#RoyalWedding2018
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding at Windsor Castle captivated 2 billion viewers worldwide.
Origin & Impact
On May 19, 2018, Prince Harry married American actress Meghan Markle in a ceremony blending British tradition with Black American culture. The hashtag dominated social media as 29 million Americans watched live at 7am ET. Bishop Michael Curry’s passionate sermon, cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s performance, and Meghan’s Givenchy gown sparked countless conversations about representation and modernizing monarchy.
The wedding marked a historic moment—Meghan became the first biracial American in the modern royal family. The hashtag captured joy, critiques of media racism, and endless memes about Zara Tindall’s hat. It foreshadowed the couple’s complicated relationship with British tabloids, culminating in “Megxit” two years later. The hashtag represented hope for a more inclusive monarchy and the beginning of a dramatic royal saga.
Related Hashtags
#MeghanMarkle #PrinceHarry #RoyalFamily