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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry wave to delighted fans in royal procession after tying the knot – but thirsty Harry admits he’s ‘ready for a drink’
SMITTEN newlyweds Meghan Markle and Prince Harry delighted crowds as they shared a second kiss during the Royal procession.
The bride and groom were cheered on as they were whisked around Windsor in their carriage - but the Prince was clearly feeling the pressure as he admitted he was "ready for a drink" en route to their reception.
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The couple couldn't stop smiling as they left the modern ceremony to the delight of cheering crowds who have been waiting in Windsor all week for a glimpse of the Royal kiss.
The newlyweds held hands and beamed at each other as the carriage pulled up to the chapel.
Excitement spilled over as the bride and groom shared a second tender kiss after having their first on the steps of St George's.
Meghan had waved at the jubilant crowd as her and Harry set off for the 30-minute journey.
How the Royal Wedding has unfolded so far...
- Meghan wore Diana’s ring as Harry drove the pair to their star-studded reception after tying the knot
- Meghan changed out of her Givenchy wedding dress into a bespoke lily white high-neck silk crepe gown by Stella McCartney for the party
- Celebrities including George and Amal Clooney, the Beckhams and Oprah Winfrey partied the night away at the lavish bash
- Elton John entertained guests by singing his hit songs ‘Tiny Dancer’, ‘Your Song’ and ‘Circle of Life’ at the party
- Prince Charles ‘had reception guests in stitches’ with gags about changing Harry’s nappy before a glittering firework display
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle earlier sealed their marriage with a kiss after a groundbreaking modern Royal Wedding
- Meghan stunned in a Givenchy gown with a 15ft veil embroidered with flowers for the ceremony
- Princess Charlotte and Prince George melted hearts with their outfits for the big day
- At the ceremony American Bishop Michael Curry stole the show with an eccentric speech
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The streets were lined with Union Jack bunting as the couple were pulled by horses in the Ascot Landau Carriage.
Ascot Landaus are the name of five open-topped carriages kept by the Royal Mews - with one featured in the carriage procession following Kate Middleton and Prince William's wedding, in 2011.
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A sea of Union Jack banners and flags could be seen as the procession travelled through Windsor
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Well-wishers waved banners as they caught a glimpse of the couple - with some queuing overnight for a chance to see the newlyweds on their big day.
Up to 150,000 people descended on Windsor's Long Walk as Harry and Meghan made their first appearance as a married couple.
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A sea of banners were seen as Royal fans draped in Union Jacks smiled at Meghan and chanted her name.
The bride looked surprised with the reaction as the carriage travelled through Castle Hill.
They were driven along the High Street and into Windsor town centre before returning along the picturesque Long Walk for their reception.
The very modern wedding has seen 1,200 public invitees able to watch the arrival and departure of the bride and groom.
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Charity workers, school children, royal household members and Windsor residents are among those invited.
The Ascot Landau was commissioned in 1830 by Prince Adolphs, The Duke of Cambridge, and presented as a gift to Queen Mary in 1920.
It was recently used at Windsor Horse Show in 2016, for The Queen's 90th Birthday celebrations.
Kate and Wills travelled in the open-topped 1902 State Landeu on their wedding day, as did Princess Diana and Prince Charles, and Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew.
Prince Harry jokes he's 'ready for a drink' on carriage ride with new wife Meghan Markle