Prince Harry, Meghan Markle wedding date set for May 19

Prince Harry and his Americanfiance Meghan Marklemarry on Saturday, May 19, KensingtonPalace announcedFriday.

Queen Elizabeth's grandson, who's fifth in line to the throne, andMeghan, known for her leading role in U.S. TV legal dramaSuits, announced their engagement late last month.

They will be married inSt George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, just west of London. A palace spokesperson last week said Windsor was chosen because it's"a very special place" for them.

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Meghan, 36, who attended a Catholic school as a child butidentifies as a Protestant, will be baptized and confirmed into the Church of England before the wedding.

She intends to become a British citizen, though she willretain her U.S. citizenship while she goes through the process.

The Gothic St George's Chapel is onthe grounds ofWindsor Castle, which has been the family home of British kingsand queens for almost 1,000 years.

Within the chapel are the tombs of 10sovereigns, includingHenry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour, and Charles I.

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