Prince Harry and fiancée Meghan Markle are putting the final touches on their wedding to-do list and from the looks of their musical line-up—complete with a number of Black musicians—this wedding will be one of the most diverse nuptials in royal history.
According to Glamour, Kensington Palace tweeted highlights about several Black musicians, which include 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason who caught Prince Harry’s eye in 2016. He was so entertained by the young man that he requested his presence to play at his wedding. What an honor!
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“19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, winner of 2016 @BBCYoungMus. Last June, Prince Harry saw Sheku play at an event in London in support of the work of Antiguan charity the Halo Foundation,” said a Kensington Palace tweet. pic.twitter.com/C3QSfcbXJl
Kanneh-Mason is beside himself over the big news.
“I’m so excited and honoured to perform at Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle’s wedding,” he said in a statement. “I was bowled over when Ms. Markle called me to ask if I would play during the ceremony, and of course I immediately said yes! What a privilege to be able to play the cello at such a wonderful event. I can’t wait!”
Another tweet stated that Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir will play as well.
“The Choir is made up of a group of British artists dedicated to creating a sound that demonstrates the community they share, and has been performing both nationally and internationally for over 20 years.”
Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir. The Choir is made up of a group of British artists dedicated to creating a sound that demonstrates the community they share, and has been performing both nationally and internationally for over 20 years. pic.twitter.com/tae19p6G6E
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 24, 2018
Gibson is also moved by the honor.
“The Kingdom Choir is truly honoured to be invited to sing at the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Markle, and very excited to be taking part in such a historic moment,” said Gibson, the founder and conductor. “It will be a moment that we will always treasure, and we’d like to take the opportunity to wish the couple all the very best for their coming union.”
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According to a press release, the group is also known for “its united sound, warm energy, and enthusiastic performance.”
Find out more here: https://www.royal.uk/music-st-georges-chapel-wedding-service