Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have set a date for their big day.
And no, we’re still not getting a Bank Holiday for it.
The couple are to wed at Windsor Castle on May 19, it was announced on Friday afternoon. As was quickly realised by football fans up and down the land, this is the very same date as the 2018 FA Cup final at Wembley.
His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle will marry on 19th May 2018.
Today's announcement follows earlier confirmation of the month of the wedding and its location at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. pic.twitter.com/7pgdRM90Na
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 15, 2017
With some people suggesting such a clash might prompt the Football Association to consider switching the date of the game, it’s since been reported that this will not be possible: the FA Cup final will definitely go ahead as planned.
Prince William, who usually attends the Cup final and presents the trophy in his role as FA president, has been tipped to be best man for his younger brother on his wedding day.
Breaking News: This year’s build up to the FA Cup final will include The Road To Wembley, Football Focus and The Royal Wedding.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/MarkDiStef/status/941656180438503424
Decisions, decisions… Prince Harry wedding on May 19 clashes with FA Cup final… which one will FA President Prince William choose to attend?? 🤔
— Richard Conway (@richard_conway) December 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/Nige1Chapman/status/941664636541198336
Be an absolute disgrace if the FA Cup Final is shunted from BBC One to BBC 2 because of the Royal wedding.
— Alex Richards (@AA_Richards) December 15, 2017
The royal wedding – Sat 19th 3pm. Same day as the FA Cup Final – smart pic.twitter.com/Wjt5gCSWPJ
— Deakin (@ddFrancis88) December 15, 2017
