Meghan and Harry celebrate the second wedding anniversary: the love story of the actress and the prince
'19.05.2020'
Source: Today
In honor of the biennial wedding anniversary Today.Lifestyle decided to share a romantic love story of the most talked about couple in the world - Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Exactly two years ago - on May 19, 2018 - the heir to the British throne, Prince Harry, married the American actress Meghan Markle. Before the official announcement of the engagement in the press, there were various rumors about the romance of Prince Harry and the star of the series "Force Majeure". At first glance, it seemed that their union was impossible. After all, Meghan Markle is too public a person, and she was already married. And this, as members of the royal family believed, could harm their reputation. But, despite the obstacles, love was stronger.
Meet the future spouses
It is still not known for certain who exactly introduced Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Rumor has it that for the first time the heir to the British throne saw his future wife in the famous American TV series Force Majeure, where Megan played the role of Rachel Zane, an assistant lawyer. Prince Harry liked the actress so much that he wished to get to know her personally, and therefore turned to their mutual friend Marcus Anderson for help.
The first meeting took place at a private party in Soho, where Meghan Markle flew specially to support her friend, tennis player Serena Williams at the Wimbledon tournament. And this evening became fateful!
Immediately after meeting, Prince Harry insisted on a second meeting, with which a dizzying affair began. Their relationship began in 2016 and for a long time the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II carefully concealed his personal life from the public. But the paparazzi managed to capture a couple in love on secret dates. Moreover, Prince Harry, trying to hide under the visor of his cap, was repeatedly seen near his lover's house in Los Angeles.
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Prince Harry's official statement on relations with Meghan Markle
The patience of the heir to the throne burst, because the press was filled with screaming headlines about his romance with an American actress. In November 2016, Harry introduced the girl to his father, Prince Charles, and it became clear to the whole world that now the couple had officially confirmed the relationship. Moreover, the statement of the palace indicated the status of Meghan Markle as a girl of the prince.
For the sake of a relationship, the two of them had to give up their previous life. And in particular - Meghan Markle, who forever abandoned her career as an actress and filming in the popular TV series Force Majeure. Moreover, in April 2017, the future duchess closed her lifestyle blog The Tig, which she had been running for 3 years. Then many suggested that the girl made such a decision because of the advice of the representatives of the palace, which means that the couple's relationship is serious.
Kensington Palace announces engagement to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
On November 27, 2017, Kensington Palace issued an official confirmation that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged. The statement said the prince proposed to the actress “earlier this month,” and the wedding is due in the spring of May 19, 2018. During the marriage proposal, Prince Harry presented Markle with a diamond ring from Princess Diana's collection.
The most important celebration of 2018 - the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
On May 19, 2018, 2640 guests were invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and Megan. In the morning, fans of the royal family were waiting for the newlyweds to leave to congratulate them on their marriage, and even had a picnic at Windsor Castle.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became the 16th royal couple to have married at Windsor Castle since 1863.
Among the star guests were not only members of the royal family, but also famous actors, presenters, musicians, as well as athletes. The lenses of the paparazzi were Oprah Winfrey, Idris Elba, David and Victoria Beckham, James Blunt, Amal and George Clooney, Tom Hardy, Serena Williams and others.
Prince Harry and his older brother, Prince William, put on the uniforms of the British army of the Blues and Royals regiment that day. And Prince Charles volunteered to lead Megan to the altar.
By the way, Meghan Markle's wedding dress was designed by the famous British designer Claire White Keller, who became the first woman to be the creative director of the Givenchy fashion house in France.
The ceremony lasted about forty minutes. The couple was crowned by Bishop Michael Curie.
The Archbishop leads the vows #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/861sNLbZD0
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
After a kiss at the exit of the chapel, the newly-made husband and wife got into the carriage and went to greet the people of Britain. Then Megan and Harry attended a private reception at Frogmore House, where they continued to celebrate the wedding.
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Birth of the first-born son of Archie Harrison
A year after the magnificent wedding ceremony, the first-born was born to the happy couple, who received the name Archie Harrison.
“This is magic, everything that happens is amazing. I have two of the best guys in the world, so I'm really happy. Our baby has an incredibly gentle character, he is such a calm child, ”Megan shared her first emotions of motherhood.
But many were surprised by the fact that Megan and Prince Harry refused to pose with the newborn on the doorstep of the house in front of photographers. The royal palace did not give an official comment on this matter, but merely clarified that Megan and Harry would share additional information about the baby in the next few days.
The couple showed the baby to the world only a few months later - during their official visit to Africa.
