All eyes were on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when they tied the knot at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on Saturday 19 May 2018.
Thousands of royal visitors lined the streets of Windsor to watch the day unfold, from the arrival of the groom with his best man Prince William (pictured) to the all-important first glimpse of the beautiful bride Meghan in her bespoke Givenchy bridal gown.
The celebration saw Prince Harry’s close family, including grandparents the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, father Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall gather at the church, along with the Duchess of Cambridge, who looked resplendent as she made her first official appearance since welcoming son Prince Louis just three weeks earlier.
She was joined by Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who played a huge part in the bridal party as pageboy and bridesmaid. George and Amal Clooney and the cast of Suits were also among the high-profile guests on the big day.
There was a ten-strong bridal party. As well as Prince George and Princess Charlotte, other pageboys and bridesmaids included Ivy, Brian and John Mulroney, Zalie Warren, Florence van Cutsem, Remi and Ryland Litt and Jasper Dyer.
Viewers got their first glimpse at the beautiful bride when she travelled to St George’s Chapel with her mother Doria Ragland.
Upon her arrival, Meghan was joined by her adorable bridal party. Her pageboys Brian and John Mulroney – the twin sons of her best friend Jessica Mulroney – held the five-metre long train as she made her entrance.
In a touching moment, Meghan was walked down the aisle by her father-in-law, Prince Charles. Speaking about walking Meghan down the aisle, Prince Charles said in a statement that he was “pleased to be able to welcome Ms Markle to The Royal Family in this way”.
Reverend Michael Curry delivered a powerful sermon about love during the service. His upbeat address titled The Power of Love captured the imagination of the wedding guests and viewers alike, with many smiling as the pastor gave his passionate speech.
The newlyweds shared a kiss as they stood on the steps at the entrance to St George’s Chapel following the ceremony. They were met with rapturous applause from the crowds outside the chapel.
Members of the royal family including the Queen, Prince Philip, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were all in attendance.
The couple arrived at their second reception in style – in a silver blue Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero, which had a number plate reading “190518” in recognition of their wedding date. Meghan had changed into a second wedding dress – a high neck, sleeveless Stella McCartney gown, which she paired with Aquazzurra shoes. Meanwhile, Prince Harry looked dapper in a tuxedo.
Meghan paid tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales by wearing a beautiful ring that once belonged to her. She wore Diana’s stunning emerald cut aquamarine ring to her evening wedding reception at Frogmore House.
Meghan’s wedding bouquet was sent to the Abbey, the day after her wedding. The flowers were laid on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
