For weeks, we've been counting down the days until Pippa Middleton's wedding to hedgefund financier, James Matthews, not only to see the bride wear a custom-made Giles Deacon wedding dress (which we had a hunch she might do), but to catch a glimpse of Prince Harry's girlfriend, Meghan Markle.

And guess what?

She was nowhere to be seen.

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As the likes of tennis player Roger Federer and wife Minka, Princess Beatrice and soon-to-be brother in-law, Spencer Matthews entered St Mark's Church in Englefield, Berkshire for the pair's nuptials, we were on the look out for Prince Harry and his California-born girlfriend to arrive at the church.

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However, much to our dismay, the 32-year-old prince turned up with his brother, Prince William, and not the actress.

Sorry Wills, we do love you but, we were kind of hoping to see Meghan on Harry's arm, especially seeing as she was reportedly invited to Pippa's big day, despite her 'no ring, no bring' policy on the guest list and her flying into London just a few days ago.

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However, there are rumours Meghan's absence from the wedding is due to royal protocol.

As the wedding is not a royal event, it's reportedly against royal protocol for members of the royal family to upstage proceedings.

And, who are we kidding, Markle's appearance at Pippa's day certainly wouldn't go unnoticed.

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However, while we might be taking off our 'I <3 Meghan' t-shirts and taking down the banners with pictures of Prince Harry and Meghan kissing at the polo recently, it is reported the star will join her beau and the wedding guests later at the reception dinner, to be held in the huge glass marquee that has been installed in the grounds of the Middleton's home.

Come on, Meghan. We're still holding out for you.

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