Prince Harry and Meghan Markle proclaimed husband and wifeMay 19, 2018 - 16:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been proclaimed husband and wife by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a ceremony watched by a global audience of hundreds of millions of people, The Telegraph reports. After the couple - the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex - tied the knot at St George's Chapel, they are now delighting tens of thousands of well-wishers as they travel through Windsor in an open-topped carriage. Markle's white wedding dress - with a white veil and boat neck - was created by British designer Clare Waight Keller, the first female Artistic Director at French fashion house Givenchy. Prince Harry and his best man the Duke of Cambridge are both wearing the frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals. A host of celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and David Beckham are among the 600 invited guests alongside senior members of the Royal family. Another 2,640 members of the public have been chosen to watch the ceremony from the grounds of Windsor Castle. The Prince of Wales has stepped in for the father of the bride, as he walked Markle down the aisle. Markle did not promise to "obey" her husband, who has chosen to wear a wedding ring - unlike his brother. After arriving with her mother, Doria Ragland, Markle walked up the Nave of St George's Chapel - the first part of the church - on her own in front of a global television audience of millions. She was followed by her six bridesmaids and four pageboys including Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Markle was then accompanied by Charles through the Quire, which begins in the middle of the chapel. The couple were declared husband and wife at shortly before 12.45pm, but the ceremony omitted the traditional moment of "giving away". Huge crowds have gathered in Windsor, with hundreds of die-hard royalists - many decked out in the national colours of both Britain and the United States - camping out overnight to secure the best views. Photo: Owen Humphreys / WPA Pool / Getty Images Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |