Prince Henry and Meghan Markle are getting married in front of the world. Royal wedding fever is high. (Photo by Alexi Lubomirski/Kensington Palace.)
Before jetting to London to cover Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day, PaperCity’s royal wedding correspondent, The Dapper Diplomat founder Julian Leaver, offers his two pence. With the worldwide Royal Wedding TV coverage starting at 6 am this Saturday, May 19, you need answers.
Gown projection.
If not a designer from Britain, definitely a designer from the Commonwealth. It will for sure have sleeves. She may be American, but for God’s sake, she is getting married at Windsor Castle.
Jewels.
A tiara, of course! This will be the moment when she truly channels Diana, Princess of Wales. My hope is that she wears the lover’s knot. But again, it’s really up to the Queen.
On Ms. Markle’s messy bun.
Elizabeth Anthony
It’s time for it to go. She will have made the transition to Princess. A little elevation is necessary to distinguish and set her apart.
Advice for the bride.
Enjoy it. You are marrying the spare — there’s a little more freedom and relaxed protocol for your wedding.
Advice for the groom.
Be thankful! You have found the woman of your dreams, who is both loving and PR ready.
Thoughts on Instagram royal-humor phenom Gary Janetti?
Yes, yes, and more yes! Prince George has never been so popular!
The Queen’s wardrobe.
Fuchsia! She will stand out, and it’s a perfect color for spring.
The star-studded guest list.
My real hope is for an appearance by the Obamas.
Who should be blacklisted?
The Spice Girls. Trying to insinuate you are performing at a royal function before you have been invited to do so is the height of rudeness.
What will Charlotte and George wear?
I would love to see Charlotte in a rose-colored flower-girl dress. And if George has a baby kilt lying around, this might be the time!
Favorite royal wedding ever.
Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly. Royalty meets Hollywood at its finest — and who doesn’t want to be married on the French Riviera.
