Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials look set to be the wedding of the year. But when some of the actress’ relatives were snubbed, they appeared on TV to share all they knew about the big day.

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When Meghan Markle’s family members discovered that she was to marry Prince Harry, they may have been over the moon. However, before they could dust off their wedding hats, some relatives discovered that they wouldn’t be attending the royal nuptials. And perhaps as a result, they subsequently went on TV and shared everything they knew about the May 2018 wedding.

For many couples, deciding whom to invite to their big day can potentially be the cause of a lot of friction. But while most people only have friends and relatives to consider, the British royal family also have to take into account members of the public, politicians and foreign dignitaries.

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With that in mind, it’s hardly surprising that Harry and Meghan’s guestlist has been the source of a fair bit of speculation. However, the couple are pretty much experts when it comes to keeping details of their relationship under wraps. And, as it happens, the pair have also remained tight-lipped when it comes to their wedding guests.

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Nevertheless, Meghan and Harry have given us some insight into their fairytale romance in recent months. Following their engagement, for example, they revealed that they had met in 2016 through a mutual friend who had wanted to set them up. And the blind date worked, since the couple hit it off.

A whirlwind romance then followed, with Harry and Meghan eager to spend as much time together as possible. Furthermore, after just a handful of dates, the pair jetted off to Botswana. It was there that they managed to get away from it all and fall in love beneath the stars.

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However, there was only so long that the couple could keep their relationship away from the prying eyes of the world. Indeed, rumors of Harry and Meghan’s romance duly began to circulate in October 2016. And when some of the reports hit a nerve with the prince, he came to his girlfriend’s defence – confirming their union in the process.

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A statement released in November 2016 stated that Meghan had been “subject to a wave of abuse and harassment,” some of which had “racial undertones.” In the message, Harry pleaded with the press to reconsider its approach in the interest of Meghan’s safety.

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Such a public declaration of his caring feelings for Meghan proved to everyone how serious Harry was about her. And his commitment to the actress was confirmed when the couple announced their engagement in November 2017.

Then, weeks after Harry and Meghan’s engagement announcement, it was revealed that the nuptials would take place on May 19, 2018, at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. However, after that, very few details about the wedding emerged – until March 2018.

That’s when Kensington Palace revealed that 2,640 people were invited into Windsor Castle’s grounds on the big day. The group would include 1,200 members of the British public and 100 school students. There would also be 610 members of the community connected to Windsor Castle and 530 members of the Royal Households and Crown Estate.

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That announcement was quickly followed by some details about who would attend the actual ceremony. Harry and Meghan’s wedding invites were then printed in March 2018 and shipped off to an estimated 600 people.

And with such a large guestlist, you’d be forgiven for thinking that most of Meghan’s relatives will be in attendance. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case. Certainly, during an appearance on Good Morning Britain in March 2018, Meghan’s former sister-in-law Tracy Dooley and her son Tyler revealed that they were yet to receive their invites to the ceremony.

Tracy had previously been married to Meghan’s half-brother Thomas Markle Jr. Together, they had a son, Tyler, whom the royal-to-be used to babysit as a child. But while they may once have been close, the relatives had since grown apart.

Tyler had not spoken to his famous aunt for three years, for instance. Meanwhile, his mom Tracy had not seen Meghan for two decades. As a result, they had accepted that they would probably not receive an invite to the royal wedding. Even if that were the case, however, they both still wished the happy couple well.

Appearing via video link from his family home in Oregon, Tyler said that it was an “honor” that his relation was marrying into the British royal family. He added, “We’ve not got anything yet. At this point, who knows? This all goes back to Meghan, it’s her day and her happiness.”

Meanwhile, Tyler’s mom Tracy added, “I don’t think we are getting invitations, but that is fine. We are so proud of her.” But while Tracy was apparently not attending the wedding herself, she appeared to know more about the nuptials than most.

For instance, Meghan’s one-time sister-in-law said that she was “sure” the actress’ dad, Thomas Markle Sr., would give her away at Windsor Castle. Whether Meghan’s father would walk her down the aisle had been a source of great curiosity, after it was reported that shy Thomas Sr. may not even attend the wedding.

But according to Tracy, Thomas Sr. would be at his daughter’s side as she made her way down the aisle. “I’ve heard that he’s going to be over there, and I’m sure that he will be giving her away. The arrangements are being made,” she said.

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Tracy added that Thomas Sr. had always been proud of his little girl; the royal wedding would be the icing on the cake, however. “With her being an actress, that was exciting, but this is a fairy tale come true for him. He loves her to death,” Tracy said. “I don’t think he’s waiting for his invitation, because I’m sure they already have the plans in place, and for me talking to him, he’s very excited to be a part of it.”

During their interview, Tracy and Tyler also revealed that they wouldn’t miss out on the celebrations entirely. The mother and son confirmed that they were heading to Windsor Castle to take part in Good Morning Britain’s royal wedding coverage. Then, and only then, would they find out the intricate details of the nuptials for sure – along with the rest of the world.