Royal wedding: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle marry in emotional ceremony
Harry and Meghan, now Duke and Duchess of Sussex, wrapped up their star-studded wedding ceremony with a kiss on the steps of St George’s Chapel | FULL COVERAGE
Welcome to our coverage of the royal wedding. The ceremony for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is over and the receptions are under way. Read how the day progressed and see all the photos in our blog below.
2am: It’s a wrap: how the wedding unfolded
Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan - now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - exchanged a kiss on the steps of St George’s Chapel as they emerged from their wedding ceremony to cheers from the crowd.
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, declared them husband and wife just moments earlier after they exchanged vows and rings in front of 600 guests, including the Queen.
The couple were farewelled by the royal family as they boarded the horse-drawn carriage which took them through Windsor to thank well-wishers lining the streets.
The hour-long wedding included a few breaks in custom, including Harry taking a wedding ring, while Meghan did not vow to obey her husband. She wore an elegant white silk dress by Clare Waight Keller for the House of Givenchy.
As they stood at the altar, Harry said to his bride: “You look amazing.” Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, sat opposite alone the royal family. The Queen was accompanied by her husband Prince Philip, 96, who underwent hip surgery earlier this year.
Celebrities, sportsmen, military, aristocracy and family arrived earlier at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle for the royal wedding. Oprah Winfrey, George and Amal Clooney, Elton John, Victoria and David Beckham and Serena Williams were among the star names.
African-American preacher Michael Curry invoked the image of Martin Luther King Jr as he brought a flavour of the bride’s homeland to the royal wedding. The Chicago native opened his energetic speech with the words of Dr King, a devout Christian whose faith shaped his struggle against racial injustice in the US, hailing his views on love as “right”.
“We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we discover that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world. Love is the only way,” Bishop Curry quoted.
In among traditional hymns, a choir performed American soul singer Ben E. King’s 1960s hit Stand By Me.
After the ceremony came a carriage ride around Winsdor before a reception for 600 was held in the castle’s St George’s Hall before 200 guests join the couple at an evening event at the nearby Frogmore House mansion.
The newlyweds are not immediately leaving on honeymoon and will carry out their first official engagement as husband and wife next week.
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12.30am: Kids in fine form
Prince George made sure he was on his best behaviour for today’s wedding - after a year ago getting a royal telling off from his mum for having a tantrum while on pageboy duties at the wedding of her sister Pippa Middleton.
Four-year-old George was in fine form for uncle Harry’s nuptials at Windsor Castle on Saturday, where he joined nine other youngsters including his little sister Princess Charlotte in a team of mini pageboys and bridesmaids. When the six bridesmaids and four pageboys arrived at the chapel, George and Charlotte’s mum the Duchess of Cambridge was on hand to help usher the 10 children inside moments before Meghan arrived.
As the children were handed flowers, one of the little bridesmaids began to cry. The Cambridges’ nanny, Maria, lifted the child up to comfort her, as Prince George looked up at the tearful girl.
When Meghan appeared through the doors of the chapel, sunlight streaming in behind her, she turned to smile and wave at the children who were standing to her right behind the door.
Holding up the delicate end of her five-metre long veil were seven-year-old twin sons Brian and John Mulroney, the sons of the bride’s close friend and Canadian stylist Jessica Mulroney.
The twin’s sister four-year-old Ivy Mulroney was among the bridesmaids, who also included Harry’s goddaughters Zalie Warren, two, and three-year-old Florence van Cutsem, Ms Markle’s goddaughters, sisters Remi and Rylan Litt, aged six and seven respectively.
The fourth pageboy was Harry’s six-year-old godson Jasper Dyer - the son of Harry’s mentor Mark Dyer.
As Meghan made her way down the aisle, the bridesmaids held hands as Prince George and Jasper followed behind.
Like the bride, the bridesmaids were dressed by British designer Clare Waight Keller, artistic director at French fashion house Givenchy, while the pageboys wore miniature versions of the Blues and Royals frockcoat, an old regiment of Harry’s and his brother Prince William.
After the ceremony, George huddled next to his dad Prince William at the chapel’s entrance while Charlotte waved enthusiastically to the waiting crowds who were farewelling the newlyweds.
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11.30pm: And here’s the cake
Designed by Claire Ptak, the Californian baker hired by the couple, the wedding cake features elderflower syrup made at The Queen’s residence in Sandringham from the estate’s own elderflower trees, as well as a light sponge cake uniquely formulated for the couple, the palace says.
A filling made from Amalfi lemon curd and elderflower buttercream ties all the elements together. The cake is decorated with Swiss meringue buttercream and 150 fresh flowers, mainly British and in season, including peonies and roses.
The wedding cake is to be served at the Reception. It was designed by Claire Ptak and features elderflower syrup made at The Queen’s residence in Sandringham from the estate’s own elderflower trees, as well as a light sponge cake uniquely formulated for the couple. #royalwedding pic.twitter.com/kt5lE4tEn9
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
The 600-odd guests at the Queen’s lunchtime reception are being served canapes and “bowl food” along with Pol Roger Brut Réserve Non Vintage Champagne.
