Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Ksh 1 million gift to newlyweds Idris and Sabrina Elba

No one should ever question the power and influence being friends with royalty has. It bears many undeniable perks and Idris Elba is swimming in them with his new wife.

Idris Elba got married to model and actress Sabrina Dhowre in Marrakesh this week, exchanging vows at the Ksar Char-Bagh hotel on April 26, 2019.

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 The best day of my life, thank you to everyone who helped make it so special ❤️ @britishvogue @seanthomas_photo Hair: @luanab.hair @dadrian_hairandbeauty @amberhair14 Makeup: @ctilburymakeup Gown: @verawang @priyadeluxe @keithlissner Swag: @luxurylaw Love: @edward_enninful lashes: @lashmagician
 
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The beautiful wedding ceremony was held in Marrakech and many celebrities including Nigeria’s Davido was present to celebrate with the couple.

Having attended Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal wedding back in May 2018, fans might have been expecting the royals to return the favor by attending Elba and Dhowre’s nuptials. However, as the royal baby is due to arrive in late April or early May 2019, Meghan and Harry would have been unable to make the trip, even if invited.

However, some interesting information just surfaced on the internet. Apparently, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince and Harry and Meghan Markle were invited for the wedding but could not make it. To make up for their absence, the couple sent a royal wedding gift worth Ksh. 1 million to the newly-weds.

It was gathered that the gift- a piece of art by the trendy duo the Connor Brothers is a notable one in which it features a 1950s-style romantic book cover of a glamorous woman next to the words: ‘Why fit in when you were born to stand out?’

It is noted that the artwork retails for around $9,000.

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 NEW PRINT RELEASE TODAY - Following our visit from amazing nine year old artist Belle Curran last week we have just released this image as a print. Belle suffers from interstitial lung disease. and needs a lung transplant. She is raising awareness about organ donation, and funds for the various charities that have helped her. The print is from a limited edition of 12, and all of the proceeds will be going to the charities that have supported Belle. The quote we have chosen comes from the children's author Dr Seuss. We would be grateful for anyone who follows the link in our bio, and makes a donation. The print is available now through our website. please note that the prints will take up to 21 days for delivery
 
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It is quite something trying to figure out the message behind the gift but many social media users have expressed admiration for the sleek taste of the royal couple who know how to support friends and plant eternal smiles on their faces.

According to Yahoo! Style, the artists have a curious backstory, as “When they first arrived on the art scene, the duo claimed to be Missouri-born twins who had been raised in an extremist Christian cult.” However, it was eventually revealed that the enigmatic twins were actually British artists James Golding and Mike Snelle under a unique pseudonym.

Even though Harry and Meghan couldn’t make it to Elba’s Moroccan nuptials, their wedding gift for the couple sounds pretty amazing.