Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Wedding: Prince William Best Man

April 26, 2018 7:51 AM EDT

Prince William has accepted Prince Harry’s request to be best man at his upcoming wedding to Meghan Markle.

According to the Kensington Palace’s official Twitter account, the Duke of Cambridge was happy to take on the role ahead of the royal wedding on May 19 at St. George’s Chapel. Prince Harry served as Prince William’s best man during his wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011.

“The Duke of Cambridge is honoured to have been asked, and is very much looking forward to supporting his brother,” a tweet from 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. pic.twitter.com/7TvZ2VlEk2
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 26, 2018

Prince Harry served as best man to The Duke of Cambridge at his wedding to Miss Catherine Middleton in 2011. pic.twitter.com/klHGqeAyeb
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 26, 2018

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. pic.twitter.com/mQ0eh7Q0pR
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) April 26, 2018

The announcement comes just days after Prince William and Middleton welcomed their third child.

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