A beautifully emotion-filled Prince Harry turned to his wife-to-be as she stepped up to the altar beside him and said “you look amazing, I missed you”. People worldwide smiled, lipreading his clearly fond remarks as they were beamed around the world onto the television sets of millions of viewers.
The wedding, in St George’s Chapel, Windsor, is believed to have attracted billions of viewers around the world, while more than 100,000 lined the streets in Windsor.
Prince Charles accompanied the royal bride down the aisle towards an emotional Prince Harry, who couldn’t wipe the smile off his face when he caught glimpse of his bride.
The lively service kept the congregation entertained, and American bishop Michael Curry went above and beyond with his enthusiastic speech.
Meghan wore a simple gown made by British designer Claire Waight Keller for Givenchy. Meghan chose delicate white veil to match her gown. The veil was 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.
Meghan’s veil was decorated with flowers representing all 53 countries of the Commonwealth.
Ahead of the wedding, Kensington Palace announced that Prince Harry and Meghan had chosen jewellers Cleave and Company to design 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.”