21 Major Moments You Definitely Missed From the Royal Wedding
The couple honored Princess Diana's memory in the sweetest way.
Princess Diana's niece attended.
(right) showed up at the ceremony in a sensational green floral Dolce & Gabbana dress. She's previously worked for the fashion brand as a model.
So did James Corden.
The late-night host came with his wife Julia Carey and mingled with the likes of .
Meghan wore a convertible tiara.
The center stone in actually swaps out for different brooches. The one she wore today dates back to 1893.
Her veil featured flowers representing all 53 Commonwealth countries.
Delicate hand embroidery embellishes the . Some of the blooms include hibiscus for the Solomon Islands, black orchids for Belize, and of course English roses.
There was a "mistake" on the order of service.
The the night before wedding stated that Meghan's father was walking her down the aisle. That was the original plan, but it changed earlier this week when he dropped out due to his health. Prince Charles stepped up instead.
The bouquet paid tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.
"The spring blooms include which were Diana, Princess of Wales’ favourite flower," a statement from Kensington Palace read. "The couple specifically chose them to be included in Ms. Markle’s bouquet to honour the memory of the late Princess on this special day."
Harry had some trouble with the veil.
Things got a little bit awkward as Prince Harry fumbled with Meghan's veil — but in the end, it !
The Archbishop of Canterbury called Meghan "Rachel."
He also initially referred to Harry as "Henry" when he stated , but he used their preferred monikers later on in the ceremony.
The bishop brought an iPad.
The Chicago-born Michael Curry gave a passionate address about love , and his U.S. citizenship wasn't the only non-traditional aspect. He also use a tablet to deliver his speech — a sight rarely seen in the 14th-century chapel.
Prince Harry bit his lip — just like his mom used to.
Blink and you'd miss it, but the reveals a bit about his state of mind too. "This is a micro-expression," human behavioral expert Susan Constantine told GoodHousekeeping.com. "In this deeply personal moment Harry is trying to conceal his emotions."
Meghan's mom Doria Ragland sat alone...
looked overcome with emotion as her daughter married into the royal family, but she kept it together. She was , after all.
...but Prince Charles escorted her out of the church.
The father of the groom took care not to leave the mother of the bride behind. Ever the gentleman!
Meghan received a gold ring, but Harry's is platinum.
The bride's band is made from a piece of Welsh gold gifted by Queen Elizabeth II, but the groom went a different route. His platinum ring has a textured finish — it also stands out given that some royal men choose not to wear wedding rings, including Prince William.
Prince Harry invited his exes.
Harry's ex-girlfriends Chelsy Davy (pictured at center) and Cressida Bonas attended the nuptials today. The Duke of Sussex reportedly remains good friends with both ladies.
Kate's outfit looked familiar.
Her also appeared at Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015 and at the Queen's birthday. The cream-like color had some viewers wondering if she committed a fashion faux pas, but it's actually a pale yellow, according to Kensington Palace.
Princess Charlotte got a little silly.
The stuck her tongue out at the photographers and fans while riding in the car to the ceremony. If you remember , then you know she loves a moment in the spotlight.
The pageboy outfits matched the groom.
Both Prince Harry and Prince William wore the frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals, and their little attendants looked adorable in similar ensembles, including .
The Queen's dress had a special meaning too.
According to , color consultant and author of , the signals her approval of the match.
“Green is the color of growth and rebirth. A person who wears green is the regulator and open-hearted," she told . "Green is a highly significant color worn as a sign of respect and intention for the future.”
The couple snuck a second kiss during the carriage ride.
They couldn't resist having ! It was a fairytale day, after all.
The license plate on the getaway car featured their wedding date.
Meghan and Harry left for their second reception, hosted by Prince Charles at Frogmore House, in a silver blue 1968 Jaguar. The license plate bore the date of the royal wedding.
Meghan Markle sported some meaningful jewelry for the reception.
Spotted on Meghan's right hand as the couple sped off: .
Princess Diana's niece attended.
