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THE wedding night is a special ending to the big day and most newlyweds take the chance to sneak away from the guests for some alone time.

But for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, that’s not so easy.

 The couple pose for pictures after announcing their engagement in November
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The couple pose for pictures after announcing their engagement in NovemberCredit: Getty - Contributor

The royal newlyweds will be spending their first night as husband and wife at Windsor Castle.

Which is, of course, the home of Prince Harry’s granny, the Queen.

Harry and Meghan will tie the knot at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on May 19 in a ceremony beginning at Midday.

There will then be a reception at St George’s Hall before the couple move on to a private party hosted by Prince Charles at Frogmore House and attended by 200 guests.

When they have had enough of partying – and if Harry’s past exploits are anything to go by it could be a late one – they won’t want to travel far.

 Meghan and Harry at the Invictus Games Trials last month
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Meghan and Harry at the Invictus Games Trials last monthCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The private reception will be held at Frogmore House, in the grounds of Windsor Castle
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The private reception will be held at Frogmore House, in the grounds of Windsor CastleCredit: Alamy
 The newlyweds will stay at Windsor Castle
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The newlyweds will stay at Windsor CastleCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Instead they will hop in a car for the half a mile journey from Frogmore to Windsor Castle.

Kensington Palace has now released the schedule of the day, along with other details of the ceremony.

Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland will travel with her daughter to the chapel where her dad, Thomas Markle, will walk her down the aisle.

In keeping with tradition, the couple will be apart on the eve of the wedding and Meghan will not stay in Windsor Castle.

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