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The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place on Saturday, 19 May 2018, at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, UK. The ceremony commenced at 12:00 midday BST, with the couple exiting the chapel at 1:00 p.m. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, officiated the wedding, which was expected to take about an hour. The bride and groom spent their wedding night at Windsor Castle.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date | 19 May 2018 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Time | 12:00 Midday BST |
| Location | St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, United Kingdom |
| Bride | Meghan Markle |
| Groom | Prince Harry |
| Bride's Title | Duchess of Sussex, Countess of Dumbarton, Baroness Kilkeel |
| Groom's Title | Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton, Baron Kilkeel |
| Bride's Nationality | American |
| Groom's Nationality | British |
| Bride's Profession | Actress, Blogger, Charity Ambassador, Advocate |
| Groom's Profession | Prince |
| Guest List | 600 people |
| Cost | £32 million |
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding timeline
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place on Saturday, 19 May 2018, at St George's Chapel, within the grounds of Windsor Castle. The ceremony commenced at 12:00 midday BST, with a carriage procession through Windsor following at 1:00 pm.
The couple's engagement was announced on 27 November 2017, with the wedding taking place just under six months later. The engagement photographs were taken by Alexi Lubomirski at Frogmore House and issued by Kensington Palace on 21 December 2017.
On the morning of the wedding, Prince Harry was conferred the titles of Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton, and Baron Kilkeel by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Markle became a princess of the United Kingdom and gained the style Her Royal Highness and the titles Duchess of Sussex, Countess of Dumbarton, and Baroness Kilkeel.
The ceremony was officiated by Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and included elements of African-American culture. Markle broke with tradition by walking into St George's Chapel by herself, and the couple shared their first kiss after the wedding, on the steps of the chapel. Following the ceremony, the couple travelled in an open-top Ascot Landau horse-drawn carriage through the streets of London. A luncheon reception hosted by the Queen followed the church ceremony, with all 600 guests in attendance.
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The Royal Family's arrival
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was held on Saturday 19 May 2018 at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. The ceremony was scheduled to commence at 12:00 midday BST.
The members of the Royal Family began to arrive at 11:20 am, entering the chapel through the Galilee Porch. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were the last members of the Royal Family to depart for the ceremony, arriving at the chapel at 11:52 am as per tradition. The Royal Family watched the procession from the West Steps of the chapel.
Prince Harry and his best man, Prince William, arrived at 11:40 am and took their places. They likely arrived on foot, as is customary, to greet the 200 representatives from their various charities who were gathered in the Horseshoe Cloister at the bottom of the steps.
The wedding was attended by Harry's maternal relatives, including Diana's three siblings, and his aunt, Lady Jane Fellowes, who gave a reading. The ceremony was officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Bishop of Windsor, David Connor.
The Royal Family confirmed that they would pay for the wedding, which was expected to cost around £32 million.
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The wedding ceremony
The morning of the wedding, Prince Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, conferred upon him the titles of Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel. Markle became a princess of the United Kingdom and gained the style Her Royal Highness and the titles Duchess of Sussex, Countess of Dumbarton and Baroness Kilkeel.
The wedding service began at 12:00 pm BST. The 600 guests invited to attend the ceremony began to arrive at the chapel at 9:30 am GMT, followed by members of the Royal Family, including the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, who arrived at 11:52 am GMT, as is tradition. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, officiated the ceremony, which was expected to take about an hour. The ceremony also included a reading by Harry's aunt, Lady Jane Fellowes, the sister of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
After the ceremony, the newlyweds exited the chapel and took an open Ascot Landau carriage ride through Windsor, lasting about 25 minutes. The final public celebration of the day was the couple's departure from Windsor Castle for the evening event at Frogmore House. The couple spent their wedding night at Windsor Castle and planned to carry out their first public engagement as husband and wife just days after the wedding.
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The wedding reception
The final public celebration of the day consisted of the couple leaving Windsor Castle for the evening event at Frogmore House, a seven-minute drive from the castle. The overall cost of the wedding was expected to be around £32 million, with catering costs estimated at £286,000. The wedding cake was made by East London pastry chef Claire Ptak, who flavoured it with organic Amalfi lemons and elderflower. More than 250 members of the British Armed Forces provided ceremonial support during the wedding, and the Queen had already given her formal consent for the marriage, signing the Instrument of Consent.
The wedding was not declared a bank holiday, unlike the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. However, the government announced that pubs, bars, and other licensed premises could serve alcohol until 1 a.m. on the nights of May 18 and May 19 to mark the occasion. The wedding took place on a Saturday, breaking with the royal tradition of having weddings on weekdays.
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The wedding's estimated cost
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place on Saturday, 19 May 2018, at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in the United Kingdom. The royal family announced that they would pay for the wedding, with the overall cost expected to be around £32 million.
The costs for the cake, the florist, and the catering were estimated to be £50,000, £110,000, and £286,000, respectively. The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead spent £2.6 million on cleaning the town and roads. Security costs were estimated to be between £2 million and £4 million, lower than the 2011 wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The wedding was a grand affair with 600 guests invited to attend the ceremony inside St. George's Chapel, and 1,200 members of the public invited to stand inside the grounds of Windsor Castle. The guest list included members of the British royal family, Harry's maternal relatives, and Markle's mother, Doria Ragland. The wedding ceremony was officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and included elements of African-American culture.
The newlyweds exited the chapel and took an open carriage ride through Windsor, lasting about 25 minutes. The final public celebration was held at Frogmore House, a seven-minute drive from Windsor Castle. The wedding was not declared a bank holiday, unlike the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, but special licensing permissions were granted for pubs and bars to serve alcohol until 1 am on the nights of May 18 and 19.
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Frequently asked questions
The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place on Saturday 19 May 2018 at 12:00 midday BST.
Members of the royal family began to arrive at 11:20 am, with the Queen arriving last at 11:52 am.
The newlyweds exited St. George's Chapel at 1:00 pm.
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