The celebrity website TMZ reported on Monday that Mr. Markle decided not to attend the wedding because he did not want to embarrass the royal family or his daughter. According to the report, Mr. Markle, a 73-year-old former Hollywood lighting director, had planned until the scandal to travel from his home in Mexico to Britain for the ceremony at Windsor Castle despite his heart troubles. Prince Harry’s first meeting with Mr. Markle was to have taken place this week. Kensington Palace issued a statement at the time asking for “understanding and respect.” It has not referred to any specific health condition.

Source: New York Times May 17, 2018 11:47 UTC