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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Wedding Musicians Are So, So Talented


As we draw ever closer to the royal wedding (the date is less than a month away), Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are confirming details left and right. Over the past few weeks, they’ve revealed the florist, the wedding photographer, and the official wedding cake. The latest piece of the puzzle is the music. On Tuesday (April 24), the official Kensington Palace Twitter announced the lineup of musicians who will be playing during the ceremony at St. George’s Chapel, and it’s a very talented group.

First up is 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who in 2016 won the BBC Young Musicians contest. According to a press release, Prince Harry saw Kanneh-Mason play last June, and the young musician was asked by Markle herself to provide the tunes for the wedding. “I’m so excited and honoured to perform at Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle’s wedding,” he said in a statement. “I was bowled over when Ms. Markle called me to ask if I would play during the ceremony, and of course I immediately said yes! What a privilege to be able to play the cello at such a wonderful event. I can’t wait!”

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Kanneh-Mason is joined by Karen Gibson and the Kingdom Choir, a Christian gospel group based in southeast England that’s “dedicated to creating a sound that demonstrates the community they share.” According to a press release, the group is also known for “its united sound, warm energy, and enthusiastic performance.”

“The Kingdom Choir is truly honoured to be invited to sing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Markle, and very excited to be taking part in such a historic moment,” said Gibson, the founder and conductor. “It will be a moment that we will always treasure, and we’d like to take the opportunity to wish the couple all the very best for their coming union.”

Rounding out the lineup is the Choir of St. George’s Chapel, an orchestra conducted by Christopher Warren-Green with musicians from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the English Chamber Orchestra, and the Philharmonia Orchestra, according to Reuters. James Vivian, the director of music at St. George’s Chapel, will direct all the music, which will be a “number of well-known hymns and choral works” that have been hand-picked by Markle and Prince Harry with “a great deal of interest and care.” The actual set list will be released closer to the wedding date.

Previously, the Spice Girls hinted they had all been invited to the wedding, and Mel B heavily implied they were performing. If the rumors are true, then they’d be singing during the reception, not the ceremony itself (although that would be amazing). So far, though, none of the five Spice Girls has confirmed a performance.





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Meghan Markle Just Wore a Cape Dress Fit for Actual Queens


Saturday was packed with royal activities for a certain Meghan Markle. She attended the Invictus Games Sydney reception in London early in the day with fiancé Prince Harry, and then the royal-to-be headed to her second official event with Queen Elizabeth II: the monarch’s 92nd birthday party. On Saturday night, the royal family gathered for a celebratory concert, to which Meghan wore a cape dress that looked fit for a queen. And, as it turns out, it actually is.

The Queen’s birthday concert was held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where performers included Kylie Minogue, Sting, Shaggy, Shawn Mendes, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Anne-Marie, Craig David, Sir Tom Jones, and Donel Mangena. BBC One and BBC Radio 2 televised the concert, and proceeds went to a new charity called The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, which will help “encourage young people to excel in areas like sports, education, health and the environment across the 53 Commonwealth countries,” according to People. (Prince Harry is the organization’s president, by the way.)

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For the celebration, Meghan wore a $1,625 navy Stella McCartney Crewneck Cape-Front Belted Short Dress, along with a pair of $625 navy Manolo Blahnik BB Pointy Toe Pumps, and a Naeem Khan Armory Zodiac Clutch that rang in at $3,390. She looked—as usual—stunning in the streamlined look, which was a return to her more neutral style after she wore a bright green floral Self-Portrait dress earlier in the day.

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This timeless cape dress style has popped up frequently in royal circles, too: Queen Mathilde of Belgium wore a similar cape dress in bright blue in 2014…

Wedding Of Prince Amedeo Of Belgium And Elisabetta Maria Rosboch Von Wolkenstein

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Queen Mathilde of Belgium

…and Queen Letizia of Spain wore a similar one in green in 2016, as well as a floor-length Stella McCartney in red in 2017.

