After months of build-up, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now married and hold the titles the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The ceremony, which drew heavily on Meghan's African American heritage, took place at noon at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle and was watched by millions around the world.
100,000 people descended on Windsor, with many camping overnight in a bid to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.
Royal weddings have long been occasions steeped in tradition and ceremony, but when Harry and Meghan joined in marriage, it was diversity which was centre stage.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kiss on the steps of St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle after their wedding ( WPA Pool/Getty)
The influence of African-American culture was apparent throughout the service at St George's Chapel in Windsor, from the rousing address of black Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry to the spine-tingling performance of a gospel choir.
Such departures from the conventional Church of England wedding indicates the impact Meghan has had on the House of Windsor.
For she is far from a conventional royal bride.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry leave St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle after their wedding (PA)
Born in Los Angeles, California, to a white father and African-American mother, Meghan rose through the world of showbusiness with a plum role in the TV series Suits. By the time she met Harry, she was a divorcee, and today became the first mixed-race member of the royal family.
Few things illustrated the disparate cultural beginnings of bride and groom better than the religious figures who appeared at their wedding.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby officiated with the measured solemnity common to Church of England services, while Chicago-born Bishop Curry riveted the congregation with a fiery delivery of his "Power of Love" address.
His speech touched on issues including slavery and poverty, even channeling the spirit of another celebrated black orator, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
While the bishop's performance may have been a break from the norm for the royal family, it delighted viewers in America.
US journalist Elamin Abdelmahmoud tweeted: "A black reverend preaching to British royalty about the resilience of faith during slavery is 10000000% not what I thought I was waking up for, the royal wedding is good."
Staples of gospel music sat alongside traditional church hymns on the order of service handed out to wedding guests.
Bishop Michael Curry delivered a passionate sermon during the royal wedding ceremony (PA)
Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir captivated viewers around the world with a performance of Stand By Me, written by African-American singer Ben E King, and This Little Light Of Mine, a tune which coloured the sound of the civil rights movement.
Ms Gibson later told Sky News: "Both of those are gospel staples you know, they are very well known. Etta James has done this arrangement.
"We really enjoyed it, we really rocked up to that one you know? It was great fun."
Praising the address of Bishop Curry, she added: ""It's what we're actually used to that's the flavour of preachers we're used to, so we were getting very excited."
As the couple slipped away for the signing of the register during the service, another talented black musician, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, took centre stage.
The British cellist - winner of BBC Young Musician 2016 - held the attention of the chapel as he performed several moving pieces which had been selected by the palace.
The 19-year-old later told the broadcaster: "It's such an honour and it's something that you could never expect.
"I still don't quite believe it, so it's just an amazing experience."
In further break from tradition Meghan was due to make a speech at the lunchtime reception hosted by the Queen on behalf of herself and new husband Prince Harry.
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The royal newlywed was one of three people due to address around 600 guests at the event, being held at Windsor Castle's St George's Hall.
Her new husband and the Prince of Wales will also make speeches, Kensington Palace said.
Harry's best man and brother, the Duke of Cambridge, will act as compere, it said in a statement.
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To read how we covered the day's festivities please read what was our live coverage below. If it was all a bit too much for you, please read our alternative live blog of the day below - it was a bunting-free zone.
Britain's Prince Harry and America's Meghan Markle are now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Queen Elizabeth hosted a lunch reception at Windsor Castle for about 600 guests. Elton John performed.
More than 100,000 people are estimated to have lined the wedding procession route.
The wedding dress was designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller, the first female artistic director at Givenchy.
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8:14 a.m.: The procession
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The procession! The moment that many in Windsor have been waiting for -- in some cases, for days -- a chance to clap (misty) eyes on the newlyweds. An estimated 100,000 well-wishers have lined the streets, including the tree-lined road known as the Long Walk, to watch the Duke and Duchess of Sussex pass by. The procession is expected to last about 25 minutes.
“It was spectacular,” Jayne Ralph, 50, a retail manager from Vancouver, said of the moment the newlyweds passed by. Though she suggested it would have been nice if other royals could have driven by and offered a wee wave.
The royal wedding by the numbers
200 Amalfi lemons went into the wedding cake
16 feet of silk tulle made up the bride’s veil
10 pint-sized bridesmaids and page boys participated in the ceremony
175 years since the was another Duke of Sussex
7 charities were chosen by the couple for donations in lieu of gifts
5,000 members of the media received credentials
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8:11 a.m.: The kiss
They pass through the floral arch. They pause, and Harry leans in and Meghan leans in and the couple kisses.
They board the Ascot Landau carriage. Prince Charles waves goodbye. The long wedding dress train is addressed. The father-and-son Windsor Grey horses begin to pull them out into the town...
You hear a roar.
8:07 a.m.: God save the Queen
Everyone rises! And belts out the British national anthem.
"God save our gracious Queen,
Long live our noble Queen,
God save the Queen..."
As soon as Meghan Markle becomes a British citizen, as she plans to be, Elizabeth II will be not only her grandmum-in-law but her sovereign.
7:40 a.m.: The vows
Prince Harry removes the veil. (Owen Humphreys/AFP/Getty Images)
Markle repeats the vow. "I Meghan, take you, Harry, to be my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part..."
The rings are exchanged.
Prince Harry places the ring on Meghan Markle's finger. (Jonathan Brady/pool photo via AP)
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7:37: The choir
There's a real strain of Americaness, of the African American experience, in this service.
Now comes Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir singing the classic "Stand By Me," by Ben E. King, and once upon a time covered by John Lennon.
7:34 a.m.: The sermon
The Most Reverend Michael Curry performs a rousing address.
Bishop Curry is the first African American to preside over the Episcopal Church.
"There's power in love," he tells the couple, who are seated and holding hands.
“We were made by a power of love and our lives were meant to be lived with that love," he says.
Playing off the style of a classic American black preacher, he does an amazing, theatrical discourse on the power of love -- to heal wounds, to end poverty, to guide government. On BBC, there are cut-aways to the look on the prim and proper faces of royals.
As he closes, he says has to close, "we gotta get ya'll married."
"Well, that was forceful...," says the BBC announcer.
