Let me tell you, folks, 2018 has been one heck of a whirlwind year for the British royal family. Between the arrival of two new babies—Kate Middleton welcoming her third child on April 23 and Zara Tindall expecting her second—and two high-profile weddings, it’s been non-stop drama and excitement. Prince Harry is set to marry Meghan Markle on May 19 at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, and just a few months later, Princess Eugenie will tie the knot with Jack Brooksbank at the same stunning venue. This year’s royal calendar is jam-packed, and the world is watching every move.
Now, here’s the question on everyone's mind: With Prince William almost guaranteed to serve as his brother’s best man, what about Kate? What role will the Duchess of Cambridge play in Harry and Meghan’s big day? After all, she just had her third baby, so will she even have time to think about weddings? Let’s dive into the details and see what’s really going on behind palace walls.
Kate's Role in the Wedding: A Mother First
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According to a recent report in Vanity Fair, Kate Middleton has been given a special pass this time around. Instead of being tasked with any official duties, she’s simply being asked to relax and enjoy the celebration like any other guest. Think about it—she’ll have just given birth to her third child, so the last thing she needs is extra pressure. “Harry and Meghan are thrilled that Kate will even be there, considering she’ll have just had her baby,” a source revealed to the magazine. “They’ve made it crystal clear that there’s absolutely no pressure on her to do anything. They just want her to soak in the joy of the day.”
No Formal Role for Kate—And That’s Okay
There’s been a lot of speculation about whether Meghan might ask Kate to take on a formal role in her bridal party. However, according to the same Vanity Fair source, that’s not going to happen—and for good reason. You see, royal protocol dictates that as the wife of the future king, Kate shouldn’t be serving as a maid of honor. Even when her younger sister Pippa got married last year, Kate didn’t officially step into that role. So this isn’t some kind of slight; it’s just how things work in the royal world.
“Harry and Meghan just want Kate to be able to enjoy the day without stressing about anything,” the source emphasized. “Harry has personally assured her that there’s zero pressure on her to do anything. They know she’ll already have her hands full with the new baby.” And speaking of little ones, Prince George and Princess Charlotte are rumored to be playing adorable roles as page boy and bridesmaid, respectively. How cute is that?
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This story was crafted by Katie Rosseinsky and originally appeared on our sister site, Grazia Daily.
