Summary

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have become husband and wife

  • They married in a happy and uplifting service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

  • The couple have been made Duke and Duchess of Sussex

  • Prince George, four, and Princess Charlotte, three, were among pageboys and bridesmaids

  • Ms Markle’s dress is by acclaimed British designer Clare Waight Keller

  • Newlyweds celebrated with 200 close friends and family at private evening reception

  1. Five moments to rememberpublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving St George's ChapelImage source, PA

    From Prince Charles taking Doria Ragland's hand, to the kiss, here are some memorable moments from the ceremony.

  2. Harry and Meghan's animal kingdompublished at 16:40 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Gracie May and Izzy RoseImage source, Jo Green

    You have been emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk images of your pets dressed up for the special occasion. Take a look at our gallery.

  3. Miranda on the Royal Weddingpublished at 16:23 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    TV's Miranda Hart was firing out tweets during the wedding.

    Here's a selection of them...

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  4. Sir Elton performs at royal receptionpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

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    As widely expected, Sir Elton has performed at the reception party in Windsor Castle, in front of the newlyweds and the Queen.

    Prince Harry is said to have personally asked Sir Elton to perform "in recognition of the close connection he has with Prince Harry and his family".

    The singer was a close friend of Prince Harry's mother, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and sang at her funeral.

    Sir Elton has remained a good friend to both Prince Harry and Prince William.

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  5. Royal thanks 'for an incredible reception' in Windsorpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    A tweet from Kensington Palace - the official account of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and now also The Duke and Duchess of Sussex - has thanked "the amazing crowds" who turned out to cheer on the newly married couple.

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    We note they have also changed their Twitter profile picture to include the Duchess of Sussex.

    Exchanging vows is one thing but when you change your Twitter picture, it's official!

  6. An illustrator's take on Meghan's dresspublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

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    Illustrator Dom&Ink posted this picture, adding that he's jumping on a train to Windsor to catch the bouquet.

    He'd better hurry!

  7. Wedding revellers flood in (and out) of Windsorpublished at 15:41 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    More than 100,000 people are estimated to have been on the streets of Windsor to see the royal couple.

    Meanwhile the British Transport Police (BTP) reported that 20,000 passengers had streamed through the town's stations by 09.40am.

    Train companies are urging revellers to stagger their journey home as the two stations in Windsor are pretty busy...

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    And it doesn't sound as if the roads are much better...

    So stay put and have another slice of cake!

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  8. Wedding 'a great symbol' for modern Britainpublished at 15:37 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Labour MP David Lammy, who tweeted his enthusiasm for Bishop Michael Curry's address during the service, has turned his attention the union itself, describing it as "great symbol of all that is still possible and hopeful in modern Britain".

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  9. Meanwhile, in Scotlandpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

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  10. Your royal wedding partiespublished at 15:25 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    A photo of Harry and MeganImage source, Lesley Mcwhirter

    Harry 7, and Megan 6, are having a party in Ayr, Scotland.

    Meanwhile, Jay Kos sent this picture of his daughter Eva enjoying their royal wedding day party.

    Eva Kos at a wedding partyImage source, Jay Kos

    Are you having a Royal Wedding party? Share your day with us.

    Email:haveyoursay@bbc.co.ukor tweet@BBC_HaveYourSay, externalwith your pictures.

  11. Reaction to the wedding dresspublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Harry and MeghanImage source, PA

    The fashion world is abuzz with comment on Meghan's dress.

    Elle's Sara McAlpine said the dress was "definitely in keeping with her [Meghan's] style", adding: "She's always had a very pared-back style in terms of very simple, refined."

    She added that the new Duchess of Sussex is "signalling change" with the choice of fashion house Givenchy, which has addressed the lack of diversity on catwalks. The "progressive" brand is a well thought-out choice for the bride, Ms McAlpine said.

    Bridal couture expert Emma Meek added that the design references Givenchy's history of dressing Audrey Hepburn and her classic and timeless style, adding it is very "presidential".

    "It also has a very American feel to it, quite sporty, preppy."

    Meanwhile, Vogue's digital editor Alice Casely-Hayford agreed the choice of Clare Waight Keller was "brilliant recognition for fashion's female industry leaders".

