Meghan Markle will walk to the altar on her wedding day with her future father-in-law, Prince Charles.
Kensington Palace announced Friday that the royal bride-to-be asked the heir to the British Throne to walk her down the aisle.
An update on the #RoyalWedding: pic.twitter.com/wfJ6ZFyzHi
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 18, 2018
Charles "is pleased to be able to welcome Ms. Markle to the Royal Family in this way," the palace said.
Many believed Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, would walk the bride down the aisle on Saturday after her father Thomas announced he was unable to attend due to an illness.
A statement from Ms. Meghan Markle: pic.twitter.com/TjBNarmuBU
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 17, 2018
It was also announced that the Duke of Edinburgh, 96-year-old Prince Phillip, will attend the royal wedding, just a few weeks after undergoing a hip replacement operation.
The entire world is eagerly awaiting the Royal Wedding and thousands are expected to line the streets of Windsor as the wedding party makes its way to St. George's Chapel
As preparations for the Wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle continue in Windsor, join us for a look at the route the newlyweds will take in a Carriage Procession following the Wedding Ceremony.#RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/YnFQVhxxti
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 18, 2018
For those watching the Royal Wedding in Canada, the festivities will begin Saturday, May 19 at 4 a.m. PST.
