Royal wedding: Meet the royalist fans who flocked to Windsor to see Harry marry Meghan

Thousands of well-wishers have travelled from around the world to celebrate the royal wedding

Tom Richell
Saturday 19 May 2018 12:43 EDT
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Royal wedding: Fans explain why they've come to Windsor to see Harry and Meghan marry

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Thousands of people flocked to Windsor today to soak up the atmosphere as Prince Harry married Meghan Markle.

From hardcore royalists to people who just fancied a day in the sunshine, the wedding attracted people from every background.

The ceremony, which drew heavily on Meghan's African American heritage, took place at noon at St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

In addition to the crowds lining the streets, around 600 people attended the ceremony itself including the Queen and husband Prince Philip, as well as a throng of a celebrity guests including Oprah Winfrey, George and Amal Clooney, David and Victoria Beckham and Sir Elton John.

Wearing a dress by British designer Clare Waight Keller, Ms Markle was met by Prince Charles, who walked her down the aisle.

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