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- culture
- Royal Family
- May 19, 2018
Inside Harry, Meghan's royal wedding
Meghan, 36, and Harry, 33, wed at St. George's Chapel.
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Rounding out the bridal party were Mulroney's 4-year-old daughter, Ivy; Markle's goddaughters Rylan, 7, and Remi, 6, the daughters of her Los Angeles friend Benita Litt; and 3-year-old Florence van Cutsem and 2-year-old Zalie Warren, who are both Harry's goddaughters.
The outfits
Meghan’s Givenchy wedding dress was made of triple silk organza and featured an open bateau neckline with three-quarter-length sleeves.
In addition to her tiara, Markle also wore earrings and a bracelet by Cartier.
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While Meghan’s dress stole the show, the rest of the wedding party brought their best looks to the special day.
Ragland, who walked in ahead of the bride, wore a green wool crepe dress and coat ensemble by Oscar de la Renta, with a silver hat that complemented the look.
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The groom and Prince William wore military attire, while the page boys wore a miniature version of the Blues and Royals frockcoat.
\"The uniform draws its insignia from the Blues and Royals, which is an old Regiment of The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry,\" according to Buckingham Palace. \"Both are also wearing Blues and Royals frockcoats for the Wedding Day.\"
Kate Middleton and children arrive at St. George's Chapel for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's #RoyalWedding. https://t.co/1NKd4VsgNo pic.twitter.com/LH0C40f7fB
— ABC News (@ABC) May 19, 2018
The bridesmaids' dresses were also designed by Clare Waight Keller in the Givenchy Haute Couture Atelier in Paris, according to Buckingham Palace. Their white leather Aquazurra shoes were each monogrammed with their initials and the wedding date, a gift from Markle as \"a keepsake of the special day.\"
Queen Elizabeth commanded attention in a coat of lime green silk tweed designed by Stuart Parvin and a matching lime silk tweed hat, with purple accents, made by Lucy Price.
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Princess Kate stepped out for the occasion for the first time since giving birth in a primrose yellow wool silk suit by go-to-designer Alexander McQueen.
The ceremony
The ceremony was a personalized reflection of both Meghan and Harry.
It began when Meghan walked down the aisle of St. George's Chapel on her own -- behind the Dean of Windsor and in front of her wedding party -- before Prince Charles met her at the quire -- the area of the chapel where the clergy and choir sit -- and escorted her to the altar.
The Bride moves in procession through the Nave where she is joined by The Prince of Wales #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/d9HrWsMjRt
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
The couple recited the Church of England's modernized vows, which omitted the word \"obey,\" during their wedding ceremony.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share vows at the #RoyalWedding. https://t.co/9c7Q1NnHMS pic.twitter.com/rXWobbYmTa
— ABC News (@ABC) May 19, 2018
The influence of Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, was felt when her sister, Lady Jane Fellowes, delivered the reading.
Lady Jane Fellowes gives a reading from the Song of Solomon #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/SQSj692LGT
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
Continuing to honor Diana, Harry also handpicked several flowers yesterday from the private garden at Kensington Palace, including forget-me-nots, which were Diana's favorite flower. The couple specifically chose them to be included in Markle’s bouquet to honor Diana's memory, according to Buckingham Palace.
The congregation stands as the newly-married Duke and Duchess of Sussex process through St George's Chapel #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/gAD70k14U0
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
The Right Rev. David Conner, the dean of Windsor, conducted the wedding service while the Most Rev. Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, who baptized and confirmed Markle, officiated the couple's marriage vows.
However, it was the Chicago-based Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry, the 27th Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, who delivered a soul-stirring address that quoted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
\"We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world,\" the bishop said. \"Love is the only way.”
In a performance worthy of a standing ovation, The Kingdom Choir gospel singers performed the classic R&B song \"Stand By Me.\" Sheku Kanneh-Mason, a 19-year-old cellist, also stood out when he performed with the orchestra during the signing of the register.
Karen Gibson and @TheKingdomChoir sing \"Stand by me\" from the West End of the Chapel #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/4V1avJlY3K
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
The guests
The pews at St. George's Chapel were filled with a who's who of British royalty, along with an A-list roster of celebrities.
Harry's immediate family were all there, including Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Princess Kate and their two older children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
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Another relative of note in attendance was Harry's cousin, Princess Eugenie, who will be the next royal to wed at St. George's Chapel when she and her fiance, Jack Brooksbank -- also in attendance at Harry's wedding -- get married there in October.
The couple were seated by Eugenie's younger sister, Beatrice, and their father, Prince Andrew. Sarah Ferguson, Eugenie and Beatrice's mother, who divorced Andrew more than a decade ago, also attended the wedding but did not enter with the royal family.
Harry's aunt, Princess Anne, uncle, Prince Edward, and their spouses and children also attended.
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Celebrities invited by Harry and Meghan included Oprah Winfrey, Idris Elba, Victoria and David Beckham, George and Amal Clooney, Serena Williams, Priyanka Chopra, James Blunt, Elton, James Corden, \"The Great Gatsby\" actress Carrie Mulligan with British singer Marcus Mumford.
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Some of Meghan's former \"Suits\" co-stars, including Patrick J. Adams and Gina Torres, were also on hand for her special day.
The kiss
Harry and Meghan sealed their wedding with a kiss as soon as they stepped outside St. George's Chapel.
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In front of a cheering crowd, the newlyweds exchanged joyful smiles before the kiss.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – share their first kiss as husband and wife. https://t.co/UtAUb7bz71 #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/8dBOy8vUAe
— ABC News (@ABC) May 19, 2018
The carriage ride
The newlyweds left St. George's Chapel in a carriage procession that wound them through Windsor on a route called the Long Walk.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex depart the Chapel for a carriage procession through the Castle and Windsor Town #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/pxPht7OXfP
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
More than 2,000 invited members of the public -- all with ties to charities -- gathered on the grounds of Windsor Castle to watch the wedding carriage procession.
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Congratulations to the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex!
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