Prince Harry's Royal Wedding Update: Prince Willaims, Elder Brother To Prince Harry To Be Best-Man

Prince Harry has asked his older brother Prince William to be his best man at his wedding to Meghan Markle, it was revealed today.

Wills, 35, will return the favour to Harry, 33, who was his own best man at his wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011.

Kensington Palace said William is 'honoured' to have been asked - although his acceptance will scupper any lingering hopes he may have had of watching some of the FA Cup final, which is on the same day.

Prince Harry And Prince Williams

In a statement released this morning, Kensington Palace said: 'Prince Harry has asked his brother The Duke of Cambridge to be his best man at his wedding to Ms Meghan Markle.

'The Duke of Cambridge is honoured to have been asked, and is very much looking forward to supporting his brother at St George's Chapel, Windsor on May 19th.

'Prince Harry served as best man to The Duke of Cambridge at his wedding to Miss Catherine Middleton in 2011.'

As part of the wedding programm,they will embark on a carriage procession around the Berkshire town, cheered by residents and visitors, before a reception at St George's Hall.

Guests at St George's Chapel will hear performances by artists including Christian gospel group The Kingdom Choir and cello prodigy Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 19, from Nottingham - who received a personal call from Meghan herself.

An orchestra made up of musicians from BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the English Chamber Orchestra and the Philharmonia will be joined by Welsh soprano Elin Manahan Thomas and principal trumpeter David Blackadder.

According to Palace aides, the prince and Ms Markle's wedding will 'reflect their characters and personalities' and be a moment of 'fun and joy'.

The Queen will attend, as will the rest of the royal family, along with Ms Markle's parents Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte are likely to take on the roles of pageboy and bridesmaid.

Guests include a schoolgirl who survived the Manchester bombing, an Afghan war veteran, a deaf schoolboy who taught his classmates sign language as well as workers from charities supported by the couple.

The royal family are paying for the wedding, including the church service, the music, the flowers and the reception. But the security costs for the high-profile event are being covered by the state.