Royal Wedding LIVE: Meghan Markle first wedding pic as Prince Harry arrives at Church

An emotional Prince Harry, 33 shed a tear ahead of the moment he will marry his American bride in St George's Chapel in the much-anticipated day of the year. 

The handsome groom, wearing his official miliatary uniform, showed no signs of nerves as he waved to the crowds before he made his way into the church. 

The Queen has arrived just before Meghan, looking elegant in lime green teamed with a matching lime green and purple hat. 

Mother-of-the-bride Ms Ragland is also wearing green. 

She was joined by her husband, Prince Philip, who looked in good spirits. 

Just minutes before, Prince Charles and Camilla arrived at St George's Chapel. 

A statement read: "The Queen has today been pleased to confer a Dukedom on Prince Henry of Wales. His titles will be Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel.

"Prince Harry thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex, and Ms. Meghan Markle on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex." 

People in their hundreds and thousands have flocked to the Berkshire town from the early hours of this morning to catch a glimpse of the newly-wed couple, as police have effectively created a ring of steel around the castle in a massive security operation

Weather forecasters are expecting wall-to-wall sunshine, meaning the newlywed couple will be able to ride through Windsor town centre in the open top Ascot landau for their carriage procession.

Members of the public who have been invited to watch the wedding day from the grounds of Windsor Castle began to arrive from 9am. 

Wedding guests have also been pictured arriving at the Castle's famous Round Tower by coach from 9:30am where are entering the chapel through the South Door to take their seats. 

They include an array of celebrities, sports stars and actors including British actor Idris Elba, David and Victoria Beckham, rugby star Johnny Wilkinson, Amal and George Clooney, US host star Oprah Winfrey, UK singer James Blunt, polo star Nacho Figueras and his wife Delfina Blaquier, musician Marcus Mumford, actress Carey Mulligan and comedian James Corden.  

Prince Harry's uncle - Princess Diana's brother - Earl Spencer, was also pictured arriving, as well as Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer. 

Sarah Ferguson, former wife of Prince Andrew, also arrived in Windsor, despite claims Prince Harry's aunty had been snubbed. 

Fergie, 58, looked glamourous in navy and light pink as she smiled and waved to fans. 

Prince William's private secretary, Miguel Head, is also in attendance, along with Camilla's son Tom Parker Bowles. 

Kate's sister, Pippa Middleton, looked lovely in a mint green floral frock as she arrived in Windsor.

The 34-year-old, who is reported to be pregnant with her first child, was joined by her brother James and parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, who looked elegant in light blue. 

Harry's ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy, was also snapped as she made her way into the chapel in the Berskhire town. The South African blonde looked glamourous in a navy chiffon dress. 

Another former flame of Harry, Cressida Bonas, was also in Windsor to celebrate his marriage to his American bride, Meghan. 

Tennis star Serena Williams, Meghan's close friend and confidante, is also in Windsor with her husband, Alexis Ohanian. 

Meanwhile, former Tory PM and Winston Churchill's grandson Nick Soames was also in Windsor to see the couple say 'I do'. 

The 33-year-old prince also invited Invictus Games competitor and parasport athlete Dave Henson. 

Princess Diana's former butler, Paul Burell, was also spotted attempting to gain access to Windsor as he appeared to be turned away by security.

Prime Minister Theresa May, who did not recieve an invite to the wedding, posted a message of good wishes on Twitter, saying: "My very best wishes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day.

"To all of those joining the national celebration with street parties and other events, have a wonderful day."

Pregnant Zara Tindall, the Princess Royal and Princess Eugenie and Beatrice were among the members of the royal family to arrive and enter via the Galilee Porch. 

The groom will arrive with his brother and best man, Prince William, at the West Door at 11.40am. 

Just two minutes later, Meghan's mum Doria Ragland will arrive at the Galilee Porch and is received by the Dean of Windsor.

Ahead of the great honour of walking the bride down the aisle, Prince Charles wil arrive at the Galilee Porch at 11.45am. 

Following protocol, the Queen will be the last member of the royal family to arrive for the wedding service at 11.52am. 

But all eyes will be on the bride, Meghan Markle and her wedding dress, when she arrives by car, having travelled to the ceremony with her mother Doria Ragland, just before 12noon. 

British designer Clare Waight Keller style and art director at Parish fashion house, Givenchy, is rumoured to be the designer behind the royal wedding dress the world is wating to see. 

The 36-year-old spent her last night as a single woman at Cliveden House Hotel in Taplow, Berkshire, with her mum. 

