Prince Harry told the Archbishop of Canterbury he would take Meghan Markle to be his wife at a glittering display of royal pageantry that supporters hope will inject a measure of modern Hollywood glamour into the 1,000-year-old monarchy. “I will,” Harry answered when asked by Justin Welby, the leader of the Anglican Communion, if he would take Markle - dressed in a flowing white gown created by British designer Clare Waight Keller - to be his wife, to love her, comfort her, honor her and protect her. The declarations were followed by a reading and the address, delivered by U.S. bishop Michael Bruce Curry. The vows of bishop's address were followed by a soulful rendition of Stand By Me by a gospel choir, followed by the exchanging of vows between the happy couple, as well as the exchanging of rings.
May 19, 2018 5:59 pm (IST)
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, now the Duchess and Duke of Sussex, are taking a short trip through Windsor in a horse-drawn carriage, to the delight of thousands of well-wishers. The crowd roared as Harry and Meghan emerged from St. George’s Chapel and kissed at the top of the steps. The couple are traveling through Windsor in the Ascot Landau carriage before looping back to Windsor Castle for their reception. Tens of thousands of people have come to Windsor in hopes of catching a glimpse of the couple. (With AP inputs, Image: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 5:28 pm (IST)
The Archbishop of Canterbury has declared Prince Harry and Meghan Markle husband and wife. Justin Welby, head of the Church of England, made the proclamation after the couple promised to love and cherish one another “till death us do part,” and exchanged rings. The British-American couple are now officially known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and the duchess will take her place among senior members of the royal family. Saturday’s ceremony took place at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, the British royals’ longtime home. (With AP inputs, image courtesy: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 4:54 pm (IST)
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the altar in St. George’s Chapel. They smiled at each other as a soprano sang a work by Handel. As they stood at the altar, Harry said to Meghan: “You look amazing.” Markle arrived to great fanfare and walked down the aisle accompanied part of the way by Prince Charles, and by 10 young page boys and bridesmaids. The children include 4-year-old Prince George and 3-year-old Princess Charlotte, the elder children of Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. (With AP inputs, picture courtesy: Royal Family YouTube Channel)
May 19, 2018 4:51 pm (IST)
Prince Harry looks at his bride, Meghan Markle, as she arrives accompanied by the Prince of Wales in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for their wedding in Windsor (Image: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 4:49 pm (IST)
Ms. Meghan Markle’s wedding dress has been designed by the 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. 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. (Image: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 4:26 pm (IST)
Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, arrives with his best man Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, at the West steps of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle (Image: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 4:23 pm (IST)
Meghan Markle's car has arrived at the long walk of Windsor Castle. The walk is lined with cheering crowds. After driving up the walk, her mom will get out of the car, and her bridesmaids — who are all young children — will get in.
May 19, 2018 4:17 pm (IST)
Wearing Household Cavalry uniform, Prince Harry has arrived for his wedding day. He is accompanied by his brother and best man, Prince William, who is also wearing a cavalry uniform. Her Majesty The Queen gave her permission for Prince Harry to get married in his uniform. Both uniforms were tailored at Dege & Skinner on Savile Row.
As Meghan Markle makes her way to Windsor, members of the royal family have started to arrive at the chapel. Harry’s cousin Peter Philips and wife Autumn; cousin Zara Tindall and husband Mike and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent kick off the first wave of royal family. They are followed closely behind by Harry's uncles, Princes Andrew and Edward, and his aunt, Princess Anne. (Image: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 4:02 pm (IST)
Meghan Markle has departed Cliveden House Hotel in Taplow -- where she spent her final night as a single woman with her mother, Doria Ragland.
The pair are driving in a Rolls Royce, with the journey expected to take around 25 minutes. (Image: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 3:46 pm (IST)
Priyanka, 35, was seen sporting a single breasted blazer paired with lilac coloured pencil skirt paired with a beautiful hair fascinator by designer Philip Treacy. She completed her look with nude make-up and drop earrings.