The reception will include the cutting of the wedding cake and speeches from Prince Charles, Prince Harry and Meghan. Prince William, who’s best man, will be the MC.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
Canapés, including:
Scottish Langoustines wrapped in Smoked Salmon with Citrus Crème Fraiche
Grilled English Asparagus wrapped in Cumbrian Ham
Garden Pea Panna Cotta with Quail Eggs and Lemon Verbena
Heritage Tomato and Basil Tartare with Balsamic Pearls
Poached Free Range Chicken bound in a Lightly Spiced Yoghurt with Roasted Apricot
Croquette of Confit Windsor Lamb, Roasted Vegetables and Shallot Jam
Warm Asparagus Spears with Mozzarella and Sun-Blush Tomatoes
Bowl food, including:
Fricassee of Free Range Chicken with Morel Mushrooms and Young Leeks
Pea and Mint Risotto with Pea Shoots, Truffle Oil and Parmesan Crisps
Ten Hour Slow Roasted Windsor Pork Belly with Apple Compote and Crackling
11.15pm: The couple arrives back at Windsor
Harry and Meghan have arrived back at Windsor Castle for the private reception, after a long carriage procession through the streets of Windsor.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive back at Windsor Castle following their Carriage Procession around Windsor. #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/FF41eUBo7g
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 19, 2018
11.05pm: Preacher invoked Martin Luther King
African-American preacher Michael Curry invoked the image of Martin Luther King Jr as he brought a flavour of Meghan Markle’s homeland to the royal wedding.
11.00pm: PM congratules the new couple
Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull have congratulated the new royal couple.
Prime Minister @TurnbullMalcolm and wife Lucy extend their congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. #RoyalWedding #AusPol #9News pic.twitter.com/1AfzqSZCCm
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) May 19, 2018
10.55pm: ”My baby looks beautiful’`
Congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex #Justmarried #Royalwedding pic.twitter.com/2jESBtGcRd
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 19, 2018
Meghan’s father has sent his best wishes to his daughter and new son-in-law Prince Harry. “My baby looks beautiful and she looks very happy,” Thomas Markle, who withdrew from attending the ceremony for health reasons, told TMZ.
“I wish I were there and wish them all my love and all happiness.”
10.45pm: Fun fact alert
The carriage horses were provided with ear muffs to protect them from the roars of the crowd (and presumably to prevent them from panicking and taking off).
The horses have very thoughtfully been provided with earmuffs during the procession. LIVE updates: https://t.co/gPkm3w3puy #9News
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) May 19, 2018
It shouldn't come as a surprise... but #SkyNews had the best view of the #royalwedding carriage procession - so we reaally made the best of it â³ pic.twitter.com/nY1rNiLw2u
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
10.40pm: Full text of preacher’s address
Michael Bruce Curry, the first African-American leader of the US Episcopal Church, stole the show with his passionate address.
Here is the full text.
“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. (Song of Songs 8:6-7) Dr Martin Luther King, Jr once said: “We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we discover that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world. Love is the only way.” There’s power in love. Do not underestimate it. Anyone who has ever fallen in love, knows what I mean. But think about love in any form or experience of it. It actually feels good to be loved, and to express love. There is something right about it. And there’s a reason.
An old medieval poem says it: “Where true love is found, God himself is there.” The Bible, 1 John 4 says it this way. “Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; Everyone who loves is born of God; Whoever does not love does not know God. For God is love.” (1 John 4:4-8) There’s power in love.
Love can help and heal when nothing else can.
Love can lift up and liberate for living when nothing else will. And the love that brings two people together is the same love that can bind them together. Whether on mountaintops of happiness and through valleys of hardship. Love is strong as death. Its flashes are flashes of fire. Many waters cannot quench love. Love can see you through! There’s power in love. -- But the love of which we speak is not only for couples getting married or just for interpersonal relationships.
Jesus of Nazareth taught us that the way of love is the way to a real relationship with the God who created all of us, and the way to true relationship with each other as children of that one God, as brothers and sisters in God’s human family.
One scholar said it this way: “Jesus had founded the most revolutionary movement in human history: a movement built on the unconditional love of God for the world and the mandate to live that love.” (Charles Marsh’s The Beloved Community) And in so doing, to change lives and the world itself! There’s a reason. An old spiritual may suggest why: “If you cannot preach like Peter, There is a balm in Gilead, And if you cannot pray like Paul, To make the wounded whole, You can tell the love of Jesus, There is a balm in Gilead, How he died to save us all, To heal the sin-sick soul.” “Just tell the love of Jesus, how he died to save us all.”
He didn’t sacrifice his life for himself or anything he could get out of it. He did it for others, for the other, for the good and wellbeing of others. That’s love.
How does St. Paul say it?
Love is not jealous, rude, or boastful.
Love does not insist on its own way.
Love is unselfish, sacrificial, kind and just.
Love seeks the good and the well-being of the other.
Love makes room and space for the other to be.
(See 1 Corinthians 13:4-7) This love, this is the way of Jesus. And it’s game changer.
Imagine our homes and families when this way of love is the way. Imagine our neighbourhoods and communities when love is the way. Imagine our governments and countries when love is the way.
Imagine business and commerce when this love is the way.
Imagine our world when love is the way.
No child would go to bed hungry in such a world as that.
Poverty would become history in such a world as that.
The earth would be as a sanctuary in such a world as that.
We would treat one another as children of God, regardless of differences. We would learn how to lay our swords and shields down by the riverside to study war no more.
There would be a new heaven, a new earth, a new world. A new and beautiful human family. The very dream of God.
Love is strong as death. Its flashes are flashes of fire. Many waters cannot quench love.
-- The late French Jesuit, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, was at once a scientist, a Roman Catholic priest, a theologian, a true mystic. His was one of the great minds and spirits of the 20th century.
He suggested that the discovery and harnessing of fire was one of the great technological discoveries of human history.
Fire made it possible to cook food, thereby reducing the spread of disease. Fire made it possible to stay warm in cold climates, thereby making human migration possible.
Fire made the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the Industrial Revolution possible. If you drove here this morning, you did so in part because of harnessed fire. I flew here from the U.S. due to controlled burn of fire.
Fire is involved in broadcasting this wedding around the world. And we can text, tweet, email, and otherwise socially engage one another due to fire. Fire was one of the great technological discoveries of humanity.
