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. The first readingpublished at 12:18 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Lady Jane Fellows

    From the Song of Solomon, read by Lady Jane Fellows - the sister of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

    "My beloved speaks and says to me: ‘Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.

    "The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land.

    "The fig tree puts forth its figs, and the vines are in blossom; they give forth fragrance.

    "Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.’

    "Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a raging flame.

    "Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If one offered for love all the wealth of one’s house, it would be utterly scorned."

  2. All smiles for the royal couplepublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

    The veil is back as the service is under way.

    There were smiles and giggles as the couple - referred to as Harry and Meghan, rather than their birth names of Henry and Rachel - both repeated "I will".

    There were broad smiles from the couple - see above - as Harry's reply was met with the sound of cheers from outside the chapel.

    The congregation also agreed to support them in their marriage with a resounding "we will".

  3. Details about the tiara and veilpublished at 12:12 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    The tiara is a diamond bandeau lent to Meghan by the Queen, Kensington Palace says.

    They also revealed that her veil features flowers from each Commonwealth country.

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  4. The service beginspublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    The wedding service begins, six minutes later than planned.

    The Dean of Windsor David Conner is conducting the service.

    Prince Harry looks very emotional but has, so far, refrained from shedding a tear.

    Meghan looks calm behind her veil.

  5. Picture: Meghan arriving at the churchpublished at 12:07 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Meghan Markle arrives at church

    Those page boys are doing a great job of sorting out the train.

  6. Prince Charles accompanies the bridepublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Meghan Markle
    Prince Charles and Meghan

    Meghan becomes the first royal bride to walk herself up the aisle at a royal wedding.

    She is met half way by her soon-to-be father in law, the Duke of Cornwall, before reaching Harry and standing by his side.

  7. Details of the dresspublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

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    British designer Clare Waight Keller was appointed artistic director at Givenchy last year and presented her debut collection for spring/summer this year.

  8. Here comes the bridepublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
    Breaking

    Meghan Markle steps out of a Rolls Royce Phantom and is greeted by cheers from onlookers outside St George's Chapel.

    The watching world is treated to a first look at her dress.

  9. The bridal party arrivespublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    The pageboys and bridesmaids - accompanied by their mothers - have arrived at the chapel.

    Princess Charlotte will be among six bridesmaids. Her brother Prince George is one of four page boys.

    Other bridesmaids include Prince Harry's goddaughters, Zalie Warren and Florence van Cutsem, Ms Markle's goddaughters, sisters Remi and Rylan Litt, and Ivy Mulroney.

    The other pageboys are Harry's godson, Jasper Dyer and twin brothers Brian and John Mulroney.

  10. Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrivepublished at 11:57 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have arrived at St George's Chapel.

    Her lime lemon printed silk dress has been made by Stewart Parvin.

  11. Watch: Harry and William arrivepublished at 11:57 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Media caption,

    Harry and William arrive at church

  12. Parents of the bride and groom arrivepublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Doria RaglandImage source, PA

    The mother of the bride, Doria Ragland, has been greeted at the South Door, as she joins the congregation inside the church.

    She then took her place at the far end of the Quire where she will have a lovely view of the couple taking their vows.

    Ms Ragland was swiftly followed by The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

  13. Pippa and green teapublished at 11:53 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    More than 1,000 likes so far for this tweet...

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  14. Meghan's car cheered down the Long Walkpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Meghan Markle

    Ms Markle was cheered as she was driven down the Long Walk towards Windsor Castle.

    Thousands of well-wishers on either side of the road waved Union flags and waved.

    The bride-to-be is expected to arrive at the chapel within five to 10 minutes.

  15. Harry waiting for his bridepublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Prince Harry and Prince William
    Prince Harry and Prince William

    Prince Harry is perhaps getting a few words of advice from his older brother as they await the arrival of Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel.

  16. Zara shares a joke en route to weddingpublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Mike and Zara TindallImage source, Reuters

    Zara Tindall, cousin to Prince Harry, was clearly in good humour sharing a joke with her husband, rugby player Mike Tindall, as they headed toward the chapel to take their seats for the wedding.

    Zara, daughter of the Princess Royal, is expecting her second child.

  17. 'A young Prince Philip'published at 11:47 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Some reaction on Twitter to our first sighting of Prince Harry

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  18. What are the princes wearing?published at 11:45 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Harry and William have arrived at the chapel, but what are they wearing?

    "Both Prince Harry and the Duke of Cambridge will wear the frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals," read a Kensington Palace statement.

    "Her Majesty the Queen gave her permission for Prince Harry to get married in his uniform."

    Both uniforms were tailored at Dege and Skinner on Savile Row.

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  19. 'I didn’t think I would see it in my lifetime'published at 11:45 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

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    Margaret and Zara

    Margaret and Zara have travelled from London and Suffolk.

    Margaret said it was very important for her to be in Windsor today: "It’s an historic moment, because it’s interracial and I didn’t think I would see it in my lifetime. I think it’s wonderful!"

    Click here to listen to 5 live's royal wedding coverage.

  20. Warm reception for Prince Harrypublished at 11:44 British Summer Time 19 May 2018

    Prince Harry and William
    Prince Harry and William

    Prince Harry looked relaxed as he made his way to the chapel with the Duke of Cambridge.

    He and his brother smiled and acknowledged the crowds, who cheered and waved flags, as they made their way from the car.

    Two gurkhas welcomed Prince Harry and his best man, Prince William, as they arrived at the chapel.

    The bells were ringing out as the two princes were greeted by the Dean of Windsor, David Conner.