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Who were Meghan Markle’s page boys and Prince Harry’s ushers at the Royal Wedding?

THE Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is taking place today.

Here is what we know about the page boys and ushers for the big event...

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Meghan Markle walks down the aisle with her page boys and bridesmaidsCredit: AP:Associated Press

Who are Meghan Markle's page boys?

Meghan Markle chose four page boys for her wedding to Prince Harry.

The was revealed on May 16.


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They included Prince Harry's nephew Prince George as well as his godson.

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Prince George is well versed in pageboy dutiesCredit: Getty - Contributor

His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, aged four

Prince George is the eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

The third-in-line to the throne is experienced in wedding duties, having been a page boy for his aunt Pippa’s wedding.

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He looked adorable in his double-breasted shirt, with green button matching his long shorts and long cream socks at the event last May.

His sister Princess Charlotte was a bridesmaid.

Mark Dyer and his son Jasper, who are ushers and page boys
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Master Jasper Dyer, aged six

Jasper is Prince Harry’s godson.

He is the son of Amanda and Mark Dyer, M.V.O.

Mr Dyer is a former Royal Equerry and Welsh Guards officer.

Twins Brian and John are the sons of Meghan's BFFCredit: Instagram
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Master Brian Mulroney and Master John Mulroney, twins aged seven

Twins John and Brian Mulroney are the sons of Jessica and Ben Mulroney.

All three of Jessica's children were involved in the wedding, as she is said to be one of Meghan's closest friends.

Daughter  Ivy, four, was a bridesmaid.

Charlie van Straubenzee is attending with his brother TomCredit: Splash News
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Who are Prince Harry's ushers?

As well as the page boys, bridesmaids and guest list, Prince Harry’s ushers were also announced ahead of the day.

While Prince William was his younger brother’s best man, seven men made up the prince’s ushers.

They were:

  • Tom ‘Skippy’ Inskip, 31
  • Charlie van Straubenzee, 29
  • Tom van Straubenzee, 35
  • Adam Bidwell, 42
  • Arthur Landon, 37
  • William van Cutsem, 38
  • Mark Dyer, 52
Prince Harry has seven ushers
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For some of them it’s a family affair with William van Cutsem's niece and Mark Dyer's son included among the bridesmaids and page boys.

Brothers Charlie and Tom have been friends with the prince since they attended Ludgrove Prep School in Berkshire.

Tom, aka Skippy, has been friends with the 33-year-old since they went to Eton, and was on the infamous Las Vegas trip.

Another attendee on the fateful trip was stockbroker Adam ‘Bidders’, along with Arthur Landon.

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William van Cutsem is Prince George’s godfather, and his father and Prince Charles were said to be very close.

Mark Dyer is said to have stepped up his role in the princes’ lives following the death of their mother in 1997.

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Who else was at the wedding?

Some 600 guests are thought to be attending the ceremony, while more than 2,000 invitations have been sent out for the reception.

They include inspiring Brits, including a survivor of the Manchester bombing attack, an army veteran who lost his leg in Afghanistan and charity workers.

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And in a tribute to his late mother, Princess Diana, all three of her siblings, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer are attending, with Lady Jane giving the reading.

There are some notable absences, with only one of Meghan’s close relatives attending, her mum Doria Ragland, and Prince Harry’s third cousin Lady Amelia Windsor were all snubbed.

Bridesmaids and pageboys announced for Harry and Meghan's Royal Wedding with key roles going to George and Charlotte
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