In light of this, de Chardin said that if human beings ever harness the energies of love, then for the second time in the history of the world, we will have discovered fire.
Love is the very fire and energy of real life!
Dr. King was right: “We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we discover that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world. Love is the only way.” My brother, my sister, God love you, God bless you.
My brothers, my sisters, God love you, God bless you.
And may God hold us all In those almighty hands of love.
Amen.
Pastor Curry, the first African-American leader of the US Episcopal Church, also referred to slavery, mentioning the healing power of the spiritual music sung by slaves.
The ancestors of Doria Ragland, the African-American mother of bride Meghan, were slaves. Indeed, her surname is taken from a slave owner.
My favourite shot of the wedding. Oh dear. pic.twitter.com/OD4ZMD6TC7
— janet albrechtsen (@jkalbrechtsen) May 19, 2018
10.30pm: Crowds can’t get enough of these two
An aerial of Carriage Procession from St George's Chapel through Windsor Town #RoyalWedding #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle pic.twitter.com/u6FXicBnjC
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 19, 2018
10.15pm: George, Charlotte on chapel steps
Prince George seems to have inherited his father’s shyness while little Princess Charlotte is loving being on show.
Prince George is so shy. #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/rsVXTJSXCs
— Jacquelin Magnay (@jacquelinmagnay) May 19, 2018
10.10pm: First glimpse of Meghan’s ring
Here is a first glimpse of Meghan’s wedding ring as Harry places it on her finger.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Carriage Procession from St George's Chapel through Windsor Town #RoyalWedding https://t.co/clmlONBpou pic.twitter.com/pia4jvyKsR
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 19, 2018
10.05pm: The Kiss
Harry and Meghan delight crowds with a kiss on the door of the chapel. Eric Lobbeke has also drawn it for you.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share a kiss on the steps of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. #RoyalWedding #7News pic.twitter.com/ZQa3rI1WlT
— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) May 19, 2018
The big day#RoyalWedding #HarryandMeghan  #RoyalWedding2018  #RoyalWedding18  @ABCTV
— Eric Löbbecke (@hthtdraws) May 19, 2018
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9.55pm: Duke and Duchess of Sussex sign register
The new Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave to sign the wedding register.
#HarryandMeghan have said their vows. The new Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave the front of the church to sign the marriage register #royalwedding pic.twitter.com/gyxGYLD7sz
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
"Let the hymn guide me..." - listen to the choir sing 'Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer' at the #royalwedding pic.twitter.com/a0OsC0xbni
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
The royal newlyweds, royal family members and guests watch on as Bishop Michael Curry delivers a sermon at the Royal Wedding. #RoyalWedding #7News pic.twitter.com/YCaMPf3CEU
— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) May 19, 2018
9.40pm: Man and wife
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has declared Harry and Meghan Markle husband and wife.
'I now pronounce you husband and wife'
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) May 19, 2018
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle officially become husband and wife as millions watch around the world.
A huge congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from everyone at Good Morning Britain. #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/SGnqttqyuK
At the High Altar, The Dean of Windsor greets the congregation and reads the Preface #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/UaTvISpygm
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
9.35pm: The vows
Harry and Meghan are making their vows.
9.30pm: Preacher steals the show
The Reverend Michael Curry is stealing the show with a passionate address
Passionate address from Reverend Michael Curry gets laughs and smiles from the royals and their guests pic.twitter.com/Ucl4fjoKfo
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
The big day#RoyalWedding #HarryandMeghan  #RoyalWedding2018  #RoyalWedding18  @ABCTV
— Eric Löbbecke (@hthtdraws) May 19, 2018
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I would trade my republican convictions to hear Sir Prince Duke Phillip’s next muttering to his wife.
— Chris Kenny (@chriskkenny) May 19, 2018
The preacher is doing 50 in a 30 zone and it's brilliant #RoyalWedding2018
— Jeremy Vine (@theJeremyVine) May 19, 2018
9.27pm: A look at the page boys and bridesmaids
The flower girls are all in different hues wile the page boys are dressed in dark suits.
How cute are the Bridesmaids and Page boys. Prince George and Princess Charlotte are such naturals #RoyalWedding #HarryandMeghan pic.twitter.com/qzh71U7n3N
— ITV (@ITV) May 19, 2018
A recap if you missed it... https://t.co/OYX27BhbhL
— Jacquelin Magnay (@jacquelinmagnay) May 19, 2018
9.25pm: ‘As long as you both shall live’
"As long as you both shall live..." #royalwedding #harryandmeghan pic.twitter.com/cBYghHuF7p
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
9.20pm: Harry, Meghan share giggles at vital question
"If either of you knows a reason why you should not marry..." - #harryandmeghan share an intimate giggle pic.twitter.com/iBFcIcoOar
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
9.10pm: The ceremony is underway now
Take your seats... The #royalwedding has begun! #harryandmeghan pic.twitter.com/QZMag8ik86
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
9.05pm: Harry sees Meghan for the first time
As they stood at the altar, Harry said to Meghan: “You look amazing.”
Prince Harry sees his bride Meghan Markle for the first time #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/OFWCXQsrYY
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
9.00pm: Meghan arrives
Meghan has arrived in a dress designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller who last year became the first female artistic director Givenchy.
Meghan has walked into the chapel, her train held by two page boys.
Here comes the bride! Our FIRST look at the #RoyalWedding dress. #9News pic.twitter.com/7Vpn6avyiq
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) May 19, 2018
Ms. Meghan Markle’s wedding dress has been designed by the
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
acclaimed British designer, Clare Waight Keller. Ms. Waight Keller last year
became the first female Artistic Director at the historic French fashion house Givenchy.
