In the United Kingdom, for a marriage to be legally recognized, it must adhere to certain legal requirements, including the formalities of a civil ceremony or a religious wedding. Both of these types of ceremonies must be conducted by an authorized individual, and their records are properly documented by the government.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's public wedding ceremony, which was held on May 19, 2018, at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, was a globally televised event attended by numerous dignitaries, celebrities, and members of the public. This grand ceremony was officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, ensuring its legality and compliance with the required procedures.
Some have suggested that a marriage license was issued three days before the public ceremony. However, marriage licenses are typically obtained within a few weeks of the intended wedding date, not days in advance. Moreover, the details of any issued licenses are part of the public record and would have been widely documented.
Additionally, the venue for a legal civil ceremony must meet certain requirements and have a licensed registrar present. There is no record of such an event taking place at the speculated time and place.
Claims of a secret civil ceremony prior to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's public wedding lack substantiated evidence. Their official and legally recognized union took place during the well-documented and televised ceremony at St George's Chapel.
