Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle ride a horse-drawn carriage, after their wedding ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England. (Source: AP)
After months of preparations, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle finally exchanged vows and rings in a beautiful ceremony at the St George’s Chapel in England on Saturday. The newlyweds, now to be known as Duke and Duchess of Sussex gazed into each other’s eyes and pledged their eternal love in front of members of the royal family, hundreds of celebrity guests and millions of viewers around the world.
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Markle arrived to the wedding venue with thousands of people cheering all along the way as she drove down to the chapel from her hotel with her mother. Walked down the aisle accompanied part of the way by Prince Charles and by 10 young page boys and bridesmaids, she made heads turn in a beautiful wedding gown designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller and a long veil that billowed out for many feet behind her long train.. The group of pageboys and bridesmaid included 4-year-old Prince George and 3-year-old Princess Charlotte, children of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge.
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Prince Harry and bestman Prince William wore dark formal military dress, with white gloves and the frock coat uniforms of the Blues and Royals.
After the beautiful service in the church, the newlyweds seals their union with a kiss as they stepped outside before setting off on a carriage procession. For more updates on the royal wedding, follow this live blog.
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Sir Elton John performed at the Reception, which was hosted by The Queen at St George's Hall, Windsor Castle. According to the statement relased by the Kensington Palace, Prince Harry had asked the noted musician and singer to perform on the special day. "Sir Elton performed for the newly married couple in recognition of the close connection he has with Prince Harry and his family," the statement added.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex urged everyone to donate to a list of charitable organisaton instead of sending the royal couple gifts on tehir wedding. Sharing a list of seven such foundations, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle thanked everyone.
Clarence House shared a beautiful photo of Prince Charles walking his daughter-in-law, Meghan Markle down the aisle at the St George's Chapel. The bride started to walk the aisle solo before meeting the Prince of Wales halfway to the altar.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive back at Windsor Castle after their carriage procession for the reception.
The royal reception will include the cutting of the wedding cake designed by Claire Ptak. The special cake features elderflower syrup made at The Queen’s residence in Sandringham from the estate’s own elderflower trees, as well as a light sponge cake uniquely formulated for the couple. The reception will also include speeches from The Prince of Wales, Prince Harry and his newlywed wife, Meghan Markle.
Queen Elizabeth II is giving a Lunchtime Reception at St George's Hall in Windsor Castle for around 600 guests drawn from the Wedding Service congregation. In an official statement, the Kensignton Palace released the royal menu is it's more than exquisite. From delicious entrées such as Garden Pea Panna Cotta with Quail Eggs and Lemon Verbena to mouthwatering desserts like Miniature Rhubarb Crumble Tartlets.
The statement also added that guests will be served Pol Roger Brut Réserve Non Vintage Champagne, and a selection of wines along with some signature mocktails and Sandringham Cox's apple juice
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Amid all the frenzy and chatter around the royal wedding, Kensington Palace shared photo of the newlyweds, Duke and Duchess of Sussex sharing a kiss and another of them stepping out of the St George's Chapel after their wedding.
Newelyweds, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share their first kiss as husband and wife on the steps of the St George's Chaple before the crowd.
The newlyweds, Duke and Duchess of Sussex emerged at the West Steps of the Chapel, they were waved off on their carriage procession through Windsor by members of both families. In a horse-drawn carriage the couple depart from the wedding venue as crowd cheers.
The beautiful wedding ceremony came to an end with the national anthem been played. Now, the newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are on their way out, smiling to guests. The couple seal their wedding with a kiss as they emerge from the Chapel.
The wedding register is being signed as cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason is playing for the guests. The service is about to end.
The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, proclaims them “husband and wife”. Cheers can be heard from outside the chapel.
Prince Harry makes his vow to take Meghan to be his wife “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part”. Then Markle repeats the same words and it’s time for the rings exchanged as “a sign of our marriage”.
