Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are 'not required' to invite politicians to their wedding

Kensington Palace has revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have decided that ‘an official list of political leaders – both UK and international is not required’ for their wedding on May 19.

That means US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May are not among 600 people invited to the May 19 ceremony at Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Chapel.

As Harry is unlikely to occupy the throne, his guest list does not need to reflect any political agendas.

It has also been revealed that former US President Barack Obama and wife Michelle are not invited to the couple’s big day.

Meanwhile, members of the public have learned whether or not they’ve been lucky enough to snab an invite to the highly anticiapted event.

Kensington Palace has begun to reveal some lucky invitees on Twitter.

Philip Gillespie from Ballymena who lost his right leg in an IED incident in Afghanistan and works to raise funds and awareness for ABF The Soldiers' Charity. pic.twitter.com/WadD7gRpRq
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 10, 2018

Pamela Anomneze from Haringey. Pamela is the manager of Studio 306 Collective CIC, a social enterprise that helps those recovering from mental health issues through the creative arts. pic.twitter.com/gSNTcRt9SO
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 10, 2018

Reuben Litherland from Derby. Reuben was born deaf and has started lunchtime lessons to teach sign language at school. pic.twitter.com/bpUUO0rIKL
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 10, 2018

Amy Wright from Annan. Amy is Chair of Board of Directors for the Usual Place café in Dumfries, which provides employment training and support for young people aged 16-25 with special needs. pic.twitter.com/ATZrolP2cV
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 10, 2018

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Georgia Mars

Georgia Mars is a Digital Content Editor at New Idea Magazine. As a self-professed celeb expert, Georgia claims to know everything about everyone! When she's not digging deep for the next big celebrity scoop, you can find Georgia catching up on the latest reality TV.