Meghan Markle is now a royal.
The American “Suits” actress, 36, tied the knot with Prince Harry in a wedding ceremony at London’s St. George’s chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday attended by the royal family as well as celebrity pals including Oprah Winfrey, George and Amal Clooney, Serena Williams, James Corden and Priyanka Chopra.
The archbishop of Canterbury declared them husband and wife. Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England, made the proclamation after the couple promised to love and cherish one another “till death us do part,” and exchanged rings.
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The British-American pair are now officially known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and the duchess will take her place among senior members of the royal family. As they stood at the altar, Harry, 33, said to Meghan: “You look amazing.”
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Markle wore a long-sleeved gown by British designer Clare Waight Keller, who last year became the first female artistic director of French fashion house Givenchy, along with Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, which Kensington Palace said was lent to Markle by Queen Elizabeth II. The bandeau was made in 1932, and the entire brooch dates back to 1893, per the palace.
Markle will be wearing a second gown for the reception, the designer of which was not announced ahead of time.
Thousands of people flooded the streets to get a glimpse of the bride-to-be on her way into the chapel, including a royals super-fan who traveled all the way from Jamaica.
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The couple, who announced their engagement in November, has been on a whirlwind tour around the U.K. leading up to the big day, which came with a hearty dose of drama just a week before the “I Do’s.”
Markle’s father, Thomas, made headlines throughout the week as he went back and forth on whether he would attend his daughter’s nuptials following a staged photo scandal and heart surgery.
It was determined on Thursday that he would not be attending the ceremony, according to a statement released by Markle.
“Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding. I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health,” she said. Although the news came too late as the Official Order of Service listed Thomas’ name as his daughter’s escort down the aisle, in the document that was tweeted by Kensington Palace on Friday night.
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