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Royal wedding: Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank | Royal wedding: Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank |
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Princess Eugenie has married her long-term partner Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. | Princess Eugenie has married her long-term partner Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. |
The ninth in line to the throne was watched by her grandmother, the Queen, and Prince Philip, along with other members of her family. | The ninth in line to the throne was watched by her grandmother, the Queen, and Prince Philip, along with other members of her family. |
Among 850 guests were celebrities such as Cara Delevingne and Robbie Williams, while 1,200 people chosen by ballot followed proceedings from the grounds. | Among 850 guests were celebrities such as Cara Delevingne and Robbie Williams, while 1,200 people chosen by ballot followed proceedings from the grounds. |
Guests held on to their hats in strong winds as the couple left by carriage. | Guests held on to their hats in strong winds as the couple left by carriage. |
LIVE: The wedding as it happens | LIVE: The wedding as it happens |
BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond said the 28-year-old daughter of Prince Andrew kept breaking into a broad smile during the ceremony. | BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond said the 28-year-old daughter of Prince Andrew kept breaking into a broad smile during the ceremony. |
"Both of them were a little nervous too, their hands shaking together before they took their vows," he said. | "Both of them were a little nervous too, their hands shaking together before they took their vows," he said. |
"The biggest cheer of the day? For the Queen, bent a little with age, and the Duke of Edinburgh, ramrod straight despite his years." | "The biggest cheer of the day? For the Queen, bent a little with age, and the Duke of Edinburgh, ramrod straight despite his years." |
The service was also attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. | The service was also attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. |
Mother of the bride Sarah, Duchess of York, in a vibrant green outfit, was seated in the row in front of her former father-in-law the Duke of Edinburgh. | |
However, the Duchess of Cornwall missed the service to attend engagements including a display of Highland dancing near the Royal Family's home at Balmoral. | However, the Duchess of Cornwall missed the service to attend engagements including a display of Highland dancing near the Royal Family's home at Balmoral. |
Princess Eugenie's dress - with full-length train - was designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, who founded British label Peter Pilotto. | Princess Eugenie's dress - with full-length train - was designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, who founded British label Peter Pilotto. |
It featured a neckline folding around the shoulders to a low back at the request of the bride, who wanted to show a scar from surgery to correct scoliosis when she was 12. | It featured a neckline folding around the shoulders to a low back at the request of the bride, who wanted to show a scar from surgery to correct scoliosis when she was 12. |
She wore the Queen's Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara, made by Boucheron in 1919, featuring brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, pave set in platinum, with six emeralds on either side. | She wore the Queen's Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara, made by Boucheron in 1919, featuring brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, pave set in platinum, with six emeralds on either side. |
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, acted as pageboy and bridesmaid. | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, acted as pageboy and bridesmaid. |
Charlotte waved enthusiastically at the crowds as they approached the chapel. | Charlotte waved enthusiastically at the crowds as they approached the chapel. |
Some of the youngsters were seen giggling and joking before walking down the aisle, appearing to imitate the royal trumpeters. | Some of the youngsters were seen giggling and joking before walking down the aisle, appearing to imitate the royal trumpeters. |
However, George held his hand over his ear as the musicians heralded Eugenie's arrival. | However, George held his hand over his ear as the musicians heralded Eugenie's arrival. |
Eugenie's sister, Princess Beatrice, was maid of honour. Mr Brooksbank chose his brother, Thomas, as best man. | Eugenie's sister, Princess Beatrice, was maid of honour. Mr Brooksbank chose his brother, Thomas, as best man. |
Numerous celebrities braved the weather, including singer Robbie Williams and his fellow X Factor judge Ayda Field, whose daughter Theodora, six, was a bridesmaid. | Numerous celebrities braved the weather, including singer Robbie Williams and his fellow X Factor judge Ayda Field, whose daughter Theodora, six, was a bridesmaid. |
Singer Ellie Goulding, comedians Stephen Fry and Jack Whitehall and supermodels Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell were in the congregation. Cara Delevingne grabbed the attention of social media commentators with a dashing top hat and tails combination. | Singer Ellie Goulding, comedians Stephen Fry and Jack Whitehall and supermodels Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell were in the congregation. Cara Delevingne grabbed the attention of social media commentators with a dashing top hat and tails combination. |
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performed two pieces during the ceremony, which also featured members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. | Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performed two pieces during the ceremony, which also featured members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. |
Dean of Windsor David Conner officiated. | Dean of Windsor David Conner officiated. |
The couple travelled by carriage from St George's Chapel into Windsor, before heading for an afternoon reception hosted by the Queen in St George's Hall at the castle. | |
It was estimated about 3,000 people gathered to cheer Princess Eugenie and her new husband. | |
Rachel Price-Greenow, from Hereford, admitted she had a tear in her eye watching the couple go by. | |
"I got emotional!" she said. "I was quite teary. It's just lovely. I love all the pomp and sense of occasion." | |
Georgina Moroney, from Swindon, said: "I'm a royal geek. It's just all part of our heritage. They're fantastic - I love the romance of it all. | |
"She looked so radiant." | |
Amy Gardner captured a photograph of the happy couple smiling and waving at the camera. | |
"She looked so beautiful - it was lovely," she said. "It's definitely worth the wait." | |
Eugenie and drinks executive Mr Brooksbank, who met when skiing in Switzerland in 2010, married at the same venue where Prince Harry and Megham Markle tied the knot in May. | Eugenie and drinks executive Mr Brooksbank, who met when skiing in Switzerland in 2010, married at the same venue where Prince Harry and Megham Markle tied the knot in May. |
An evening party will take place at the York family home, the Royal Lodge, in Windsor Great Park. | An evening party will take place at the York family home, the Royal Lodge, in Windsor Great Park. |
The families paid for the private aspects of the wedding. | The families paid for the private aspects of the wedding. |
However, republican campaigners said taxpayers faced an estimated £2m security bill. | However, republican campaigners said taxpayers faced an estimated £2m security bill. |
The campaign group Republic argued that as Princess Eugenie, the ninth in line to the throne, did not carry out public duties, the families should foot the bill. | The campaign group Republic argued that as Princess Eugenie, the ninth in line to the throne, did not carry out public duties, the families should foot the bill. |
Buckingham Palace said security was a matter for the police. | Buckingham Palace said security was a matter for the police. |
Are you in Windsor to see the royal wedding? Tell us your story about why you are there by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in Windsor to see the royal wedding? Tell us your story about why you are there by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
Or use the form below | Or use the form below |