Prince Harry praises Prince Charles for 'support' in offering to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle

Olivia Tobin8 November 2018

Prince Harry has praised his father Prince Charles for stepping in to walk bride Meghan Markle down the aisle at his wedding.

The Duke of Sussex spoke candidly about the important role Charles played in the nuptials, after Meghan’s father Thomas Markle was unable to attend for health reasons.

Harry said when he asked the Prince of Wales, he vowed he would “do whatever Meghan needs”.

Speaking on a special television program to mark Charles’ 70th birthday, Harry said: “I asked him to and I think he knew it was coming and he immediately said, ‘yes, of course, I’ll do whatever Megan needs and I’m here to support you’.

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“For him that’s a fantastic opportunity to step up and be that support. And, you know, he’s our father, so of course he’s going to be there for us.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry leave St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle
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The BBC program, which is due to air on Thursday evening, revealed sides of Prince Charles that are not normally seen and featured interviews with his family.

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Camilla told the BBC show: “I think that was very touching. Sitting where I was, you couldn’t hear what he said. But afterwards watching it on the television, I think it was a very, it was a lovely gesture.”

Prince Harry said: “I’ve been brought up well. You’ve got to say thank you. Just because he’s my father, that doesn’t mean I can just sort of go, ‘okay, that’s all, I’ll take it from here’.

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“Though that is what I wanted to say. But I was very grateful for him to be able to do that.”

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Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, also praised the way Charles conducted himself in the wedding, saying she thought everyone was “moved” when he held hands with Meghan’s mother, Doria.

Prince, Son And Heir: Charles At 70, is due to air on Thursday on BBC One at 9pm.

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