IN PHOTOS: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle captivate world in royal wedding

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IN PHOTOS: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle captivate world in royal wedding

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tie the knot in an emotional ceremony at the St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle

MANILA, Philippines – It was a royal wedding that captivated the world.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in an emotional ceremony at the St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on Saturday, May 19. (READ: Reverend Curry fires up royal wedding with love sermon)

The wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was witnessed by Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family, as well as stars and celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Elton John, George Clooney, and David Beckham. 

ARRIVAL. Prince Harry arrives with his best man Prince William at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 for his wedding ceremony to marry US actress Meghan Markle. Photo by Odd Andersen/AFP

Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

ENTRANCE. US actress Meghan Markle arrives for the wedding ceremony to marry Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Photo by Ben Stansall/Pool/AFP

THE QUEEN. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (R), during the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Photo by Jonathan Brady/Pool/AFP

 

After days of discussion over who would escort her to the altar, the bride made her way down the aisle of St. George’s Chapel on her own in a striking show of independence.

Meghan had asked her father Thomas Markle to walk with her but when he pulled out at the last minute, undergoing a heart operation after a furor over staged photos, Harry’s father Prince Charles stepped in.

The order of service – printed before the change – made clear Meghan had always planned to make a solo entrance, taking an escort for only the last few steps.

DOWN THE AISLE. The bride enters St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

ESCORT. Prince Harry's father Prince Charles escorts the bride. Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

TOGETHER. Prince Harry looks at his bride Meghan Markle. Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

BRIDE. This screenshot shows Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the beginning of their wedding ceremony. Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

ROYAL WEDDING. The much-awaited ceremony begins. Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

CHOIR. A choir sings at the wedding ceremony. Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

RINGS. The couple exchange rings. Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

Screenshot from The Royal Family's YouTube channel

 

The crowd in Windsor erupted in cheers after the couple were officially declared husband and wife.

Check out other photos from the wedding here:

NEWLYWEDS. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex emerge from the West Door of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 after their wedding ceremony. Photo by Jane Barlow/Pool/AFP

HUSBAND AND WIFE. The couple begin their carriage procession in the Ascot Landau Carriage after their wedding ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Photo by Gareth Fuller/Pool/AFP

GREETING THE CROWD. The newlyweds wave from the Ascot Landau Carriage during their carriage procession on the Long Walk as they head back towards Windsor Castle in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 after their wedding ceremony. Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP

with reports from Agence France-Presse/Rappler.com

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