Meghan Markle [1] and her mom, Doria Ragland, were absolutely beaming as they arrived at the Cliveden House near Windsor on Friday. Just one day before she marries Prince Harry [2], the 36-year-old former actress waved to photographers as she and her beloved mother made their way into the lavish hotel, where they are both staying ahead of the big day [3]. Earlier on Friday, Meghan was seen arriving at Windsor Castle with Harry [4] for their final wedding rehearsal; Harry also took time to greet well-wishers with his brother, William, outside the castle.
Also on Friday, it was announced that instead of Doria or her father, Thomas Markle, who is no longer attending [6] the wedding, Meghan asked Prince Charles to accompany her down the aisle [7] on Saturday. Meghan will be making history as the first royal bride to walk down the aisle of her wedding without an escort; while Charles is set to join Meghan when she gets to the Quire (where all the royal guests will be seated), Meghan is making a strong statement [8] by walking down the chapel nave alone.
