Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are inviting 2,640 members of the public to their wedding.

The pair have said that they want their marriage to be shaped so the public can "... share in the joy and the fun of the day." A statement from Kensington Palace reads:

"Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have said they want their Wedding Day to be shaped so as to allow members of the public to feel part of the celebrations too. "This wedding, like all weddings, will be a moment of fun and joy that will reflect the characters and values of the Bride and Groom."

https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/969497464293220352 2,640 people will be invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle to watch Harry, Meghan, and their guests arrive for the ceremony. These people will be made up of 1,200 members of the public from across the United Kingdom, who will be nominated to attend by nine regional Lord Lieutenant offices.

The couple has asked that 1,200 people, from all corners of the UK be selected by Lord Lieutenants, include young people who have shown strong leadership and those who have served their communities. pic.twitter.com/aIraJiXg6B

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) March 2, 2018

Harry and Meghan want these people to have a broad range of backgrounds and ages, and specifically include young people who have "... shown strong leadership, and those who have served their communities." 200 people who work with charities will also be invited, as well as 100 pupils from two local schools, 610 Windsor Castle community members, and 530 Members of The Royal Households and Crown Estate. Meghan and Harry are due to wed on May 19 in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.