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Royal wedding 2018: Prince Harry to wed Meghan Markle Royal wedding 2018: Prince Harry to wed Meghan Markle
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Millions of people around the world are set to watch the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Windsor. Royal wedding excitement has reached fever pitch, as millions of people around the world prepare to watch Prince Harry marry Meghan Markle.
Hundreds more have spent a night on the streets of Windsor to secure the best viewing spot. Crowds are arriving in Windsor, while hundreds more camped out overnight to secure the best viewing spot.
The couple will wed at noon at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, before travelling through the town in a carriage at about 13:00 BST. Prince Harry has been made the Duke of Sussex by his grandmother the Queen, Buckingham Palace has announced.
The couple will wed at noon at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, before travelling through the town.
In her vows, Ms Markle will not promise to "obey" her husband and Prince Harry has chosen to have a wedding ring.In her vows, Ms Markle will not promise to "obey" her husband and Prince Harry has chosen to have a wedding ring.
Prince Charles will walk Ms Markle down the aisle, after her father, Thomas, was unable to attend for health reasons.Prince Charles will walk Ms Markle down the aisle, after her father, Thomas, was unable to attend for health reasons.
On the eve of their wedding, Prince Harry told crowds in Windsor he was feeling "relaxed" and Ms Markle said she was feeling "wonderful".On the eve of their wedding, Prince Harry told crowds in Windsor he was feeling "relaxed" and Ms Markle said she was feeling "wonderful".
Full coverage of the day will be on BBC One from 09:00-14:00 on Saturday and streamed live on the BBC News website or on BBC iPlayer.Full coverage of the day will be on BBC One from 09:00-14:00 on Saturday and streamed live on the BBC News website or on BBC iPlayer.
Analysis by BBC royal correspondent Jonny DymondAnalysis by BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond
Every royal wedding is different. But every royal wedding is an opportunity, in some way, to relaunch the Royal Family.
Big weddings like this come along pretty rarely and they are now the object of global fascination.Big weddings like this come along pretty rarely and they are now the object of global fascination.
So it represents a great opportunity to say: "This is who the Royal Family are these days."So it represents a great opportunity to say: "This is who the Royal Family are these days."
But this is a very different royal wedding.But this is a very different royal wedding.
It's different because of the style of the arrangements for the day itself.It's different because of the style of the arrangements for the day itself.
From small things, like the cake (not a traditional big heavy fruitcake covered with bullet-proof icing), to bigger things, like a gospel choir performing at the service.From small things, like the cake (not a traditional big heavy fruitcake covered with bullet-proof icing), to bigger things, like a gospel choir performing at the service.
To more remarkable decisions, like the invitation to 1,200 members of the public to enjoy the occasion in the grounds of Windsor Castle.To more remarkable decisions, like the invitation to 1,200 members of the public to enjoy the occasion in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
After the death in 1997 of Prince Harry's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, she was described by the-then prime minister Tony Blair as "the people's princess".After the death in 1997 of Prince Harry's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, she was described by the-then prime minister Tony Blair as "the people's princess".
This may not be "the people's wedding", but it is about as close to it as any royal wedding has got.This may not be "the people's wedding", but it is about as close to it as any royal wedding has got.
Read more here.Read more here.
St George's Chapel has been filled with white garden roses, peonies and foxgloves, branches of beech, birch and hornbeam, crafted by floral designer Philippa Craddock.
Crowds of well-wishers - many wearing union flags - royal superfans and the world's media have been gathering in Windsor in the week leading up to the big day.Crowds of well-wishers - many wearing union flags - royal superfans and the world's media have been gathering in Windsor in the week leading up to the big day.
As many as 100,000 people are expected to line the streets, hoping to get a glimpse of the happy couple.As many as 100,000 people are expected to line the streets, hoping to get a glimpse of the happy couple.
Nicky and Matt Pruner, from the US, extended their holiday in the UK to be in Windsor for the wedding.Nicky and Matt Pruner, from the US, extended their holiday in the UK to be in Windsor for the wedding.
Nicky Pruner, 62, said: "I camped out all night at Kate and William's wedding and I said I would never do it again - and here I am."Nicky Pruner, 62, said: "I camped out all night at Kate and William's wedding and I said I would never do it again - and here I am."
