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The charities chosen by Markle and Harry also include Surfers Against Sewage, which focuses on marine conservation, to Scotty's Little Soldiers, which supports children who have lost a parent serving in the military, to the Myna Mahila Foundation, a charity focused on supporting women in Mumbai.

Markle saw the work of the Myna Mahila Foundation firsthand when she visited the charity last year, and wrote about it in Time magazine.

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PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry's fiance, U.S. actress Meghan Markle greets well-wishers on arrival at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, south Wales, Jan. 18, 2018, for a day showcasing the rich culture and heritage of Wales.
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Neither Harry, 33, nor Markle, 36, have a formal relationship with any of the chosen charities, according to Kensington Palace.

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PHOTO: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meet school children in the Dean's yard before attending a Reception after attending the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey, March 12, 2018, in London.
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The palace announced last month that people who are involved in charitable work will also play a role on Harry and Markle's wedding day.

Among the 2,640 people Harry and Markle plan to invite onto the grounds of Windsor Castle to see their wedding carriage procession depart will be 200 individuals who take part in charities and organizations of which Harry serves as royal patron.

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PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee, U.S. actress Meghan Markle, speak with Chris Martin (2nd L), co-founder of Skunk Works during a visit to Northern Ireland's next generation science park, Catalyst Inc. in Belfast, Ireland, March 23, 2018.
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The other 2,440 members of the invited public will be selected from different regions of the U.K. with a special emphasis on those who have served their community, according to Kensington Palace.

Click HERE to read more about the seven charities chosen by Harry and Markle.

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