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7:16 a.m.: Princess Diana's sister
The Lady Jane Fellowes, the late Princess Diana’s older sister, reads a classic wedding passage from the Bible’s Song of Solomon.
“Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away. Set me as a seal upon your heart, as seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave…”
And some more bits about flashes of fire, a raging flame and unquenchable love.
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7:13 a.m.: "The Declarations"
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in St George's Chapel (Dominic Lipinski/Pool via REUTERS)
The guests are standing and led in “The Declarations.”
The Archbishop of Canterbury says:
“First, I am required to ask anyone present who knows a reason why these person may not lawfully marry, to declare it now.”
This is always an awkward moment.
There is silence. Meghan Markle smiles.
Harry and Meghan also declare their love, and faithfulness — but these are not yet the upcoming vows.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. (Jonathan Brady/AFP/Getty Images)
7:07 a.m.: Markle walks down the aisle
The service begins with a musical fanfare by the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry. As Markle begins to process down the aisle, the orchestra plays George Frederick Handel’s “Eternal Source of Life Divine,” sung by soprano Elin Manahan Thomas.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle watch as the bridesmaids and page boys walk down the aisle. (UK Pool/Sky News via AP)
7:03 a.m.: Inside the chapel
Markle's mother Doria Ragland has been seated. Harry and William are sitting side-by-side inside the chapel gate, Harry looking slightly nervous. The bridesmaids and page boys arrive, looking cute as heck.
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwell, Camilla Parker Bowles, enter the chapel.
Charles will walk Markle part-way down the aisle.
Prince Charles walks Meghan Markle down the aisle. (UK Pool/Sky News via AP)
7:00 a.m.: The reveal of the dress
Meghan Markle’s wedding dress was designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller, the first female artistic director at the French fashion house Givenchy.
Markle and Keller worked closely together on the design, we are told.
The fashion house tweeted that the dress was “inspired by all 12 signs of the Zodiac, the Zodiac Signs collection features artisanally carved rings and earrings to convey the wearer’s character.”
Here's the verdict from Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan:
The dress isn’t everything but it is a lot. And the Givenchy haute couture gown chosen by Meghan Markle for her marriage to Prince Harry told a story about contemporary romance, geopolitical history and the institution into which she has married. But mostly, most importantly, it offered a bit of insight into the bride herself.
The sleek white gown, with its six strategically placed seams, was stitched from a heavy silk with a subtle sheen. A simple bateau neckline gracefully framed her face. The body of the dress subtly outlined her waist and flowed into a full train. But what was most noticeable were all the things that the dress was not. It was not a Hollywood red carpet statement. It was not a Disney princess fantasy. It was not a mountain of camouflaging tulle and chiffon.
The dress was free of extravagant embellishments. It was not covered in yards of delicate lace. It did not have a single ruffle — no pearls or crystals. Its beauty was in its architectural lines and its confident restraint. It was a romantic dress, but one that suggested a clear-eyed understanding that a real-life romance is not the stuff of fairy tales. The dress was a backdrop; it was in service to the woman.
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6:42 a.m.: Princes Harry and William arrive
Prince Harry arrives with his brother, Prince William. (Gareth Fuller/AFP/Getty Images)
The red-bearded Prince Harry marches in a happy gait toward the chapel's West Door, alongside his best man, his older brother and second in line to the throne, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.
Both Harry and Will are wearing the uniforms of the Blues and Royals.
Bespoke, cut and sewn by hand, Harry's frockcoat is made of blue doeskin, in a single breasted style, with figured braiding. He is wearing his Pilots' Wings and a medal honoring his service as an Apache helicopter pilot in Afghanistan.
Next up: the dress reveal. In the press room at Windsor, of course, we know what it is. But there are armed guards outside.
6:30 a.m.: Meghan Markle is on her way
Meghan Markle rides toward Windsor Castle (Darren Staples/REUTERS)
Meghan Markle and her mum, Doria Ragland, have left nearby Cliveden House for the drive to Windsor Castle. The pair are being driven in a well-waxed vintage Rolls-Royce Phantom IV. Through the window, there's a glimpse of the dress. It is white. Details to follow. On her veiled head, Markle wears a diamond bandeau.
6:28 a.m.: Move over Princess Beatrice: There’s a new hat queen in town.
(Photo by Karla Adam)
One of the true delights of any British wedding is watching out for British hats. As expected, there has been some stiff competition on the streets of Windsor today. But this hat, which has a swan perched on top, stands out.
Debbie Hoover, from Amarillo, Texas, says she has always been “fascinated” by the royal family, and, for her 50th birthday, decided to take in the royal wedding festivities. She had heard that Queen Elizabeth II owned all of the swans in Britain, so searched for a swan hat online. “I was hoping it would get some attention,” she says. “It sure has.”
6:04 a.m.: Serena Williams primps
A couple hours before the wedding, tennis star Serena Williams posted photographs of herself on Instagram getting ready for the day -- wrapped in a towel, having a facial.
She showed off the results a minute ago.
5:55 a.m.: Elton John is here
Elton John strolls by. It is rumored he may perform at one of the two receptions to follow the wedding service. (He sang "Candle in the Wind" at the funeral for Prince Harry's mother, Princess Diana.) Inside the chapel, the press pool cameras are lingering on the Clooneys, especially Amal, in a lemony gold dress and hat. Almost all the women are dressed in hats. The men are divided: some in suits, others in traditional morning coats with vests.
5:43 a.m.: Inside the castle walls
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Scott Ross is a leader of the Royal Air Force cadets. He and his wife, Nicola, drove down from Scotland to take a seat on the castle lawn. They're among the 2,640 members of the public invited inside the walls. A 10-hour drive? “It’s a once in a lifetime experience,” Ross says. He notes that it will be a long time before Prince William and Catherine's little kids are old enough to wed.
5:30 a.m.: The Clooneys and the Beckhams
Just seeing the Clooneys now -- the actor George, the human rights lawyer Amal -- getting off the bus and walking to the chapel entrance. Right behind them are David and Victoria Beckham, the soccer star and his former Spice Girl.
5:05 a.m. The rings
Kensington Palace just told us hacks:
Harry and Meghan chose Cleave and Company to make their wedding rings. Markle's ring "has been fashioned from a piece of Welsh Gold, gifted by Her Majesty The Queen. Prince Harry's ring will be a Platinum Band with a textured finish."