Arriving at the luxury 5-star hotel last night, Meghan told reporters she felt "wonderful" ahead of her Royal Wedding.

Just hours before, Meghan and her social worker and yoga instructor mum had enjoyed afternoon tea with Harry's grandmother, the Queen. 

Meanwhile, crowds gathering in Windsor on Friday night were treated to a surprise visit from Prince Harry and his best man, William, who greeted fans with handshakes and high-fives. 

The bride will walk through the Nave on her own followed by her bridesmaids and pageboys, including Princess Charlotte and Prince George, before being accompanied by Prince Charles down the aisle of the Quire.

Prince Harry's father, Charles, has the honour of walking Meghan down the aisle as her father, Thomas Markle, was forced to back out from attending last minute following health surgery. 

In a statement released by Kensington Palace, Ms Markle commented on her father’s absence, saying: “Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding.

“I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health.

“I would like to thank everyone who has offered generous messages of support.

The royal couple are bringing their own modern touch to their marriage ceremony, fusing the traditional and the contemporary.

The couple's Order of Service reveals the soul classic Stand By Me by Ben E King will echo around the 15th century St George's chapel, performed by Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir.

The gospel choir will perform Etta James' uplifting version of Amen/This Little Light of Mine - a favourite in African-American churches - as the newlyweds leave the chapel.

In a break from tradition, Harry will also wear a ring and Meghan will not promise to obey her husband, while the wording of the service is more contemporary than traditional.

Palace officials confirmed the couple has chosen Cleave and Company to make their Wedding rings.

Meghan's ring has been fashioned from a piece of Welsh Gold, gifted by the Queen and Prince Harry's ring will be a Platinum Band with a textured finish.

The Queen's grandson, who is sixth in line to the throne, will pledge to love, comfort, honour and protect the former actress as they become husband and wife in the historic surrounds of St George's Chapel.

Harry also received Scottish and Northern Irish titles, becoming the Earl of of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel, which means Meghan will become the Countess of Dumbarton and Baroness Kilkeel.

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.

Her thumbnails were painted with the Union flag and she sported the British flag on her shoes.

Ms Clancy said: "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.

"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."

Leila Souza, 67, and Adela Welch, 63, have travelled from Tampa in Florida to watch the wedding.

The pair have booked a "VIP spot" in a cafe along the procession route to ensure a good view of proceedings.

They have made a sign featuring a picture of Princess Diana on her wedding day, with the words "here in spirit".

Ms Souza said: "When she died Prince Harry was just a little child. We all grieved.

"His mother will be very, very happy today, so she's here in spirit."

Last minute preparations for the day were underway in to the night and the early hours of this morning.

St George's Chapel has been adorned with floral displays ahead of the loved-up couple tying the knot.

The first pictures from inside the historic building show foliage, white peonies, white garden roses and other white blooms adorning the front of the organ loft, towering above the seats.

The glorious flowers are believed to be a nod to Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, who particularly loved white flowers - with a White Garden created in her honour at Kensington Palace.

A central arch will serve to frame the royal couple as a congregation of family, friends and well-wishers watch them take their vows.

Two large arrangements also sit either side of the High Altar in the Windsor Castle chapel.

The display, which also features foxgloves with branches of beech, birch and hornbeam, also extends to outside the chapel, lining the West Steps and surrounding the West Door through which Meghan will enter the church.

The display has been carefully crafted by floral designer Philippa Craddock.

Community Champions invited to share the couple's momentous day described their excitement ahead of the royal wedding.

Charity workers, local volunteers, community stalwarts and those who have made their cities, towns and villages a better place to live, filed into the castle grounds with their hampers.

Tom Moss, 23, was chosen to represent scouting in Staffordshire and brought his mother Vicki along.

He said he is a big fan of the couple, adding: "I think Harry's down-to-earth, and all the charity work that he does as well.

"It makes a massive impact. A good role model for younger people as well."

His mother said the outing is "just absolutely amazing", adding: "We just can't believe it, can we, that we've had this opportunity."

She said it was a "once in a lifetime" event.

Another young man having a day out with his mum is Jack Al-Alawi, 16, from Birmingham, who was chosen for being a volunteer police cadet.

He said: "Now I'm here it's very exciting, much more special." 

The teenager said he was looking forward to seeing the guests go in, especially the Queen.

British Transport Police, the Metropolitan Police Service and Surrey Police are involved in policing the event.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead said it had used £2.6 million to improve the look of the region in time for the royal wedding.

It said its clean-up and improvements, which included road surfacing, came from money that had already been earmarked for the work.