Once upon a time There lived a Prince Harry His brother was the heir And he was the spare Harry’s was an ideal position Playing the field, no real mission Until he came into his own Now he’s no longer alone When Harry met Meghan He was very taken By the bubbly Ms Markle Full of wit and sparkle She’s not exactly conventional And maybe that’s essential For a monarchy steeped in the past Many wondered how long it would last The Queen has wisely held everyone together In rain, sunshine and inclement weather Looking forward to the royal marriage Beautiful gowns and a horse drawn carriage More than that her humanitarian spirit Diana had it and Meghan will carry it Published in Daily Times, October 1, 2018.