Harry And Meghan's Wedding Time Revealed

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place on Saturday 19 May 2018 at 12 pm GMT at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. The ceremony was broadcast on television and watched by millions around the world.

The ceremony began at 12 pm GMT

The ceremony itself was held in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, and was conducted by the Dean of Windsor, with the Archbishop of Canterbury officiating as the couple made their vows. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, also married the couple. The Archbishop said of the couple before the ceremony:

> There's profound affection between them which is wonderful and a deep understanding and mutual support...You see in the way they respond to each other, caring for each other, which is something you see in many couples but not always. But it's very evident and that's wonderful.

The ceremony was attended by 600 guests, including the Queen, more than 30 members of the royal family, and famous faces such as Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, George and Amal Clooney, Elton John, David and Victoria Beckham, and Idris Elba.

The ceremony lasted about an hour, and the newlyweds then acknowledged the 200 people in the cloister before embarking on a carriage procession through Windsor.

The wedding was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Saturday 19 May 2018. The chapel, founded in the 14th century, is a Royal Peculiar, a church under the direct jurisdiction of the monarch, and the Chapel of the Order of the Garter. It is located in the Lower Ward of the castle, which has been home to the monarchy for almost 1,000 years.

St George's Chapel is a late-medieval Perpendicular Gothic structure, extensively enlarged in the late 15th century. It has been the setting for many royal services, weddings, and burials. The chapel features a number of heraldic statues on its roof and pinnacles, representing the Royal Beasts, including the lion of England, the red dragon of Wales, and the falcon of York.

The wedding ceremony began at 12 pm, with the bride and groom arriving at the chapel separately. Prince Harry arrived on foot with his best man, his brother, the Duke of Cambridge, and was greeted by the Dean of Windsor. Meghan Markle travelled to the chapel by car with her mother, Doria Ragland, and was joined by six bridesmaids and four page boys. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, officiated the Anglican wedding ceremony, which lasted about an hour.

The wedding ceremony was attended by around 600 guests, including the Queen, more than 30 royals, and celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, George Clooney, and David and Victoria Beckham. The couple exchanged vows and rings, with Prince Harry telling Meghan, "you look amazing," and Meghan replying, "thank you." Following the ceremony, the newlyweds acknowledged the 200 people in the cloister and then proceeded through Windsor in a horse-drawn carriage before returning to the castle.

Meghan's father, Thomas Markle, did not attend the wedding

Thomas Markle had been set to walk his daughter down the aisle at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. However, in the week leading up to the wedding, he admitted to conspiring with a photographer to pose for a series of staged paparazzi photos. As a result, he decided not to walk Meghan down the aisle, stating that he did not want to "embarrass the Royal Family or his daughter". He also cited health concerns, revealing that he had suffered a heart attack and was checking himself out of the hospital to attend the wedding.

In a statement released by Kensington Palace, Meghan confirmed that her father would not be attending the wedding and asked that he be given the space he needs to focus on his health. Prince Charles stepped in to accompany Meghan down the aisle.

Thomas Markle later expressed his regret at not being able to attend, stating that he would always regret not being able to be there and not being able to hold my daughter's hand. He added that he was emotional and joyful as he watched the ceremony and wished the couple "all [his] love and happiness".

Prince Charles walked Meghan down the aisle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding ceremony began at 12 pm on Saturday, May 19, 2018, in St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. The bride, Meghan Markle, was initially set to be walked down the aisle by her father, Thomas Markle Sr. However, due to health issues, he was unable to attend the wedding. Instead, Prince Charles, the groom's father, stepped in to accompany Meghan down the aisle.

Prince Harry asked his father to walk Meghan down the aisle, and Prince Charles immediately agreed, stating, "Yes, of course, I'll do whatever Meghan needs, and I'm here to support you." This sweet moment between Prince Charles and Meghan was particularly touching as he stepped in for her father, who could not be there. On the wedding day, as Charles and Meghan approached Harry, the groom expressed his gratitude, whispering, "Thank you, Pa."

Prince Charles' role in the wedding was a significant one, and he also drove Meghan and Harry to their evening reception in a silver-blue Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero. The car was manufactured in 1968 and had been converted to electric power. The number plate, E190518, commemorated the wedding date.

The wedding was televised

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was televised on ITV, BBC, PBS, E!, BBC America, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, HLN, HBO, and more. The BBC simulcast was the definitive purveyor of the festivities, carried by several other networks. Phillip Schofield hosted the ITV coverage, confirming there would be no advert breaks.

The wedding was also streamed live online on YouTube via the British Monarchy's official The Royal Channel.

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