Evening Reception Guest List For The Royal Wedding

The evening reception of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding was a more intimate affair, with only 200 guests in attendance compared to the 600 guests at the daytime ceremony. Notable guests at the evening reception included George and Amal Clooney, Oprah Winfrey, Idris Elba, Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian, Elton John, Priyanka Chopra, and James Corden. The cast of Suits, including Patrick J. Adams, were notably not invited to the evening reception, nor was Duchess Sarah Ferguson.

The cast of Suits

According to a source, the guest list for the evening reception was symbolic of the new life that Meghan was entering into when she married Prince Harry:

> " [The cast is] important to her, but she has a new inner circle of friends. The afternoon reception is for Meghan and Harry's old circle and the evening establishes their new circle."

Instead, the cast of Suits went out for a night of karaoke in Windsor.

Despite this, it seems that the majority of her castmates were still supportive of her on her big day. Markle's onscreen love interest on the show, Patrick J. Adams, posted a sweet tribute to his former co-star on Instagram:

> "Playing Meghan’s television partner for the better part of a decade uniquely qualifies me to say this: Your Royal Highness, you are a lucky man and I know your long life together will be joyful, productive and hilarious."

Other notable guests

• Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian
• George & Amal Clooney
• Oprah Winfrey
• Idris Elba & Sabrina Dhowre
• James Corden & Julia Carey
• Abigail Spencer & Priyanka Chopra
• Tom Hardy & Charlotte Riley
• Carey Mulligan & Marcus Mumford
• Elton John
• David & Victoria Beckham
• Prince Seeiso of Lesotho

Oprah Winfrey

Winfrey wore a pale lilac or pink dress designed by Stella McCartney and a wide-brimmed hat. She arrived in good time, even taking the bus, according to her friend Gayle King. Winfrey's presence at the wedding, along with other celebrities, highlighted the mix of A-list guests and royalty at the event.

Winfrey's invitation to the royal wedding sparked some confusion, but her positive energy was infectious. She was one of 600 invitees, and her attendance at this historic event showcased her connection to Markle and her special status as an esteemed guest.

The Beckhams

David and Victoria Beckham attended the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle. The couple had also been guests at Prince William and Catherine's wedding in 2011. Victoria wore navy to both weddings, though her 2011 outfit was maternity wear as she was pregnant with the couple's daughter, Harper.

David Beckham looked "cool as ice" at the wedding, sporting a 5 o'clock shadow and a neck tattoo. One commentator said that Beckham has gone from the "I gotta save the princess look to the I gotta extract this fking unobtainium look". Another said, How the fk does he still look cool there? The man can literally pull off any look".

The Clooneys

George and Amal Clooney were among the 200 people invited to the exclusive evening reception at Frogmore House to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Amal Clooney wore a marigold yellow dress with a matching hat, while George Clooney wore a dark grey suit with a pale pink tie. The Clooneys live just 30 minutes by car from Windsor.

George Clooney is believed to have endeared himself to Harry through his charity work, which focuses on human rights in the developing world. Like Harry, George is one half of a transatlantic couple, being married to British human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. Amal introduced Meghan to her hairdresser, Miguel Perez, who styled Meghan's hair for many of her public appearances before the wedding.

George Clooney was one of the last guests standing at the wedding party, and was seen waltzing with Kate and Meghan around the dance floor before a spectacular fireworks display. He also showed off his bartending skills, hopping behind the bar to mix drinks for guests.

Prince Harry's exes

Prince Harry dated several women before meeting Meghan Markle, whom he would eventually marry. Here is a list of his known ex-girlfriends:

Natalie Pinkham

Natalie Pinkham, a TV sports presenter who reports on F1 racing, reportedly first met Prince Harry at the 1999 Rugby World Cup. They briefly dated in 2003, but Pinkham has insisted that they were just friends. She is now married with two children but has apparently maintained a friendship with the prince over the years.

Cassie Sumner

In 2004, Sumner shared a scandalous account of her night with Prince Harry when the two met at London's Chinawhite nightclub. Harry was 19, and she was 21. The fling only lasted one night, with Sumner saying that she "didn't really fancy Harry" and that he was just "a lovely lad who was just enjoying a normal night out."

Chelsy Davy

Chelsy Davy was Prince Harry's first serious girlfriend, and they had an on-again-off-again relationship from 2004 to 2011. They first got together during Prince Harry's gap year in Cape Town and continued to date on and off for years. Despite the breakup, Davy said they would "always remain friends." Notably, Davy was invited to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011. However, the media attention surrounding the royal family proved too much for Davy, and she described the experience as "crazy and scary and uncomfortable."

Astrid Harbord

In 2009, during one of the "off-again" phases of his relationship with Davy, Prince Harry was briefly linked to Astrid Harbord, a friend of Kate Middleton's. They spent a night out at a club before heading back to Clarence House at 3 a.m.

Caroline Flack

Also, in 2009, Prince Harry dated English television presenter Caroline Flack, who previously hosted "The X Factor." They were introduced by their mutual friend Natalie Pinkham. Flack wrote in her autobiography, "Storm in a C Cup," that the constant media attention was too much for her, and she had to stop seeing Prince Harry. She called herself "Prince Harry's bit of rough."

Camilla Romestrand

Following Harry's breakup with Chelsy Davy in 2010, he briefly dated Norwegian singer Camilla Romestrand. Romestrand reportedly told friends that she stayed over at Clarence House and was served breakfast in bed by Harry. However, Harry never confirmed this account, and the relationship doesn't seem to have lasted.

Florence Brudenell-Bruce

Florence Brudenell-Bruce, also known as Florence Brudenell, dated Prince Harry in 2011 after his split from Davy. She is the daughter of the Earl of Cardigan and a cousin of English singer Bo Bruce. The relationship was brief, and it is speculated that Brudenell-Bruce ended it due to Harry's wandering eye. She is now married to a different ex-boyfriend, multimillionaire banker Henry St George.

Cressida Bonas

Cressida Bonas, an actress and sometime model, dated Prince Harry from 2012 to 2014. They were introduced by his cousins, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice. The relationship ended due to Bonas's difficulty in dealing with the constant media scrutiny and public criticism. When news broke of Prince Harry's engagement to Meghan Markle, Bonas posted a cryptic message on Instagram that read, "No matter how educated, talented, rich, or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells it all."

Mollie King

Mollie King, a member of the English girl group The Saturdays, briefly dated Prince Harry in 2012 after being friends for two years. However, Harry ended the relationship as he felt King was "enjoying the publicity a bit too much."

Ellie Goulding

While Prince Harry and pop star Ellie Goulding were never officially a couple, they have a notable history together. Goulding performed at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding reception in 2011 and at the Invictus Games in 2014, which Harry attended. In 2015, they were reportedly spotted "canoodling" under a blanket at a polo match, sparking dating rumours. Goulding was also invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.

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