Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle in fairytale Windsor wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kissed on the steps of St George's chapel in Windsor, after being pronounced husband and wife.
The couple tied the knot at a ceremony conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and attended by royals, celebrities and friends and family of the bride and groom.
At least 100,000 people flocked to Windsor for the event, which was watched all over the world as Harry, sixth in line to the throne, exchanged rings with his American wife, who becomes a member of the royal family.
As Harry greeted his bride at the alter he said: "You look amazing," before the newlyweds delighted the crowds outside with their first kiss as husband and wife.
Two page boys held up her train as she made her way up the chapel's steps alone, before being met by the Prince of Wales, who walked her down the aisle.
The happy couple gazed into each other's eyes as they exchanged vows.
The Duke of Cambridge, in his role as best man, stepped forward to hand over the rings, with Harry and Meghan smiling as they placed the rings on each other's hands.
Loud cheers could be heard from outside St George's Chapel as the Archbishop of Canterbury proclaimed them husband and wife.
Members of the Royal Family arrived shortly before the bride, with the Queen being accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh.
Earlier, the wedding guests filled up St George's chapel, with many famous faces in the crowd, including Oprah Winfrey, David Beckham and Elton John.
A number of the cast of Suits, the legal drama Meghan Markle starred in, were also in attendance.
- So what happens for the rest of the day?
The 600 guests at the royal wedding were invited to a lunchtime reception, hosted by the Queen, where they enjoyed a vast selection of canapés, as well as a slice of wedding cake.
Following the ceremony at St George's Chapel, guests made their way to St George's Hall in Windsor Castle where they enjoyed foods such as Scottish langoustines, slow-roast pork Windsor pork belly, and Champagne and pistachio macaroons.
Sir Elton John performed at the lunchtime reception "in recognition of the close connection he has with Prince Harry and his family". Sir Elton sang at the funeral service for Harry's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
The reception also featured the cutting of the lemon elderflower wedding cake created by baker Claire Ptak and decorated with 150 fresh flowers
At the lunchtime reception Prince Charles, Prince Harry, and Prince William all gave speeches.
Following the lunchtime reception, Prince Charles will host an evening reception for 200 specially selected guests at Frogmore House where the now Duchess of Sussex will give a speech.
- The bride and groom's arrivals
Meghan Markle arrived in a vintage Rolls-Royce Phantom IV - which was made for the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1950 - wearing a white dress designed by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy.
She was accompanied in the car by her mother Doria Ragland, who looked happy and emotional throughout the ceremony.
Harry smiled and waved at cheering crowds as he walked towards the chapel after getting out of a vehicle with his brother.
- The outfits
Kensington Palace said Meghan chose to work with Ms Waight Keller in early 2018 for her dress, "for her timeless and elegant aesthetic, impeccable tailoring, and relaxed demeanour".
The British designer last year became the first female artistic director at the historic French fashion house.
Crowds lined the streets of Windsor, with more than 100,000 people estimated to have turned out in the sunshine for the event.
Harry and the Duke of Cambridge wore the frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals.
The Queen gave her permission for Harry to get married in his uniform, and their outfits were tailored at Dege & Skinner on Savile Row.
The wedding rings were made by Cleave and Company.
"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," Kensignton Palace said.
- The guests
There were many celebrities at the ceremony, with some of the biggest names from the worlds of sport, TV, film and music.
David and Victoria Beckham, George and Amal Clooney, and Tom Hardy were joined by a number of the cast from Meghan's legal drama Suits.
Her co-star Patrick J Adams - who her character Rachel Zane married in the series finale - Gabriel Macht, and Sarah Rafferty all attended.
Meghan will emerge from the hour long televised ceremony as an HRH, a member of the British royal family - and as the Duchess of Sussex.
The Queen gave Harry the title of the Duke of Sussex on the morning of the wedding.
ITV News Royal editor Chris Ship explained that the title Kilkeel has never previously been granted.
"It is a fishing town on the coast of County Down, below the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland," he said.
They became the sixteenth royal couple to be wed at Windsor Castle since 1863.
Today Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle will become the sixteenth Royal Couple to celebrate their Marriage at Windsor Castle since 1863.
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The Prince of Wales accompanied Meghan down the aisle, because her father, Thomas Markle, was not able to attend due to medical advice following heart surgery.
One of Princess Diana's sisters, Lady Jane Fellowes, gavethe only reading during the ceremony, with a passage from the Song of Solomon, which stresses the strength and power of love.
The Ben E King song Stand by Me was also be sung by the choir.
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