Here’s all the action you need to know surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s big day.
7:52am: Royal photographer Mark Stewart shared a photograph of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s goody bags for the 2000 guests at Windsor Castle.
Harry and Meghan goody bags ready for 2000 invited guest at Windsor Castle #royalwedding #HarryMeghan pic.twitter.com/ftKfFsC7Y7
— Mark Stewart (@RegalEyes) May 19, 2018
7:45am: Meghan’s on-screen husband Patrick J Adams shared an Instagram picture of The Times newspaper as he prepared to see her marry Prince Harry.
I’m beginning to think she might not actually be out getting milk. #royalwedding
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8am: Meghan Markle’s close friend Serena Williams confirmed her attendance at the royal wedding by sharing a picture of herself on Instagram getting ready for her “friend’s wedding”.
Follow my IG stories today to see me getting ready for my friends wedding #beingserena #freshface
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8:11am: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new titles were announced, and as expected, they are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle: Titles Announcement #RoyalWedding https://t.co/wyl0J7eW0g
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 19, 2018
8:38am: Kensington Palace shared a picture of the floral decorations at the chapel which included white peonies, white foxgloves, white stocks, flowering birch, beech, hornbeam and blue delphiniums.
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
9:28am: Guests started to arrive at St George’s Chapel, including Paul Burrell, Earl Spencer, Idris Elba, James Blunt and Oprah Winfrey.
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9:55am: Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy was spotted en route to the chapel.
10:01am: Kensington Palace made an announcement about the rings which were designed by Cleave and Company, and fashioned from platinum and Welsh gold.
Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have chosen Cleave and Company to make their Wedding rings. Find out more here: https://t.co/IB6Rwk7rul #RoyalWedding
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
10:05am: Pippa Middleton arrived wearing a $965 NZD green floral dress from The Fold.
10:06am: Prince Harry is on the move!
Prince Harry has left his hotel room and is on his way to Windsor for the #RoyalWeddinghttps://t.co/HeKOjK2Z5m pic.twitter.com/9dA2bQR96K
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) May 19, 2018
10:09am: The Irish Guards get the party started on the streets of Windsor.
#RoyalWedding celebrations continue in Windsor town as the Band of The Irish Guards @IrishGuardsBand play for the crowds pic.twitter.com/aSuAJPgzKm
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 19, 2018
10:16am: The Middleton family arrive, including Kate’s parents Carole and Michael, and younger brother James.
10:26am: The A-listers have arrived: Carey Mulligan, Marcus Mumford, George and Amal Clooney, David and Victoria Beckham, (bald) Tom Hardy and Joss Stone are spotted entering the chapel. Amal Clooney wore a mustard-coloured dress by Stella McCartney and a net fascinator. The designer was a popular choice amongst wedding guests.
10:26am: Serena Williams shared a picture of herself wearing Versace.
10:52am: Oh to be a fly on the wall at this event: Elton John, David Furnish, James Blunt and the Beckhams were spotted making small talk inside the church.
10:53am: The Suits cast arrived en masse and looking chic: Sarah Rafferty, Abigail Spencer, Jacinda Barrett and Gabriel Macht.
10:56am: James Corden and his wife arrive.
look who came crawling back to the uk eh#royalwedding pic.twitter.com/1PCQMicax8
— BBC Three (@bbcthree) May 19, 2018
11am: Fergie arrives!
Fergie!!!! #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/AzZ0GMJCeZ
— Simon Cullen (@Simon_Cullen) May 19, 2018
11:16am: The Royal Family start arriving, including Prince Andrew, Princess Anne, the Countess of Wessex, Lady Louisa Windsor, Prince Edward, Viscount James, Zara and Mike Tindall, Peter and Autumn Phillips, and the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
11:20am: Meghan Markle leaves Clivedon House with her mother Doria, giving the public a glimpse of her dress.
Here comes the bride! Meghan Markle is on her way to the #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/Q6IrlSNgfF
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
11:24am: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie arrive looking a lot more restrained outfit-wise than at the last wedding.
