of the British monarchy. But if he is not that far up in the line of succession to the throne, is it an official state event? If not, I don't think he has to invite all the heads of state among their allies and members of the Commonwealth. I think they can invite anyone they please.

Are there any experts on this here?

... and certainly no monarchist, but as a British/Canadian dual-citizen (from London), I’m pretty sure that this will be a huge event.

For example, when the Queen’s daughter Princess Anne was married decades ago, Anne was not not the direct heir to the
throne (both Charles and his brother were, at the time), BUT she had a wedding in Westminster Abbey, officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Archbishop has already said he’ll officiate in this wedding, so ...

And, even if one’s not remotely interested in the Royal Family,nor celebs, this is gonna be pretty big. The media, and fashion houses must be giddy with “dollar-signs-of-joy”.

This event, love it or hate it, will be worth billions in revenue. And it will be milked for all it’s worth.

All cynicism aside, this looks like it may have a lot of symbolic value. Hopefully good. The bride-to-be is American, and of mixed ethnic heritage. I’m not really qualied to say, but the reaction from much of the USA seems to be overwhelmingly positive. The same in the UK.

From my perspective, I hope this event will send Trump into Twitter meldown of such epic proportions, he’ll never recover.

I can only hope.

At least both Meghan and Harry are vocally, and strongly anti-Trump.

Anyway...

Fingers crossed


-Puzzler

For instance, they've already said there won't be a public holiday for it:

I wouldn't invite him to the funeral of someone I loathe

Trump attends and can't keep seated and ends up marrying Harry, war erupts between US & UK.

Need Peter Sellers back.

By the time of the wedding he be may be persona non grata in Britain.

'Russia is the “chief” threat to Europe’s security and the U.K. will remain “unconditionally” committed to countering it and maintaining the Continent’s security, Theresa May said Monday.'

https://www.politico.eu/article/may-commits-to-european-security-and-takes-aim-at-putin/

... if and when he lays foot in the UK, millions will be there to “unwelcome” him. Even most of the conservatives hate him.

I’m thinking that the wedding will be either Westminster Abbey or St. Paul’s. Probability the latter.

I’d be very surprised if this is not a huge spectacle. Harry is hardly a “minor royal”.

There might be a bit of “protocol finessing”. I’m sure “they” will find a way.

Regardless, this will be interesting (and I’m far from a “Royal-Watcher”).


-Puzzler

Protesters would ruin any couple's big day.