    She said despite the speculation that Erdem or Ralph & Russo would design the dress, the choice was "the perfect fit".

  12. Highlights of the daypublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    The couple exchanged vows and rings before the Queen and 600 guests at St George's Chapel.

    Here's a look at the highlights of the royal wedding.

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    Royal wedding 2018: Highlights from Harry and Meghan's wedding

  13. What happened to the Spice Girls' invite..?published at 15:02 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Earlier this year, Mel B said the Spice Girls had been invited to the royal wedding. But according to this tweet from Emma Bunton, they're not there...

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    Fellow Spice Girl Victoria Beckham was in attendance, however.

    David and Victoria BeckhamImage source, Getty Images
  14. The Royal Wedding is everywherepublished at 14:57 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    It's no surprise the royal wedding is trending, but when it's featured in the entire top 10 on Google Trends, you know it's a big story.

    Google Trends, screen grab. 14:40 BST on 19 May
  15. How does the cake compare to William and Kate's?published at 14:49 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    William and Kate's wedding cake from 2011Image source, PA
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    William and Kate's wedding cake from 2011

    Wedding cake designer Claire Ptak has opted for a very different creation to the one seen at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding.

    Whereas Fiona Cairns created a classic-looking eight-tiered white cake in April 2011, Ms Ptak's cake features three separate cakes (one of which has two tiers), arranged together and linked by their floral decoration.

    Both cakes were, however, covered in soft icing, in contrast to those that came before them.

  16. 'A modern wedding for a modern couple'published at 14:38 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Jonny Dymond
    BBC royal correspondent

    The Royal Wedding 2018Image source, Reuters

    It was a traditional wedding - the dress, the bridesmaids, the vows, the hymns. And yet. it was very, very different.

    The Palace made it clear, in a stream of announcements, that they wanted a different kind of wedding.

    But it was the service that marked this out as a modern, diverse wedding for a modern diverse couple: the Kingdom Gospel choir setting toes tapping, a young black cellist, and a breathtaking address from Bishop Curry, the President of the Episcopal Church.

    Every royal wedding is a chance for the Royal Family to relaunch and reinvent. There may have been trouble in the week before the wedding. But that is in the past.

    This wedding was about the future, a different future, for the Royal Family.

  17. Congratulations from the Archbishop of Canterburypublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Having officiated the service, the Archbishop of Canterbury has tweeted his best wishes to the royal couple.

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  18. It's almost time for the cakepublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    And as for that cake... here's the first picture of it.

    It's been designed by California-born Claire Ptak, the owner of Violet Cakes in Hackney, east London.

    Kensington Palace says the cake "features elderflower syrup made at The Queen’s residence in Sandringham" and has a filling "made from Amalfi lemon curd and elderflower buttercream".

    The cake is decorated with Swiss meringue buttercream and decorated with British flowers, including peonies and roses.

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  19. More details on the receptionpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    In a small break with tradition, the new Duchess of Sussex will give a speech, as will Prince Harry and the Prince of Wales, Kensington Palace has confirmed.

    Prince William, the best man, will not give a speech but will act as compere.

    The reception will also see the cutting of the wedding cake.

  20. What do you eat at a royal wedding?published at 14:23 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Kensington Palace has revealed the menu for the afternoon reception at St George's Hall in Windsor Castle.

    The savory canapés on offer include:

    • Scottish langoustines wrapped in smoked salmon with citrus crème fraiche
    • Grilled English asparagus wrapped in Cumbrian ham
    • Garden pea panna cotta with quail eggs and lemon verbena
    • Heritage tomato and basil tartare with balsamic pearls
    • Poached free range chicken bound in a lightly spiced yoghurt with roasted apricot
    • Croquette of confit Windsor lamb, roasted vegetables and shallot jam
    • Warm asparagus spears with mozzarella and sun-blush tomatoes

    The palace also said guests will be offered a selection of bowl food, which includes:

    • Fricassee of free range chicken with morel mushrooms and young leeks
    • Pea and mint risotto with pea shoots, truffle oil and parmesan crisps
    • Ten-hour slow roasted Windsor pork belly with apple compote and crackling

    Sweet canapés will also be served, including:

    • Champagne and pistachio macaroons
    • Orange crème brûlée tartlets
    • Miniature rhubarb crumble tartlets