4:58 a.m. Prayer for the day
The Church of England has let us know the special prayer for the day:
God of love,
send your blessings upon Harry and Meghan,
and all who are joined in marriage,
that, rejoicing in your will
and continuing under your protection,
they may both live and grow
in your love all their days,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
4:47 a.m.: Oprah makes her entrance.
Among the invited guests now entering the chapel is global media personalty Oprah Winfrey.
Oprah is wearing lilac dress with sunglasses and a large hat. She is seated in the A-List section in the chapel's quire.
4:39 a.m.: The scene at St. George's Chapel
(Photo by William Booth)
You say "chapel," you may think small, intimate. But St George’s Chapel, completed by Henry VIII in 1528, is a soaring masterpiece -- of what we are told is a classic of the “perpendicular gothic” style. The Washington Post and colleagues were given a quick peek insider for “atmospherics.” The floral arrangements are a wild meadow of aromatic whites: mayflowers and dusky cranebills. The towering arrangements were designed by the florist Philippa Craddock as a “cascading hedge-grow.” Smells heavenly.
4:18 a.m.: Does this woman look like Meghan Markle?
(Photo by Karla Adam)
That’s what one person thought. He approached Layla Morris, 38, who works in credit control, and asked if she was the actress from “Suits.” As a fan of “Suits,” herself, Morris was amused. “I watched all of Suits. Meghan stood out. She as the girl you wanted to be,” she says.
She lives 90 minutes away and brought her children, 7 and 3, to Windsor to soak up the atmosphere. “They are very excited, but can’t understand why they are not invited.”
4:08 a.m.: Not everyone is royal wedding mad
Let’s be clear: Much of this city is royal wedding crazy. The dogs are wearing Union Jack-themed scarves, for heaven’s sake. But venture off the main streets around Windsor Castle, and you’ll find residents whose thoughts on the wedding can best be described as meh.
“It’s just another day. I don’t see what all the fuss is about,” says Leon Johnson, 34, a gas engineer who is pushing a buggy near water fountains that barefoot children were gleefully running through.
He wishes the royal couple well, for sure, and says that Markle’s background “broke the mold” of what it meant to be a royal. (She's a biracial American divorcee with an established career.) But he says that the vendors selling royal souvenirs on the main streets around the castle are “a money-making scam.”
Will he least turn on the telly to catch a glimpse of the global spectacle on his doorstep?
He might “take a little peak,” he says, but stresses he wouldn’t linger long. “There is football on!”
Today is the FA Cup final, with Chelsea playing Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London.
4:03 a.m.: "It means a lot in terms of race relations"
Vanessa King, 65, from Florida (left), and her friend Marzy Bedford-Billinghurst, 60, from Washington. (Photo by Karla Adam)
Marzy Bedford-Billinghurst, 60, an American who grew up in Britain and now lives in Washington, says that once she heard about the wedding, as a black woman who has biracial children, she decided she had to come.
“It means a lot in terms of race relations,” she says. That the fact that the royal family, “of all entities, would modernize themselves and embrace this woman of color because the prince loves her -- that just means so much to me. I’m just overjoyed. I think she’s just wonderful, fabulous and I’m just so excited.”
3:52 a.m.: It's five o'clock somewhere
(Photo by Karla Adam)
Craig Skinner, 28, (left) and Alex Cox, 28, (right) are sipping gin and tonics. When asked what they are drinking, Cox responds: “Want one?”
This is Cox’s second royal wedding, but the first one he’s watching from the ground. At William and Kate’s wedding in 2011, he was one of those riding a horse as part of the Household Cavalry, a personal escort for the royal family. “It’s a lot of pressure, a lot of stress,” he said, noting this time he is happy to just enjoy “all the good British pomp and ceremony” as a spectator.
3:46 a.m.: The scene from sun-kissed Windsor
Windsor is a gorgeous city, with Windsor Castle, the queen’s weekend residence, towering dramatically over the scene. Today, the sun-kissed city looks something like a festival: There are bubble machines, dogs wearing scarves, people of all ages wearing fake crowns. Many people camped out overnight in order to get the best view of the carriage procession.
Street vendors are hawking British flags and American flags. There are ladies with ridiculously fabulous hats that look like small UFOs. The local Marks & Spencer has (temporarily?) changed its name to Markle & Sparkle. A local pub has permanently changed its name to the “Prince Harry.” If Harry & Meghan-themed merchandise is your thing -- everything from tea-towels to life-sized cardboard cutouts of the smiling couple -- this is the place to be.
3:44 a.m.: Who has traveled furthest for this wedding?
Peter McFarlane, 52, a health aide from Australia could be a contender for that title. We have met people who have flown in from the United States, Canada and Jamaica, but McFarlane hopped on a “27-hour bloody flight” from Australia to be at -- or nearish -- the nuptials. He slept on the street on Friday night, where it was “bloody freezy, this bloody English summer,” in hopes of keeping his prime position to see the carriage procession.
He wanted to come in person since, he figured, this was the last royal wedding for some time. “I had to make the effort,” he said, waving Union Jack flags in each hand.
3:23 a.m.: Inside the castle walls
(Photo by William Booth)
Harry and Meghan invited 2,640 “regular” folk to attend the wedding and watch from the gardens inside the Windsor Castle walls. These guests represent charities the couple, especially Harry, has supported over the years -- like Surfers against Sewage, and environmental and veterans groups.
Alan Scott, 69, from Lincolnshire has been involved in British Scouting for 45 years. He and his partner set up lawn chairs outside St George’s Chapel. “Splendid!” Scott said. “I think it’s amazing that we are all invited.”
Scott brought a picnic hamper of pork pies. "And some champagne," said his partner, Julie Frisby.
2:41 a.m.: Paper crowns and plastic tiaras
The streets of Windsor town are lined with Harry and Meghan fans, wearing paper crowns and plastic tiaras. Some have spent the night camped out.
Security is tight. Specialist squads of police hefting automatic rifles stand sentry by the statute of the late Queen Victoria outside the Henry VIII gate to Windsor Castle.
