Royal wedding day overview

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and the Duchess of Sussex in the Ascot Landau carriage during the procession on The Long Walk after getting married St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Jeff J Mitchell/Pool via REUTERS
Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wave from the Ascot Landau Carriage during their carriage procession on Castle Hill outside Windsor Castle in Windsor after their wedding ceremony. Paul ELLIS/Pool via REUTERS

His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, known as Prince Harry, will wed Meghan Markle at midday on Saturday, May 19. The celebration will be held at Windsor Castle, followed by a procession through the streets of Windsor.

Windsor Castle, Queen Elizabeth II’s home to the west of London, is the oldest inhabited castle in the world. More than 600 guests have been invited to the wedding service and afternoon reception, with 200 invited to the evening reception.

The wedding service will begin at St George’s Chapel at midday and it will be conducted by Dean of Windsor, David Conner. The exchange of wedding vows will be officiated by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion. Michael Bruce Curry, the Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church, will deliver the address.

The Ascot Landau, which will be used in the case of dry weather for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, at the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, London Picture taken May 1, 2018. REUTERS/Victoria Jones/Pool – RC1527EA5ED0