Meghan Markle made Christmas history Monday, simply by taking part in Christmas celebrations with the royal family.
The 36-year old actress was reportedly the first non-royal to ever spend the holiday with the royal family, and she was photographed alongside Prince Harry, Prince William, Duchess Catherine, Queen Elizabeth and other members of the royal family, according to CNN. (SLIDESHOW: 18 Time Meghan Markle Already Looked Like A Royal)
US actress and fiancee of Britain’s Prince Harry Meghan Markle (2R) and Britain’s Prince Harry (R) stand together as they wait to see off Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II after attending the Royal Family’s traditional Christmas Day church service / AFP PHOTO / Adrian DENNIS (Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)
According to British media, Markle is the first person not yet married into the royal family to be invited to spend Christmas with the family at Sandringham, the Queen’s country estate in Norfolk about 100 miles outside of London, and take part in the traditional religious celebration held on Christmas day.
Merry Christmas! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have joined members of the Royal Family for the Morning Service on Christmas Day in Sandringham. pic.twitter.com/6DMRGFPntt
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 25, 2017
Markle and Prince Harry made things official last month.
The Prince of Wales has announced the engagement of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/rtlAnFCWTf
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2017
The royal wedding date has been set for May 19, 2018.
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
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 15, 2017