Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are to break with tradition for their wedding, with UK and foreign politicians not on the official guest list.
Donald Trump, the US president, and his predecessor, Barack Obama, have not been invited to the 19 May ceremony, and Theresa May and other UK political leaders are not expected to attend in any official capacity, it is understood.
A Kensington Palace spokesman said: “It has been decided that an official list of political leaders – both UK and international – is not required for Prince Harry and Ms Markle’s wedding. Her Majesty’s government was consulted on this decision, which was taken by the royal household.”
The couple’s 600 guests are expected to be people with whom the bride and groom have a direct relationship, which is considered appropriate for the wedding of the prince and Markle.
By contrast, the wedding of the Duke of Cambridge was attended by leading UK figures and foreign heads of state or their representatives.
Though Prince Harry is friendly with the Obamas, it is thought he and his bride will meet them in the near future, possibly during an official overseas visit once they are married.
Kensington Palace has named some of the members of the public who have been chosen to join the crowds inside the grounds of Windsor Castle on the couple’s wedding day.
Amelia Thompson, 12, who was caught up in the Manchester Arena bombing last year, is on the list. She plans to take Sharon Goodman, who lost her 15-year-old granddaughter, Olivia Campbell-Hardy, in the attack. She also hopes a ticket can be found for Harriet Taylor, one of the daughters of Jane Tweddle, who also died at the arena.
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