Posted on 05/17/2018 1:23:38 PM PDT by ethom
Prince Harry will wear the ceremonial uniform of the Royal Marines when he marries Meghan Markle on Saturday, the regiment believes.
The Prince will wear the uniform as a mark of respect to the regiment he took over as Captain General from his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Men from the regiment will line the route from St George’s Chapel, at Windsor Castle, to provide a ceremonial guard of honour.
Palace officials will not confirm what the Prince is to wear for his wedding to Ms Markle, but the marines who have volunteered to take part understand he will be wearing the same ceremonial regalia, or ‘Blues’, as them on the day.
The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Royal Marines Captain General's Parade as his final individual public engagement, at Buckingham Palace in August last year.
Prince Philip had been Captain General of the Royal Marines for 64 years until last year, when he relinquished the title in favour of Prince Harry, who is also Commodore in Chief of the Royal Navy’s Ships and Diving division, in 2017. A Half Company of sailors will also line the route.
“His history reflects ours. He’s one of us. He’s served in the front line, just as we have,” said Crpl Caunter, 28, who served in the Philippines, providing humanitarian relief following devastating hurricane in 2013.
The men have spent days at HMS Collingwood, in Hampshire, repeatedly practicing the drills required to provide the ceremonial guard outside the chapel on Saturday.
Each one of the men volunteered for the duty, determined to give Prince Harry a special send off.
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I assume Meghan’s not wearing white.
Hey, but according to the Nat’l Enq. she has one annulled marriage and one divorce, so maybe the third time is the charm. I wish them both well...some of her half siblings are TRASH but there has been trash here and there in the Royal Family, too, so it should even out. Bet whatever she wears it will be a stunning gown. Can’t get my bones out of bed at 4AM but will watch an instant replay.
Many years to the happy couple. My guess is that Harry is the second happiest man in the UK every time his sister in law pops out another kid, as that moves him farther from the throne. I like him, despite his here and there flaws. He seems to have grown up with a fairly decent sense of responsibility and has managed, again with a few forgivable lapses, to not let all of the crap that comes with winning the gemological lottery turn him into a prig or self absorbed royal brat. His combat service with ordinary soldiers I think really helped with the whole character thing.
ack... gemological should be genealogical. I really hate auto correct.
Really do not care. Sick of hearing about the whole affair.
Who cares about this tabloid crap?
Good post, I agree. I also think he’s as cute as a litter of golden retriever puppies.
I hope Hairy Harry shaves for the event, uniform or no.
Harry should have just married a Kardashian. I can’t wrap my head around the interest this is generating, especially here on this site. Oh, well.
I wonder if Markle will get the traditional slap on her a$$ with the sword?
at least he’s not wearing the coat of the Green Dragoons! Royal Marine dress is a nice touch...
Did Harry go thru Royal Marine Boot Camp, if not he might as well wear a Superman outfit and claim to be from Krypton. Some things still need to be earned.
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