Royal wedding 2018: Windsor's glimpse of Meghan and Harry

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With two days to go until Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marry, the town of Windsor has held a rehearsal of the newlyweds' carriage procession.

International broadcasters and more than 100,000 people from around the world are in Berkshire before the wedding on Saturday.

Crowds lined the streets as the military helped staged a rehearsal of the couple's carriage procession.

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More than 250 members of the armed forces took part in Thursday's run through - many of whom will be involved in ceremonial duties on the day

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After the hour-long service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Ms Markle and Prince Harry will travel in an Ascot Landau carriage through the town for about 25 minutes

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The rehearsal took in the full procession route, passing the temporary TV studios on the Long Walk

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Broadcasters from around the world have bagged themselves a prime spot to see the royal couple

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One painter finishes the last few letters of Prince Harry's name on this side of this pub

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Flags and bunting have been hung from buildings in streets across Windsor

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Normal life has to carry on, but there is time to stop for a quick photo on the school run

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Pubs and bars across England and Wales can keep serving until 1am on the morning of the wedding day, and again after the couple are married

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The local authority have installed screens and loud speakers to make sure all the visitors can hear Saturday's proceedings

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Shops have already been selling souvenirs in large numbers in the weeks leading up to the royal wedding

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Schoolchildren have been quick to snap up union jack flags to wave at Ms Markle and the prince on their route

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Waxwork models of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been touring Windsor in the run up to the big day

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Every part of the town centre has been decorated by residents and the local authority

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You can barely look anywhere in Windsor without seeing the smiling face of the royal couple looking back at you

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Police from across the Thames Valley and London have spent weeks putting in place security

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Windsor's High Street is lined with enormous flags as it features in the procession route

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Barriers have been put in place on the Long Walk

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Women take photos on their phones as they lean out of the window of a building near Windsor Castle

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But it's not all jubilation as this car owner has their vehicle removed for failing to adhere to the wedding parking restrictions

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