Moments you missed from the royal wedding

FROM a preacher who went off-script, to the moments we were never supposed to hear and one seriously over-the-top hat, these are the essential moments from the royal wedding.

FROM a preacher who went off-script to some seriously on-point fashion, these are the moments from the royal wedding that really stood out.

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A VERY STRONG CURRY

Bishop Michael Bruce Curry gives a reading during the ceremony — and steals the show. Picture: AFP/Owen Humphreys

The Most Reverend Bishop Michael Curry, who had been invited from Chicago, went into full-on preacher mode. His sermon sent social media into a spin, with people suggesting he may have gone off script.

He opened his speech with the words of Martin Luther King Jr: “We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world. Love is the only way.”

“There’s power in love. Don’t underestimate it. Don’t even over-sentimentalise. There is power, power in love.”

Such power could be seen in the service, he continued, saying: “Two young people fell in love and we all showed up.”

THE REACTION

As Curry’s sermon went on, and on, the discomfort among the attendees became painfully palpable. Harry and Meghan mostly kept a straight face — although they did share a smile — whereas the Queen looked decidedly less amused:

Queen Elizabeth II looks stony-faced during Bishop Curry’s sermon. Picture: Jonathan Brady — WPA Pool/Getty Images

CASE OF THE EX

Chelsy Davy, centre, arrives at St. George's Chapel. Picture: Ben Cawthra/AP

Somewhat unusually, Harry had not one but two exes at the event in Cressida Bonas and Chelsea Davy.

During the signing of the registry, cameras perhaps cruelly lingered on Davy, who was Harry’s girlfriend for seven years.

Many believed the South African-born lawyer would wed the young prince, but she is thought to have resisted the union because of the limits on palace life.

THAT VEIL

Prince Harry pulls back Meghan’s veil as the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby looks on. Picture: Owen Humphreys/AP

Meghan’s veil was embroidered with the flora of each of the 53 countries of the Commonwealth. Each three-dimensional flower was unique and embroidered onto the five-metre train by hand. The workers spent hundreds of hours meticulously sewing and washing their hands every 30 minutes to keep the tulle and threads pristine.

COMMENTARY FROM THE DARK AGES

It wouldn’t be a televised royal event without some commentator telling us how the Queen/William/Kate/Harry/Meghan have done so much to “modernise” the monarchy, but this remark we heard on commercial TV seemed to take the event back to the Dark Ages: “Amal Clooney is doing her husband a great justice by looking so good.” Seriously?

THE INTIMATE MOMENTS

Just married, and ready for a beverage: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wave from the Ascot Landau Carriage during their procession in Windsor. Picture: AFP/Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS

In such a big public event, it’s funny how we love to zero in on the more intimate stuff, like the private words Harry and Meghan shared with each other during the day.

As Meghan approached the altar, Prince Harry mouthed the words: “You look amazing. I’m so lucky”.

And later, during the carriage procession, a lip reader revealed that Harry leant over to his bride and whispered words that many a groom has uttered on his wedding day: “I’m ready for a drink.”

FABULOUS FASHION

Victoria Beckham not quite smiling in her navy blue outfit. Picture: AFP/CHRIS RADBURN

A-listers brought out their best for the big day, with Meghan leading the way in a stunning Givenchy bridal dress. The Queen’s pistachio-coloured coat drew mixed responses, but dusty pink was a key colour, sported by Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams, among others.

Victoria Beckham was criticised for an underwhelming outfit and unsmiling disposition, but the pair seemed to prove once again that they are Britain’s most photogenic couple.

David Beckham looked fresh-faced, even with the fresh new scalp ink. Picture: AFP / /CHRIS RADBURN

CAMILLA’S HAT

It wouldn’t be a royal wedding without someone pulling focus via an ugly hat. Thankfully, this time princesses Eugenie and Beatrice kept things safe, but Camilla seemed to deliberately court criticism with this daring number.

Camilla teamed her soft pink ensemble with an oversized choker and a completely ridiculous hat Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

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