The Royal Wedding 2018: Everything You Need To Know
The greatest love story of our time reached its thrilling conclusion early Saturday when actress Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tied the knot at Windsor Castle's St. George Chapel.
Thousands of people lined the streets to see the couple on their big day, with many more watching the ceremony on television around the globe.
The wedding celebrations ended with a black-tie dinner and fireworks display at Frogmore House, near Windsor Castle.
Two hundred of Meghan and Harry's closest friends and family attended the event held by Prince Charles.
The couple is not expected to leave for their honeymoon immediately, choosing instead to remain in the UK before taking a break.
As a wedding gift Prince Harry gave his bride an emerald-cut aquamarine ring which had belonged to his late mother - Lady Diana, Princess of Wales.
The Royal Family's twitter account posted a message of thanks to those who followed the wedding from the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world.
Thank you to everyone who came to Windsor and those who followed from around the UK, the Commonwealth, and the world today. Congratulations once again to the newly-married Duke and Duchess of Sussex. #royalwedding pic.twitter.com/SQWQg5ZsOq— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 19, 2018
Meghan has previously said she wants to "hit the ground running" on becoming a full-time royal.
On Tuesday Meghan will attend her first royal garden party in the grounds of Buckingham Palace when the couple attends a 70th birthday patronage celebration for the Prince of Wales.
The prince and his bride exchanged vows and rings before the Queen and 600 guests at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Saturday.
Prince Harry himself was given special permission from the Queen to keep his short beard as it is customary to be clean-shaven when dressed in Army uniform.
Large crowds turned out in bright sunshine to see them driven around Windsor in a horse-drawn carriage.
Celebrities from around the globe have reacted to the royal wedding by posting congratulatory messages on social media.
From Hollywood royalty to beloved English crooners and actors, a who's who of the world's most famous faces arrived to Windsor Castle for the occasion yesterday.
From Elton John and Serena Williams to Ellen DeGeneres and Australia's own Russell Crowe, stars who were at the procession and those who were unable to make it shared their well-wishes.
Celebrities also posted Instagram images to show how they decided to celebrate the big day.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte were among the 10 young bridesmaids and pageboys.
Prince Charles walked the bride down the aisle, after her father, Thomas, was unable to attend for health reasons.
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