Royal wedding 2018: Guests arrive at Windsor Castle for ceremony

Guests - including veterans and celebrities - are arriving at Windsor Castle for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Among the 600 guests are Oprah Winfrey, George and Amal Clooney, David and Victoria Beckham and Elton John.

The ceremony will begin at noon in St George's Chapel, before the newly-married couple travel through the town.

Prince Harry has been made the Duke of Sussex by the Queen, with Ms Markle becoming the Duchess of Sussex.

The prince, who is sixth in line to the throne, also received the titles Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel.

Thousands of well-wishers are arriving in Windsor, while hundreds more camped out overnight to secure the best viewing spot.

Prince Charles will walk Ms Markle down the aisle, after her father, Thomas, was unable to attend for health reasons.

On the eve of their wedding, Prince Harry, 33, told crowds in Windsor he was feeling "relaxed" and Ms Markle, 36, said she was feeling "wonderful".

In her vows, Ms Markle will not promise to "obey" her husband and Prince Harry has chosen to have a wedding ring.

Prince Harry's ring will be a platinum band with a textured finish and Ms Markle's has been made from a piece of Welsh gold, Kensington Palace said.

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Six hundred guests will watch the wedding, officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in St George's Chapel.

Prince Harry's uncle, Earl Spencer, Pippa Middleton, singer James Blunt, actor Carey Mulligan and rugby star Jonny Wilkinson. have arrived for the service.

Politicians, including Prime Minister Theresa May, were not invited, as the wedding is not a state event.

But about 1,200 members of the public - many who are recognised for their charity work - have been invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle for the wedding.

Analysis by BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond

This is a very different royal wedding.

It's different because of the style of the arrangements for the day itself.

From small things, like the cake (not a traditional big heavy fruitcake covered with bullet-proof icing), to bigger things, like a gospel choir performing at the service.

To more remarkable decisions, like the invitation to 1,200 members of the public to enjoy the occasion in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

After the death in 1997 of Prince Harry's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, she was described by the-then Prime Minister Tony Blair as "the people's princess".

This may not be "the people's wedding", but it is about as close to it as any royal wedding has got.

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St George's Chapel has been filled with white garden roses, peonies and foxgloves, branches of beech, birch and hornbeam, crafted by floral designer Philippa Craddock.

Crowds of well-wishers and the world's media have been gathering in Windsor all week, with up to 100,000 people expected to line the town's streets on Saturday afternoon.

Nicky and Matt Pruner, from the US, extended their holiday in the UK to be in Windsor for the wedding.

Nicky Pruner, 62, said: "I camped out all night at Kate and William's wedding and I said I would never do it again - and here I am."

And corks were popping early for some - like Rachael Carter-Eagleton from London who had her first glass of bubbly just after 08:00.

"I'm just so happy for Harry," she said. "I can't wait to see what Meghan's wearing."

Prince Harry is expected to arrive with his brother and best man Prince William at the west door of the chapel at 11:40.

The Queen will be the last member of the Royal Family to arrive at 11:52, before Ms Markle arrives with her mother Doria Ragland.

Ms Markle has 10 bridesmaids and pageboys, all under the age of eight - including Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

The bride will be met by Prince Charles, who will walk her down the aisle of the Quire of the chapel.

During the service, the couple will pledge themselves to one another, saying: "For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part."

The Most Rev Bishop Michael Curry, the 27th presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, from Chicago, will give an address at the wedding and the Rt Rev David Conner, Dean of Windsor, will conduct the service.

Lady Jane Fellowes, the sister of Prince Harry's late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, will give a reading.

As the bride and groom sign the register, 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason - who won the 2016 BBC's Young Musician - will perform three pieces - by Faure, Schubert and Maria Theresia von Paradis, with musicians from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, the English Chamber Orchestra and the Philharmonia.

Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir will perform Ben E. King's soul classic Stand By Me during the service.

The gospel choir will also perform Etta James' uplifting version of Amen/This Little Light of Mine as the newlyweds leave the chapel.

Following the service, a carriage procession will travel along a route including Castle Hill, High Street, Sheet Street, Kings Road, Albert Road, Long Walk and back to Windsor Castle.

All 600 guests will then attend a lunchtime reception at St George's Hall, which is being given by the Queen.

During this reception, Ms Markle will reportedly break with tradition for royal brides and make a speech.

Later in the evening, the newlyweds will celebrate with 200 close friends and family at a private reception less than a mile from Windsor Castle at Frogmore House, hosted by Prince Charles.

The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and reception.

Full coverage of the day will be on BBC One until 14:00 BST on Saturday, on BBC Radio 5 live and streamed live on the BBC News website or on BBC iPlayer.

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