Matt Pruner, 63, added: "It feels like a festival, except this one has a meaning. It just gives hope to the world."
Six hundred guests will watch the wedding, officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in St George's chapel, with the service broadcast to millions across the world.Six hundred guests will watch the wedding, officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in St George's chapel, with the service broadcast to millions across the world.
About 1,200 members of the public - many who are recognised for their charity work - have been invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle for the wedding.About 1,200 members of the public - many who are recognised for their charity work - have been invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle for the wedding.
Prince Harry is expected to arrive with his brother and best man Prince William at the west door of the chapel at 11:40.Prince Harry is expected to arrive with his brother and best man Prince William at the west door of the chapel at 11:40.
The Queen will be the last member of the Royal Family to arrive at 11:52, before Ms Markle arrives with her mother Doria Ragland.The Queen will be the last member of the Royal Family to arrive at 11:52, before Ms Markle arrives with her mother Doria Ragland.
Ms Markle has 10 bridesmaids and pageboys, all under the age of eight - including Prince George and Princess Charlotte.Ms Markle has 10 bridesmaids and pageboys, all under the age of eight - including Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
The bride will be met by Prince Charles, who will walk her down the aisle of the Quire of the chapel.The bride will be met by Prince Charles, who will walk her down the aisle of the Quire of the chapel.
During the service, the couple will pledge themselves to one another, saying: "For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part."During the service, the couple will pledge themselves to one another, saying: "For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part."
The Most Rev Bishop Michael Curry, the 27th presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, from Chicago, will give an address at the wedding and the Rt Rev David Conner, Dean of Windsor, will conduct the service.The Most Rev Bishop Michael Curry, the 27th presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, from Chicago, will give an address at the wedding and the Rt Rev David Conner, Dean of Windsor, will conduct the service.
Lady Jane Fellowes, the sister of Prince Harry's late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, will give a reading.Lady Jane Fellowes, the sister of Prince Harry's late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, will give a reading.
As the bride and groom sign the register, 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason - who won the 2016 BBC's Young Musician - will perform three pieces - by Faure, Schubert and Maria Theresia von Paradis, with musicians from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the English Chamber Orchestra and the Philharmonia.As the bride and groom sign the register, 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason - who won the 2016 BBC's Young Musician - will perform three pieces - by Faure, Schubert and Maria Theresia von Paradis, with musicians from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the English Chamber Orchestra and the Philharmonia.
Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir will perform Ben E. King's soul classic Stand By Me during the service.Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir will perform Ben E. King's soul classic Stand By Me during the service.
The gospel choir will also perform Etta James' uplifting version of Amen/This Little Light of Mine as the newlyweds leave the chapel.The gospel choir will also perform Etta James' uplifting version of Amen/This Little Light of Mine as the newlyweds leave the chapel.
Following the service, a carriage procession will travel along a route including Castle Hill, High Street, Sheet Street, Kings Road, Albert Road, Long Walk and back to Windsor Castle.Following the service, a carriage procession will travel along a route including Castle Hill, High Street, Sheet Street, Kings Road, Albert Road, Long Walk and back to Windsor Castle.
All 600 guests will then attend a lunchtime reception at St George's Hall, which is being given by the Queen.All 600 guests will then attend a lunchtime reception at St George's Hall, which is being given by the Queen.
During this reception, Ms Markle will reportedly break with tradition for royal brides and make a speech.During this reception, Ms Markle will reportedly break with tradition for royal brides and make a speech.
Later in the evening, the newlyweds will celebrate with 200 close friends and family at a private reception less than a mile from Windsor Castle at Frogmore House, hosted by Prince Charles.Later in the evening, the newlyweds will celebrate with 200 close friends and family at a private reception less than a mile from Windsor Castle at Frogmore House, hosted by Prince Charles.
The 17th century country house and gardens - a former home to numerous royals throughout history - was the back-drop for the pair's engagement photos.The 17th century country house and gardens - a former home to numerous royals throughout history - was the back-drop for the pair's engagement photos.
The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and reception.The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and reception.