(right) showed up at the ceremony in a sensational green floral Dolce & Gabbana dress. She's previously worked for the fashion brand as a model.
So did James Corden.
The late-night host came with his wife Julia Carey and mingled with the likes of .
Meghan wore a convertible tiara.
The center stone in actually swaps out for different brooches. The one she wore today dates back to 1893.
Her veil featured flowers representing all 53 Commonwealth countries.
Delicate hand embroidery embellishes the . Some of the blooms include hibiscus for the Solomon Islands, black orchids for Belize, and of course English roses.
There was a "mistake" on the order of service.
The the night before wedding stated that Meghan's father was walking her down the aisle. That was the original plan, but it changed earlier this week when he dropped out due to his health. Prince Charles stepped up instead.
The bouquet paid tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.
"The spring blooms include which were Diana, Princess of Wales’ favourite flower," a statement from Kensington Palace read. "The couple specifically chose them to be included in Ms. Markle’s bouquet to honour the memory of the late Princess on this special day."
Harry had some trouble with the veil.
Things got a little bit awkward as Prince Harry fumbled with Meghan's veil — but in the end, it !
The Archbishop of Canterbury called Meghan "Rachel."
He also initially referred to Harry as "Henry" when he stated , but he used their preferred monikers later on in the ceremony.
The bishop brought an iPad.
The Chicago-born Michael Curry gave a passionate address about love , and his U.S. citizenship wasn't the only non-traditional aspect. He also use a tablet to deliver his speech — a sight rarely seen in the 14th-century chapel.
Prince Harry bit his lip — just like his mom used to.
Blink and you'd miss it, but the reveals a bit about his state of mind too. "This is a micro-expression," human behavioral expert Susan Constantine told GoodHousekeeping.com. "In this deeply personal moment Harry is trying to conceal his emotions."
Meghan's mom Doria Ragland sat alone...
looked overcome with emotion as her daughter married into the royal family, but she kept it together. She was , after all.
...but Prince Charles escorted her out of the church.
The father of the groom took care not to leave the mother of the bride behind. Ever the gentleman!
Meghan received a gold ring, but Harry's is platinum.
The bride's band is made from a piece of Welsh gold gifted by Queen Elizabeth II, but the groom went a different route. His platinum ring has a textured finish — it also stands out given that some royal men choose not to wear wedding rings, including Prince William.
Prince Harry invited his exes.
Harry's ex-girlfriends Chelsy Davy (pictured at center) and Cressida Bonas attended the nuptials today. The Duke of Sussex reportedly remains good friends with both ladies.
Kate's outfit looked familiar.
Her also appeared at Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015 and at the Queen's birthday. The cream-like color had some viewers wondering if she committed a fashion faux pas, but it's actually a pale yellow, according to Kensington Palace.
Princess Charlotte got a little silly.
The stuck her tongue out at the photographers and fans while riding in the car to the ceremony. If you remember , then you know she loves a moment in the spotlight.
The pageboy outfits matched the groom.
Both Prince Harry and Prince William wore the frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals, and their little attendants looked adorable in similar ensembles, including .
The Queen's dress had a special meaning too.
According to , color consultant and author of , the signals her approval of the match.
“Green is the color of growth and rebirth. A person who wears green is the regulator and open-hearted," she told . "Green is a highly significant color worn as a sign of respect and intention for the future.”
The couple snuck a second kiss during the carriage ride.
They couldn't resist having ! It was a fairytale day, after all.
The license plate on the getaway car featured their wedding date.
Meghan and Harry left for their second reception, hosted by Prince Charles at Frogmore House, in a silver blue 1968 Jaguar. The license plate bore the date of the royal wedding.
Meghan Markle sported some meaningful jewelry for the reception.
Spotted on Meghan's right hand as the couple sped off: .
Princess Diana's niece attended.
(right) showed up at the ceremony in a sensational green floral Dolce & Gabbana dress. She's previously worked for the fashion brand as a model.
So did James Corden.
