Finally, on Saturday on May 19 after 6 months engagement, Prince Harry, 33,wed his bi-racial American actress girlfriend, 36-year old divorcee Meghan Markle, breaking royal tradition and also making history.
Prince Harry, 33, married bi-racial, American actress and divorcee Meghan Markle, 36, at Windsor Castle’s St. George’s Chapel on Saturday May 19, 2018. Credit: PA
The royal couple exchanged vows on a beautiful spring day at the historic St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle before the Queen and 600 invited guests.
A modern marriage in every standard, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding had a blend of British tradition and all the pomp and pageantry of royalty and aristocracy.
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Although it may not be the wedding of the century, it was the event of the season that blended together modernity and tradition in a ceremony watched by millions around the world.
Prince Harry (L) accompanied by his brother and Best Man Prince William (R) wave to the crowds at Windsor Castle grounds as they walk to St. George’s Castle for his wedding on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
Like his mother, Princess Diana and brother Prince William, Prince Harry’s wedding was a fairytale story of its own. Credit: Getty Images
Like his mother, then Lady Diana Spencer before him, and later her son and Prince Harry’s only brother, Prince William, the youngest of the late Princess Diana’s two sons stole the world’s attention as millions watched another historic fairy-tale Royal Wedding of a young Prince marry a divorced, bi-racial American actress, breaking all established royal tradition.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during a royal visit to Cardiff, Wales. She is the first bi-racial member of the Royal Family. Credit: Getty Images
Inside the maroon Rolls Royce is the royal bride Meghan Markle accompanied by mother, Doria Ragland on their way to St. George’s Chapel for her wedding to Prince Harry on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
Royal bride Meghan Markle and her mother, Doria Ragland on their way to her wedding to Prince Harry at Windsor Castle’s St George’s Chapel on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AP
Meghan Markle and her mother Doria Ragland on their way to St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Getty Images
Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William’s wife, Kate Middleton ushers the flower girls and page boys up the stairs of St. George’s Chapel on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP/GETTY
At precisely midday, the 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.
Meghan Markle arrives at St. George’s Chapel in her simple and yet elegant, classy gown on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Getty Images
Meghan Markle makes her way into St. George’s Chapel as 2 Page Boys hold her veil on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: EPA
Meghan Markle enters St. George’s Chapel with two Page Boys holding her veil on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
Among the young bridal party were Prince William’s kids, Prince George (R-back) and Princess Charlotte (C-front). Credit: PA
Young Royals, Prince George and his sister Princess Charlotte, both children of Prince William and Kate Middleton were part of the Ms. Markle’s 10 bridal party of young flower girls and page boys.
Meghan Markle is ushered down the aisle by her 10 young Flower Girls and Page Boys inside St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AP
Ms. Markle’s young bridal party walked her to the midpoint of the Chapel where Prince Charles then took over and walked her down the aisle to the altar.
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
In the absence of her estranged father, Prince Charles walked his daughter-in-law Meghan Markle down the aisle at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018. Credit: Reuters
In the absence of a father and members of her family, Ms. Markle was accompanied by her mother, Doria Ragland to the wedding and the two were inseparable arriving together in a royal Rolls Royce.
Meghan Markle’s mother Doria Ragland pictured with Prince Charles was the only family member present at the ceremony. on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: PA
She was later walked down the aisle to the alter to Prince Harry by her new father-in-law, His Royal Highness and Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Prince Charles.
Prince Charles walking Meghan Markle down the aisle to the alter on Saturday, 2018. Credit: Getty Images
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.”
Prince Charles walks his new daughter-in-law to the alter where a nervous Prince Harry has been waiting on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AP
That moment when Prince Harry tells Meghan his bride, “You look amazing.” Credit: PA
Breaking with royal protocol and to the surprise of The Royals, Doria Ragland stops Prince Charles and thanks him for walking her daughter Meghan Markle down the aisle on Saturday May 19, 2018. Credit: pixel8000
Meghan Markle turns to look at the two Flower Girls who just walked her down the aisle as the Royal Family behind watches admiringly on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: pixel8000
The Royal Wedding which took place at the historic St. George’s Chapel was broadcast and watched live around the world drawing many comments of adulation and praise.
The young Royals, Prince William’s children Princess Charlotte and Prince George were part of the bridesmaids and page boys. Credit: PA
A relaxed Prince Harry after the arrival of his bride, Meghan Markle who seems to be in control – Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share a moment and chuckle during the ceremony on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Reuters
An emotional and nervous Prince Harry held Meghan’s hand throughout the entire ceremony from the moment he took her hand at the alter. Credit: Reuters
The ceremony was presided over by the Bishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during the ceremony on Saturday, May 2018. Credit: PA
The couple then 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.
The couple exchange vows administered by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at St. George’s Chapel on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Reuters
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchange vows before the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby while the bride’s mother, Doria Ragland in green listens, on Saturday May 19, 2018. Credit: AP
Queen Elizabeth II with her husband Prince Phillip who hadn’t been seen in public for 6 weeks. Credit: BBC
The Royal Wedding is the first public engagement iThe Queen’s husband, Prince Phillip, has been seen in since his hip replacement surgery six weeks ago. Credit: AP
The couple exchanging rings during the ceremony at St. George’s Chapel on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: PA
After rings were exchanged and were proclaimed husband and wife, the newly-weds then shared a passion kiss and tears in front of all The Royals who came in full support of the late Princess Diana’s youngest, once troubled son and in before their hundreds of friends who witnessed the ceremony.
