Following a difficult week for Meghan Markle, after her father announced that he would no longer be attending the royal wedding, Kensington Palace revealed that Ms Meghan Markle has asked His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales to accompany her down the aisle after her father pulled out of the ceremony for health reasons.

Prince Harry’s father Prince Charles who is the Prince of Wales is pleased to be able to welcome Ms Markle to the royal family in this way.

Meanwhile, preparations are underway for the big day, with Meghan and Harry aariving in Windsor yesterday for their wedding rehearsals, which also saw Kate Middleton making her first appearance since the official photo call following Prince Louis'; birth.