Ms. Markle expressed the wish of having all 53 countries of the Commonwealth with her on her journey through the ceremony. Ms. Waight Keller designed a veil representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in one spectacular floral composition.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
The veil is held in place by Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara, lent to Ms. Markle by The Queen. The diamond bandeau is English and was made in 1932, with the entre brooch dating from 1893.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
Meghan Markle walked down the aisle by Prince Charles. Her dress was designed by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy. #RoyalWedding #7News pic.twitter.com/v4S24WEQ2j
— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) May 19, 2018
8.55pm: The Queen arrives
Prince Charles and Camilla have walked into the chapel, and the Queen and Prince Philip have also arrived to a fanfare. The Queen is wearing a flared lime- colored dress in printed silk and an edge-to-edge coat with a lime silk tweed fastening.
The Palace said that both items of clothing were designed by Stuart Parvin.
Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland is inside as a nervous Harry waits for his bride.
Members of The Royal Family have arrived at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. #RoyalWedding https://t.co/7fvXiAReSE
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
Members of The Royal Family have arrived at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle. #RoyalWedding https://t.co/7fvXiAReSE
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
Prince Harry waits for Meghan Markle alongside his brother Prince William. #RoyalWedding #7News pic.twitter.com/9kRjFjhoPs
— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) May 19, 2018
8.50pm: Meghan arrives at Windsor
Here we go! Meghan Markle's car arrives at St George's Chapel. #RoyalWedding #9News pic.twitter.com/dl0YIxkTPo
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) May 19, 2018
8.45pm: Lobbecke live draws wedding
Our cartoonist Eric Lobbecke is live drawing the wedding.
The big day#RoyalWedding #HarryandMeghan #RoyalWedding2018 #RoyalWedding18 @ABCTV
— Eric Löbbecke (@hthtdraws) May 19, 2018
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The big day, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle #RoyalWedding #HarryandMeghan #RoyalWedding2018 #RoyalWedding18Â
— Eric Löbbecke (@hthtdraws) May 19, 2018
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8.35pm: Harry arrives with William
Princes Harry and William have arrived at the Chapel.
Breaking: Prince Harry arrives at the #RoyalWedding with best man Prince William. pic.twitter.com/6NmIn2CNuA
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) May 19, 2018
He kept the beard :) â¤ï¸ðŸ’• pic.twitter.com/V1CwBHcxFU
— Caroline Overington (@overingtonc) May 19, 2018
Both Prince Harry and The Duke of Cambridge will wear the frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals. #RoyalWedding https://t.co/oYXSN41KVB
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
8.20pm: Meghan leaves for the chapel
Meghan has left the Clivedon House Hotel for the chapel. Glimpses through the car window show she’s wearing a tiara but the dress is invisible under what may be a jacket.
#MeghanMarkle and her mother Doria heading to the chapel #RoyalWedding #HarryandMeghan #Windsor pic.twitter.com/R45iYjLRbU
— Ingrid Seward (@RoyalBiographer) May 19, 2018
HAPPENING NOW: Meghan Markle leaves her hotel for the #RoyalWedding. Get a glimpse of her dress and vail inside the car: https://t.co/OvLScRZ1ps pic.twitter.com/4tdtnbw5Ik
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 19, 2018
Nobody is on their phone. pic.twitter.com/CIcmr5ACHK
— Caroline Overington (@overingtonc) May 19, 2018
8.15pm: Show your invitation please
however rich, famous or closely related to royalty you are, you still have to show your wedding invitation to prove you’re not some ghastly gatecrasher.
8.10pm: Fergie walks in on her own
Sarah Ferguson has arrived. The former Duchess of York was invited to this wedding, after being snubbed for William and Kate’s. Royal expert Jennie Bond on the ABC coverage said it was interesting to see Fergie walk in by herself and not with her daughters Beatrice and Eugenie. “Still isolated,” says Bond. Presumably the princesses and their father, Prince Andrew - the groom’s uncle - will appear with the royal family.
Harry’s cousin Zara Tindall and her husband, Mike have also arrived, as has Elton John
A big hug for Sarah, Duchess of York, from Eugenie’s fiancé Jack Brooksbank. The hug that says “I’m back�?! Very significant that she’s here as she wasn’t invited to Kate and William’s wedding. Well done #harryandmeghan pic.twitter.com/lTCVvBctbE
— Emily Andrews (@byEmilyAndrews) May 19, 2018
.@JKCorden and wife Julia Carey are here! #RoyalWedding #9News pic.twitter.com/tRqwP65FZU
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) May 19, 2018
Beatrice and Eugenie's Hat Game has been CRUSHED *turn up in the tiniest hats ever*
— Caitlin Moran (@caitlinmoran) May 19, 2018
Glynis Traill-Nash 7.55pm: Amal, Oprah wear Stella
No, it’s not the spring racing carnival, it’s a British wedding. Thank goodness for the fashion and Hollywood set to get away from all the floral and pastel styles on the guests. Designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham looks elegant in a slimline navy dress with slit sleeves and finished off with red heels. Also, she was spotted hugging Roland Mouret in the chapel, so I guess that counts him out as designer of the wedding dress. George and Amal Clooney bring a certain glamour, and few could pull of that mustard yellow dress. Apparently Amal and Oprah are both wearing Stella McCartney. Could that be a hint to Meghan’s dress designer?
Buttercup yellow and shades of green trending colour-wise, with reds and navy close behind.
Amal Clooney triumphs in Stella McCartney. Interesting that all the reigning beauties are brunettes—Kate, Meghan, Pippa, and Amal https://t.co/fT6N3neVTe
— Tina Brown (@TinaBrownLM) May 19, 2018
Both Amal Clooney and Oprah are wearing @StellaMcCartney to the #RoyalWedding
— Vanessa Friedman (@VVFriedman) May 19, 2018
7.40pm: Is Posh going to a funeral?
