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Meghan Markle left Royal Wedding guests in tears with heartfelt love poem dedicated to Prince Harry

MEGHAN Markle had wedding reception guests in tears as she read an emotional poem she wrote about her intense love for Harry.

The verses told how she was “blessed” to have met her prince and said it had been “love at first sight”.

 The Duchess of Sussex's poem was said to be the most special part of the couple's wedding day
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The Duchess of Sussex's poem was said to be the most special part of the couple's wedding dayCredit: EPA
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 Meghan's poem told how she had fallen in love with Prince Harry on their very first date
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Meghan's poem told how she had fallen in love with Prince Harry on their very first dateCredit: AFP and licensors
Newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave Windsor Castle for their evening reception at Frogmore House
 Harry wiped away his tears after hearing Meghan read her heartfelt poem
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Harry wiped away his tears after hearing Meghan read her heartfelt poemCredit: 2018 i-Images / Pool

One guest said: “Meghan totally stole the show.

“It was the most special part of the entire day and the most unexpected.

“She read her poem like the professional actress she is.

“Most of the room was ­misty-eyed by the final line. Harry looked so proud and had to wipe away a tear.

“She spoke about their first date and falling in love at first sight.

Meghan said she knew she had met her prince from the off and how blessed and lucky she feels to have found such a profound love.”

 The poem, which was written by Meghan, said she felt blessed to have met Harry
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The poem, which was written by Meghan, said she felt blessed to have met HarryCredit: PA:Press Association
 The poem broke royal tradition as The Duchess of Sussex was the first royal bride to address guests
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 The poem broke royal tradition as The Duchess of Sussex was the first royal bride to address guestsCredit: EPA
 Guests say the Duchess of Sussex blew them away with her beautifully read love poem
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Guests say the Duchess of Sussex blew them away with her beautifully read love poemCredit: Getty - Pool

The Duchess of Sussex’s two-minute poetry reading to the 200 guests at Windsor’s Frogmore Hall was yet another example of the way she and Harry abandoned stuffy royal protocol to make their wedding a thoroughly modern, inclusive celebration.

No royal bride had even officially addressed wedding guests before — let alone read their own poetry.

While bridal speeches are popular in America, they are still relatively rare in Britain.

Meghan, 36, and Harry, 33, had their first date in July 2016.

 

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It was reportedly as a blind date arranged by fashion designer Mischa Nonoo, a mutual friend.

They went for a drink — and hit it off so well they arranged to see each other again the next day.
Harry, speaking after their engagement in November, revealed he was smitten “the very first time we met”.

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