Weddings, especially royal ones, are like grand productions—equal parts excitement and chaos. But when it came to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s spectacular May 2018 nuptials, there was one detail the Duke of Sussex didn’t sweat over: the music. Let me tell you, it wasn’t just any DJ behind the decks that night—it was none other than Idris Elba.
During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on February 26, 2020, the charismatic actor revealed how Harry, then 34, approached him with an unexpected but unforgettable request. “Harry and I have hung out a few times through his dad,” Idris, 46, shared with Ellen, 61. “His dad’s charity, the Prince’s Trust, really helped me out when I was starting as an actor. So, I’ve done a lot of work with them, and I’ve gotten to know Harry and [Prince] William.” As fate would have it, their bond grew stronger when Harry attended a couple of parties where Idris was spinning tracks. It turns out, the connection went beyond just charity work—it became a friendship rooted in shared experiences.
The Unofficial Royal DJ
Now, here’s the kicker: Harry didn’t exactly pull out all the stops to make the ask formal or fancy. Instead, he kept it light and casual, like two buddies chatting over coffee. “He just asked me, ‘What are you doing on the date?’” Idris, who performs under the stage name DJ Big Driis, recalled with a laugh. “And I said, ‘Oh, nothing.’ Then he goes, ‘Hmm, would you DJ at my wedding?’” Can you imagine? That’s the kind of cool, down-to-earth vibe Prince Harry brings to the table.
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