More details on the Royal Wedding are out
The Royal Wedding will see The Ministry of Defence provide ceremonial support during the ceremony.
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Armed Forces units with a special connection to Prince Harry will provide ceremonial support at his wedding to Ms. Meghan Markle on 19 May: https://t.co/tSsJP8wgU2
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 28, 2018
Kensington Palace announced that over 250 members of the Armed Forces will play a special role in the royal ceremony.
Prince Harry and Meghan are also delighted to have them take part.
Prince Harry and Ms. Markle are pleased that members of the Armed Forces will play such a special role in their Wedding. The Military, and these units in particular, hold a great significance for Prince Harry and the couple are incredibly grateful for their support.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 28, 2018
Press release
“Members of the Household Cavalry will form a staircase party at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle as part of the wedding. The State Trumpeters and a Captain’s Escort from the Household Cavalry will also provide ceremonial support.
“Streets within the precincts of Windsor Castle will be lined by members of the Windsor Castle Guard from 1st Battalion Irish Guards, and by Armed Forces personnel from various units that Harry has been involved in.”
Read more about the role of the Armed Forces at Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle's wedding: https://t.co/JMwhnxr8qo
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) March 28, 2018
