Although it may not be the wedding of the century, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding was the event of the season. A modern marriage with a blend of British tradition, the ceremony had all the pomp and pageantry of royalty and aristocracy.
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At precisely midday, the once-divorced bride, wearing a gorgeous white boat-neck dress by British designer Clare Waight, arrived at the wedding chapel accompanied by 10 Page Boys and young bridesmaids. Among them was Prince George and Princess Charlotte – the kids of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The emotional and nervous Prince Harry held Meghan’s hand the entire ceremony and wouldn’t let it go. Credit: Reuters
Together with more than 2, 000 invited guests and over 120,000 people who descended on Windsor Castle grounds to witness the occasion, the world watched another fairy-tale wedding of an African-American actress to the late Princess Diana’s youngest of her two sons, Prince Harry, at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Meghan Markle waves to the crowd on her way to St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle to wed Prince Harry on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Reuters
Brotherly support! Prince William (R) accompanies his young and only brother Prince Harry (L) to his wedding to American actress Meghan Markle on Saturday, May 19, 2018. He is also his brother’s Best Man. Credit: James Gourley/Rex/Shutterstock
That moment when Prince Harry tells Meghan his bride, “You look amazing.” Credit: PA
With only Markle’s mother Doria Ragland present at the Royal Wedding as as the relative of the bride, the House of Windsor stepped in to assume the role of father figure to walk the bride and the soon-to-be royal down the aisle.
Meghan Markle and her bridal party of 10 Page Boys and Bridesmaids inside St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, May 19, 2018. Credit: PA
Prince Charles meets his new daughter-in-law Meghan Markle at midpoint to walk her down the aisle at St. George’s Chapel on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
Prince Charles walks his daughter-in-law Meghan Markle down the aisle at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018. Credit: Reuters
Ms. Markle’s bridal party walked her to the midpoint of the Chapel where Prince Charles took over and walked her down the aisle to the altar. An emotional Prince Harry who had been waiting then said to his bride, “You look amazing” as he took her hand and then thanked his father, “Thank you, pa.”
The Royal Couple exchange vows at a ceremony presided over by the Bishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby on Saturday at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, May 19, 2018. Credit: PA
Brotherly support! Prince William (R) who is also the Best Man accompanies his young and only brother Prince Harry (L) to St. George’s Chapel to wed American actress Meghan Markle at on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: James Gourley/Rex/Shutterstock
The ceremony was held at the historically iconic St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and was presided over by the Bishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
African-American actress Meghan Markle and her mother, the only family member on their way to St George’s Chapel or her wedding. Credit: AP
The couple exchanged their vows before a crowd of 600 invited guests including Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Phillip who hadn’t been seen in public since his hip replacement surgery about 6 weeks ago.
Queen Elizabeth II with her husband Prince Phillip who hadn’t been seen in public for 6 weeks. Credit: BBC
After rings were exchanged and the couple were proclaimed husband and wife, the tears were replaced with joy as the newly-weds shared a passionate kiss in front of hundreds of their friends and all the Royals who came in full support of Diana’s youngest, once troubled son.
The new Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry (33) and Meghan Markle (36) after their wedding at St. George’s Chapel on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: PA
The married royals exit St. George’s Chapel to an eager crowd, May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP/Reuters
Afterwards, they left the ceremony in a vintage car to emerge later in an Ascot Landau Carriage for that iconic ride along the crowded Windsor streets where royal watchers and supporters had been waiting eagerly for the wedding procession.
Sealed with a kiss. The newlywed Duke and Duchess of Sussex after their wedding at the steps of St. George’s Chapel on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: PA
The Royal Wedding which took place on a beautiful sunny day was watched by millions across the globe. Over 120 thousand well-wishers also lined the iconic Long Walk to watch the procession as the Ascot Landau Carriage carrying the newly-weds – Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, pass by.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex riding on the Ascot Landau Carriage for The Long Walk procession after their wedding. Credit: Reuters
Meghan Markle becomes the first biracial member of the Royal Family.
Prince Harry and Meghan relaxed after their wedding wave to crowds. Credit: Reuters
Who’s Who Guest List
Royal Wedding guests begin to arrive at St. George’s Chapel for the ceremony on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: PA
The Who’s Who of invited A-List celebrities mingled with English royalty and aristocracy at the wedding and later at a reception hosted by Prince Charles at Frogmore House.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex depart Windsor Castle for a reception hosted by The Prince of Wales at Frogmore House, in a silver blue Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero. This vehicle was originally manufactured in 1968, and has since been converted to electric power #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/hRrxEUlFlJ
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Sir Elton John sang honoured her late friend Princess Diana by performing at her son’s ceremony. Credit: PA
In what has been described as the most diverse audience attending a royal event in the history of British monarchy, invited guests included the Who’s Who in the film, sports, music and philanthropic industries.
The Royal Wedding was a place for A-listers to mix and mingle with British realty and English aristocracy. Credit: AP
Among the A-Listers was talk show host and the Queen of television, Oprah Winfrey; David and Victoria Beckham; George and Amal Clooney.
; tennis superstar Serena Williams and her millionaire tech mogul husband Alexis Ohanian; Idris Alba, Tom Hardy and Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra.
English footballer David Beckham and his wife Victoria wearing one of her clothing designs arrive at the ceremony. Credit: Rex/Shutterstock
Sir Elton John who also sang at the the late Princess Diana’s funeral also paid tribute to her son, Prince Harry by singing at the reception.
Oprah Winfrey (behind Left) together with Idris Alba and his girlfriend arriving at the Royal Wedding ceremony. Credit: PA
Also included in the A-listers were crew members of the hit legal drama and TV series Suits where the newly wed Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle Windsor, was the lead star.
George and Amal Clooney arrive for the wedding ceremony at St. George’s Chapel on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: PA
The Suits crew included the man who played Markle’s on-screen lover, actor Patrick Adams and his actress wife; actors Rich Hoffman, Gabriel Macht and his wife.
Suits actress Abigail Spencer (L) with Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra at the ceremony. Credit: AP
Also from the Suits cast were actresses Sarah Rafferty and her husband; Gina Torres, Abigail Spencer as well as the show’s Producer and Director, Silver Tree.
A-listers joined The Royals, including Meghan Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland at a ceremony aftwerwards hosted by Prince Charles (C) and Camilla (R). Credit: PA
Harry and Meghan later joined their guests at an evening event hosted by his father, Prince Charles, at Frogmore House, a 17thcentury mansion in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Serena Williams and tech millionaire husband Alexis Ohanian. Credit: i-images
The couple travelled in a silver blue converter, open-top Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero to get to the English mansion located within Windsor Castle grounds where around 200 guests were expected to join them and The Royals as well as other members of the British aristocracy.
The Royal Wedding guest list. Credit: Reuters
Her Accomplishments/Resume
Apart from being an accomplished actress, Meghan Markle is also an advocate for women and girls and holds a degree in International Relations. Her first job was at the U.S. Consulate in Havana, Cuba, where she worked before finally finding success as an actress.
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