The royal wedding: How it unfolded

By Meg Wagner and Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN

Updated 3:02 p.m. ET, May 19, 2018
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5:07 a.m. ET, May 19, 2018

Harry's wedding ring is platinum and Meghan's is gold

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding rings are from designer Cleave and Company.

Harry's is platinum, and Meghan's will be gold.

Meghan's was a gift from Queen Elizabeth.

5:06 a.m. ET, May 19, 2018

A look inside the chapel where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will exchange vows

From CNN's Judith Vonberg

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DOMINIC LIPINSKI/AFP/Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will exchange vows inside St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of central London.

  • Windsor is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, who spends most of her weekends there.
  • The castle itself dates back to around 1070, when William the Conqueror chose the land and construction began.
  • It has seen many changes since that time, though, with various royals making adjustments over the years: Edward III made costly renovations in the 14th century, and extensive restorations were undertaken following a devastating fire in 1992.
  • The chapel, which dates back to the 14th century, has a capacity of around 800.

4:58 a.m. ET, May 19, 2018

Guests are arriving at the castle in clusters

As you will have noticed, we are getting waves of guests arriving.

That is because they are being delivered to the castle grounds in clusters for security reasons, CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.

5:20 a.m. ET, May 19, 2018

British singer James Blunt is attending

James Blunt just arrived at Windsor Castle. The "You're Beautiful" singer is in a morning suit and light blue tie.

British singer James Blunt and wife, Sofia Wellesley, arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
British singer James Blunt and wife, Sofia Wellesley, arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. ANDREW MILLIGAN/AFP/Getty Images

6:11 a.m. ET, May 19, 2018

Princess Diana's brother arrives at chapel

Earl Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana and Harry's uncle, has arrived at St. George's Chapel.

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PA Images/Sipa USA

5:46 a.m. ET, May 19, 2018

Oprah just arrived

Ian West/Pool via AP
Ian West/Pool via AP

Oprah Winfrey just arrived at St. George's Chapel for todays royal wedding. She's wearing a pink dress, a cream-colored hat adorned with pink flowers by Philip Treacy and a pair of sunglasses.

She'll be sitting in the Quire with the family and other close friends — not the main body of guests.

4:36 a.m. ET, May 19, 2018

British prime minister tweets congratulations

British Prime Minister Theresa May -- who is not invited to the wedding -- tweeted her congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Saturday. The couple did not invite political leaders except those personally close to the bride or groom.

4:40 a.m. ET, May 19, 2018

She's marrying a prince today — but you still can't call her "Princess Meghan"

From CNN's AJ Willingham

Photo by Eddie Mulholland - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Photo by Eddie Mulholland - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Even though the Meghan Markle is about to be a part of the British royal family, she still won't be a proper princess.

Why? Markle wasn't born into a royal family, so she won't be a capital-P "Princess" and won't have her name styled as such.

So what will she be? Once Markle is married, she takes Harry's title and name — as in, his literal name. Her title will be Princess Henry of Wales (Henry is Harry's real name).

What about "Duchess," like Kate? Luckily, in all likelihood Markle won't have to spend the rest of her life as "Princess Henry."

4:24 a.m. ET, May 19, 2018

Meghan and her mom requested more flowers yesterday

Meghan Markle and her mother toured St. George's Chapel, the venue for the wedding ceremony, yesterday.

The two were not "entirely satisfied" with the chapel's floral arrangements, CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.

"The problem wasn't the flowers themselves — they thought they looked beautiful — but they didn't feel that there were enough of them," she said

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