirmed that they hadn't rehearsed anything for the event. Despite the Spice Girls not being part of the wedding festivities, the group did reunite in 2018 for a 13-date UK and Ireland stadium tour, "Spice World - 2019 Tour," marking their first tour in a decade.

Mel C denied the reports and said they were never invited

Mel C has denied reports that the Spice Girls were invited to perform at the Royal Wedding, saying "we were never invited, we were never asked to perform... and I was a little bit annoyed, actually!"

The singer, whose real name is Melanie Chisholm, made the comments during an appearance on Australian radio program Fitzy & Wippa. She said that she wanted to "clear up the invitation part" of the rumours, which had been circulating since bandmate Mel B hinted that the group would be performing at the wedding.

Mel C's comments contradicted those made by Mel B, also known as Melanie Brown, who had previously said that "all five Spice Girls" would be attending the wedding. When asked if the group would be performing, Mel B had been less forthcoming, saying, "I need to go, I’m going to be fired."

Mel C admitted that she had considered confronting Prince Charles about the snub at the Prince's Trust Awards in March. "I felt like going 'Oy! Where's my invite?'", she said.

Despite Mel C's denial, fans had still been certain that the band would appear at the Royal Wedding and likely perform at the reception. However, it was later reported that there were no plans for the Spice Girls to perform and that only three of the five members had been invited: Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, and Geri Horner (aka Ginger Spice).

Only three of the five Spice Girls were on the guest list

The Spice Girls were rumoured to be performing at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018. However, Mel C (Sporty Spice) later confirmed that none of the Spice Girls were invited to the wedding, despite Mel B's (Scary Spice) previous claims.

Mel B hinted at the Spice Girls' involvement in the Royal Wedding during an appearance on *The Real* talk show. When asked if she knew anyone who was going to the wedding, she nodded and mouthed, "Yeah, I'm going." She continued, "Us five Spice Girls... Why am I so honest?" She also implied that the Spice Girls had been asked to perform at the wedding, but refused to give more details.

However, Mel C later denied these claims, stating that none of the Spice Girls had been invited to the wedding or asked to perform. She suggested that Mel B had been "joking" and that the media had "run with it a little bit".

Ultimately, only three of the five Spice Girls—Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice)—were on the guest list, while Sporty Spice and Scary Spice were notably absent.

Mel C felt snubbed by the royal wedding invitation

Mel C, also known as Sporty Spice, has expressed disappointment over not receiving an invitation to the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. She revealed her feelings during an appearance on the Australian radio program Fitzy & Wippa, stating that neither she nor the Spice Girls as a whole were invited to perform or attend the wedding. This contradicted previous hints by her bandmate Mel B, who suggested that the group would be present and possibly perform at the event.

Mel C's annoyance over the perceived snub was heightened by her long friendship with the royal family, particularly Prince Charles. She admitted to being tempted to confront Prince Charles about the issue when she saw him at an event in March. However, despite her disappointment, Mel C maintained that Prince Charles was a "lovely, lovely man."

The Spice Girls have had a notable relationship with the Royals, dating back to when the group first rose to fame. While Mel C did not receive an invitation, three of her fellow Spice Girls, Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), were reportedly on the guest list. This further added to Mel C's feelings of being snubbed, as she believed that all five members of the group should have been invited.

Despite the disappointment, Mel C handled the situation with grace and humour, acknowledging that Prince Charles was indeed a "lovely man" despite her initial reaction to the snub. She also poked fun at an incident from the past, saying, "back in the day with the girls and the bottom pinch and the lipstick on the face."

Mel B accidentally let slip her invitation on The Real talk show

The Spice Girls were at the centre of royal wedding rumours in 2018. Speculation began after Mel B, aka Scary Spice, appeared on the talk show The Real. When asked if she knew anyone who would be attending the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Mel B nodded and mouthed, "Yeah, I'm going." She then confirmed that all five Spice Girls had been invited.

Mel B's comments contradicted previous reports that only Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) had made the guest list. Mel C (Sporty Spice) later confirmed that she had not been invited, saying, "We were never invited, we were never asked to perform... and I was a little bit annoyed, actually!"

During her appearance on The Real, Mel B also implied that the Spice Girls would be performing at the royal wedding. When asked directly, she sighed and said, "I swear, I'm just, like...", leading the hosts to celebrate as if they had received an affirmative answer. However, she quickly backtracked, saying, "I need to go. I'm gonna be fired."

The Spice Girls had sparked reunion rumours earlier that year when all five members gathered at Geri Halliwell's home in London with their former manager, Simon Fuller. They released a joint statement, teasing a potential new project and saying, "The time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together." Despite this, Victoria Beckham shut down rumours of a tour, telling Vogue, "I'm not going on tour. The girls aren't going on tour."

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