Royal wedding guide to who sat where at Harry and Meghan's big day

Royal wedding guide to who sat where at Harry and Meghan's big day



Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot at Windsor Castle today in a royal wedding like no other, mixing British pomp and African-American culture in front of a celebrity congregation and cheering crowds.



The new Duke and Duchess of Sussex exchanged vows in St George's Chapel in a historic ceremony, sealed with a kiss, which brought the US TV star into the heart of the British monarchy.



As more than 100,000 people packed the sun-baked Windsor streets and millions watched worldwide, the Queen and the royal family were joined inside by stars including Serena Williams and George Clooney.



Here is a who's who of some of the guests who saw history being made close up.



The couple held hands throughout and exchanged vows in a Church of England service modified to reflect the bride's heritage and strong sense of independence.



Firebrand US pastor Michael Curry delivered a full-throttle address invoking slaves and the power of love, and a gospel choir sang classics 'Stand By Me' and 'This Little Light of Mine'.



Meghan began her walk down the aisle alone with her ten bridesmaids and page boys walking behind her flowing white silk dress, designed by Clare Waight Keller at the French fashion house Givenchy.





Her father had been due to meet her half way but after he pulled out because of heart surgery, Harry's father Prince Charles stepped in to escort her the rest of the way to the altar.



Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, looked visibly moved during the wedding and at the end, thanked Charles - the heir to the throne - for his role.



With the words 'I will', 33-year-old Harry, and US former actress Meghan, 36, declared they would love, comfort, honour and protect each other.



Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby declared them husband and wife - sparking huge cheers from crowds outside the church, who were watching on big screens.



Meghan's father Thomas Markle also followed the wedding on TV and voiced regret he was unable to attend, US celebrity news website TMZ reported.



'My baby looks beautiful and she looks very happy. I wish I were there,' he was quoted as saying.