From Salt Lake City-First comes love, then comes baptism? Meghan Markle has a few faith-related hurdles to clear before her royal wedding next year to Prince Harry.
Like Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge, before her, Markle will join the Church of England ahead of her nuptials, likely out of respect for her future in-laws, Harper's Bazaar reported. The 36-year-old American actress attended a Catholic school in Los Angeles growing up, but describes herself as Protestant.
"Markle honors Harry's grandmother the Queen, who, as the sovereign, holds the title of 'Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England,'" the article noted.
The spouses of royals need not be Anglican, but most are, given the monarchy's close ties to the faith. Until 2013, people in line for the throne forfeited their succession rights if they married a Roman Catholic. That prohibition ended with the Succession to the Crown Act.
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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865693514/The-royal-wedding-announcement-poses-some-religious-questions.html
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