A COUPLE from North Yorkshire are preparing to celebrate their big day at the same time as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Mel Sanderson will marry Ian Fox on Saturday at Barmbyfield Barns, near Pocklington. She said they were excited their wedding day falls on the same day as the major national event.

Mel said: “We both think it’s pretty special that we’re getting married the same day, Harry has always been my favourite royal too!

“When they announced their engagement we both said ‘I bet they choose the same day as us’, and lo and behold they did. Harry obviously didn’t get our 'Save the Date'."

Mel, who will also celebrate her 38th birthday today, said she would make an effort to catch some of the other happy couple’s celebrations.

She said: “Our ceremony is at 3pm so I’m looking forward to watching their wedding as I’m getting ready.”