After the pomp, the vows and the rustle of prayer booklets, the curtain will come down on the royal wedding to the strains of Etta James and her hauntingly affirmative gospel hymnal This Little Light Of Mine .
The song, which will be the last to be played during the ceremony, is not an obvious choice but it's arguably an inspired one. James had a tumultuous life and all of that emotion is invested in her rendering of the beloved protest tune – a soulful invocation of the simple joy of being alive.
It’s a celebration – but also a vow to the universe to burn more brightly and be the best person you can. The appeal to both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who, as with James, have overcome torrid...