Harry and Meghan’s Secret Wedding: The Truth Behind the Tell All Interview

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, shocked the world when she revealed to Oprah Winfrey during her Tell All interview that she and Prince Harry had actually tied the knot three days before their widely televised wedding on May 19, 2018.

Meghan claimed that they privately exchanged vows in their backyard with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

However, critics were quick to express their surprise at such a claim, and the former official who issued the Sussexes' wedding license, Stephen Borton, said Meghan was clearly misinformed.

The Archbishop himself then addressed the speculation at the end of March, confirming that the couple actually legally wed in the widely televised ceremony on May 19, rather than three days earlier as suggested by Meghan.

He added that he won't say what happened at any other meetings, as priests are expected to keep such talks confidential.

The legal wedding was on Saturday, and he signed the wedding certificate, which is a legal document.

Signing it knowing it was false would have meant he committed a serious criminal offence.

A spokesperson for the couple later clarified that Meghan meant they privately exchanged personal vows a few days before their official, legal wedding on May 19, after their official wedding certificate was uncovered with the date of their formal nuptials.

While the issue appeared to have been settled, Harry had to travel from his home in California to Windsor to attend Prince Philip's funeral just a few weeks later in April.

It was his first trip back to the UK since his explosive tell-all with Oprah.

Meghan did not accompany him, as her doctor had advised her against travelling due to her pregnancy.

This meant Harry had to face Archbishop Justin on his own for the sombre occasion, who was delivering a blessing during the emotional occasion at St George's Chapel, and leading the congregation in prayer.

But, the Archbishop did not appear to talk to any of the royals during the ceremony, even though the Duke of Sussex, and other members of the firm, thanked David Connor, the Dean of Windsor, who conducted the service on their way out.

The Archbishop's minor part in the fallout of the Oprah interview has returned to the spotlight again this week.

During an interview with The Telegraph, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, jumped to defend Archbishop Justin for not being aware who Oprah was.

Interviewer Camilla Tomaini reportedly recounted an anecdote about the bishop talking at great length to the famous US TV host at the Sussex's wedding, without having any idea of her international fame.

Sophie said that if you're not into chat shows, there's no reason why you should know who Oprah is.

This throwaway comment came after Sophie and her husband Prince Edward had denied all knowledge of the jaw-dropping interview itself.

Meghan supporters have since criticized the couple for supposedly undermining Oprah's success with their comments.

Harry's ongoing rift with the rest of the royal family was also evident during the funeral, as he was seen sitting alone and far away from his brother William and father Charles.

But, the Archbishop called for unity and respect in honour of the Queen on the sombre occasion, in what may have been a nod towards Harry's ongoing rift with the rest of the royal family.

He hoped that the whole nation would pray for her or sympathize and offer their condolences to her and the hope for her to find strength in what must be an anguished moment.

In conclusion, the truth behind Harry and Meghan's secret wedding has finally been revealed.

While Meghan did claim they were married three days before their televised ceremony, the Archbishop confirmed that the legal wedding was on May 19.

Harry's recent trip back to the UK for Prince Philip's funeral further highlighted the ongoing tension between him and the rest of the royal family, but the Archbishop called for unity and respect during the sombre occasion.

The minor part that the Archbishop played in the fallout of the Oprah interview has also returned to the spotlight, with Sophie, Countess of Wessex, defending him for not knowing who Oprah was.