Royal wedding 2018: Couple round off happy day with private party

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

Live Reporting

Kate Whannel and Paul Gribben

The ex-girlfriends arrive...published at 10:44 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
Two of Harry's former partners are attending the service.
Cressida Bonas (seen here in a very colourful dress) dated Harry between 2012 and 2014 while Chelsy Davy and the prince had an on-off relationship between 2004 and 2010.
They're among the 600 guests invited to St George's Chapel.
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Cressida Bonas dated Harry between 2012 and 2014
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Chelsy Davy and the prince dated between 2004 and 2010
Alternative views on the royal weddingpublished at 10:42 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
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Not everyone is excited for today.
Some people have taken to Twitter to show their ambivalence towards the royal wedding, including Daily Mirror associate editor Kevin Maguire who shared the above snap of a "royal wedding sick bag".
Other tweeters include Leeds University lecturer John Gallagher who said, external he was happy to provide commentary to any media organisations interested - so long as they were okay with him answering every question with "you people are a disgrace".
Meanwhile, one person seemed to be very excited for the wedding, external - of Jake Peralta and Amy Santiago on Fox's Brooklyn Nine-Nine, that is.
A poem for Harry and Meghanpublished at 10:38 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
Eight-year-old Ariana from Folkstone has written a poem for Harry and Meghan with her Grandpop
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Ariana wanted to write a poem because "they have true love"
On one day, the 19th of May,
Something wowza is going to happen,
Ring a ding ding from the Church bell,
Harry and Meghan both looking well,
Now getting married on this fine day,
Let's just hope the weather stays that way,
People come from far and wide,
To see Prince Harry and his beautiful bride,
The streets are lined 10 people deep,
Waving their flags and smiling sweet,
Prince Harry and Meghan I'd love to meet,
But I haven't booked me and Grandpop a seat!
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'Harry might change his mind when he sees us!'published at 10:37 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
BBC Radio 5 live
Ellie and Cathy are big Prince Harry fans - they're still hoping Harry will change his mind when he sees them.
Ellie said: "There's time - we're both hoping that the brakes will squeal when he goes past!"
Cathy added: "There is a bit of jealousy because we're been in Windsor our whole lives and he's chosen a girl from America!"
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The Middletons arrivepublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
The Duchess of Cambridge's family have arrived. Some viewers thought Pippa Middleton stole the show at the last royal wedding - but her arrival in Windsor today was more low-key.
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Prince of searchpublished at 10:31 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
It's the crown they all wanted.
Prince Harry's wedding has seen him rise above his brother and the late singer Prince in Google's 'prince' search rankings.
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The Clooneys and Beckhams arrivepublished at 10:30 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
Some A-list guests have just arrived.
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney is wearing a mustard yellow dress and matching hat, accompanied by her husband, actor George Clooney, in a pale grey suit.
Moments later, we saw David and Victoria Beckham arrive. The fashion designer is wearing a dark blue dress with a veiled hat.
We've also seen Hollywood actress Carey Mulligan with her musician husband Marcus Mumford.
Just what colour *is* Oprah's dress?published at 10:24 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
The BBC's royal correspondent is confused...
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Inside the chapelpublished at 10:23 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
St George's Chapel is filling up quickly now with all 600 guests expected to be seated by 11:15.
The service is due to begin at midday.
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Six hundred guests will watch the ceremony from inside the chapel
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Oprah Winfrey, who was seen talking to Earl Spencer inside the chapel
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Earl Spencer speaking to other guests
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Singer James Blunt was one of the first guests to arrive
Royal super fan flies inpublished at 10:21 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
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Charmaine Gooden, wrapped in the flag of Canada, has flown in from Ottawa for the wedding.
She says she has adored the Royal Family since she was growing up in Jamaica.
In 2011, she traveled to the UK for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
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Guests reflect the royal couple's diverse interestspublished at 10:20 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
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James Blunt arrived with guest Sofia Wellesley
Guests are filing in through the South Door to the chapel. They include broadcaster Dan Snow, Wasps player James Haskell - with his fiancé Chloe Madeley - and singer James Blunt, above.
The guests "give a real sense of the couple who are at the centre of proceedings today" said Kirsty Young, who's co-hosting BBC One's coverage of the big day.
The wedding bandspublished at 10:17 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
News now on the wedding rings.
Kensington Palace says Meghan's wedding band will be made of Welsh gold, which was gifted by the Queen. It's a royal tradition dating back more than 90 years for Welsh gold to be used.
Prince Harry will wear a platinum band. News that he would opt to wear a wedding ring - considered a modern tradition - was announced earlier.
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Behind the scenes in Windsorpublished at 10:12 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
The BBC's Fiona Bruce is busy working today but she took time out on Friday to provide a glimpse behind the scenes and show viewers where the media are based in Windsor.
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Royal wedding 2018: Fiona Bruce explores Castle Hill
Manchester attack survivor invited to weddingpublished at 10:09 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
BBC Radio 5 live
12-year-old Amelia Thompson has been invited to the royal wedding - she survived the Manchester Arena attack last year.
Amelia had two tickets, and gave one of them to Sharon Goodman, grandmother of Olivia Campbell-Hardy, who was killed in the attack.
Sharon said: "It's a privilege for Amelia to invite me - she's a very special young lady."
At the last minute, Amelia's mum Lisa was also given a ticket after a call from Kensington Palace.
'Don't change, Meghan!'published at 10:07 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
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in Windsor
Grace Gothard from London is “so happy” to celebrate Harry and Meghan’s wedding.
“Everybody here is so happy, it’s great.”
She left the capital at around 03:00 BST this morning.
“I look forward to seeing them here and waving, and saying ‘hello Meghan!’”
Ms Gothard, who was carrying the Ghanaian flag on her shoulders, offered the royal bride-to-be some advice.
“Continue to be yourself! Don’t change for anyone,” she said.
Clare Balding on Meghan's dress... and the horsespublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
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The BBC presenter chats about Meghan’s dress and the order of the day.
Clare Balding gave Radio 2's Breakfast Show her prediction on what Meghan’s dress will look like.
She's guessing the dress will be white, because of the choice of flowers in the chapel, wild flowers in the hair - and a long train.. maybe.
She sounds more excited about the "beautiful" Windsor Grey horses though. She actually know their names!
Royal wedding fans: 'I had to be dragged out of bed'published at 10:01 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
BBC Radio 5 live
Tianna and Amelia are cousins, they're both 10.
They're on The Long Walk and have been there since 04:00 - Amelia told 5 live's Nihal Arthanayake, "I had to be dragged out of bed!"
They're really excited about the wedding. Amelia said: "Meghan's really inspiring to young girls."
And even more cousins - Roxy and Lola are seven-year-old cousins from Birmingham! They've been in position all night with their mums Charlotte and Louise.
"We had to give our coats over at about 02:00 this morning to keep the girls warm, but it's warming up now, we'll be fine."
Earl Spencer arrives at the chapelpublished at 09:56 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
Prince Harry's uncle, Earl Spencer, and his wife, Countess Spencer, have arrived to take their seats for the ceremony.
BBC News' Kirsty Young commented that he was looking "happy, relaxed and terribly proud".
Countess Spencer was praised by commentators for her elegant aubergine hat.
Royal wedding dogspublished at 09:55 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
They're out in force in Windsor...
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Celebrities arriving at the chapelpublished at 09:51 British Summer Time 19 May 2018
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Idris Elba and Oprah Winfrey arrive
Guests are now arriving at the chapel.
Actor Idris Elba and American talk show host Oprah Winfrey, just behind him in the picture above, were among the first on the scene.
We've also just caught a glimpse of James Blunt.