Vendors selling royal wedding “tat” -- British slang for souvenirs -- are doing brisk business.
2:30 a.m.: Welcome to our live coverage
Martin Oates, senior carriage restorer, polishes the Ascot Landau carriage that will transport the couple around Windsor. (Victoria Jones/Pool via AP)
You want regal pageantry, gilded spectacle, the royal Ascot Landau carriage pulled by a pair of father-and-son Windsor Grey horses? The Archbishop of Canterbury bedecked in his robes, the St. George’s Chapel Choir belting out the choral anthems to the rafters? Then good morning to you.
Britain's Prince Harry is set to wed American actress Meghan Markle, and they'll be treating us to full-on fairy tale, complete with a pint-size prince and princess as page boy and bridesmaid.
Markle will be driven from Cliveden House manor to the medieval masterwork of St. George’s Chapel, within the walls of Windsor Castle, where she will be warmly welcomed by a polite backdrop of 1,200 invited do-gooders from favored charities.
There will be the Reveal of the Dress. The Kensington Palace PR squad will blast the details. Then Prince Charles, Harry’s father, will walk his future daughter-in-law down the aisle. (Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, has been sidelined by heart problems and media-induced stress.)
Bishop Michael Curry, the first African American to preside over the Episcopal Church, is to deliver a sermon. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will lead the couple in vows from the Book of Common Prayer.
Immediately afterward, the couple, who will be known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will parade by carriage through the streets of Windsor town, where as many as 100,000 Brits and foreign visitors will be wearing outrageous hats and waving Union Jacks and the Stars and Stripes to celebrate the ultimate in special relationships: Harry’s royal marriage to a California girl.
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It was a royal wedding like no other: A gospel choir sang, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was quoted in a rousing address and a young couple was united in a marriage that will change a venerable institution forever.
The marriage of the sixth-in-line to the throne to Meghan Markle, a biracial American, saw the British monarchy transform into something more representative of its people than it has been before.
On the cobbled streets of Windsor, among the snaking river of people who turned out to celebrate, there was a sense from many that the newest member of the royal family had reinvigorated "The Firm."
Read more from CNN's Aimee Lewis here.
See the moment Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchanged vows at their wedding.
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle’s fairytale wedding was sealed with an intimate kiss on the steps of St George’s Chapel, as the world cheered the newlyweds.
The tender moment capped a lively and at times unpredictable royal wedding, with surprise A-list guests, an animated preacher, giggling royals and, at its centre, a couple very clearly in love and handling the pressure of their big day with aplomb.
Our royal wedding team including Andrew Koubaridis on the ground in Windsor, London correspondent Victoria Craw, and Bronte Coy and Nick Bond here in Oz brought you all the highlights. Here’s how it unfolded:
The royal wedding in pictures
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photo gallery Royal Wedding: in pictures Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchange vows during their wedding ceremony in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Owen Humphreys - WPA Pool/Getty Images Oprah Winfrey arrives at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Saturday May 19, 2018. ROYAL Wedding. Credit: Ian West/PA Wire Prince Harry’s ex girlfriend Chelsy Davy is seen leaving for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in Windsor. Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre arrive at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AP) Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer and Karen Spencer arrive at the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Kitty Spencer (R) arrives for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Ian West Actress Cressida Bonas (L) arrives at the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Pippa Middleton and James Matthews arrive at the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Carol Middleton, left and Michael Middleton arrive for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Ian West/pool photo via AP James Middleton arrives at the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Gareth Fuller/pool photo via AP George and Amal Clooney attend the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales marries Ms. Meghan Markle in a service at St George’s Chapel inside the grounds of Windsor Castle. Among the guests were 2200 members of the public, the royal family and Ms. Markle’s Mother Doria Ragland. credit: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Former England footballer David Beckham (R) arrives with his wife Victoria for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018.Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Gareth Fuller Prince’s Harry’s friend, British singer James Blunt (C) and and Sofia Wellesley arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Chris Radburn - WPA Pool/Getty Images Charlotte Riley and Tom Hardy arrive at the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images) British musician Marcus Mumford and British actor Carey Mulligan arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Ian West Julia Carey and James Corden attend the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales marries Ms. Meghan Markle in a service at St George’s Chapel inside the grounds of Windsor Castle. Among the guests were 2200 members of the public, the royal family and Ms. Markle’s Mother Doria Ragland. Credit: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Meghan Markle’s friend, US tennis player Serena Williams (L) and her husband US entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian (R) arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Odd ANDERSEN Joss Stone, right, arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Ian West/pool photo via AP US actress Gina Torres arrives for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Ian West Meghan Markle’s friend, US actor Gabriel Macht and wife Jacinda Barrett arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Ian WEST Patrick J. Adams and wife Troian Bellisario arrive a for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Ian West/pool photo via AP Rick Hoffman arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Ian West/pool photo via AP Sarah Rafferty arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Ian West/pool photo via AP Abigail Spencer and Priyanka Chopra arrive at the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Zara Tindall (R) and Mike Tindall (L) arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Gareth FULLER Prince Harry and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales marries Ms. Meghan Markle in a service at St George’s Chapel inside the grounds of Windsor Castle. Among the guests were 2200 members of the public, the royal family and Ms. Markle’s Mother Doria Ragland. Credit: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Princess Anne, Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence arrive at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Gareth Fuller - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Sophie, Countess of Wessex arrives followed by Princess Anne, Princess Royal (R) and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Odd ANDERSEN - WPA Pool/Getty Images Princess Eugenie, The Duke of York and Princess Beatrice, from left, arrive for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Gareth Fuller/pool photo via AP Meghan Markle departs for her wedding to Britain’s Prince Harry, in Taplow, Britain, May 19, 2018. Credit: REUTERS/Darren Staples Prince Harry (L) and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales marries Ms. Meghan Markle in a service at St George’s Chapel inside the grounds of Windsor Castle. Among the guests were 2200 members of the public, the royal family and Ms. Markle’s Mother Doria Ragland. Credit: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Meghan Markle, right, and her mother Doria Ragland leave Cliveden House Hotel in Taplow, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018 where she stayed before Markle’s wedding ceremony with Prince Harry at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Credit: AP Photo/Tim Ireland Meghan Markle, center, and her mother Doria Ragland, left, leave Cliveden House Hotel in Taplow, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018 where the stayed before Markle’s wedding ceremony with Prince Harry at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. Credit: AP Photo/Tim Ireland Prince Harry and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge arrive at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Ian West- WPA Pool/Getty Images) Meghan Markle arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Chris Radburn/pool photo via AP Prince Harry walks with his best man, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge as they arrive at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Gareth Fuller - WPA Pool/Getty Images Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (L) and Meghan Markle’s friend, Canadian fashion stylist Jessica Mulroney (2L) hold bridesmaids hands as they arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jane Barlow Britain’s Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Gareth Fuller/pool photo via AP Britain’s Prince Philip arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Gareth Fuller/pool photo via AP Britain’s Queen Elizabeth arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Gareth Fuller/pool photo via AP Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Ian West- WPA Pool/Getty Images Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrives at the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Meghan Markle and her mother, Doria Ragland, are driven along the Long Walk as they arrive for her wedding ceremony to marry Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / EMMANUEL DUNAND Meghan Markle (R) and her mother, Doria Ragland, arrive for her wedding ceremony to marry Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / Oli SCARFF Prince Harry walks with his best man, the Duke of Cambridge, as he arrives at the west door of St George’s Chapel for his wedding ceremony to Meghan Markle in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Danny Lawson/pool photo via AP Doria Ragland arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Gareth Fuller/pool photo via AP Meghan Markle and page boys arrive at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Ian