The bride arrives wearing a dress by British designer Claire Waight Keller.
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Next address is by the Most Rev Michael Curry, the first black presiding bishop of the Episcopal church in the US. He quotes Martin Luther King Jr in his reading.
The Lady Jane Fellowes (Princess Diana's sister) from the Nave read from the Song of Solomon during the special service at the chapel.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle holdd hands as the Rt Rev David Conner, the dean of Windsor conducts the service.
The first hymn is Lord of all Hopefulness.
Meghan Markle is wearing a simple, long-sleeved white dress, with veil covering her face.
Prince Harry looks at his bride, Meghan Markle dressed in a beautiful dress designed by Clare Waight Keller.
Meghan Markle reached the venue with her mother and the owrld got the first glimpse of her wedding gown as she stepped out of the car.
The Queen has arrived at St George's Chapel with the Duke of Edinburgh, wearing a lime-green dress by Stewart Parvin.
Meghan Markle arrives at St George's Chaple for her wedding. Crowd cheers as her car passes them.
Members of the Royal family arrive at St George's Chapel and enter via the Galilee Porch, some on foot and others by car. They included the Duke and Duchess of Kent; Princess Anne, the Princess Royal and Mike and Zara Tindall.
Bride-to-be Meghan Markle leaves from her hotel for the wedding venue, St George's Chapel in Windsor.
Meghan Markle's friend and international superstar, Priyanka Chopra's look for the royal wedding is finally revealved. Styled by Mimi Cuttrell, the diva arrived at St George's Chaple in a Vivienne Westwood's ensemble.
Actor George Clooney arrived at St George's Chapel with his wife wife Amal. Soon after David and Victoria Beckham too reached the venue. Oprah Winfrey and Idris Elba were among the first guests to arrive.
Not all royal grooms decide to wear rings or wedding bands after their wedding. However, according to the statement released by the Kensington Palace, Prince Harry has decided to wear a ring unlike his brother Prince William. "Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have chosen Cleave and Company to make their Wedding rings," the palace tweeted. Adding more details about the wedding symbols, they said, "Ms. 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."
Kensington Palace had announced some of the springtime dishes that were being prepared ahead of the royal couple’s May 19 wedding. Royal Chef Mark Flanagan and his team are pepped up to treat the guests with delicious delicacies made from the freshest produce available. “All the staff are delighted to be involved on the day. We’ve even had old staff contacting us if we need some extra support,” the Head Chef said in a statement issued by the palace. Read more here
The stage is all set and guests have begun to arrive at the venue of the royal wedding. From celebrities to royal dignitaries are beginning to arrive at Windsor's St George's Chapel.
As all eyes are anticipating the magic and excitement of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal wedding on May 19, Google Doodle celebrated the grand occassion with a beautiful caricature of “the newlyweds waving to well-wishers” in UK. The dreamy cartoon has been created by Vrinda V Zaveri and depicts the newlyweds waving to well-wishers, who have gathered to join in the celebrations along the Long Walk. Read more here
Don't worry if you haven't received invitations to the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Royal Family has ensured fans around the globe can be part of the ceremony by witnessing it Live.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Theresa May extended her best wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day. "My very best wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day. To all of those joining the national celebration with street parties and other events, have a wonderful day," the UK PMO tweeted on Saturday.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry in an Anglican service with an American flavor that mixes prayers, classical music, a gospel choir and sweet soul sounds. The music will be under the direction of James Vivian, Director of Music, St George’s Chapel. A selection of choral groups, soloists, and musicians will perform at the Wedding Service -- The Choir of St George’s Chapel, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir and the Orchestra conducted by Christopher Warren-Green.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds will ride a horse-drawn carriage through the streets of Windsor, flanked by a splendid British military procession with many officers on horseback.
