Marks & Spencer is changing its name to Markle & Sparkle to celebrate the Royal Wedding – but it’s for one weekend only
JUST when you thought Royal Wedding fever had reached its peak, Marks and Spencer jumped on the celebration bandwagon.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you're probably aware Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's big day is taking place this weekend, with millions of people set to be watching.
To celebrate the upcoming royal nuptials (and cash-in) Marks & Spencer announced that it will now change its name to Markle & Sparkle for one weekend.
The Windsor branch of M&S is a focus of the re-brand, and the bride and groom are expected to pass the store following their wedding ceremony at St George's Chapel on Saturday.
The store is featuring a glitzy Markle & Sparkle fascia, with windows decked out in the colours of the Union flag.
But other shops including the ones in Kensington & Chelsea, Reading, Swindon and Sutton Coldfield will also feature specially designed Markle & Sparkle windows and decor.
Shoppers will also be able to take advantage of in-store Markle & Sparkle selfie booths and send messages via its social channels, all of which will be made into a virtual wedding album and sent to Kensington Palace.
Sharry Cramond, from M&S said: "As a retailer, we've celebrated 34 royal weddings over our 134-year history, but this is the boldest idea we've delivered yet.
"We wanted to spark a smile from Harry and Meghan on their big day and capture the excitement and celebratory mood of the nation on receiving a real-life Hollywood princess into our royal family."
Where can I find a Markle & Sparkle store ?
HERE's a list of M&S stores that will become Markle & Sparkle shops this weekend
- Windsor
- Kensington & Chelsea
- Reading
- Maidenhead
- Camberley
- Bracknell
- Newbury
- Leamington Spa
- Tunbridge Wells
- Swindon
- Kingston Upon Thames
- Lewisham
- Llandudno
- Sutton Coldfield
Earlier this month, M&S announced Percy Pig and his girlfriend tied-the-knot and released limited-edition packs of sweet "to celebrate".
And they're not the only one jumping on the Royal Wedding bandwagon.
According to expert at Brand Finance, the event could inject over £1billion into the country as retailers, pubs, and hotels are rushing to cash in.
From crisps to cakes and even condoms stores have gone wedding mad and there seems to be no limits to what can be turned into an expensive wedding souvenir.
But there are also plenty of good deals around if you're getting into the festive spirit. Here's our round up so you can party like a prince on a pauper's budget.
Harry and Meghan will say "I do" at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle this weekend, and here's all you need to know about the big day.
Kensington Palace announced on May 16, 2018, the full list of bridesmaids and page boys.
Meghan Markle's bridesmaids will all be children and the groom's niece Princess Charlotte is one of the six named.
Here's how to watch the celebrations on television with your friends.
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