Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first official royal wedding photos are here to melt our hearts
The first official photos from Saturday’s royal wedding that united Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are here, proving true love is certainly real.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry exchanged vows, rings, and kisses in a wedding ceremony on Saturday that thrilled TV viewers from around the world. If you joined us in waking up this morning wishing you could experience the lovebirds’ royally romantic wedding all over again, Kensington Palace has granted that wish!
Turning to Twitter, the Palace revealed that Meghan and Harry (now known officially as The Duke and Duchess of Sussex) had decided to unveil three official photographs from their wedding just two days after the ceremony.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose with family and young friends
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 19: In this handout image released by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex pose for an official wedding photograph with (left-to-right): Back row: Master Jasper Dyer, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales, Ms. Doria Ragland, The Duke of Cambridge; middle row: Master Brian Mulroney, the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II, the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Miss Rylan Litt, Master John Mulroney; Front row: Miss Ivy Mulroney, Miss Florence van Cutsem, Miss Zalie Warren, Miss Remi Litt in The Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Alexi Lubomirski/The Duke and Duchess of Sussex via Getty Images)
Prince Harry and Meghan posed with their family for one of the photos as well as the youngsters who adorably enhanced the ceremony. The royal wedding group included Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Markle’s mother Doria Ragland, the Queen, and Prince Philip as well as the page boys and bridal girls described below.
Photographer Alexi Lubomirski captured the couple at Windsor Castle after their charming carriage procession. Throughout it, they were cheered by crowds who wanted to make it clear that like us, they’re in love with Harry’s and Meghan’s forever romance.
The royal newlyweds can’t stop smiling in their wedding photos
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 19: In this handout image released by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Duke and Duchess pictured together in an official wedding photograph on the East Terrace of Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Alexi Lubomirski/The Duke and Duchess of Sussex via Getty Images)
Kensington Palace shared that Prince Harry and Markle wanted to “thank everyone who took part in the celebrations of their wedding.” Expressing the gracious attitude for which the Duke and Duchess have already become known, the Palace added that Harry and Meghan “feel so lucky to have been able to share their day with all those gathered in Windsor and those who watched on television across the UK, Commonwealth, and around the world.”
Relaxing on the East Terrace, Meghan and Prince Harry glow with happiness. The picture is the only monochrome portrait of the two released from Kensington Palace after the royal wedding. The other post-royal wedding ceremony photos were arranged in the Green Drawing Room.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle glow alongside bridesmaids and page boys
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 19: In this handout image released by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex pose for an official wedding photograph with (left-to-right): Back row: Master Brian Mulroney, Miss Remi Litt, Miss Rylan Litt, Master Jasper Dyer, Prince George, Miss Ivy Mulroney, Master John Mulroney. Front row: Miss Zalie Warren, Princess Charlotte, Miss Florence van Cutsem in The Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Alexi Lubomirski/The Duke and Duchess of Sussex via Getty Images)
Meghan Markle broke royal wedding tradition in many ways, such as walking halfway to the altar alone. Still, she and Prince Harry stayed true to tradition with a bridal party composed of children.
Princess Charlotte and Prince George were beyond adorable. But the 7-year-old page boys took the spotlight when they carefully carried Meghan’s veil up the chapel steps and down the aisle. The boys, Brian and John Mulroney, are the twin sons of Jessica Mulroney, who is Meghan’s BFF. Mom Jessica had quite the task guiding the boys as well as her 4-year-old daughter Ivy throughout the day. But as the photo proves, Markle’s BFF succeeded in getting her youngsters to perform, well, royally!
The rest of the young bridal party who participated in Prince Harry’s and Meghan’s wedding and posed for the official wedding photos were 3-year-old Florence van Cutsem, 6-year-old Remi and 7-year-old Rylan Litt, 2-year-old Zalie Warren, and 6-year-old Jasper Dyer.
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Congratulations again to the royal couple!