The Royals (FRONT ROW): Prince Charles and his wife Camilla; his daughter-in-law and Prince William’s wife the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton; his younger brother Prince Andrew with his 2 daughters Princesses Beatrice (green) and Eugenie (blue). 2nd ROW (L-R): Queen’s youngest son, Prince Edward’s wife Sophie, Countess of Wesses and daughter; the Queen’s only daughter, Princess Anne (maroon) and her family. Credit: REX/Shutterstock
Tears turned to laughter and relief after being pronounced husband and wife. Credit: PA
The newly-wedded Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: PA
The newly weds now Duke and Duchness leaving the alter after being married with Meghan Markle’s mother and the The Royal Family following behind the Flower Girls and Page Boys, on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Reuters
The married royals exit St. George’s Chapel to an eager crowd on May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP/Reuters
The newly married Royals exit St. George’s Chapel on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex exit St. George’s Chapel after being married on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: EPA
Prince Harry now the Duke of Sussex kisses his wife Meghan Market, the new Duchess of Sussex outside St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday, 2018. Credit: AP
The royal couple kiss after they exit St. George’s Chapel on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Reuters
The newly-weds, Duke and Duchess of Sussex outside St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: MOD
The newly-weds Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave St. George’s Chapel after their wedding on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: PA
Newly weds, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now Duke and Duchess of Sussex pose for a photo shoot at the bottom of the St. George’s Chapel stairs while her mother, Doria Ragland (L), Prince Charles, Prince Williams and his wife Kate Middleton – Duchess of Cambridge and their daughter Princess Charlotte on Saturday May 19, 2018. Credit: AP
New member of the Royal Family? Meghan Markle’s mother Doria Ragland (L) with some members of the Royal Family – Prince Charles and his wife Camilla (in pink), his son Prince William (C) and his wife Kate Middleton (R) and daughter Princess Charlotte (2nd R) at the steps of St. George’s Chapel after the ceremony on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
The new royal? Meghan Markle’s mother with Prince Charles and his wife Camilla. Credit: PA
The couple celebrated their union with a kiss before a enthusiastic crowd on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: EPA
Afterwards, the new royal husband and wife left the ceremony in a vintage Rolls Royce where they later emerged on an Ascot Landau Carriage that would later take them on a procession along a fully crowded Windsor street were people had been waiting eagerly for the wedding procession.
The newly-married royal couple celebrate their union with a kiss before an enthusiastic crowd on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: EPA
The Royal Wedding which took place on a beautiful sunny day was watched by millions across the globe.
The newly-wed Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave St. George’s Chapel on the Ascot Landau Carriage for the procession on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AP
The new Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the procession along Windsor’s high street on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Getty Images
Crowds wave to the royal couple on a procession along Windsor’s high street on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Getty Images
Hundreds of thousands of people turned up to watch the wedding procession along Windsor’s Long Walk on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Reuters
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.
Hundreds of thousands lined Windsor Castle’s Long Walk to witness the procession on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AP
Meghan Markle becomes the first biracial member of the Royal Family.
Meghan Markle is the first Royal Family member. who is half-black. Prince Harry with Meghan on a royal visit in Cardiff. Credit: Getty Images
The late Lady Diana Spencer (L) later became Her Royal Highness Princess of Wales after marrying Prince Charles; their two sons Prince William married a non-royal Kate Middleton (C) and finally the newlyweds Prince Harry married divorcee Meghan Markle (R), the first biracial member of the Royal Family. Credit: Getty Images
Meghan Markle is the first mixed, biracial member the Royal Family after she wed Prince Harry, brother of Prince William and youngest son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana. Credit: Getty Images
The newly wed leave Windsor Castle on the iconic Ascot Landau Carriage for a procession along Windsor’s high street on The Long Walk where thousands awaited the royal couple.
The Duke and Duchess of Essex leave Windsor Castle for the procession in the Ascot Landau Carriage on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Getty Images
Crowds cheer as the process passes by. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
Meghan Markle appears shocked by the size of the crowd during the procession along Windsor’s Long Walk on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Reuters
Meghan Markle doing the perfect Royal Wave on the process, the wave she practiced and perfected before the Royal Wedding. Credit: Reuters
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the Ascot Landau Carriage wave to fans along Windsor’s high street during the procession on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Reuters
The royal couple on one of the iconic royal Ascot Landau Carriages wave to the crowds who had waited for hours with some spending the night in the open just to see the procession on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Reuters
Meghan Markle waving to the crows after practising the “royal wave” during royal official visits before the wedding. Credit: GC-Images
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wave to the enthusiastic fans along The Long Walk on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Getty Images
The aerial view of the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex during on the Ascot Landau Carriage during the procession on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP/Getty
The newly weds on the process on Windsor’s high street where crowds are waiting. Credit: AP
An aerial view of the route of Windsor Castle Meghan and Harry took for the procession. Credit: AP
Into each other – The newly weds can’t take their off off each other during the procession on Windsor’s high street on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: REX/Shutterstock
The new Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle shares a happy moment during the procession with her new husband, the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: REX/Shutterstock
The Royal Couple during the procession on Windsor’s high street on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: EPA
Crowds wave to the Royal Wedding procession along Windsor’s high street on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Getty Images
Royal Wedding crowds on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: Getty Images
On the Windsor’s Long Walk there was a exuberance and party atmosphere everywhere. Credit: Reuters
Enthusiastic royal fans waving British and American flags during procession on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: EPA
Royal enthusiasts during the procession on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
The process along Windsor’s Long Walk on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
Crowds wave as the procession passes by along Windsor’s iconic Long Walk on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AP
Some enthusiasts of the royal wedding crowd wrapped British flags on themselves. Credit: AP
Some royal enthusiasts and fans of Prince Harry and Meghan Markel. Credit: EPA
Wedding crowds on Windsor’s Long Walk waiting for a glimpse of the Royal Couple and newly-weds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
Royal fans during the procession on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
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