Getty/nurdanst This article was originally published on The Conversation. Unless you’ve been living in outer space, you probably know that on May 19, Prince Harry will marry Meghan Markle. Many Americans will be setting their alarms to wake up early to watch the wedding, and some are even flying to London to partake in the big day. Of course, there are always those who insist that none of it matters. But royal weddings do matter.