West- WPA Pool/Getty Images US actress Meghan Markle arrives for the wedding ceremony to marry Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Andrew Matthews Meghan Markle arrives for the wedding ceremony to marry Prince Harry at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Ben Stansall - WPA Pool/Getty Images Princess Charlotte, right, arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Andrew Matthews/pool photo via AP Kate, Duchess of Cambridge arrives with the Princess Charlotte, right, for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Ben Birchhall/pool photo via AP Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (L) and Meghan Markle’s friend, Canadian fashion stylist Jessica Mulroney (2L) hold bridesmaids hands as they arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. /Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jane Barlow (L-R) The Duke of York, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank sit ahead of the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. /Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jonathan Brady A member of staff holds an order of service inside the grounds of Windsor Castle ahead of the wedding and carriage procession of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / TOBY MELVILLE Meghan Markle arrives at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle for her wedding to Prince Harry on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Ben Birchall - WPA Pool/Getty Images Meghan Markle arrives for her wedding to Prince Harry at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images Meghan Markle walks down the aisle as she arrives for the wedding ceremony to Prince Harry at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Danny Lawson/pool photo via AP Britain’s Prince Charles, Prince of Wales leads US fiancee of Britain’s Prince Harry, Meghan Markle up the aisle of St George’s Chapel for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jonathan Brady Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (L) and US actress Meghan Markle (R) stand together at the altar in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 during their wedding ceremony. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Dominic Lipinski Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hold hands during their wedding ceremony oin St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Dominic Lipinski/pool photo via AP Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, (L) and US fiancee of Britain’s Prince Harry Meghan Markle arrive at the High Altar for their wedding ceremony in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jonathan Brady Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their wedding ceremony in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Owen Humphreys - WPA Pool/Getty Images Britain’s Prince Harry pulls back the veil of Meghan Markle watched by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during their wedding at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Owen Humphreys/pool photo via AP Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their wedding at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Owen Humphreys/pool photo via AP US fiancee of Britain’s Prince Harry, Meghan Markle arrives at the High Altar for their wedding ceremony in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jonathan Brady US fiancee of Britain’s Prince Harry, Meghan Markle arrives at the High Altar for their wedding ceremony in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jonathan Brady David Beckham and Victoria Beckham take their seats in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Guests are seated inside St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and US actress Meghan Markle. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Danny Lawson Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their wedding at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Owen Humphreys/pool photo via AP Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (R) and US actress Meghan Markle (L) stand at the altar together before Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (C) in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 during their wedding ceremony. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Owen Humphreys (Front row L-R) Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Britain’s Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Britain’s Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Britain’s Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Britain’s Princess Beatrice of York and Britain’s Princess Eugenie of York wait in the chapel ahead of the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jonathan Brady Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II looks on during the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018.Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jonathan Brady Doria Ragland takes her seat in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their wedding service, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images Bishop Michael Bruce Curry gives a reading during the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Owen Humphreys In this frame from video, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, left, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, top right, and Britain’s Prince William watch the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: UK Pool/Sky News via AP Prince Harry looks at his bride, Meghan Markle, as she arrived accompanied by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales during their wedding in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images George Clooney, Amal Clooney, Silver Tree and Abraham Levy take their seats in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle look at each other during their wedding ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: UK Pool/Sky News via AP Britain’s Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Britain’s Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Britain’s Princess Beatrice of York wait in the chapel ahead of the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jonathan Brady Meghan Markle and her bridal party walk down the aisle of St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle for the wedding to Prince Harry on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images Britain’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh waits in the chapel ahead of the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jonathan Brady The Most Rev Bishop Michael Curry, primate of the Episcopal Church, speaks during the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Owen Humphreys/pool photo via AP Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hold hands in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle during their wedding service, conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Dominic Lipinski/pool photo via AP Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchange vows during their wedding ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Owen Humphreys/pool photo via AP Britain’s Prince Harry places the ring on Meghan Markle during their wedding ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Jonathan Brady/pool photo via AP Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (L) and US fiancee of Britain’s Prince Harry Meghan Markle stand together at the High Altar during their wedding ceremony in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. /Credit: AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jonathan Brady Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle after their wedding in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images Britain’s Prince Charles and Doria Ragland leave after the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Owen Humphreys/pool photo via AP Meghan Markle and Britain’s Prince Harry on the steps of St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle following their wedding in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Jane Barlow/pool photo via AP Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kiss on the steps of St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle after their wedding in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kiss on the steps of St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle after their wedding in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Meghan Markle and Britain’s Prince Harry walk down the steps of St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle following their wedding in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Jane Barlow/pool photo via AP Meghan Markle and Britain’s Prince Harry stand on the steps of St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle following their wedding in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Jane Barlow/pool photo via AP David Furnish and Sir Elton John leave St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle after the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Credit: Ian West- WPA Pool/Getty Images Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (L) waves holding the hand of her mother Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, (R) after attending the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / Jane Barlow Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex travel in the Ascot Landau carriage during a carriage procession after their wedding ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Christopher Furlong/pool photo via AP Britain’s Prince Harry, left, and Meghan Markle smile during carriage procession after their wedding ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth Meghan Markle reacts as she rides in a carriage with her husband Britain’s Prince Harry after their wedding ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: John Sibley/pool photo via AP Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex leave Windsor Castle in the Ascot Landau carriage during a procession after getting married at St Georges Chapel on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales marries Ms. Meghan Markle in a service at St George’s Chapel inside the grounds of Windsor Castle. Among the guests were 2200 members of the public, the royal family and Ms. Markle’s Mother Doria Ragland. Credit: Gareth Fuller - Pool/Getty Images Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are Married at St Georges Chapel in Windsor, The Royal Carriage makes its way up the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle. 19 May 2018 Pictured: Prince Harry , Meghan Markle, Duke & Duchess Of Sussex. Credit: TheMegaAgency.com 1 of 101 HIDE THUMBS
Bride and groom head for Frogmore House
The newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex have left Windsor Castle for their evening reception at Frogmore House, where they will have a private dinner with 200 of their nearest and dearest friends.
