News of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas‘s (reported) engagement may have just broke, but you best believe we’re already wondering whether or not Meghan Markle will have a role in the big day.

Meghan opted for young page boys and bridesmaids in lieu of what most Americans think of when it comes to traditional bridal parties, but Chopra likely would have been in the running if the royal wedding had included adult bridesmaids. So now that the tables have turned, two questions remain: Will Meghan stand by her friend’s side on her wedding day? And is she even allowed to do so under royal protocol?

Cue royal reporter Omid Scobie, who says Meghan could step in as a bridesmaid, but it’s not very probable given her new royal status.

“There is no protocol that dictates whether an adult female member of the British Royal Family can take on the role of a bridesmaid or maid of honor at a non-royal’s wedding,” Scobie told Cosmopolitan. “However, it is an unlikely scenario for one simple reason: A female royal would not be expected to walk behind a ‘commoner.’ This is why in the past we saw Pippa Middleton as Duchess Kate’s maid of honor, but when Pippa got married Kate read a prayer.”

Scobie also notes that having a royal present at a wedding presents the chance of potentially overshadowing the couple, no matter how famous they may be. “There’s also the risk of taking all the attention off the bride herself,” Scobie added. “In June, all eyes were on Sweden’s Princess Madeleine instead of her close childhood friend getting married when she served as a bridesmaid.”

But given Chopra and Meghan’s distance-defying and supportive relationship, we’re sure Chopra would be thrilled to have her close friend present at her wedding.

The good news: If Meghan were asked to be a bridesmaid, there’s nothing stopping her from saying yes, not even the Palace. “Should a female member of the Royal Family choose to take on a bridal party role at a friend’s wedding, it would be her own decision,” says Scobie. “There’s no rule that wouldn’t allow this and she certainly wouldn’t need permission or guidance from Palace aides.”

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