No doubt Princess Diana would have gotten a kick out of the wedding of her younger son, Harry, to the American actress Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle on Saturday. It was one for the ages.
Was the queen amused? One is not sure. Still, the royal wedding day has rolled on[1], completely taking over social media, with one high point after another.
Here’s a roundup of some of the best.
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Let’s start with Lady Di herself. The Internet got weepy over the bridal bouquet handpicked by Prince Harry from Kensington Palace’s private garden, which included his late mother’s favorite — white roses:
Harry picked those flowers from Princess Diana's garden for Meghan's bouquet 😍😍😍#RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/p6jexr11kA[3][4]
— La Femme Nikita (@nicolenavega)
Prince Charles, the monarch in waiting, also shone, as he walked the bride partway down the aisle[6], taking the place of her absent father, who was unable to attend for health reasons.
The poignant moment Meghan Markle walks down the aisle to be met by her future father-in-law, Prince Charles. #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/dpblBPpIKp[7][8]
— BBC One (@BBCOne)
But the hankies were well and truly out when Charles headed over to sign the registry with the actress’s mom, Doria Ragland. When Ragland held out her hand and he took it and they made their way, like lifelong pals, well, all may be forgiven forever, Chuck:
Prince Charles takes the hand of Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle’s mother, as they move from the Quire for the signing of the registers. https://t.co/9c7Q1NnHMS #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/rKpXjT6AIF[10][11][12]
— ABC News (@ABC)
The phrase — “You look amazing” — could very well turn into the pickup line of the year, as Prince Harry was seen uttering those casual words to his bride at the altar, then biting his lip and adding, “I’m so lucky.” We were collectively on the floor:
THE WAY PRINCE HARRY LOOKS AT MEGHAN AFTER HE SAYS “you look amazing” IM SOBBING THEY ARE SO IN LOVE #RoyalWedding pic.twitter.com/GTzlbNq1Ak[14][15]
— Sarah (@MissSarahLouise)
Anyone else just catch Harry say 'you look amazing'? 😭😭😭 #royalwedding pic.twitter.com/5Sgo6BfjFV[17][18]
— British GLAMOUR (@GlamourMagUK)
The fiery sermon of Episcopal cleric Michael Curry, like Markle an American, may have...