More celeb spotting, with a sunny George and Amal Clooney, while Victoria Beckham, arriving with husband David, looks as if she’s dressed for a funeral, head to toe in black and a glum expression.
In the meantime the members of the public out in the grounds are being given goodie bags to see them through a long day.
Celeb factor is off the scale at #RoyalWedding The Clooneys, Oprah, David Beckham, Posh Spice, Jonny Wilkinson...
— Jacquelin Magnay (@jacquelinmagnay) May 19, 2018
George and Amal Clooney arrive at the #RoyalWedding. #9News pic.twitter.com/GO1xPkX35o
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) May 19, 2018
7.30pm: Akubras from Australia
Malcolm Turnbull said the country’s wedding gift to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would be typically Australian, and he wasn’t kidding. The couple will each be given an Akubra hat when they visit Sydney for the Invictus Games in October. The Prime minister said on social media that Australia would also be making a donation to Invictus “in honour of your wedding”.
“Congratulations Harry & Meghan on your wedding day. With our very best wishes for a long and happy life together, Malcolm and Lucy.” On Friday, the NSW government announced two newborn koalas at Taronga Zoo would be named after the royal couple.
Although the sex of the joeys isn’t yet known, one will be Meghan and one will be Harry.
7.17pm: Oprah arrives
The first of the star guests for the royal wedding, including Oprah Winfrey, have begun to arrive at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Winfrey, actor Idris Elba and Earl Spencer, singer James Blunt, and the brother of Diana, Princess of the Wales, are some of the early, high-profile arrivals. They are among celebrities, royalty, athletes and family friends in the 600-strong congregation invited to St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. The American talk-show titan wore a blush pink dress with a wide hat adorned with feathers.
US tennis star Serena Williams has hinted she’ll be attending. She’s posted on social media that she is “getting ready for my friends wedding [sic]”.
The Middleton family has also arrived.
Pippa and James Middleton arrive at the #royalwedding for #harryandmeghan 's big day pic.twitter.com/dUg68Um0qH
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
Really digging Serena’s pink fascinator! https://t.co/R2Aw9p4JJQ
— Tina Brown (@TinaBrownLM) May 19, 2018
7.15pm: Rings of gold and platinum
Harry is breaking with tardition and will wear a wedding ring, a platinum band with a textured finish. Meghan’s will be Welsh gold, a gift from the Queen. The couple chose the jeweller Cleave and Company, Royal Warrant holders, for their rings.
Wedding rings worn by royal brides are traditionally made from Welsh gold but very few men in the monarchy have chosen to put on a wedding band. When Prince William married, he followed in the footsteps of his grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh and uncle the Duke of York, who both chose not to wear the symbol of marriage.
During the Giving of the Rings part of the ceremony in St George’s Chapel, Harry and Meghan will exchange bands after hearing the Archbishop of Canterbury describe the jewellery as “a symbol of unending love and faithfulness” and a reminder of their vows.
Markle first receives her ring from Harry, who will say: “Meghan, I give you this ring as a sign of our marriage.
“With my body I honour you, all that I am I give to you, and all that I have I share with you, within the love of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” When Harry receives his ring from Markle, she will place the band on the fourth finger of his left hand before addressing him with the same words.
Ms. Markle's ring has been fashioned from a piece of Welsh Gold, gifted by Her Majesty The Queen. Prince Harry's ring will be a Platinum Band with a textured finish. #RoyalWedding
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
7.10pm: Ex-girlfriends arrive together
Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriends Chelsy Davy and Cressida Bonas have arrived at Windsor, walking together into St George’s Chapel.
Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy has just arrived at #HarryandMeghan's wedding pic.twitter.com/FbVQRNkOPs
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
7.00pm: Peonies, foxgloves, white stocks for flowers
St. George’s Chapel has been given an overnight makeover with flower arrangements at the main entry door and inside the great room where Harry and Meghan will wed.
A cascading hedgerow style using native flowers and foliage graces the entryway. A similar display was inside.
Senior chapel official Charlotte Manley said the flowers were put in overnight while other decorations were put in place in recent days.
She said Ms Markle helped choose the plants but has not seen them in place.
Flower details #royalwedding Philippa Craddock creates displays of white peonies, white foxgloves, white stocks, flowering birch,beech, hornbeam, blue delphiniums. Some white roses too.
— Jacquelin Magnay (@jacquelinmagnay) May 19, 2018
6.55pm: Wedding cake with a touch of Damien Hirst
It’s a wedding cake, but with an added touch of Damien Hirst. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s cake has already broken with tradition by being made of lemon and elderflower instead of fruit cake and royal icing.
Now it has been revealed that it will not even look like a traditional cake. Its creator has said that it will be displayed in a special installation that will remain a secret until it appears at the reception in St George’s Hall on Saturday.
Prince Harry and Ms. Markle's Wedding Cake will be presented at The Wedding Breakfast – a tradition that reaches back to Queen Victoria's Wedding Day.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 19, 2018
Take a look at the cakes made for other Royal Couples here: https://t.co/bRe78ISkNx #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/pYuzdjw5q2
Glynis Traill-Nash 6.35pm: My money’s on an Aussie dress
The London-based Australian duo of Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo are the most hotly tipped to be designing the gown of the future Duchess of Sussex, with British bookmaker Ladbrokes stopping bets on speculation some time ago as the buzz around the duo was so high.
Ralph & Russo – who will soon become the first Australians to be given the “haute couture” appellation by French fashion’s governing body the Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode – have form with Markle, having designed the embellished gown she wore for her official engagement photos.
To my mind that would be the only mark against them designing the dress for the main event, too.
However, word on the street in London fashion circles still has them leading the pack.