St George’s Chapel has been decked with beautiful flowers created by floral designer Philippa Craddock, who has directed a team, including florists from St George's Chapel and Buckingham Palace. The floral displays were created using locally sourced foliage, much of which has been taken from the gardens and parkland of The Crown Estate and Windsor Great Park. Kensington Palace released photo of the decorations for the royal wedding.
Ahead of the royal wedding, Buckingham Palace took to Twitter to confirm the offical titles conferred to Prince Harry and his bride-to-be Meghan Markle. In an offical statement released by the palace, it was stated that 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, the statement read. Henceforth, Prince Harry will be known as His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex, and Ms. Meghan Markle on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex.
Thousands of excited people travel in special trains to wtness the royal couple. The station has been renamed for the couple to celebrate their holy union. At the station in Slough, the changing point for travelers from London, revelers found sign boards reading "All aboard the royal wedding special to Harry & Meghan Central." Many of those on the standing room only trains were Americans, including Christine Clancy from Virginia.
The world seems to be high as a kite to see the royal ceremony of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at Windsor’s St George’s Chapel. All eyes will be on Markle’s regal wedding dress, but many style connoisseurs are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed to know what Kate Middleton will wear to the grand celebration. The Duchess of Cambridge and the house of Alexander McQueen together make for quite a swashbuckling pair, so it won’t really be a surprise if she steps out in another number from the high-end luxury house. But, it’s not that simple to guess considering her affinity for niche fashion brands. Read more here
According to reports by The Telegraph, London-based designer brand Ralph & Russo leads the pack that comprises of names like Burberry, Stella McCartney, Roland Mouret and Erdem. On the other hand, Israeli designer Inbal Dror had confirmed to celebrity news website TMZ that she was contacted by the Royal Family for “possibly dressing” Markle for the wedding. Read more here
London-based, Violet Bakery owner Claire Ptak leading the team of six bakers prepared the wedding cake and shared first look of the royal cake on the eve of the big day. The three-part layered lemon and elderflower cake which took five days to bake will have “an ethereal taste” and will be presented in a non-traditional way. According to ABC News, “some 200 Amalfi lemons will be used, as well as 10 bottles of Sandringham elderflower cordial, which is made with elderflower from Queen Elizabeth II’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk.” Read more here
With the impending wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the fashion circuit is abuzz with excitement on what the to-be-royal bride will wear on her big day. There’s a lot of pressure on the actor considering the historic numbers her sister-in-law and mother-in-law wore. We wonder if Markle will be able to trump them all. Since the details are still a mystery, let’s take a walk down memory lane and recollect all the royal wedding dresses of the past that were heart-wrenchingly beautiful. Read more here
Before sunrise, royal fans rest and sleep in the street to hold a spot at the front of barriers for the carriage procession outside Windsor Castle, ahead of the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, near London, England.
After weeks of speculations, Meghan Markle's friend and international superstar Priyanka Chopra arrived in London to attend the royal wedding. Although she is not her bridesmaid but there is no dearth of 'drama' or excitement as she prepares for the big day. And given her ace fashion game, Chopra posted a photo with her team as they prepare her for the royal affair. While fans still wait to see what she woud wear to the ceremony, Chopra kept everyone hooked to her Instagram account by posting behind-the-scene frenzy and laughter!
Not just fans but even celebrities are all excited about the royal wedding. And as Meghan Markle is all set to walk down the aisle, her cast members from her hit show Suits too have arrived in London to attend the mega event. Sharing a picture from their dinner scene, her on-screen husband, Patrick J Adams, captioned it as "last supper" before the royal wedding.
While the bride-to-be checked in to her hotel with her mother, the groom-to-be and the best man greeted the happy crowd out the wedding venue on the eve of the big day and thanked them for all their love and best wishes. Prince Harry's elder brother and best man, Prince William too was there with him and met the public waiting outside.
Meghan Markle arrived at the luxury Cliveden House Hotel with her mother Doria Ragland on the eve of the royal wedding and was greeted to an excited crowd.