Royal wedding guests given seven pages of rules to follow
All major events come with logistical issues that need to be solved, and a royal wedding is no different.
To avoid any hiccups on May 19, when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot, their guests have been sent a seven-page “critical guidance” booking, reported the Mail.
In the book, guests are advised on how to best enjoy the day and are informed that cameras and gifts are banned.
On the day of the wedding, guests must meet at the Windsor Farm Shop, roughly 5km from the venue, and they will then go through security checks and be asked to show identification.
Once they pass the checks, they will be ushered onto coaches to travel to Windsor Castle.
Items such as cameras, bulky bags and phones have been banned from the royal ceremony and reception.
The couple have asked for charity donations if guests wish to gift them with a present for their wedding. However, for those who are still hoping to give the royal couple a tangible present, they have been warned that gifts are not allowed to be brought in with guests.
"It should be noted that gifts cannot be brought to St George's Chapel or the Reception that follows at Windsor Castle.
"Guests are advised to seek further guidance on delivery arrangements for any gifts to Kensington Palace."
In the wedding invitation, the dress code was already communicated to guests, who must wear dress uniform, morning coat or lounge suit for men, and day dress and hat for women.
The “critical guidance” book also says that guests should not wear medals or swords when they go to accessorise their outfit.
Guests have also been warned that the toilet facilities will be unavailable during the wedding ceremony.
“Guests are advised that there are very limited toilet facilities in St George’s Chapel, but these are available for guests’ use between 9 am and 11 am at which point this facility will become restricted for the duration of the service.”
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