Meghan wore a Stella McCartney halterneck gown as Prince Harry opened the door for her to jump into a silver blue Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero. Prince Harry drove to the venue - the same place they had their engagement pictures taken.
Meghan’s second dress is a bespoke lily white high neck gown made of silk crepe by the British designer who is the daughter of Paul McCartney. Earlier, Stella McCartney had been named as the designer behind the wedding dress, which was in fact made by Givenchy.
She wore Aquazurra shoes in silky satin with nude mesh and baby blue soles. Her hair was styled by George Northwood into her signature chignon style.
In another unconventional touch, Meghan Markle will give a speech at the reception, and it’s expected Prince William will deliver his best man’s speech as well.
Inside the reception
Sir Elton John has performed at the lunchtime reception for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Prince Harry had asked him personally, due to their “close connection,” Kensington Palace said.
Sir Elton performed a reworked version of Candle in the Wind at Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997, changing the words to Goodbye England’s Rose.
The six hundred guests were served Californian–style “bowl food” and the best of British produce. Canapes include Scottish langoustines wrapped in smoked salmon, asparagus wrapped in ham and a heritage tomato and basil tartare with “balsamic pearls”.
That was followed by Free-range chicken with yoghurt and roasted apricot, and confit of Windsor lamb with roasted vegetables will also be served.
Dessert canapes will include champagne and pistachio macaroons, orange crème brulee tarts and rhubarb crumble tartlets.
The lemon and elderflower wedding cake will also be cut:
LOOK: Kensington Palace has released a photo of the #RoyalWedding cake, which is being served at the reception. It was designed by Claire Ptak and features syrup made at Queen Elizabeth's residence in Sandringham from the estate’s elderflower trees https://t.co/vvWA3AXNd8 pic.twitter.com/mM3VufYSQ1 — CBS News (@CBSNews) May 19, 2018
To drink, guest will have Pol Roger Brut Réserve Non Vintage Champagne, wines and elderflower mocktails.
Message from dad
Meghan Markle’s father apparently watched the royal wedding and has sent his best wishes to his daughter Meghan and new son-in-law Prince Harry. “My baby looks beautiful and she looks very happy,” Thomas Markle, who withdrew from attending the ceremony for health reasons, told TMZ.
“I wish I were there and wish them all my love and all happiness.”
Why Kate’s outfit looks familiar
THE Duchess of Cambridge has raised eyebrows at the royal wedding with a recycled outfit she has worn twice before.
Kate Middleton stunned in her first outing since giving birth to Prince Louis last month in a primrose yellow wool silk tailored coat by Alexander McQueen - the same designer she wore for her own wedding in 2011. It was matched with a Philip Treacy hat and shoes by Jimmy Choo.
However style mavens were quick to point out she’s worn it in public at least three times – once at the christening of Princess Charlotte in July 2015 and once at the Queen’s birthday in June 2016.
Heading to the reception
Now husband and wife, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took a carriage ride, waving at the tens of thousands of excited well-wishers lining the streets of Windsor. As guests walked the short distance from the chapel to the reception, the royal couple gave the public their first look at them as a married couple.
Adorable bridal party
THE bridal party of ten children put on an adorable display of royal cuteness walking down the aisle with Meghan Markle.
The group of ten children arrived in three separate cars managed by their parents, including the Duchess of Cambridge and Jessica Mulroney. It included Princess Charlotte and Prince Harry’s goddaughters Florence van Cutsem, and Zalie Warren. Meghan’s goddaughters, Remi and Ryland Litt were also part of the bridal party.
Jessica Mulroney’s children Ivy, Brian and John Mulroney were part of the crew, along with Prince George and another of Prince Harry’s godchildren, Jasper Dyer.
The bridesmaids outfit were designed by Givenchy, from Clare Waight Keller who also made the dress. Each was given personally monogrammed white leather Aquazurra shoes by Meghan as a keepsake.
The pageboys wore a mini-version of Prince Harry and Prince William’s outfits with their initials embroidered on the shoulders.
Did Harry really say that?
Many watching at home were convinced that Prince Harry told his soon-to-be bride “I’m shitting it” as they stood next to each other in the church. We’re not convinced. See what you think:
24.5 million people watching the royal wedding, and we’ve all just witnessed Prince Harry say ‘I’m shitting it” pic.twitter.com/yiBlCXTfLn — Joseph Harris (@JosephHarrisPT) May 19, 2018
Newly married
Harry and Meghan are now husband and wife, both beaming with happiness as they recited their traditional vows to each other and exchanged wedding rings.
Harry’s whispered words
With the world watching, Prince Harry’s still managed to steal a few private moments with his bride, the pair exchanging a few softly spoken words. At least one utterance was picked up by those watching: “You look amazing,” as he first laid eyes on her inside the chapel.
