In a video released last year, Prince William had acknowledged: “We have been brought closer together because of the circumstances... we are uniquely bonded because of what we’ve been through. But even Harry and I over the years have not talked enough about our mother.” In this photo, William and Harry arrive to visit the Support4Grenfell Community Hub in London, Sept. 5, 2017. Reuters/Toby Melville
Prince William will be the best man at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding on May 19, the Kensington Palace said early Thursday. The Duke of Cambridge said he was "honored" that his brother asked him to be by his side on the special day.
The announcement comes a day after Prince Harry, his fiancée and dad for the third time, Prince William, were spotted together observing Anzac Day Wednesday. They were photographed attending an Anzac Day Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving held at London's Westminster Abbey.
Prince Harry was Prince William's best man at his wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011.
The 33-year-old will marry the "Suits" actress at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. The location of the wedding is a much smaller venue than Westminster Abbey, where Prince William, married Kate Middleton.
More than 600 guests, which will not include any politicians, have been invited to the ceremony with 1,000 members of the public.
"It has been decided that an official list of political leaders — both U.K. and international — is not required for Prince Harry and Ms. Markle's wedding," a Kensington Palace spokesman said earlier this month. "Her Majesty's Government was consulted on this decision, which was taken by the royal household."
Earlier this month, the palace also announced that Prince Harry and Markle have asked their guests not to give them any wedding gift but instead prefer donations to charity.
"Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle are incredibly grateful for the goodwill shown to them since the announcement of their engagement and are keen that as many people as possible benefit from this generosity of spirit," Kensington Palace announced. "The couple have therefore asked that anyone who might wish to mark the occasion considers making a donation to charity, rather than sending a wedding gift."
Prince Harry will marry Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19. In this photo, Prince William greets his brother Harry's fiancee as they arrive for an ANZAC day service at Westminster Abbey in London, April 25, 2018. Reuters/Hannah McKay/File PhotoPrince Harry was Prince William's best man at the Duke of Cambridge's wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011. In this photo, Prince William and Prince Harry attend the European Premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, at the Royal Albert Hall, London, U.K., Dec. 12, 2017. Reuters/Eddie MulhollandOn April 23, 2018, Prince William welcomed his third child, a baby boy. In this photo, Prince William (left), and his brother and best man Prince Harry, arrive to Westminster Abbey for William's marriage to Kate Middleton, in central London April 29, 2011. Reuters/Phil NobleBoth Harry and William served time in the British military. In this photo, William (center), Prince Andrew (left) and Prince Harry (right) take part in the Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph service in London, Nov. 12, 2017.Reuters/Toby MelvillePrince Harry, who was fifth in line to the British throne, was moved to the sixth position after Kate Middleton gave birth to her third child on April 23. In this photo, Prince Harry (right) and Prince William attend the wedding of Pippa Middleton, the sister of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, and James Matthews at St Mark's Church in Englefield, west of London, on May 20, 2017. Reuters/Justin Tallis/PoolPrince William and Prince Harry in the past have been involved in several friendly competitions. In this photo, William, Kate Middleton and Harry take part in a relay race, during a training event to promote the charity Heads Together, at the Queen Elizabeth II Park in London, Feb. 5, 2017.Reuters/Alastair GrantPrince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry gesture as they walk to look at flowers and tributes left in memory of the late Princess Diana at the gates of her former residence Kensington Palace in London, Aug. 30, 2017. Reuters/Hannah McKayPrince Harry (right) speaks to Prince William during a charity polo match at Coworth Park, southern England, Aug. 3, 2013.Reuters/Jane Mingay/PoolBritain's Prince William (R) tries a light sabre against his brother Prince Harry during a visit to the Star Wars film set at Pinewood Studios near Iver Heath, west of London, April 19, 2016. Reuters/Adrian Dennis
