How the royal wedding ceremony unfolded: A gospel choir, an American preacher and a kiss on the chapel steps
Aglobal audience of hundreds of millions tuned in to watch Prince Harry and his American bride Meghan Markle tie the knot in a fairytale wedding at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in glorious sunshine. Some 600 guests, including A-list celebrities and senior royals, were in attendance at the 15-century chapel to watch the Queen's grandson, who is sixth in line to the throne, marry the former actress in a glittering ceremony. Prince Charles accompanies Meghan down the aisle Ms Markle and mother Doria Ragland were driven up the Long Walk in a Rolls-Royce Phantom IV before they headed up through the castle gates and towards the chapel. She was accompanied by two page boys who held up her train as she made her way up the chapel's steps. Ms Markle was wearing a simple, long-sleeved white dress, with a veil covering her face. Royal wedding day pictures: Best photos from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's ceremony and reception The bridesmaids and pageboys were ushered in by the Duchess of Cambridge, who helped coax them into their positions with an encouraging hand on their shoulder. As Ms Markle entered the chapel, a fanfare was played. The bride, having been greeted by the Dean of Windsor, then moved in procession through the Nave where she was joined by the Prince of Wales - in place of her father, Thomas Markle, to the High Altar. Prince Harry looks at his bride, Meghan Markle, as she arrives accompanied by the Prince of Wales Credit: PA Her elaborate veil was embroidered with flowers from each of the 53 Commonwealth nations at Meghan's request, according to Kensington Palace. ‘You look amazing’ The couple, the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex, tenderly held hands and exchanged smiles during the wedding ceremony. Prince Harry, wearing his military uniform, told his bride "You look amazing" to which Meghan replied "thank you" as they met at the altar. A loud and clear "We will" sounded out when the guests were asked if they would support Harry and Meghan. In the order of service, a note on the second page said: “A wedding is one of life's great moments, a time of solemn commitment as well as good wishes, feasting and joy.” Preacher invokes Martin Luther King’s ‘Power of Live’ speech Bishop Curry, the first African-American presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, gave a passionate address titled the Power of Love at the service. He opened his speech with the words of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr, who said: “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.” The Most Rev Bishop Michael Curry gives an address during the wedding Credit: Reuters The bishop then added: “There's power in love. Don't underestimate it. Don't even over-sentimentalise. There is power, power in love.” Such power could be seen in the service, he continued, saying: “Two young people fell in love and we all showed up.” He continued: “Anybody get here in a car today? An automobile? Nod your head if you did, I know there were some carriages. Those of us who came in cars, controlled, harnessed fire. Fire made that possible. “I know the Bible said - and I believe it - that Jesus walked on the water, but I have to tell you I didn't walk across the Atlantic Ocean to get here - controlled fire in that plane got me here.” To laughter, he then quipped: “Fire makes it possible for us to text and tweet and email and Facebook and be dysfunctional to each other.” The music After the sermon, soul classic Stand By Me by Ben E King was performed by the Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir. “It’s not a sacred piece, but the words have the just the right sentiment,” commented the Telegraph's classical music critic Ivan Hewett. “It’s all about standing by your loved one in testing times, and it was inspired by the spiritual ‘Stand by me Father’ – which itself refers to Psalm 46.” Prince Harry looks at his bride, Meghan Markle, as she arrives Credit: Getty During the procession of the bride and groom, the gospel choir performed Etta James' uplifting version of Amen/This Little Light of Mine. The service also featured English Baroque composer William Boyce's Symphony no 1 in B flat. Other highlights from the music included the song which is affectionately known as the Welsh rugby hymn - Bread of Heaven - or Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer. The service ended with the National Anthem. The vows Ms Markle did not promise to obey her husband in the vows, with the couple selecting words from The Marriage Service from Common Worship (2000) The marriage service featured contemporary language - using the word "you" instead of "thee" and "thou". Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in St George's Chapel Credit: PA They gazed into each other's eyes as they exchanged vows. The Duke of Cambridge, in his role as best man, stepped forward to hand over the rings, with Harry and Meghan smiling as they placed the rings on each other's hands. There was laughter in the chapel in response to cheers outside as Harry answered: “I will.” Meghan smiled as she answered the same. Prince Harry places the wedding ring on the finger of Meghan Markle Credit: Getty Prince Harry said: “I Harry, take you, Meghan, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part; according to God's holy law. In the presence of God I make this vow.” Meghan responded: “I, Meghan, take you, Harry, to be my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part; according to God's holy law. In the presence of God I make this vow.” Prince Harry pulls back the veil of Meghan Markle Credit: AP Loud cheers could be heard from outside St George's Chapel as the Archbishop of Canterbury proclaimed them husband and wife. The Archbishop then joined their right hands together and said: “Those whom God has joined together, let no-one put asunder.” A kiss on the steps of St George's Chapel The newlyweds kissed on the steps of St George's Chapel as onlookers cheered. They kiss on the steps of St George's Chapel Credit: PA The couple were waved off and watched by members of the Royal family as they left in an open-top Ascot Landau for a horse-drawn carriage procession through the streets of Windsor, cheered on by tens of thousands of ecstatic wellwishers in glorious sunshine. They smiled and waved to well-wishers during the journey in the lunchtime sunshine. Just after 1.30pm, the carriage returned to Windsor Castle, disappearing under an arch within the grounds. Royal wedding | Read more
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