Nearly six months after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement, their sensational wedding took place Saturday in Windsor, near London.
Here is a photo album of the real-life fairy tale that unfolded at the creme de la creme of the world royal wedding.

THE CARRIAGE RIDE
The newlyweds, pulled by horses, make their way through the crowds in Windsor. (See more
photos from the carriage ride.)

THE KISS
Prince Harry and his new wife, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, give fans what they want outside Windsor Castle.


EXCHANGING RINGS
The bride’s ring is made of traditional royal gold gifted by Queen Elizabeth. In another unorthodox move for a royal groom, Prince Harry will wear a wedding band, made of platinum.

INDEPENDENT WOMAN
In a break from tradition, Markle walked unaccompanied into the chapel. Prince Charles met her halfway to escort her to Prince Harry.

THE BECKHAMS
Soccer star David and his designer/singer wife, Victoria.

SERENA IN PROFILE
Tennis champion Serena Williams shows off one of the day’s most memorable fascinators

IDRIS AND HIS INTENDED
Dapper actor Idris Elba arrives with his fiancee, Sabrina Dhowre.

THE QUEEN APPROVES
Elizabeth II oversees the ceremony.

ROYAL GUESTS
The groom’s family — his brother Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; father Prince Charles; stepmother Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; sister-in-law Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; uncle Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and cousin Princess Beatrice — sit in their places during the ceremony.

THE LITTLE PRINCE (AND PRINCESS)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (center), escorts her children Prince George (far left), Princess Charlotte (third from left), and the wedding’s other tiny attendants into Windsor Castle.

THE CARRIAGE RIDE
The newlyweds, pulled by horses, make their way through the crowds in Windsor.