Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to have ‘armed guard in their wedding carriage after racist terror scare’
The engaged couple will have increased security on their wedding day in Windsor in May after an 'anthrax' scare, it has been claimed
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle will have an armed guard in their wedding carriage after their racist “anthrax” scare, it has been claimed.
Royal security chiefs are reportedly set to draft in an officer in a footman’s uniform to counter fears of an attack at the ceremony, according to The Sunday People.
It comes after a racist poison pen letter was sent to Meghan and Prince Harry last month.
The Royal Family were caught up in an anthrax scare after the letter containing white powder was addressed to the couple at St James’s Palace.
A source told the paper: “It’s an unusual step, but they need somebody right on their shoulder who can act immediately.
“It’s going to be a huge public event, and Meghan and Harry will be afforded the best protection there is.
“People in charge of security aren’t taking any chances. It’s going to be a huge event, they can’t be too careful.
“The anthrax scare confirmed the couple are an increasing targets for fanatics.”
The source said guests will be vetted to make sure Harry, 33, and actress Meghan, 36, are kept safe.
But once their wedding carriage leaves the castle grounds there will be an increased presence from armed undercover cops, who will mingle with well-wishers watching the procession, and when Harry and Meghan parade through Windsor, one of these footmen will be armed.
Kensington Palace declined to comment on the claims when approached by The Sun Online.
Last month, the Royal Family were caught up in an ‘anthrax’ scare after the letter containing white powder was addressed to the couple at St James’s Palace, which is being probed by terror cops as a “racist hate crime.”
Meghan, 36, and Harry, 33, are believed to have been informed of the incident and the letter was intercepted before it reached them, the reported.
A Met Police spokesman said: “Officers are also investigating an allegation of malicious communications which relates to the same package, and it is being treated as a racist hate crime.
“The matter is being investigated by officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.”
The substance was tested and not found to be suspicious and no arrests have been made.
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