Wedding Bells: Harry And Meghan's East Coast Time

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 12 p.m. BST. For viewers on the East Coast of the USA, the ceremony was broadcast at 7 a.m. ET. Guests began arriving between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. local time, with members of the royal family arriving from 11:20 a.m. The ceremony was conducted by the Dean of Windsor, and the Archbishop of Canterbury officiated as the couple exchanged their vows.

The wedding ceremony began at 12 noon UK time

The wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle began at 12 noon UK time on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The service was held at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, with the Dean of Windsor and the Archbishop of Canterbury officiating the ceremony. The bride, Meghan Markle, arrived at the chapel after guests, who started arriving between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Members of the Royal Family began arriving at 11:20 a.m.

The wedding ceremony itself started at noon, with Meghan Markle's arrival at St. George's Chapel. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, officiated the wedding, which was expected to last about an hour. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds embarked on a carriage procession through the town, departing the chapel at 1 p.m. They travelled in an Ascot Landau carriage, passing through Castle Hill, High Street, Sheet Street, Kings Road, Albert Road, and Long Walk, before returning to Windsor Castle.

The carriage procession was followed by two receptions. The first was a lunchtime reception hosted by the Queen at St. George's Hall, which began around 3 p.m. after the carriage procession. The second reception was an evening reception hosted by Prince Charles for the couple's close friends and family, starting at 7 p.m.

For viewers in the United States, the wedding ceremony began at different times depending on their time zone. On the East Coast, viewers could watch the wedding at 7 a.m. ET, while viewers in Honolulu, Hawaii, witnessed the ceremony start at 1 a.m. HAST.

It was 7 a.m. on the East Coast

The wedding was taking place at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, and guests had started arriving as early as 9:30 a.m. local time. The royal family, including the Queen, her husband, and Prince Charles, began arriving at 11:20 a.m., with Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, following soon after.

As the East Coast viewers tuned in, they saw the final guests arriving and taking their seats in the chapel. The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and anticipation. The world was watching as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were about to say their vows and become husband and wife.

For those on the East Coast, it was an early start to the day, but well worth it to witness this historic moment. Many had set their alarms to ensure they didn't miss a moment of the royal wedding. Some even hosted early-morning viewing parties to celebrate the occasion with friends.

At 7 a.m. on the dot, all eyes were on Meghan Markle as she arrived at St. George's Chapel, ready to walk down the aisle. The ceremony was about to begin, and viewers on the East Coast were treated to a front-row view of this fairy-tale wedding.

The Archbishop of Canterbury officiated

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. The ceremony began at 12 p.m. BST (7 a.m. ET), with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, officiating the wedding.

The Archbishop of Canterbury is the most senior bishop in the Church of England and the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. For the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Archbishop of Canterbury used the standard Anglican church service for Holy Matrimony published in Common Worship, a liturgical text of the Church of England.

The Archbishop of Canterbury played a crucial role in the wedding ceremony, standing at the altar of St. George's Chapel as Meghan Markle was escorted down the aisle by her father-in-law, Prince Charles. With the chapel filled to its 600-person capacity, the Archbishop of Canterbury led the couple through their vows and the exchange of rings.

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was notable for its inclusion of African-American culture in the service and its departure from certain royal traditions. One notable break with tradition was the omission of the usual moment when the presiding archbishop asks, "Who giveth this woman to be married to this man?". This moment, which would have formally signified Meghan Markle being "given" to Prince Harry, was excluded from the ceremony in a feminist twist.

In addition to officiating the wedding, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, also played a significant role in the lead-up to the wedding. On March 6, 2018, he baptised and confirmed Meghan Markle into the Church of England at St. James's Palace. This step was taken to comply with the requirements of the Church of England, which has permitted marriage to divorced persons with a living former spouse since 2002.

The reception was hosted by the Queen

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. The ceremony began at 12 noon, with the newlyweds embarking on a carriage procession at 1 pm before returning to the castle for a reception hosted by the Queen.

The Queen hosted the first of two wedding receptions for the happy couple. The first reception was a lunchtime event held at St. George's Hall within the castle grounds. This grand room, decorated with brightly coloured shields celebrating the Order of the Garter, is 180 feet long, making it the largest room in Windsor Castle. It is often used for state dinners hosted by the Queen for visiting foreign heads of state.

All 600 wedding guests were invited to the Queen's reception, which started at 1 pm, straight after the carriage procession. Guests were treated to a lemon elderflower cake created by pastry chef Claire Ptak, owner of the London-based bakery, Violet Bakery. Harry gave an "off-the-cuff" speech, making sure to thank everyone who had helped on his special day. He received cheers when he referred to Meghan as "my wife and I". He also asked guests to keep the noise down when they left, so as not to "wake the neighbours".

The second reception was an evening event hosted by Prince Charles at Frogmore House on the castle grounds. This reception was a more intimate affair, with just 200 guests in attendance.

The wedding was televised

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was televised, with millions of viewers tuning in from around the world. The ceremony was broadcast live from St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, with coverage starting in the early hours of the morning for viewers in the United States.

In the US, several major networks aired the wedding, including NBC, CBS, PBS, MSNBC, Fox, BBC America, ABC, and E! Coverage began as early as 2 am Pacific Time, with the ceremony taking place at noon in the UK (4 am PT/ 5 am MT/ 6 am CT/ 7 am ET).

The wedding was also streamed online, with Reuters TV, BBC.com, and CBSN providing live coverage.

The televised ceremony allowed viewers worldwide to witness the emotional exchange of vows between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The Archbishop of Canterbury, who officiated the wedding, remarked on the strong bond and deep understanding between the couple.

The wedding was predicted to attract a global audience of 1.9 billion people, showcasing the widespread interest in the union of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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