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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received so many gifts that they had to ask people to stop sending them

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. (Photo: Getty Images)
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. (Photo: Getty Images)

Cape Town – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have asked those wishing to celebrate their matrimony by sending a gift to consider donating to a charity instead.

In an official statement, shared on Twitter on Monday, Kensington Palace announced that the royal couple are over-joyed by the support and well wishes they have received since announcing their engagement.

The statement adds that the couple ask that “anyone who might wish to mark the occasion of their wedding considers giving to charity, instead of sending a gift.”

Harry and Meghan have chosen seven different charities that represent issues they are passionate about. This includes, “sport for social change, women's empowerment, conservation, the environment, homelessness, HIV and the Armed Forces.”

READ THE FULL STATEMENT HERE.

HERE IS THE LIST OF CHARITIES YOU CAN DONATE TO:

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