Stella McCartney is another frontrunner, and given her commitment to ethical and sustainable fashion would be a sound choice. Also, a nice feminist statement, given that McCartney heads her own luxury house, of which she recently took 100 per cent control, buying back the 50 per cent stake that conglomerate Kering owned.
While Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen has also been included in the mix of possibilities, given that she designed Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, it’s unlikely Markle will want to be seen to follow in her footsteps.
As one of Markle’s favourite designers, London-based Erdem Moraglioglu was hotly tipped, especially given his upbringing in Canada, where she filmed Suits. He is also one of Kate Middleton’s favourites, and Princess Eugenie wore Erdem for her official engagement photos, both of which to my mind would count against him. However, it would also be another nod to the Commonwealth, which is of increasing importance in the lead-up to Brexit. Also another tick in Ralph & Russo’s favour.
If I were a betting person, my money would be on the Australian duo.
6.22pm: First public guests arrive
The members of the public selected for prime viewing spots for the royal wedding have started arriving.
Alan Scott was one of the first arrivals among the roughly 2,600 people invited to watch the procession from the grounds of Windsor Castle. He was invited because of his 45 years of service to scouting, an activity that enjoys much royal family support.
He will have a front row view of the wedding procession and hoped for a good chance to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after the ceremony. The 69-year-old Scott had come in from Lincolnshire the night before for the big event.
“It’s a great honor,” he said of the unexpected invite. “The atmosphere is great. The royals are great supporters of everything and the young element is really coming through. I think they’re going to take things forward.”
Buckingham Palace tweets that Harry and Meghan will become the 16th royal couple to get married at Windsor Castle since 1863.
Today Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle will become the sixteenth Royal Couple to celebrate their Marriage at Windsor Castle since 1863.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 19, 2018
Find out more: https://t.co/8vkN7JSJ4C pic.twitter.com/cpmFrMegyw
6.15pm: Why Duke of Sussex?
Why was Harry’s title of Duke of Sussex chosen? According to Tina Brown, former editor of Vanity Fair, because it was available. Brown tweets that the last aristocrat to hold the title was a son of George III (that would be Prince Augustus Frederick, born in 1771). So it’s been lying around for a few centuries.
Choice of Duke of Sussex title for Harry is not a surprise—for a start, it was available! Last grandee to have it was a son of George III, so it’s been lying around in the heraldic closet a long time
— Tina Brown (@TinaBrownLM) May 19, 2018
Thousands of well-wishers are now packing the streets as the final #RoyalWedding countdown begins. @SebCostello9 #9News pic.twitter.com/9U4SUCklxt
— Nine News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) May 19, 2018
6.10pm: Who will Meghan wear?
While the odds are still in favour of a wedding gown by Ralph & Russo, whatever style she chooses will impact bridal trends. Read the story in full here.
Will she or won’t she... wear @ralphandrusso? That is the question. Really, the only question. #royalwedding
— Glynis Traill-Nash (@GlynisTN) May 19, 2018
5.52pm: Americans stream to Windsor
Thousands of people are on the streets outside Windsor Castle after many of them camped overnight to grab the best spots to catch a glimpse of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day.
VIDEO Crowd arrives in Windsor for the royal wedding pic.twitter.com/8tZ7COYM4f
— AFP news agency (@AFP) May 19, 2018
It was the fourth night sleeping rough for Canadian royal-watcher Bernadette Christie, who says it will be well worth it if she sees the royal couple pass by in their state carriage.
Christie says, “I’m freezing cold, my back is sore, and I just want to go to bed.” But she is unrepentant. She says “I’m here for that ten seconds when the coach comes around the corner.”
American Christine Clancy said she has “always been a royal fan - not an extreme one - I just love British history and love the royals. I just wanted to be part of the wedding celebration.” Irene Bowdry, a lawyer from California, booked her trip with four friends as soon as the date was announced. She said “an American in the royal family, isn’t that so exciting?”
Flowers adorn the walls of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle ahead of the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/mkDWSVSBLH
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
5.10pm: Duke and Duchess of Sussex
The Queen has announced the titles to be conferred on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Harry’s title will be the Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel, so he becomes His Royal Highness, the Duke of Sussex.
Ms Markle will become Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex.
5.00pm: Royal wedding special arrives
Royal wedding revellers were buzzing with excitement as they arrived in Windsor on the first trains.
It was standing room only on services from Slough where the station had made spectators feel welcome with a sign celebrating the nuptials. The dot matrix board said: “All aboard the royal wedding special to Harry & Meghan Central.” Many of the voices chatting excitedly on the trains had American accents, including Christine Clancy from Virginia.
Thousands of royal watchers are lining the streets, with some lucky enough to get a last minute glimpse of the bride and groom. @michaelbesty #9News pic.twitter.com/e8agjq0MJv
— Nine News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) May 19, 2018
Her thumbnails were painted with the Union flag and she sported the British flag on her shoes.
“I’ve always been a royal fan — not an extreme one — I just love British history and love the royals. I just wanted to be part of the wedding celebration,” she said.
“It would have been nice if Meghan’s dad was walking here down the aisle, everyone was expecting her mum to do it, but Charles — he’ll be able to do it with his eyes closed.”
4.30pm: Palace snub for Meghan dad
Ms Markle’s father has been given a slap down by Buckingham Palace, with the Queen reportedly deciding not to grant him a coat of arms. The fathers of previous commoners, including Kate Middleton and Prince Edward’s wife Sophie Rhys-Jones have been afforded the honour but the Daily Mail reports this will not be the case for Mr Markle.
The College of Arms told the newspaper; “Mr Markle will not have his own coat of arms.
We were told it would be too ‘complicated’.” The source added: “The Palace has instructed us to give Meghan Markle her own coat of arms instead.”
