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The world remembers Prince Harry marrying Hollywood star Meghan Markle.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prince and soon-to-be Duchess announced their engagement in November 2017, and the wedding preparation<\/span> cost around 32 million pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The couple said they want their big day to be a \u201cshared event\u201d that is \u201cmodern, inclusive but still adhering to tradition.\u201d Here is a recollection of the royal wedding<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Royal Wedding 2018 took place on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at 12 p.m. It broke a tradition\u2014royal Weddings have traditionally taken place on a weekday. Queen Elizabeth II married on a Thursday, while the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tied the knot on a Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the time, Queen Elizabeth II had granted Harry and Meghan permission to hold the ceremony in St George\u2019s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle<\/a>. With Her Late Majesty resting at the Chapel, Prince Harry christened, and Meghan baptised there, it seemed the right place. Henry VIII and Princess Margaret are also buried there, whilst the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall had their marriage blessed there.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, married the prince, and Ms Markle and the Dean of Windsor, The Rt Revd. David Conner conducted the service. Immediately after the service, at 1 p.m., Meghan and Harry left Windsor Castle on the Ascot Landau carriage, along the High Street and through Windsor Town, before returning to St George\u2019s Hall for their reception, which was given by Queen Elizabeth II.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Brown<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who was invited?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2,650 public members were invited to watch the couple arrive at Windsor Castle, 1,200 of whom were young people who had shown \u2018strong leadership and had served their communities\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among them was Rashid Behayat, 38, from Coventry, who is the CEO of Positive Youth Foundation, a charity that supports young people in challenging circumstances. Philip Gillespie, 30, from Ballymena, was also on the list. He lost his leg in an IED incident in Afghanistan and today raises funds for ABF, The Soldiers\u2019 Charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invitations for the actual ceremony were sent to 600 guests. The Palace announced that the invitations were created by Royal Warrant holders Barnard & Westwood, who have been making royal invitations since 1985. The invitations were printed in gold and black and burnished to bring out the shine, using American ink on English cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrities who had confirmed their attendance included some of the members of the Spice Girls, the Beckhams, Elton John and George and Amal Clooney – and there have been many more. However, the loved-up couple chose not <\/em>to invite high-profile political figures like Donald Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

200 of the couple\u2019s closest friends and families were also invited to an afterparty on the grounds of Windsor Castle at Frogmore House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who were the best men, bridesmaids and pageboys?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kensington Palace confirmed that the Duke of Cambridge, Harry\u2019s brother, Prince William, was his \u2018supporter\u2019 – that\u2019s Royal speak for \u2018best man\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the time, William himself told a reporter, \u201cWe\u2019re very excited, delighted for them both. We\u2019re wishing them all the happiness in this very exciting time. Personally, I hope it means he stays out of my fridge and will stop scrounging my food, which he\u2019s done for the last few years!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six bridesmaids accompanied Meghan on the big day, including Princess Charlotte, the 3-year-old daughter of William and Kate. Two of Prince Harry\u2019s and two of Megan\u2019s goddaughters were also chosen as bridesmaids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prince George, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge\u2019s oldest child, Harry\u2019s godson and Ivy Mulroney\u2019s (Markle\u2019s best friend) younger brothers were asked to be pageboys for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"bride,<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Harry and Meghan made it very clear throughout the wedding preparations that they weren’t planning to conform to the conventions of a typical royal couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The royal family had revealed that the soon-to-be newlyweds had opted for \u2018bowl dishes\u2019 at their wedding reception rather than a traditional sit-down meal. Guests were served two-bite canap\u00e9s made from seasonal British produce – all grown on the Royal Family’s estates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was also rumoured that pastry chef Selwyn Stoby and a team of talented pastry professionals created delicious, delicate chocolate truffles, small cr\u00e8mes br\u00fbl\u00e9es, and biscuits with mango panna cotta topping. Californian Claire Ptak created the wedding cake, which was organic lemon and elderflower. Delicious!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Midsection<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The dress code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Guests were sent a dress code with their invitation, which stated they should wear a \u2018dress uniform\u2019. This consisted of a morning coat or lounge suit for men<\/a> – shirts, suits and ties and possibly top hats and waistcoats – and a day dress and hat for women, most likely knee-length dresses and hats similar to those at Royal Ascot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where did people watch the wedding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unsurprisingly, there have been hours and hours of television coverage, live from the grounds of Windsor Castle. In the UK, the BBC, Sky News, and ITV covered the day with big-name presenters. Outside the UK, BBC America, BBC Canada, and BBC World News broadcasted comprehensive coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can\u2019t get enough of all things Royal? Check out our incredible selection Royal Experiences<\/a>, where you can visit Harry and Meghan\u2019s wedding location for yourself, take a tour of the grand Buckingham Palace or experience a luxurious, classically British afternoon tea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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