Just Married! Prince Harry, Meghan Markle hold hands at the altar, say 'I do'
The glittering union brought modern Hollywood glamour into the 1,000-year-old monarchy.
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The marriage brings Markle, born and raised in LA and three years older than 33-year-old Harry, into one of the world's grandest royal families, known as "the Firm".
WINDSOR, ENGLAND: Britain's Prince Harry tied the knot with former- actress Meghan Markle in a dreamy 'non-traditional' wedding at the 15th-century St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
The couple were pronounced husband and wife by the Archbishop of Canterbury, as an all-black choir sang 'Stand by Me'.
The glittering union brought modern Hollywood glamour into the 1,000-year-old monarchy, as Markle's friends arrived in Windsor to attend the nuptials.
Beaming in a Givency gown designed by Clare Waight Keller paired with Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, Meghan walked unescorted down the aisle. She was later accompanied by Harry's father, Prince Charles to the altar.
She arrived at the castle with her mother, Doria Ragland, 61, who was seen getting emotional during the ceremony.
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After exchanging vows to love and to cherish "till death us do part", the duo exchanged rings, as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby pronounced them husband and wife. Harry gave Markle a Welsh gold ring.
The marriage brings Markle, born and raised in LA and three years older than 33-year-old Harry, into one of the world's grandest royal families, known as "the Firm".
While the ceremony incorporated the traditions of a monarchy that traces its history back to 1066, Markle brought a sense of modernity. Oprah Winfrey, Priyanka Chopra, George and Amal Clooney, Markle's 'Suits' so-stars, Patrick J. Adams, Gina Torres, Gabriel Macht and Rick Hoffman were among the celebrities who joined Queen Elizabeth and other members of the British monarchy at Harry, sixth-in-line to the British throne, tied the knot.
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Actresses Priyanka Chopra and Abigail Spencer at the wedding.
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It's official! The new royal couple exchanged their vows at a royal ceremony at Windsor Castle, near London, in England. They were seen blushing and making eye contact while the ceremony was in process.
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It's official! The new royal couple exchanged their vows at a royal ceremony at Windsor Castle, near London, in England. They were seen blushing and making eye contact while the ceremony was in proce..
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Bride's close friend Priyanka Chopra (R) attended the ceremony with Markle's 'Suits' co-star Abigail Spencer. The 'Quantico' actress wore a pastel shade of purple with a matching hat by Philip Treacy, while Spencer opted for a navy blue, collared dress with polka dots and a matching hat.
Bride's close friend Priyanka Chopra (R) attended the ceremony with Markle's 'Suits' co-star Abigail Spencer. The 'Quantico' actress wore a pastel shade of purple with a matching hat by Philip Treacy..
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave major relationship goals at their fairytale wedding. They were seen sharing glances and smiling at each other during the entire ceremony. The couple exchanged rings while looking each other in the eyes.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave major relationship goals at their fairytale wedding. They were seen sharing glances and smiling at each other during the entire ceremony. The couple exchanged ring..
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(L-R bottom row) The royals - Prince William of Cambridge, Prince Charles of Wales, Camilla of Wales, Kate Middleton of Cambridge, Prince Andrew of York, Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugenie of York - attended the wedding in full force in their fashionable best.
(L-R bottom row) The royals - Prince William of Cambridge, Prince Charles of Wales, Camilla of Wales, Kate Middleton of Cambridge, Prince Andrew of York, Princess Beatrice of York and Princess Eugeni..
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After Meghan Markle confirmed her father Thomas won't attend the wedding, Prince Charles offered to walk the bride down the aisle. Prince Harry can't seem to take his eyes off the pretty wife-to-be.
After Meghan Markle confirmed her father Thomas won't attend the wedding, Prince Charles offered to walk the bride down the aisle. Prince Harry can't seem to take his eyes off the pretty wife-to-be.
The little royals - Prince George (L) and Princess Charlotte - steals the show at the wedding ceremony as Page Boy and Flower Girl.
The little royals - Prince George (L) and Princess Charlotte - steals the show at the wedding ceremony as Page Boy and Flower Girl.
Meghan Markle's mother Doria Ragland was emotional during the whole ceremony. She wore a pastel shade of mint green with a matching hat.
Meghan Markle's mother Doria Ragland was emotional during the whole ceremony. She wore a pastel shade of mint green with a matching hat.
Meghan looked amazing in a white, silk gown by Givenchy's first female artistic director Clare Waight Keller. Markle complemented her boat-necked wedding dress with Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara and an embroidered cathedral length veil, which carried floral references to all 53 countries in the Commonwealth.
Meghan looked amazing in a white, silk gown by Givenchy's first female artistic director Clare Waight Keller. Markle complemented her boat-necked wedding dress with Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara..
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Victoria (R) and David Beckham made their grand appearance at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, for the long-awaited wedding ceremony.
While the footballer was all smiles and looked dapper in deep midnight blue three-piece suit, Posh was was in control of her emotions, and opted for a navy blue dress with a matching hat and red heels.
Victoria (R) and David Beckham made their grand appearance at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, for the long-awaited wedding ceremony.
While the footballer was all smiles and looked dapper in deep..
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Serena Williams (L) and husband Alexis Ohanian walked in to the chapel hand-in-hand for the wedding ceremony. The tennis player wore a nude dress cinched at the waist with a matching hat, and her husband looked sharp in a tailored suit. Mum also shared stories and pictures of baby girl Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr on Instagram who attended the royal celebrations.
Serena Williams (L) and husband Alexis Ohanian walked in to the chapel hand-in-hand for the wedding ceremony. The tennis player wore a nude dress cinched at the waist with a matching hat, and her hus..