Prince Harry will wed American actress Meghan Markle on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Windsor Castle. The ceremony begins at noon London time and is expected to draw massive international audience: The last royal wedding, between Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011, was watched by an estimated 3 billion people worldwide, including 23 million US viewers.
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Royal wedding 2018: the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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May 7, 2019
I study biracial identity in America. Here’s why the royal baby is a big deal.
Biracial representation is sorely needed in a country with a fraught relationship with mixed-race people.
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May 21, 2018
The long-term influence of Meghan Markle’s royal wedding makeup
Her visible freckles were a big deal.
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May 21, 2018
Almost 30 million people watched the royal wedding on US broadcast alone
More Americans watched Harry and Meghan get married than watched William and Kate in 2011.
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May 19, 2018
Bishop Michael Curry just stole the show with his sermon at the Royal Wedding.
Prince Harry and Meghan were all but upstaged by the Episcopal priest’s fiery sermon.
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May 19, 2018
Royal wedding: Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir performs “Stand By Me”
A breathtaking, emotional performance for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
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May 19, 2018
Meghan Markle had a second wedding dress, made by Stella McCartney
For the royal wedding’s evening reception, the Duchess of Sussex went for a more casual look.
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May 19, 2018
Bishop Michael Curry brought the black American church to the royal wedding
He began and ended his speech by quoting Martin Luther King Jr.
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May 19, 2018
Meghan Markle wears Givenchy to the royal wedding
For her wedding to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle chose a British-born female designer.
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May 19, 2018
The royal wedding, explained
14 questions about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s big day, asked and answered.
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May 19, 2018
The royal wedding: how to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day
You can watch it, stream it, see it in theaters, or play it on vinyl.
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May 18, 2018
Why it’s not a British royal wedding without fancy hats
Fantastical fascinators at royal weddings are part of the social fabric of British culture.
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May 18, 2018
It’s okay to enjoy the royal wedding. Constitutional monarchies are great.
Here’s the political case for the ridiculous pageantry.
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May 18, 2018
What the difference between Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle says about how we conceive of the “ideal woman”
Kate Middleton’s public persona was anxiety-inducing. Meghan Markle’s is exciting.
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May 15, 2018
How Meghan Markle is changing the princess fantasy
Yes, technically she will be a duchess.
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May 15, 2018
The fraught gender and racial politics of the royal wedding, explained
For many feminists, Meghan Markle’s wedding to Prince Harry is — like so many weddings — a mixed bag.
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December 15, 2017
Why Meghan Markle’s engagement to Prince Harry is controversial
Hint: She’s a divorced biracial American who stars in a TV show.