— Team Priyanka Chopra (@TeamPriyanka) May 19, 2018
May 19, 2018 3:43 pm (IST)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry in an Anglican service with an American flavor that mixes prayers, classical music, a gospel choir and sweet soul sounds. Kensington Palace has released the order of service for Saturday’s ceremony in the 15th-century St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The service will be led by the Dean of Windsor, David Conner. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will solemnize the marriage, and the head of the U.S. Episcopal Church, Michael Bruce Curry, will deliver a sermon.
#RoyalWedding guests are arriving inside the Castle Grounds.
2,640 people were invited – from charities close to the couple, as well as 1,200 people who were nominated by their Lord Lieutenants. pic.twitter.com/xm1N9MY2qY
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry in an Anglican service with an American flavor that mixes prayers, classical music, a gospel choir and sweet soul sounds. Kensington Palace has released the order of service for Saturday’s ceremony in the 15th-century St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. The service will be led by the Dean of Windsor, David Conner. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will solemnize the marriage, and the head of the U.S. Episcopal Church, Michael Bruce Curry, will deliver a sermon.
#RoyalWedding guests are arriving inside the Castle Grounds.
2,640 people were invited – from charities close to the couple, as well as 1,200 people who were nominated by their Lord Lieutenants. pic.twitter.com/xm1N9MY2qY
Here is a quick recap of some of the celebrities who have arrived so far: Idris Elba, Oprah Winfrey, George and Amal Clooney, David and Victoria Beckham, Tom Hardy ,Jonny Wilkinson, Clive Woodward, James Blunt, Joss Stone, Elton John, and James Corden, among others. (Image: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 3:20 pm (IST)
Former footballer David Beckham and his fashion designer wife, Victoria Beckham, arrived at the chapel. The couple waved as the waiting crowds cheer with David stopping briefly to hug a fan. (Image: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 3:15 pm (IST)
The family of the Duchess of Cambridge arrived at the St. George's Chapel. Michael Middleton walked in with his wife Carol, followed by Catherine's sister, Pippa and her husband James Matthews. (Image courtesy: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 3:01 pm (IST)
Meghan's close friend, tennis legend Serena Williams touched down in London yesterday, along with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and their daughter, baby Alexis Olympia. Taking to Instagram, Williams shared a series of photos of herself, and her family, getting ready for the wedding.
May 19, 2018 2:48 pm (IST)
St. George’s Chapel has been given an overnight makeover with flower arrangements at the main entry door and inside the great room where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 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 Markle helped choose the plants but has not seen them in place. That will happen when she arrives to be wed. The chapel was filled with light from the extensive stain glass window on a bright sunny morning as guests started to arrive. (With AP inputs)
May 19, 2018 2:42 pm (IST)
Oprah Winfrey and Idris Elba are among the first guests to arrive at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The American talk-show titan and the London-born Hollywood star are among celebrities, royalty, athletes and family friends in the 600-strong congregation invited to St. George’s Chapel in Windsor. Singer James Blunt has also arrived Saturday at the gothic chapel, where the wedding will start at noon (1100GMT). Royal relatives on hand include Charles Spencer, the brother of Harry’s late mother Princess Diana. (Courtesy: AP)
May 19, 2018 2:40 pm (IST)
Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have chosen Cleave and Company to make their Wedding rings. 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. Both rings were crafted in the Cleave workshop. The rings will be carried to St George's Chapel on the day of the Wedding by The Duke of Cambridge, in his capacity as Best Man.
May 19, 2018 2:38 pm (IST)
Policing the wedding will be the largest operation ever for the Thames Valley police in charge of the security of the event. 2,640 people were invited – from charities close to the couple, as well as 1,200 people who were nominated by their Lord Lieutenants.
Guests are arriving in the castle grounds.