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Queen Letizia of Spain

King Willem-Alexander Of The Netherlands Celebrates His Birthday With Family And Friends In The Hague

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Queen Letizia of Spain in the red cape dress

This confirms it: Meghan is so ready to be royal—and there are only 27 more days until it’s official.

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Meghan Markle Wore the Prettiest, Spring-iest Green Dress—and It's Actually Not Sold Out Yet


After months of us wondering when it will finally start to feel like springtime, Meghan Markle went ahead and kicked things off with the prettiest green floral-print dress—and if you feel like a little splurge, it seems like the “Meghan Markle Effect” (a.k.a. when Meghan wears something and it subsequently sells out in .02 seconds) hasn’t taken hold quite yet.

On Saturday she stepped out in a perfectly floaty Self-Portrait dress to attend the Invictus Games Sydney celebration reception with her fiancé Prince Harry. The event, hosted by Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, was held in anticipation of the Sydney games in October—one of the first international trips Meghan and Harry will take together as a married couple.

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Lately Meghan has opted for a more neutral wardrobe, though she hasn’t shied away from taking royal style risks by ignoring traditional expectations that she wear nude stockings, refrain from having her hair in a messy bun, and avoid ripped jeans. This time, not only are her legs bare, but she’s veered away from neutrals with this bright green midi-dress featuring delicate little cut-outs and ruffles.

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The future royal paired her $510 Self-Portrait Cold Shoulder Floral Dress with a $1,995 Alexander McQueen Grain de Poudre Wool Blazer.

Prince Harry And Ms. Meghan Markle Attend Invictus Games Reception

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Meghan wore the same blazer as part of her pantsuit look in February when she attended the Endeavour Fund Awards in London, where she gave her first-ever royal speech. It’s such a gorgeous (and, let’s be honest, pricey) staple piece that we’re sure we’ll see a few more royal re-wears of it. After all, the royal couple has been paying for Meghan’s wardrobe on their own since they can’t accept freebies from designers. Once they’re married, however, the royal clothing budget will kick in—and who doesn’t love that?

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Priyanka Chopra Calls Meghan Markle a ‘Princess for the People’ in Touching Tribute


Priyanka Chopra has talked openly about her friendship with Meghan Markle in the past. In fact, she was one of the first people to defend Markle when people started referring to her as simply “Prince Harry’s girlfriend.” There’s talk Chopra may even be a bridesmaid in Markle’s upcoming wedding, though that’s unconfirmed at this point. Regardless, these women are tight. I mean, they saw Hamilton on Broadway together—and that experience bonds you for life.

So it’s only fitting Chopra wrote a little something about Markle after the soon-to-be-royal was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People (which also includes Prince Harry, by the way.) What Chopra wrote isn’t very long, but it does express the warm affection she has for her good friend. “Somewhere among biryani, poutine and endless conversations, I realized just how deeply Meghan Markle cares for the world,” Chopra wrote for Time. “With her, what you see is real, and what you get is a relatable young woman with her heart and mind in the right place.”

Chopra said Markle has a natural drive and compassion that will “connect her to a generation in much need of kindness.” She briefly touched on the former Suits star’s philanthropic work and noted how she continues to smash stereotypes, both in the royal family and beyond.

Of course, the Quantico actress did make a nod to Prince Harry. “This ever-smiling, strong free spirit found her prince, fell in love and in turn made a cynical world believe in fairy tales again,” Chopra wrote. “But more than anything else, Meghan is an important influencer in a world that needs strong public figures to respect and look up to.”

How Chopra ended her tribute to Markle may or may not make you cry. (I’m low-key sniffling, but don’t judge me because I also cry at, like, movie trailers.) “Meghan, standing shoulder to shoulder with Harry, will be a princess for the people,” Chopra wrote, and then concluded with, “Love always, my friend. Live happily ever after.”

And cue the water works. Chopra should 2,000 percent recite this blurb, verbatim, at Markle and Prince Harry’s reception on May 19.

Click here to read Chopra’s whole essay about Markle in Time 100’s Most Influential People issue.

