Royal Wedding: Meghan Markle Weds Prince Harry (Photos)
The newlyweds shared tears, laughter and a passionate kiss in front of their hundreds of VIP guests dominated by Hollywood stars including the Clooneys, the Beckhams, Idris Elba, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hardy and James Corden.
Elton John, who sang at Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, performed at the lunchtime reception hosted by the Queen in a poignant nod to Harry's late mother.
All the senior British royals were also there to support the couple including Her Majesty the Queen, Prince Philip, Harry's best man Prince William and his wife Kate, who brought George and Charlotte but left baby Louis with the nanny.
Yesterday, Meghan became the first mixed-race member of the royal family in an extraordinary journey for a girl born in LA to a white father and African-American mother who fought her way through the tough world of showbusiness to land a plum role in the TV series Suits.
Harry and Meghan's big day couldn't have been more different than royal weddings of the past, especially because the prince was visibly emotional throughout - and guests suggested it was the most diverse major event in the Queen's 66-year reign.
The prince had looked tearful when he saw his bride for the first time, grabbing her hand telling her: 'You look amazing - I missed you' before tenderly lifting her veil.
The new Duke of Sussex also said 'thank you, pa' after his father Prince Charles walked the now Duchess of Sussex down the aisle of St George's Chapel, Windsor, having stepped in at the last moment for Meghan's father Thomas.
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Up to 100,000 well-wishers lined the route as the duke and duchess travelled through Windsor
Crowds filled the streets to watch the procession after the wedding
The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family wave after the wedding
The newlywed couple hold hands as they sit in the horse-drawn carriage
Meghan and Prince Harry leave St George's Chapel
Princess Charlotte waves next to her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge
Doria Ragland, mother of the bride, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall after the wedding
The newlyweds descend the steps of the chapel to board their carriage
The duchess wore Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara, loaned to her by the Queen
The couple kiss on the steps of the chapel
The crowds react to the kiss
The newlyweds emerge after the wedding
The couple became the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after their marriage
The ceremony was watched by the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, together with other members of the Royal Family
The couple exchanged vows and rings before the Queen and 600 guests at St George's Chapel
Prince Harry lifts Meghan's veil
Most Rev Michael Curry, the head of Episcopal Church in the US, gave the address, focusing on the idea of love
Ms Markle was met by Prince Charles, who walked her down the aisle
The bride-to-be arrived at Windsor Castle wearing a dress by British designer Claire Waight Keller
She left her overnight hotel to travel to Windsor Castle with her mother Doria
Meghan Markle arrives at Windsor Castle
The Duchess of Cambridge arrived with the bridesmaids and pageboys
The Queen arrives at the chapel
Prince Harry looked relaxed, waving to the crowds, as he made his way to the chapel with his brother, the Duke of Cambridge
Crowds of well-wishers and the world's media gathered in Windsor in the week leading up to the big day
Well-wishers arrived early to make their their way on the Long Walk leading to Windsor Castle
Many camped out overnight to secure the best viewing spot along the procession route
Guests, including Oprah Winfrey and Idris Elba, arrive at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney arrived without their 11-month-old twins
About 1,200 members of the public - many recognised for their charity work - were invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle for the wedding
Flowers and foliage surround the West Door and steps of St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle as the countdown to the service begins
St George's Chapel was filled with white garden roses, peonies and foxgloves, branches of beech, birch and hornbeam, crafted by floral designer Philippa Craddock
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