The former actress was baptised into the Church of England at the Chapel Royal in London – a small place of worship at St James’ Palace which is regularly used by The Queen.

Meghan’s husband-to-be was by her side for the momentous occasion. Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla and one of Meghan’s friends were also present at the baptism, however the passionate humanitarian’s mother Doria Ragland and father Thomas Markle were not in attendance. Prince William and Duchess Kate were also not at the ceremony.

Her baptism was followed immediately by her confirmation, which means she will be able to join Harry at Holy Communion.

The event, which brings Meghan one step closer to joining the royal family, was then celebrated with “supper” at Clarence House.

The archbishop, who will officiate the wedding at St. George’s Chapel, went on to detail his (very understandable) pre-ceremony jitters.

“Unlike recent weddings, I must not drop the ring,” he joked, “and I must not forget to get the vows in the right order as I did at the rehearsal for one of my children’s weddings!”

While acknowledging the fact that people from all across the world would tune in to watch the ceremony (and any possible blunders), the archbishop appeared somewhat unfazed by the task.

“I know. I’m just really trying not to think about that too much,” he said. “At the heart of it is two people who have fallen in love with each other, who are committing their lives to each other with the most beautiful words and profound thoughts, who do it in the presence of God, through Jesus Christ.”

Harry, 33, and Meghan, 36, will marry at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday, May 19.

As Kensington Palace recently announced, following the ceremony, the newlyweds will undertake a tour of the town as their first trip as man and wife to greet well-wishers from all over the world who have come to see them.

It will no doubt remind fans of similar scenes that played out during Prince William and Duchess Catherine’s 2011 wedding.

There’s also speculation the 36-year-old might be walked down the aisle by none other than Prince William.

According to The Sun, Prince Harry’s big brother may step up for the important moment as Meghan’s two closest male relatives – her father and half-brother – may not be at the royal wedding.

Queen Elizabeth II has also officially given her formal consent to the marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, which is set to take place on May 19.

Her Majesty made the announcement in a letter to the Privy Council, her official group of advisors.

It read: “I declare My Consent to a Contract of Matrimony between My Most Dearly Beloved Grandson Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales and Rachel Meghan Markle, which Consent I am causing to be signified under the Great Seal and to be entered in the Books of the Privy Council.”

The 91-year-old monarch did the same for Prince William and Duchess Kate ahead of their royal wedding in April 2011.

Following the event, the young royals spent some time with those who gathered from far and wide to catch a glimpse of their outing.

Meghan, 36, is stepping into the role of the people’s princess with ease.

Talking to a member of the public, she said: “The service was beautiful, especially the choir and the music.”

(Text by Candice Mehta-Culjak, bauersyndication.com.au / Additional reporting by Natalya Molok)