Scene-stealing preacher
Bishop Michael Curry’s lively speech has got viewers talking - it was either a much-needed injection of power and passion or a rambling, ‘WTF’ moment, depending who you ask.
At various points in his rather lengthy speech, those inside the chapel could be seen smirking and stifling giggles - and that includes several members of the extended royal family:
Royal reactions to that preacher are my new fave genre of TV#RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/jQCzNIW7SA — Tom Harwood (@tomhfh) May 19, 2018
This will truly be an iconic image from this wedding. Philip is thinking wtf is going on. Queen’s not amused. William is cracking it 😂😭 #royalwedding pic.twitter.com/7k9dKoKIFu — Will🌵 (@kruppa_wills) May 19, 2018
Bishop Curry’s speech started with an impassioned testament to the power of love, then somehow meandered into topics including a brief description of the industrial revolution. It was certainly memorable.
A black reverend preaching to British royalty about the resilience of faith during slavery is 10000000% not what I thought I was waking up for, the royal wedding is good — Elamin Abdelmahmoud (@elamin88) May 19, 2018
I want this pastor to give me all the motivational speeches #royalwedding — Andrew Brown (@AndrewBrownAU) May 19, 2018
This is the most subversive #royalwedding I can think of. Outspoken biracial royal wife, black preacher talks of social justice, black choir sings gospel version of "Stand by Me". It's small, but it's stunning. Diana would surely be thrilled. — Dr Julia Baird (@bairdjulia) May 19, 2018
The dress
Markle’s wedding dress was designed by British designer, Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy and contains an incredible hidden tribute to Commonwealth nations in the veil.
Kensington Palace said Meghan chose the designer for her “timeless and elegant aesthetic, impeccable tailoring, and relaxed demeanour.”
The clean lines of the dress included an open neckline to frame the shoulders, made in a double silk fabric in white to bring a sense of “fresh modernity”.
Meghan also chose to have all 53 countries of the Commonwealth included in the veil design through floral emblems.
The veil is five metres long and handmade, with designers washing their hands every 30 minutes. In addition to the Commonwealth flowers it includes Meghan’s favourites, Wintersweet, which grows in front of Nottingham Cottage, and the California Poppy, representing her home state.
Surprising moment
The Dean of Windsor David Conner was officiating the wedding, including asking the always-nail-biting “If anyone present who knows a reason why these persons may not lawfully marry, to declare it now?” Mercifully, the chapel was silent (we had visions of Samantha Markle busting through the church doors but it wasn’t meant to be).
Amid the pomp and solemnity, one part of the Dean’s opening speech caused a stir: “The gift of marriage brings husband and wife together in the delight and wife together in the delight and tenderness of sexual union.”
If you didn’t expect to hear talk of Harry and Meghan’s delightful, tender sex life at this wedding, you’re not alone:
Well done everyone in the church not laughing when he said "SEXUAL UNION." — Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) May 19, 2018
WHY DID HE SAY “SEXUAL UNION” LIKE THAT
He overthought it #RoyalWedding — Greg James (@gregjames) May 19, 2018
Did the Dean dude just say the words “SEXUAL UNION” at the #RoyalWedding?!?!
Hell yes honey 😏 — Alix Wilton Regan (@AlixWiltonRegan) May 19, 2018
In an historical moment, Martin Luther King was quoted during the Address of Service, delivered by Reverend Curry.
During the ceremony, he told the crowd that “Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. once said: ‘We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we discover that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world. Love is the only way.’”
The choir also sang a cover of Ben E. King’s classic hit Stand By Me.
It was just another modern element to what was a significantly non-traditional royal wedding, with Meghan walking herself partway down the aisle at St George’s Chapel, before being joined by Prince Charles on her way to her groom.
Meghan arrives
It’s one hell of a dress, with a metres-long train that her pageboys appeared to at first struggle to get in order on the steps of the church.
The Queen arrives
The Queen wore a lime, lemon, purple and grey printed silk dress by Stewart Parvin, and a hat by Angela Kelly.
The party don't start till I walk in. #royalwedding pic.twitter.com/RpbHmMKf2z — Jono Read (@jonoread) May 19, 2018
First glimpses of Meghan
The crowd of people on Windsor streets who had waited and waited for their spots were not disappointed and had uninterrupted views of the royal couple’s carriage procession.
Harry makes an entrance
A somewhat nervous-looking Prince Harry arrived at the chapel on foot, walking alongside his older brother and best man, Prince William.
The brothers arrived at the chapel wearing the frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals.
Prince Harry’s coat is made from blue doeskin in a single-breasted style and took one person a whole week to complete. It has the rank of Major with large gold embroidered crowns.
The badge on the left chest is Pilots’ Wings attained whilst serving with the Army Air Corps for flying Apache helicopters. He is also wearing four medals and a white buckskin waist belt.
Prince William wears the same uniform as the Groom, also to the Rank of Major. The Wings are those attained flying helicopters whilst serving with the RAF, the two medals below from left to right are: Queen’s Golden Jubilee and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
After ‘What will Meghan wear?’, the biggest question being asked by royal watchers was about whether Harry would shave his scruffy beard for the big day.
Well, we have our answer: He did not.
The princes removed their hats as they entered the chapel, and beamed at guests as they walked past the choir.
Me trying to get a view of the dress through the car #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/PuZDLtpZoC — TORI MOORE (@vtorimoore) May 19, 2018
It’s Fergie Ferg
Recognise this A-list actor?
It’s Bane himself - Tom Hardy, who’s arrived looking virtually unrecognisable, sans hair. He’s currently playing gangster Al Capone in the forthcoming biographical crime drama Fonzo, hence the bald bonce.