The late-night host came with his wife Julia Carey and mingled with the likes of .
Meghan wore a convertible tiara.
The center stone in actually swaps out for different brooches. The one she wore today dates back to 1893.
Her veil featured flowers representing all 53 Commonwealth countries.
Delicate hand embroidery embellishes the . Some of the blooms include hibiscus for the Solomon Islands, black orchids for Belize, and of course English roses.
There was a "mistake" on the order of service.
The the night before wedding stated that Meghan's father was walking her down the aisle. That was the original plan, but it changed earlier this week when he dropped out due to his health. Prince Charles stepped up instead.
The bouquet paid tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.
"The spring blooms include which were Diana, Princess of Wales’ favourite flower," a statement from Kensington Palace read. "The couple specifically chose them to be included in Ms. Markle’s bouquet to honour the memory of the late Princess on this special day."
Harry had some trouble with the veil.
Things got a little bit awkward as Prince Harry fumbled with Meghan's veil — but in the end, it !
The Archbishop of Canterbury called Meghan "Rachel."
He also initially referred to Harry as "Henry" when he stated , but he used their preferred monikers later on in the ceremony.
The bishop brought an iPad.
The Chicago-born Michael Curry gave a passionate address about love , and his U.S. citizenship wasn't the only non-traditional aspect. He also use a tablet to deliver his speech — a sight rarely seen in the 14th-century chapel.
Prince Harry bit his lip — just like his mom used to.
Blink and you'd miss it, but the reveals a bit about his state of mind too. "This is a micro-expression," human behavioral expert Susan Constantine told GoodHousekeeping.com. "In this deeply personal moment Harry is trying to conceal his emotions."
Meghan's mom Doria Ragland sat alone...
looked overcome with emotion as her daughter married into the royal family, but she kept it together. She was , after all.
...but Prince Charles escorted her out of the church.
The father of the groom took care not to leave the mother of the bride behind. Ever the gentleman!
Meghan received a gold ring, but Harry's is platinum.
The bride's band is made from a piece of Welsh gold gifted by Queen Elizabeth II, but the groom went a different route. His platinum ring has a textured finish — it also stands out given that some royal men choose not to wear wedding rings, including Prince William.
Prince Harry invited his exes.
Harry's ex-girlfriends Chelsy Davy (pictured at center) and Cressida Bonas attended the nuptials today. The Duke of Sussex reportedly remains good friends with both ladies.
Kate's outfit looked familiar.
Her also appeared at Princess Charlotte's christening in 2015 and at the Queen's birthday. The cream-like color had some viewers wondering if she committed a fashion faux pas, but it's actually a pale yellow, according to Kensington Palace.
Princess Charlotte got a little silly.
The stuck her tongue out at the photographers and fans while riding in the car to the ceremony. If you remember , then you know she loves a moment in the spotlight.
The pageboy outfits matched the groom.
Both Prince Harry and Prince William wore the frockcoat uniform of the Blues and Royals, and their little attendants looked adorable in similar ensembles, including .
The Queen's dress had a special meaning too.
According to , color consultant and author of , the signals her approval of the match.
“Green is the color of growth and rebirth. A person who wears green is the regulator and open-hearted," she told . "Green is a highly significant color worn as a sign of respect and intention for the future.”
The couple snuck a second kiss during the carriage ride.
They couldn't resist having ! It was a fairytale day, after all.
The license plate on the getaway car featured their wedding date.
Meghan and Harry left for their second reception, hosted by Prince Charles at Frogmore House, in a silver blue 1968 Jaguar. The license plate bore the date of the royal wedding.
Meghan Markle sported some meaningful jewelry for the reception.
Spotted on Meghan's right hand as the couple sped off: .
The couple honored Princess Diana's memory in the sweetest way.
With so much to look at, listen to, and gush over, it was easy to miss some of the sweetest moments that went down at . The couple married this morning at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, but if your alarm didn't go off in time, here's a quick recap of the little details that made the day.
