Every Must-See Angle of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Wedding, on Their 8th Anniversary
Every Must-See Angle of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Wedding, on Their 8th Anniversary
Brendan LeTue, May 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding was the talk of the town — and the world!
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex married on May 19, 2018, in a ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, England, that merged the British monarchy and Hollywood like never before. Among the VIP guests were Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip; Harry's brother Prince William and sister-in-law Kate Middleton; Meghan's close friend Serena Williams; George and Amal Clooney and more.
Inside the church, 600 guests watched the royal couple tie the knot, but an estimated 1.9 billion people worldwide tuned in to watch the festivities.
"We knew how large the scale of the event would be, so in making choices that were really personal and meaningful, it could make the whole experience feel intimate," explained Meghan in the couple's "A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex" exhibit in Windsor.
As they mark eight years of marriage, look back at the best photos from the royal family's most famous moment of the century.
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Grand Entrance
Meghan Markle
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Meghan arrived at St. George's Chapel with a 16-foot veil carried by page boys Brian and John Mulroney, the twin sons of her then-best friend Jessica Mulroney.
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Have Their Cake and Eat It
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding cake
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A departure from the traditional fruitcake, Harry and Meghan's wedding cake was a lemon sponge cake with elderflower syrup created by Claire Ptak of London's Violet Cakes.
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Proud Grandparents
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
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Queen Elizabeth popped in a pastel yellow ensemble with a purple feather embellishment as she looked on with her husband Prince Philip.
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G.O.A.T.s in Attendance
George Clooney and Serena Williams
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Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian said hello to George Clooney and his wife Amal, just four of the many celebrities at the ceremony.
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For His Baby Brother
Prince Harry and Prince William
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Seven years after Harry served as William's best man, his older brother returned the favor.
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Here Comes the Bride
Meghan Markle and Prince Charles
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Prince Charles walked his daughter-in-law down the aisle, as Meghan's father Thomas could not attend the wedding.
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It's Official
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
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Meghan and Harry exchanged vows for the second time, after secretly doing so in a backyard ceremony three days before the ceremony.
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Please Rise
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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Everyone in St. George's Chapel stood as the newlyweds made their exit.
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Sealed with a Kiss
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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At the top of the steps, Harry and Meghan shared a romantic kiss for the world to see.
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Helping Hand
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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The pair were all smiles as they headed down the chapel steps, with Harry assisting Meghan, whose train and veil trailed behind.
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Newfound Family
Doria Ragland, Prince Charles and Queen Camilla
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Behind them, Meghan's mom Doria Ragland left the chapel with Prince Charles and Camilla.
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Love in the Air
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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A breathtaking overhead shot of their departure shows a line of royal guards flanking the couple and the entirety of Meghan's Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy gown.
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Flower Girl
Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton
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Sister-in-law Kate Middleton then walked out of the chapel with the pair's niece and bridesmaid, Princess Charlotte.
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Smile and Wave
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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They greeted well-wishers during a carriage procession outside Windsor Castle after the ceremony.
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Night to Remember
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
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Later in the evening, Meghan changed into a custom halter gown by Stella McCartney.
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Fancy You, Fancy Cars
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
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The couple then boarded an E-Type Jaguar car to drive to their reception.
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