Windsor high street is filling up by the minute- music is playing and you can feel the excitement in the air #royalwedding #HarryAndMegan #windsor #WindsorCastle pic.twitter.com/FpkinSOyfo
— Ingrid Seward (@RoyalBiographer) May 19, 2018
There’s been a lot of chat about #RoyalWedding security and now the cops have even helped hand out special booklets with a guide to getting around @abcnews pic.twitter.com/erw3BIL80l
— James Glenday (@jamesglenday) May 19, 2018
4.10pm: Harry, Meghan ‘in floods of tears’
Prince Harry and Ms Markle were reportedly in “floods of tears” during their wedding rehearsal over Thomas Markle’s decision to pull out of the ceremony.
Prince William also shed a tear during the run through at St George’s Chapel, according to The Sun.
A courtier told the paper; “They were both in tears at what is going on with Meghan’s father in America and Prince William was pretty upset as well.”
3.50pm: Order of Service error
Because the Order of Service was printed before Ms Markle’s father Thomas pulled out of the wedding, it still names him as giving her away.
Mobile users: Read the Order of Service here
3.23pm: Meghan’s dad ‘honoured’ over Charles giving her away
Ms Markle’s father Thomas says he is “honoured and grateful” that Prince Charles will give his daughter away in his place.
Mr Markle, 73, pulled out of the wedding after undergoing heart surgery. He told the website TMZ he had spoken to Ms Markle by phone since the surgery to assure her he was recovering well. He said his daughter told him she loved him and was worried about her health.
Mr Markle said he will “proudly” watch the ceremony on TV “in a secluded place with friends, hopefully no press”.
2.20pm: American influence with gospel choir, firebrand preacher
A gospel choir will sing Stand By Me — a song popular in African-American churches — at tonight’s wedding, while a hymn sung at Harry’s mother Diana’s funeral will trigger emotional memories.
St George’s Chapel’s lofty heights usually reverberate to traditional choral music but the Kingdom Choir, directed by its founder Karen Gibson, is expected to put on an inspirational performance.
The gospel choices are likely to be down to Meghan Markle, who appears to have brought the sounds of her American homeland to the Gothic chapel.
The ceremony at St. George’s Chapel will be a traditional Church of England service, but Ms Markle has ensured that her marriage into British royalty will have a strong American flavour.
After a firebrand US preacher revs up the sermon, The Kingdom Choir will sing Stand By Me, the stirring, soulful tune released by Ben E. King in 1961, that topped the charts in both the United States and Britain.
And the service will have further touching moments for Harry; the last hymn before the newlyweds leave will be Guide me, O thou great redeemer — the last hymn sung at Diana’s funeral in 1997.
- St. George's Chapel
- 12:00pm
Wedding service begins at St George's Chapel. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle married by Dean of Windsor and Archbishop or Canterbury.
- Carriage Procession
- 1:00pm
Couple embark on carriage procession through town before returning to Windsor Castle.
- St. George's Hall
- Afternoon
Queen hosts reception at St. George's Hall for couple and 800 guests.
- Frogmore House
- Evening
Prince of Wales hosts evening reception for 200 close friends and family at royal residence of Frogmore House.
David Conner, the Dean of Windsor who is the chapel’s senior cleric, will give the introduction.
“The gift of marriage brings husband and wife together in the delight and tenderness of sexual union and joyful commitment,” he will say.
Rev Conner will ask “anyone present who knows a reason why these persons may not lawfully marry, to declare it now”.
Assuming no objections, Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury who is the Church of England’s spiritual leader, will oversee the declarations.
The couple will pledge to love, comfort, honour and protect each other, both using the answer “I will”.
Diana’s sister Jane Fellowes will read from the Song of Solomon, before Michael Curry, the head of the Anglican Church in the United States, gives the ceremony’s main speech.
A lively, animated speaker in the US tradition, the primate of the Episcopal Church will deliver his own address on the nature and duties of marriage.
The church’s first African-American leader, Rev Curry could be the star turn in a setting more used to formality.
He is immediately followed by Stand By Me, the prelude to the couple exchanging their vows.
The couple have chosen vows using modern rather than traditional language, meaning they will say “you” instead of “thee” and “thou”.
They have perhaps noted how several previous brides have muddled up the royals’ multiple given names, so Markle will refer to the groom as simply Harry rather than Henry Charles Albert David.
1pm: Royal fans camp out
Hundreds of happy campers have bedded down for the night outside Windsor Castle to grab the best spot for the royal wedding.
Many have travelled from all over the world to see Harry and Meghan say “I do”.
With Union Flag camping chairs and Royal bunting in hand, the overnight revellers began filling up the pavements of Windsor as early as 10am (7pm AEST) on Friday in a bid to secure the best vantage points.
Royal enthusiasts wrapped up warm to see out the night in the hope of catching a glimpse of the happy couple during the wedding of the year.
Nicky and Matt Pruner, from California, extended their holiday in the UK for an extra week so they could be in Windsor for the royal wedding. Nicky Pruner, 62, said: “I camped out all night at Kate and William’s wedding and I said I would never do it again — and here I am.” Matt Pruner, 63, said: “It feels like a festival, except this one has a meaning. “It just gives hope to the world. We are very excited to be here.”
Travelling a more modest distance to set up an overnight camp in Windsor was Claire Aston, 74, from Ealing, west London.
She said: “I slept out three nights for William and Kate’s wedding and three nights for Charles and Diana’s.
“You would think I’m old enough to know better than to camp outside but rather stay at home in a comfy bed. But I’m a Londoner — we can do this sort of thing!”
Ms Aston, who managed to catch a glimpse of William and Harry earlier in the evening as they greeted crowds outside the Castle, said she was looking forward to the big day.
“It’s always a lovely crowd. You meet like-minded people with tales to tell,” she said.
“I’m very excited for tomorrow. I wish them the very best of luck.”
