This is a nice gesture.

Meghan Markle has asked Prince Charles to walk her down the aisle at the royal wedding on Saturday, after her own dad Thomas canceled last minute, and her soon-to-be father-in-law happily obliged.

"Ms. Meghan Markle has asked His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to accompany her down the aisle of the quire of St George’s Chapel on her wedding day. The Prince of Wales is pleased to be able to welcome Ms. Markle to the royal family in this way," it was announced in a statement from Kensington Palace.

The bride-to-be will do the first part of the walk by herself, flanked by young bridesmaids and page boys, before being joined with her groom's father.

The front runner for the duties had previously been MM's mother Doria Ragland, who is already in the UK helping her daughter prep for the big day. Perhaps the former actress didn't want to put her American mum through all the pressure and scrutiny that comes along with the role?

In any case, if you're trying to win over your in-laws, this is a pretty clever way to do it! Move aside Kate, Prince Charles has a new favorite!