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. As the bridesmaids and pageboys depart the church....published at 13:10 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    ...here's a snapshot of them arriving, with harried mothers keeping them in check.

    Well done!

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    Royal wedding 2018: Princess Charlotte and Prince George arrive

  2. A kiss from the newlywedspublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

    The newlyweds - now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - have made their way out of the chapel and been greeted by cheering crowds.

    Meghan's mother, Doria, followed the couple out of the chapel alongside the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall.

    Harry and Meghan paused on the steps, turned to face each other and kissed before smiling at the crowds, who again erupted into cheers.

  3. All you need to know about the wedding dresspublished at 13:04 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Prince Harry and Meghan MarkleImage source, Getty Images

    After months of speculation, Meghan Markle's wedding dress has been revealed today.

    The pure white, boat neck gown is designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller, the artistic director of French fashion house Givenchy.

    The designer, Clare Waight Keller, was appointed the first female artistic director at Givenchy in 2017 and presented her debut collection for spring/summer earlier this year.

    Ms Markle, who met Waight Keller this year, chose to work closely with her on the design because of her "timeless and elegant aesthetic, impeccable tailoring, and relaxed demeanour", Kensington Palace said.

    She previously served as the creative head of three globally influential fashion houses - Pringle of Scotland, Chloé, and now Givenchy.

    You can read the BBC's in-depth analysis of the dress here.

  4. In pictures: The happy couplepublished at 12:57 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Harry and MeghanImage source, AFP
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    The pair looked relaxed during the ceremony

    Harry and MeghanImage source, Getty Images
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    Social media users commented the couple could not stop staring at each other

    Michael CurryImage source, Getty Images
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    Michael Curry's address seemed to go down well

    The ringImage source, Reuters
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    The ring slipped on without any trouble

    The Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Cambridge speak to each other during the ceremonyImage source, Getty Images
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    The Duchess of Cornwall speaking to the Duchess of Cambridge during the ceremony

  5. Signing of the registerpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Prince Charles and Dorian Ragland have joined the bride and groom as they sign the register.

    The organ was played by Luke Bond before 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason - who won the 2016 BBC's Young Musician competition - performed.

  6. Who wants to tell him..?published at 12:49 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

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  7. 'A triumph from Givenchy'published at 12:46 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    London-based wedding dress designer and creator, Charlotte Hardwick, comments:

    Meghan's dress was always going to be unexpected, impossible to predict.

    I expected more detail, beading, modern lace embroidery than the relative plainness - yet the silhouette and off-shoulder is perfectly Meghan. The figure of the dress is beautiful as she moves, and twists to greet the crowds.

    A triumph from Givenchy.

    London-based wedding dress designer and creator Charlotte HardwickImage source, Charlotte Hardwick
  8. “We’ll be done by 5:15pm, right?"published at 12:45 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

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    Cheeky.

    Manchester United are getting in on the fun on Instagram, accompanying this picture with the caption: "We'll be done by 5.15pm, right?".

    It's hard to imagine any of their players are watching the Royal Wedding as they prepare for their FA Cup final clash with Chelsea, which kicks off at 17:15 today.

    What are the odds on Becks catching a last-minute ride to Wembley to watch the final from the stands?

  9. Invited public following ceremony outsidepublished at 12:41 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Crowd following wedding ceremony

    Proving you don't have to be inside the chapel to follow the royal wedding ceremony...

    The invited public are following the order of service outside in the sunshine.

  10. 'I therefore proclaim that they are husband and wife'published at 12:39 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
    Breaking

    The deed is done. The royal couple have made their vows and exchanged rings.

    Meghan and Harry are married!

  11. The address goes down wellpublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    St George's Chapel
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    Elton John listens to the address

    Prince Harry
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    The prince seemed to enjoy the address

    Former Labour leader Ed Miliband was certainly a fan of that address by Bishop Michael Curry.

    He said: "Rev Michael Curry could almost make me a believer."

    Royal commentator Charlie Proctor tweeted: "I can totally see why Meghan chose Michael Curry to deliver the address. I am not religious but am totally engrossed."

    Royal reporter Emily Nash added: "This is brilliant from Bishop Curry - some amazing facial expressions all around! 'We're going to sit down, we gotta get y'all married!' Beatrice giggling, Zara open-mouthed in disbelief!"

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  12. Harry picked flowers for Meghan's bouquetpublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

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  13. Watch: Prince Harry lifts Meghan's veilpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

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    Royal wedding 2018: Prince Harry lifts Meghan's veil

  14. Address focuses on the power of lovepublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Rev. Michael Curry

    Most Rev Michael Curry, the head of Episcopalian Church, gives the address, focusing on the idea of love.

    He opened with a quote from Martin Luther King.

    "We must discover the redemptive power of love and when we do that we will make of of this old world a new world."

    "There is power in love," he told the congregation, "Don't underestimate it. Not just in its romantic forms, but any form, any shape of love.

    "When you are loved and you know, when you love and you show it... it actually feels right."

  15. 'Thank you, Pa'published at 12:26 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

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  16. Watch again: Meghan's arrival at St George's Chapelpublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

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    Royal wedding 2018: Meghan Markle arrives at Windsor Castle

  17. In the crowds? Let us know!published at 12:25 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Are you in Windsor for the wedding? Share your experience with us.

    Email: haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk or tweet @BBC_HaveYourSay, external with your pictures.

  18. 'The bride and groom keep looking at each other'published at 12:21 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    BBC Radio 5 live

    Harry and MeghanImage source, PA

    Eleanor Oldroyd is in St George's Chapel for BBC Radio 5 live: "As they sing, the bride and groom keep looking at each other... Prince Harry delighting in his role as the bridegroom."

  19. A look back at Meghan's grand arrivalpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Meghan markleImage source, PA
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    Meghan Markle arrives at the chapel

    Page boyImage source, Getty Images
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    A page boy waves to the crowds

    Meghan MarkleImage source, PA
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    Meghan Markle smiles at the crowds

    Meghan Markle's motherImage source, Getty Images
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    Meghan Markle's mother Doria Ragland

  20. Spectators react to Meghan's dresspublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Spectators in Salford applauded after seeing Meghan Markle step out in her wedding dress, designed by Clare Waight Keller.

    women clap

    Hundred of people have gathered to watch the events on the big screen at MediaCityUK - often dubbed Costa del Salford when soaked in sunshine.

    spectators