I know you’ve been wanting to know… this is what Beatrice and Eugenie are wearing. Slightly less ambitious headwear compared to the last #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/P0xaiRJg6y
— Simon Cullen (@Simon_Cullen) May 19, 2018
11:34am: Prince Harry and his best man Prince William arrive, wearing the frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals. Prince Harry broke royal tradition by choosing to wear a wedding ring.
🎺 Here comes the groom! Accompanied by his big brother and best man, Prince William.#RoyalWedding #HarryAndMeghan pic.twitter.com/0ulI2suUC0
— BBC One (@BBCOne) May 19, 2018
11:51am: The royal cohort pulls up. Meghan Markle’s mother steps out first in a mint green Burberry coat dress.
Meghan Markle’s mother Doria Ragland has arrived at the #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/FIR2qH3YqQ
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
11:54am: The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles arrive soon after. Camilla’s pink floral hat gets a lot of media attention.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are greeted by the Dean of Windsor as they arrive at St George’s Chapel #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/2kDJhFs1dw
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
11:55am: Next up is the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive at St George’s Chapel #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/R5yOAe3gsb
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
11:56am: The flower girls show up next, accompanied by their mothers, including the Duchess of Cambridge, with the children waving out of the window adorably. The Duchess wore a yellow wool silk tailoured coat by Alexander McQueen which she has worn on two other occasions – the Queen’s birthday and Prince Charlotte’s christening.
12pm: Meghan Markle arrives!
Meghan Markle steps out in her wedding dress! #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/LbTFDReXe4
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
12pm: The bride wears a Givenchy by Clare Waight Keller gown with Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, which was lent to her by the Queen.
The flower girls’ dresses are also by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy, while the pageboys are wearing a miniature version of the Blues and Royals frockcoat, with their initials in gold on their shoulder straps.
For full details of Ms. Markle’s Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy wedding dress click here: https://t.co/flDwgm4LUp
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 19, 2018
12:02pm: In a statement, Kensington Palace said of the dress: “After meeting Ms. Waight Keller in early 2018, Ms. Markle chose to work with her for her timeless and elegant aesthetic, impeccable tailoring, and relaxed demeanour. Ms. Markle also wanted to highlight the success of a leading British talent who has now served as the creative head of three globally influential fashion houses – Pringle of Scotland, Chloé, and now Givenchy.”
“True to the heritage of the house, the pure lines of the dress are achieved using six meticulously placed seams. The focus of the dress is the graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully frames the shoulders and emphasises the slender sculpted waist. The lines of the dress extend towards the back where the train flows in soft round folds cushioned by an underskirt in triple silk organza. The slim three-quater sleeves add a note of refined modernity.”
12:15pm: After the Archbishop of Canterbury performs the couples vows (prompting some giggles from the happy couple) Lady Jane Fellowes, the sister of Princess Diana, gives a reading.
12:20pm: The Most Rev Bishop Michael Curry, head of the Episcopal Church, opened his speech with the words of Martin Luther King saying: “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.”
12:30pm: After a lengthy and energetic sermon from the Most Rev Bishop Michael Curry, the choir performs Stand By Me.
12:40pm: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are oficially married!
1pm: The couple emerge from the church and make their procession through Windsor in their open-topped carriage, with the royal family waving them off.
#HarryandMeghan wave at crowds as the public get the first glimpse of the newly-married couple in the flesh! #royalwedding pic.twitter.com/wBcOFHf2dM
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
#HarryandMeghan leave the church and begin their carriage procession about Windsor. Princess Charlotte and Prince George wave them off #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/LXE6hk9kOd
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 19, 2018
1:07pm: They kiss!
THE KISS!#royalwedding pic.twitter.com/aPz9bMWXYN
— BBC Three (@bbcthree) May 19, 2018
Words: Rebecca Cope
Photos: Getty Images
This article originally appeared on Grazia.
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