All the guests as they arrive
And Serena Williams has arrived after documenting her wedding prep earlier today:
Also spotted - James Corden:
A Spice Girl scowls, a meme is born
Victoria Beckham approached the chapel with her trademark Posh pout fixed in place - remember. this is a woman who hasn’t smiled in public since 1996. Still, many couldn’t resist poking fun at the rather miserable-looking star on this joyous day:
Victoria Beckham's scowl is the "Pippa's bum" of this wedding. — Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) May 19, 2018
Victoria Beckham at the #RoyalWedding looks good yeah! pic.twitter.com/0MHBXY4NWf — Alan C 🇪🇺🇮🇪 (@_A1_C) May 19, 2018
Someone needs to calm Victoria Beckham down, she's completely over excited...#royalwedding pic.twitter.com/kPsao7UwCA — Hannah (@RichardsonHan) May 19, 2018
Victoria Beckham dressed like she’s going to the funeral of Meghan Markle’s single life. A grieving queen. #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/earKBQUrIP — Sibongile Mafu (@sboshmafu) May 19, 2018
Victoria Beckham pouts, looks sultry. That’s her. That’s her brand. Her image. She’s not gonna suddenly do big teethy smiles and steal the headlines on Harry and Meghan’s special day. Get over it. #RoyalWedding #VictoriaBeckham pic.twitter.com/FjGflx1zMm — Doctor Spice (@DrSpiceOfficial) May 19, 2018
David Beckham shared a friendly kiss hello with Sir Elton John, who has been widely rumoured to perform during the reception.
Elton John and David Beckham share a sneaky kiss 😘 #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/GwkMl9b1WC — news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) May 19, 2018
George and Amal Clooney have also made a surprise appearance - Amal looking stunning in a two-piece mustard yellow ensemble with yellow veiled fascinator, and her husband wearing a very daytime-appropriate grey morning suit.
The ring
The Queen has given Meghan Markle a touching gift in the form of a sliver of Welsh gold for her wedding ring.
Royal tradition dictates brides have rings made from the same nugget of Welsh gold, including those of the Queen, her mother, Princess Margaret, Princess Anne, and Diana, Princess of Wales. A “minute sliver” of this is still left and is held by the Privy Purse. The Queen has gifted some of this to Meghan to have her wedding band made by London-based jewellers, Cleave and Company.
Prince Harry will wear a platinum wedding band with a textured finish. Both will be carried into the chapel by Prince William, who is Harry’s best man.
The first A-listers
Oprah Winfrey was among the first guests to arrive at the chapel, walking in alongside Brit-born Hollywood star Idris Elba.
Prince Harry’s friend James Blunt has arrived - let’s hope he doesn’t threaten to sing:
Harry’s pregnant sister-in-law Pippa Middleton looked typically stylish in a mint green patterned floral long-sleeved gown, with a blush pink fascinator and Jimmy Choo heels:
And here’s the late Princess Diana’s brother Charles Spencer, with wife Karen:
Harry’s exes
In a show of solidarity, two of Harry’s ex-girlfriends attended the ceremony.
The prince famously dated Chelsy Davy on and off for around seven years until their final split in 2011, and he enjoyed a two-year relationship with English actress and model Cressida Bonas between 2012 and 2014.
Davy wore a two-piece navy mini-dress and matching fascinator, with beige Alaia heels:
Anticipation builds
Our man on the ground Andrew Koubaridis was on the ground in Windsor:
Everyone is very keen for this wedding to start, but an electrifying atmosphere on the streets of Windsor #royalwedding @newscomauHQ pic.twitter.com/KYfi2hQl40 — Andrew Koubaridis (@akoubaridis) May 19, 2018
The crowds along Windsor streets are already full and the atmosphere is electrifying.
Union Jacks, crowns, Harry and Meghan merchandise are everywhere but so are the smiles - this is a moment of history everyone is keen to see.
“We are about to see an American princess,” a visitor from Texas told news.com.au. “How could you not be excited?”
Music is blaring from speakers and the sunshine is warming the crowd of thousands after a very chilly morning saw the mercury plunge to just seven degrees.
Loud cries from the crowd are erupting as anyone passes by - police, media crews, even an empty bus- as everyone stakes out their spot waiting for the moment the royal couple make their first public appearance as husband and wife.
The champagne is flowing as people in Windsor wait for the wedding to begin.
“It doesn’t matter how long it takes. This is history and there are so many people who would love to be here to see them on their wedding day,” Lee Waters, 37, said.
The very first guests
The rather wonderfully named Delfina Blaquier and Nacho Figueras - he’s a polo player, apparently - were the first guests to arrive, perhaps realising that getting here super-early will guarantee them ample camera time from the world’s media. Smart move, guys.
And Serana Williams is all frocked up and ready to go:
Williams showed off the finished look to her 8 million followers, looking elegant in a pink outfit with matching fascinator. She posed alongsider her husband Alexis Ohanian, and eight-month-old daughter, Alexis Olympia.
Who paid?
The exact cost of the royal wedding is unknown but the bill will be split between British taxpayers and the royal family themselves.
Security and police costs could run into tens of millions and will be paid for by Thames Valley Police, who would not release official data on the subject. The royal family will pay for private elements of the service including catering, flowers and food – with Meghan’s dress alone estimated to cost around $180,000. An exact figure for the wedding is virtually impossible to find, however website Bridebook claims it could cost around £32 million ($57 million) all up.
Not everyone is happy about the bill, with activist group Republic launching a petition against public money being spent on it.
Spokesman Graham Smith accused Prince Harry of turning his wedding “into a public parade, costing the taxpayers millions.”
“There is nothing inevitable about the public spending money on a royal wedding. If the royals don’t want to pay a big security bill they could have had a private wedding in Sandringham or Balmoral,” he said.
Inside the chapel
The first pictures from inside St George’s Chapel showcased a breathtaking display of flowers.
Huge white pots of white flowers and thick greenery have also been set up on either side of the high altar, where Harry and Meghan will say their vows in just a couple of hours’ time.
The archways within the chapel, located inside Windsor Castle, has been decorated with an elaborate wall of white flowers and greenery.
Feverish fans
A perfect Windsor Spring day drew thousands of royal watchers:
Titles announced
After much speculation, the palace revealed what Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal titles will be. A press release from the palace reads:
“The Queen has today been pleased to confer a Dukedom on Prince Henry of Wales. His titles will be Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel.
Prince Harry thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex, and Ms. Meghan Markle on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex.”
Awkward error
INTIMATE details of the couple’s wedding ceremony were released prior to the event.
But the 22-page booklet has a glaring error in it, just hours before the royal couple tie the knot.
Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, is still included as the person who will walk Meghan down the aisle to the high altar.
In fact, Prince Charles stepped in to walk Meghan down the aisle.
