The awkward thing about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding date

Publish Date: Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 9:00AM

Awww poor Meghan and Harry, they obviously didn't think their wedding date through too well.

Amidst the glee and anticipation following the announcement that 19 May 2018 will be the day that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's tie the knot, one Twitter user pointed out an interesting, yet disturbing fact.

Prince Henry will marry his new wife on 19th May 2018.
His namesake King Henry VIII executed his wife Anne Boleyn on the same date in 1536. https://t.co/bC608TdBdk
— Constitutionalia (@Constitut_alia) December 15, 2017

That's right, almost 500 years ago Prince Harry's ancestor King Henry VIII executed his second wife on exactly the same date as the upcoming wedding.

Also, in case you didn't know this fact: Prince Harry's name is actually Henry.

Thankfully Meghan's real name is Rachel, not Anne.

His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle will marry on 19th May 2018.

Today's announcement follows earlier confirmation of the month of the wedding and its location at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. pic.twitter.com/7pgdRM90Na
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 15, 2017

This revelation comes after Football fans distraught that the royal wedding is set for the same day as the FA Cup final.

Prince William, who is President of the FA, is going to have to choose between family and footbal l... tough choice Will!

This article was first published on ZM and is republished here with permission.

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