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Meghan Markle becomes a true Brit by singing God Save The Queen at Royal Wedding

MEGHAN Markle became a true Brit as she sang God Save The Queen after marrying Prince Harry today.

The new Duchess of Sussex belted out our National Anthem in front of Her Maj after tying the knot with the Prince.

 Prince Harry and Meghan sang God Save The Queen after tying the knot in St Georges Chapel
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Prince Harry and Meghan sang God Save The Queen after tying the knot in St Georges Chapel

It rounded off a moving ceremony in St George's Chapel watched by millions around the world.

The ceremony was hailed as the most multicultural Royal Wedding in history and was praised by viewers.


How the Royal Wedding has unfolded so far...


 

Their nuptials at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle featured a rip-roaring sermon from an American preacher and a moving rendition of Stand By Me by a black gospel choir.

The Most Rev , the first presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church in New York, moved millions watching the ceremony as he spoke about the power of love.

Mr Curry opened his speech with the words of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr, who said: "We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love.

"And when we do that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world. Love is the only way."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kiss after getting married as world goes wild
 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have their first kiss as a married couple outside the chapel
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have their first kiss as a married couple outside the chapelCredit: PA:Press Association

The bishop then added: "There's power in love. Don't underestimate it. Don't even over-sentimentalise. There is power, power in love."

Prince Harry was seen looking adoringly at his bride after the speech — and appeared to say "wow".

Peter Rolfe, owner of luxury events organiser PAVE London, which has arranged a number of royal events, said the ceremony was groundbreaking.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say their wedding vows as a few chuckles are heard in St George's Chapel
 Meghan and Harry are welcomed by crowds outside St George's Chapel. They rounded off their wedding with a rousing rendition of the National Anthem
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Meghan and Harry are welcomed by crowds outside St George's Chapel. They rounded off their wedding with a rousing rendition of the National AnthemCredit: AP:Associated Press

He told The Sun Online: "It think the thing that is obvious is how much the black community have been featured in the ceremony so far, which is different from previous royal weddings. It's nice to put in Meghan's heritage.

"The head of the Episcopal Church was probably the most memorable speaker in the ceremony.

"He was very rousing. His speech about love caught everyone in the church by surprise in the church. "Some of the faces in the church showed they weren't expecting such a rousing address.

"The whole day has been a blend of tradition, which the American guests will love, and modern elements, such as the choir singing Stand By Me.

"It shows Harry and Meghan are very much in love and blending their backgrounds."

Prince Harry looks lovingly at Meghan Markle as he sees her for the first time walking down the aisle as the mother of the bride wells up with happiness

Royal historian Sarah Gristwood, who wrote Elizabeth - The Queen And Crown, told The Sun Online: "It was amazing - more so than any of us was expecting. It showed how this wedding is helping to take the royal family forward into the 21st century.

"We knew she would enter the chapel alone and she wouldn't given away but we didn't how different it would be.

"It was partly the strong American presence and partly the strong black presence.

"Not only the bride and groom said 'I do' but the congregation and family said 'I will'.

"A lot of lessons were learned from Princess Diana's life and death - and this feels like one of them.

"We've obviously seen some turmoil in Meghan's family this week and this was a real open recognition of both of the potential for family trouble and family support."

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