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Meghan Markle Is 'Just Right' for Royalty, According to Priyanka Chopra


As if Meghan Markle hasn’t already shaken things up enough at Buckingham Palace, her good friend Priyanka Chopra believes we haven’t seen anything yet. In a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, the Quantico actress spoke about all the good she believes Markle will bring to the royal family.

“It’s natural for people to be like, ‘Oh that’s Prince Harry’s girlfriend,’ but she’s a lot more as well,” Chopra said. “I don’t think anybody else would be able to do it the way she will. She’s just right for it.” Chopra continued, “She’s an icon, truly, that girls can look up to, that women can look up to. She’s normal, she’s sweet, she’s nice, she thinks about the world, wants to change it. And this was even before any of this happened. So I do think Meghan being a part of the royal family is a big step in the direction of so many things: of women, of feminism, of diversity, of race, of the monarchy versus everyone else. It’s a beautiful step in the right direction.”

And before you ask, Chopra refused to spill the beans about whether she’s received her invite to the royal wedding in May. “If you see me there, you’ll know,” was her cryptic answer when pressed by Bazaar. Hm!

Chopra, who met Markle at Elle‘s Women in Television dinner a few years ago, has previously defended her friend’s right to be recognized for her own achievements rather than for who she’s dating. In September, shortly after Vanity Fair published a cover story, titled “Meghan Markle, Wild About Harry!” in which Markle was mainly described in terms of her relationship with Prince Harry, Chopra criticized the story in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. “I don’t know if I will get into trouble for this, but I have an opinion,” she said. “I mean, she’s on the cover of Vanity Fair. It would have been nice to write about her, not just her boyfriend. I’m just saying. I mean, she’s an actor, she’s an activist, she’s a philanthropist. I mean, she does so much more.” She added, “It’s just a little sexist. Look, I’m a feminist and I love boys, okay. The only thing I’m saying is that there needs to be a certain sense of equality where a woman is not just a plus one, you know. It’s nice to be your own identity, too.”

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‘Suits’ Is Officially Moving On Without Meghan Markle


When Meghan Markle announced her engagement to Prince Harry in November, many wondered if this meant the end for her hit television show, Suits. After all, the soon-to-be duchess is now too busy with royal engagements, plans for a wedding the whole world will be watching, and a move to England to continue filming the series in Toronto. But fear not, fans of cable legal dramas: The show will go on, despite the fact that Markle and her costar Patrick J. Adams are leaving. Today the USA Network announced that the show will indeed be back on the air for its eighth season.

“After seven seasons, Suits remains one of USA Network’s most beloved and popular series,” Chris McCumber, president, entertainment networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, said in a statement. “While we’re excited for season eight, everyone at USA will deeply miss Patrick and Meghan, and are grateful for the talent and commitment they brought to Suits season after season. We wish each of them nothing but the very best.”

The onscreen couple will say goodbye in the two-hour season seven finale, which airs Wednesday, April 25. Needless to say, Adams and Markle will be missed by their former castmates and bosses. “Not only have they been outstanding in their roles as Mike and Rachel, they are also superb human beings who will always be beloved members of the Suits family, and we wish them well in their days to come,” Aaron Kursh, the show’s creator and executive producer, also said in a statement.

So what can people expect from the show next season, sans Markle and Adams? Basically, everything it’s become well-known for—including “shifting alliances and internal power plays, to secrets, betrayals and fiery relationships”—and, according to the network, there may be a new, darker adversarial character to come.

As for Adams and Markle, their plates will certainly still remain full. As Patrick told The Hollywood Reporter, he plans to spend time with his wife, Pretty Little Liars star Troian Bellisario, and Markle, well, you know what she’s up to this spring. At least this way their characters can live happily ever after.

“It just so happens that the timing of how I was feeling and what was going on in Meghan’s life created an opportunity where there was no need to force some conflict or tear Mike and Rachel apart,” Adams said. “It allowed us to go onto whatever happens next for Mike and Rachel together.”

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