11am: Bride-to-be won’t obey
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tonight exchange traditional Anglican vows, it has been revealed. But they have chosen a version in which the bride does not promise to “obey” the groom. The palace has confirmed Meghan will omit the word obey.
In doing so, she follows Harry’s mother, Diana, and her future sister-in-law, Kate. Lady Diana broke with tradition in that choice, after much consultation.
The decision is not a big surprise, Meghan has long been a vocal feminist, working with organisations like One World Vision to learn about the challenges facing women and girls living in Dubai and Mumbai. She also served as an ambassador for United Nations Women.
The vows take the form:
“I Harry, take you, Meghan, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part; according to God’s holy law. In the presence of God I make this vow.”
9.30am: Harry, Meghan get pre-wedding jitters
Meghan Markle gave a radiant smile on the eve of her wedding and declared she was feeling “wonderful” after final preparations for her big day. The US actor’ comment came as she strode, looking happy and relaxed with her mother Doria Ragland by her side, into the luxury hotel where she will emerge on Saturday morning as a bride in her wedding gown.
Ms Markle had arrived at Cliveden House Hotel in Berkshire after introducing her mother to the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh over afternoon tea with her fiance, Prince Harry.
She managed a friendly wave to the small group of media at the hotel entrance recording her arrival and when asked how she was feeling, replied: “Wonderful, thank you.”
Underneath confident exteriors, Ms Markle and the prince are both said to be suffering the “normal nerves” of any couple getting married. A source said: “They are both ready. The last couple of days all their friends have been arriving. I think everything has started to feel very real after a long time planning.
“All weddings are complicated to plan and something on this scale is completely different. They have made every decision.”
While Meghan was being welcomed to the hotel, Harry and brother the Duke of Cambridge went on a brief walkabout in Windsor to meet the crowds. Meghan and Ms Ragland both looked sleek and glamorous, dressed in high heels, having just come from meeting the head of state.
Their time at Windsor Castle not only included the mother of the bride’s first introduction to the Queen, but it was also Harry, Meghan and Ms Ragland’s final wedding rehearsal before the big day.
The mother and daughter were joined at the hotel by a trusted team of three helpers who will prepare the bride for her appearance in front of a global television audience of millions.
They are staying in a wing of the hotel and a small marquee had been erected over the entrance to stop anyone getting a picture of the dress ahead of the bride’s appearance at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
While Ms Markle, 36, who wore a Roland Mouret outfit, was staying at Cliveden, which overlooks the River Thames at Taplow, Harry was staying with his best man William 24km away at Coworth Park on the other side of Windsor. The mother-and-daughter evening at Cliveden, where suites are let for up to $3687, was a moment of calm for them both at the end of a tumultuous week.
Ms Markle has had a difficult week after her father Thomas dropped out of the wedding following heart surgery and the furore surrounding his alleged staging of paparazzi pictures of himself.
This has meant Ms Ragland, 61, a social worker and yoga instructor who lives in Los Angeles, is now the only member of the Markle family who will be attending the wedding.
The arrival of the two women at the hotel was one of the first sightings of Ms Ragland since she flew into Britain on Wednesday and immediately embarked on a whirlwind series of introductions to the royal family, culminating in a meeting with the Queen.
For the British, Cliveden is a house that will forever be associated with scandal.
The hotel’s own website boasts of its “history of unapologetic debauchery”, and tells how the Profumo affair began when government minister John Profumo met Christine Keeler at a swimming pool party in the grounds.
The hotel even offers a Profumo Affair Break.
The latest:
— Meghan will begin her walk down the aisle on her own (followed by six bridesmaids and four pageboys) before being joined by Prince Charles, after a last-minute upset when her own father pulled out. Despite speculation that Markle’s mother Doria Ragland could step in, the palace said the bride had asked her future father-in-law to perform the role.
Ms. Meghan Markle arrives at Cliveden House Hotel, accompanied by her mother Ms. Doria Ragland #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/SqOFhb0Wr5
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 18, 2018
— Prince Harry visited delighted crowds of wellwishers outside Windsor Castle, accompanied by his brother and best man Prince William. The brothers, wearing jackets and open necked shirts, walked along a line of flag-waving spectators, shaking hands and chatting — causing huge excitement among the crowd.
— Earlier the bride and groom were spotted arriving at Windsor Castle on Friday afternoon to join her mother for tea with Queen Elizabeth II. It was Ragland’s first meeting with the monarch, but she had met Charles and his wife Camilla after flying in earlier this week from Los Angeles.
— Security forces have transformed the picturesque town of Windsor into an impregnable fortress. Every nook and cranny has been scoured and every imaginable security measure deployed to guarantee the safety of the royal couple and the tens of thousands of spectators set to flood the streets. Diehard royalists have already started camping out in the town to secure the best viewing spots along the carriage route, with dozens expected to sleep on the streets overnight.
In today’s newspaper:
— Caroline Overington says the drama about Meghan’s family has made the build-up to today’s big event all the more thrilling. Innit romantic? Millions keen to watch Meghan Markle sparkle
— Details about the wedding dress remain a closely guarded secret, and will not be revealed until the bride arrives for the service. Fashion editor Glynis Traill-Nash says that while odds are still in favour of a gown by London-based Australian couture house Ralph & Russo, whatever style she chooses will impact bridal trends in the coming years. (Glynis will be live blogging the wedding gown reveal here tonight.)
— Dylan Martin-Harley, the 12-year-old, Britain-born son of two Aussies, is thrilled to have scored one of 50 invitations offered to local schoolchildren of St George’s Windsor Castle School.
— Or maybe the wedding is not your cup of tea? You’re not alone — here are the diehard (footy) fans who’ll be watching pub sport instead: Excuse me, Meg, you’re blocking the footy
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