Tata Motors' JLR takes centre-stage at Harry, Meghan wedding

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Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land took centre-stage as newly-wed and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, headed to their wedding reception in

The car bore a special registration number in honour of the royal wedding E190518 marking the date of their wedding.

With the tag line of "the most in the world", the vehicle symbolised the couple's eco-friendly side.

"Our aim with Concept Zero is to give Classic Jaguars a sustainable future in changing environmental and economic conditions," said Tim Hannig, Director of Jaguar Land Classic.

As she stepped out hand-in-hand with in a formal suit, Markle had changed into a white halter-neck silk crepe gown and Aquazzura shoes with baby blue soles for the black-tie reception.

In a break from tradition, she gave a speech at the event to thank her the of for stepping into the role of walking her down the aisle at in Castle earlier in the day after her own father was a no-show due to health reasons.

The 36-year-old former also wore a special wedding gift from her new husband in memory of his mother an emerald-cut aquamarine ring which belonged to the late Diana, of

Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, one of Markle's close friends invited to the wedding, took to to post a special tribute to the new bride and congratulate the newly-weds.

In an emotional post alongside a series of images of the new couple, she wrote, "Every once in a while there is a moment when time stands still... That happened today...You, my friend, were the epitome of grace, love and beauty.

"Every choice made at this wedding by you both will go down in history, not just because it was your wedding but because this incredible wedding stood for change and hope. Both things that the world needs desperately. Thank you for being the perfect picture of all things good," she wrote.

The 33-year-old actress, now famous in Hollywood for her role as Agent in 'Quantico', changed her lavender suit from earlier in the day to a golden gown for the evening reception.

After performing some of his classics at the lunch reception hosted by at in Castle soon after the wedding ceremony at the chapel, pop star paid tribute to the couple on Twitter, quoting the Maya Angelou: "Love recognises no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination, full of hope".

The highlight of the Queen's reception was John singing his hits 'Your Song' and 'Tiny Dancer', both of which he had previously sung at a benefit concert for organised by and Prince in honour of their mother in 2007.

William, his brother's best man at the wedding ceremony, later struck a poignant note in memory of their mother during his speech at the evening reception. The couple had selected celebrity DJ to get the guests dancing into the night.

They have put off their honeymoon for now and plan to spend some time in the UK before a getaway.

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First Published: Sun, May 20 2018. 15:35 IST