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Meghan Markle’s best pal and stylist Jessica Mulroney arrives at Heathrow for Royal Wedding
MEGHAN Markle's best friend Jessica Mulroney has jetted into London ahead of the Royal Wedding.
The 37-year-old Canadian stylist was pictured arriving at Heathrow with her family last night - with it today announced her three children will be a bridesmaid and pageboys at Saturday's ceremony.
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Jessica, who is rumoured to have flown to the UK earlier this year to be by Meghan's side for her wedding dress fittings, was pictured last night wheeling a number of bags off the plane after her long-haul flight from Toronto.
The Canadian socialite, who flew into London with her husband Ben Mulroney and three children Ivy, Brian and John, by her side, will undoubtedly be a source of comfort for the bride-to-be, with Meghan's dad Thomas recently announcing he would not be able to attend the wedding due to a heart operation.
What we know so far...
- Meghan Markle's dad Thomas will reportedly undergo major heart surgery on Wednesday afternoon and WON'T attend the Royal Wedding on Saturday
- He'd earlier said he wouldn't be attending for fear of embarrassing Meghan and the royal family over staged paparazzi photos
- The 73-year-old suffered a heart scare last week which he has reportedly blamed on an open letter by his son Tom Jr
- Mr Markle backed Meghan's mum Doria Ragland to give her away instead after he pulled out
- Mum Doria is said to not be on speaking terms with Thomas Markle, angry his family has been trashing Meghan
- The bride's best friend Jessica Mulroney jetted into London Heathrow last night, with her kids - who will be in the wedding - by her side
- Kensington Palace today announced that Prince George and Princess Charlotte would be among the bridesmaids and page boys at the wedding
The 73-year-old, who lives in Mexico, had initially said he would walk his daughter down the aisle, but then pulled out after it was revealed he had posed in staged snaps with paparazzi.
He later told TMZ that he would love to be by his daughter's side at the Saturday wedding, but was having a heart operation today.
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The Canadian socialite is one of the first of Meghan's overseas network of friends to arrive in the UK, with the bride's mum Doria also expected to arrive in the UK today.
Kensington Palace today announced that her children would be in the wedding, alongside Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Wedding planner Jessica, who even helped Meghan choose her TV wedding dress for Suits, won't be a bridesmaid - with Meghan unable to choose between her close group of friends and instead having children as page boys, bridesmaids and flower girls.
And the mum is sure to play a big role behind the scenes for the wedding herself - well-versed in the world of weddings thanks to her role as a bridal consultant at the Canadian branch of Kleinfeld's, the New York-based wedding shop made famous by Say Yes To The Dress.
Kensington Palace confirmed that Meghan had been depending on her close-knit group of friends while planning the wedding, saying: "They have all been actively involved in helping her prepare and will be there with her to celebrate on the day."
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Jessica last night appeared relaxed after her long flight, wearing a blue-pinstripe blazer with jeans and completing the look with white heeled boots.
The mum-of-three, who married into Canadian "royalty" when she wed former prime minister Brian Mulroney's son Ben, is a style icon to the Suits actress and is well-known for her glamorous lifestyle.
Jessica and Meghan are believed to have met when the US actress moved from LA to Toronto to film Suits.
They are said to have bonded over a love of yoga - even holidaying together in Italy in 2016.
Jessica was one of just three people, along with Meghan's mum Doria and Harry's mate, Soho House consultant Markus Anderson, to join the Suits actress and Harry in the royal box at the Invictus Games.
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But while Jessica's presence will be welcomed by Meghan, some critics have voiced concerns that the wedding planner, known as the "Gwyneth Paltrow of Toronto", will out-sparkle Ms Markle on the big day.
A friend told The Mail On Sunday: “Meghan adores Jessica, not just as a friend but also as someone whose taste and style are impeccable.
“Meghan looks up to Jessica and has, to a certain degree, modelled herself on her. The irony is Meghan could end up being upstaged by the woman she’s fashioned herself on.”
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