LONDON, United Kingdom — Britain got a glimpse Saturday at Queen Elizabeth II’s elaborate formal consent for her grandson Prince Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle, a week ahead of the wedding ceremony. The document, which will be presented to the couple after the wedding, is flanked with artwork representing the bride and groom. Queen Elizabeth is the head of the Commonwealth and last month made Harry her youth ambassador to the 53-country organization. Law to protect dynastyThe Royal Marriages Act 1772 required descendants of King George II to seek the sovereign’s consent before they wed, otherwise their marriages were deemed invalid. The first five are currently Prince Charles, the monarch’s eldest son; his eldest son Prince William; his eldest son Prince George; then William’s other children Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 12, 2018 22:52 UTC