13 Interesting Facts About the Royal Wedding

They entered St. George's Chapel as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and left as Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/PQlgMOdskY

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Fact #9: The Wedding Invited Dignitaries

Among those who showed up were George and Amal Clooney, Britain’s David and Victoria Beckham (Posh and Becks), Oprah, Elton John, and Serena Williams. As one reporter noted, Oprah is America’s royalty because she transcends race and background and carries the gift of openness, emotion, and candor.

Fact #10: There Was a Southern Baptist Moment

The Most Rev. Michael Curry was a highlight. His sermon preached a message of human love and was charismatic in a unique African-American manner. Interestingly, he referenced Martin Luther King Jr. and American slavery, but his message overall was joyful and enthusiastic – one reporter called it “rousing.”

Fact #11: As Always, There Are Name Changes

Harry will now be called the Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton, and Baron Kilkeel. Meghan will now be called Her Royal Highness and the Duchess of Sussex.

Fact #12: Meghan Markle is Not Your Usual Royal Bride

Meghan Markle is American. She is three years older than Harry. She has had a higher-profile career. And, she is biracial. Meghan’s mother is an African-American social worker.

Fact #13: There Were References to Princess Diana

There seemed to be references to Harry’s mother’s death, and the note that this wedding had helped lift the sadness of that death. True or not, we can’t know. But, a passage from the Old Testament’s Song of Solomon was cited: “Arise my love, my fair one, and come away; for now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.”

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