2,640 people were invited – from charities close to the couple, as well as 1,200 people who were nominated by their Lord Lieutenants #RoyalWeddingpic.twitter.com/72zMphUjao
Royal fans jammed the first trains into Windsor on Saturday as thousands of revelers streamed into the town to capture their own little piece of the extravaganza that is expected for the royal wedding of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle. Harry’s status as a senior British royal and Markle’s celebrity after starring on the U.S. TV series “Suits” for seven years has turned the wedding at St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle into a global event. The wedding pomp and ceremony — complete with Anglican prayers and tradition, classical music and a gospel choir — as well as a horse-drawn carriage ride through Windsor will be beamed live to tens of millions of TV viewers throughout the world. (With AP inputs, Image courtesy: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 2:16 pm (IST)
Royal fans jammed the first trains into Windsor on Saturday as thousands of revelers streamed into the town to capture their own little piece of the extravaganza that is expected for the royal wedding of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle. Harry’s status as a senior British royal and Markle’s celebrity after starring on the U.S. TV series “Suits” for seven years has turned the wedding at St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle into a global event. The wedding pomp and ceremony — complete with Anglican prayers and tradition, classical music and a gospel choir — as well as a horse-drawn carriage ride through Windsor will be beamed live to tens of millions of TV viewers throughout the world. (With AP inputs, Image courtesy: Reuters)
May 19, 2018 2:01 pm (IST)
Guy the beagle is living a fairytale. The 25-pound (11-kilogram) dog was a few days from being euthanized in 2015 after being found abandoned in the Kentucky backwoods. After a massive effort to bring the pooch to Canada, where by happenstance it cast its "big, sad eyes" on Meghan Markle, Guy will officially be welcomed into the British royal family when she marries Prince Harry today. Guy was spotted riding in a royal car with Queen Elizabeth herself yesterday. (With AFP inputs)
A friend kindly alerted me to a very sweet moment we missed yesterday - the Queen travelling with Meghan's beagle guy spotted by the talented Lainey Gossip https://madaboutmeghan.blogspot.con/2018/05/live-blog-day-before-wedding.html pic.twitter.com/zpQbtg8YeQ
Royal bride Meghan Markle will make a striking feminist statement in her wedding to Prince Harry on Saturday, choosing not to be chaperoned for much of the procession down the aisle of St. George's Chapel here in London, CNN has learned. In an unprecedented step for a royal bride in the UK, Markle will walk unescorted down the aisle of the chapel nave, after being met at the West Door by a member of the clergy. She will be accompanied in this first part of the wedding procession only by her bridesmaids and page boys, with the senior church figure walking ahead, CNN said.
May 19, 2018 1:40 pm (IST)
An Indian-origin chef and social entrepreneur invited by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to their wedding arrived with some specially-baked treats at Windsor Castle today. Rosie Ginday, dressed in a bright yellow flowery dress, said she felt really special to be chosen to be a part of the royal couple's special day.
"It is really exciting. They have used their special day to shine a light on organisations working to impact communities, which is so lovely and I hope they have a lovely day," said Ginday, born in the UK to Punjabi parents. The 34-year-old is the founder of Miss Macaroon, a social enterprise that produces and sells "macaroons", which are small round-shaped biscuits typically made from ground almonds and coconut. (Source:PTI)
The wedding service will be followed by a carriage procession, a lunchtime reception and an evening party.
May 19, 2018 1:17 pm (IST)
Scotch whisky-maker Royal Salute has created a commemorative bottle to mark the royal wedding for serious aficionados and monarchists who are willing to pony up an eye-watering $10,000 for a single bottle. Created by master blender Sandy Hyslop, the whisky is a blend of some of the oldest and rarest whiskies from the distillery, aged in American oak barrels -- a special nod to the American actress. The lining of the box features daffodils, the official flower of Wales (Prince Harry's official title is Prince Henry of Wales), and California poppies, to represent Markle's birthplace (Los Angeles).
Teaser photos reveal shots of fresh asparagus sourced from neighboring Portwood Farm, peas and artichokes. The menu will also feature produce plucked from Windsor Estate itself.
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