Queen Elizabeth II has given her formal consent to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on 14 March 2018.

Prince Harry and Ms Markle will marry at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on 19 May 2018 at 12.00 noon. The Rt Reverend David Conner will conduct the service and the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will officiate as the couple exchange their vows.

They are very much looking forward to the day and to being able to share their celebrations with the public.

At 1.00 pm, after the service, the newlyweds will travel in a carriage procession from St George’s Chapel, via Castle Hill, along the High Street and through Windsor before returning back to Windsor Castle along the Long Walk.

A spokesperson for Kensington Palace said Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle are hugely grateful for the many good wishes they have received since announcing their engagement.