William will have to choose between football, Harry's wedding

December 16, 2017 20:56

Britain's Prince William will have a slightly tough choice to make on May 19 as the wedding date of his younger brother Harry to actress Meghan Markle clashes with a football final which the Duke of Cambridge is duty-

bound to attend.

Prince Harry and his American actress fiancee Markle's wedding date announcement came yesterday. The fifth in line to the Britain's throne had revealed his engagement to the 36-year-old actress, best known for her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama "Suits", last month.

The couple had confirmed that their wedding ceremony will take place some time in May at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, would have had the May 19 date in his diary for a long time as it is the Football Association Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

The 35-year-old William is duty-bound to attend in his role as the president of the FA and present the trophy.

However, the unusual circumstances of it clashing with his brother's wedding mean he would have to pass on the task to someone else.

No decision has yet been made on who would hand over the coveted silverware to the winner of the hugely popular football championship, last year presented to Arsenal Football Club by Prince William.

-- PTI

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