20 Pics Of The Most Emotional Moments From Meghan And Harry's Royal Wedding

The entire world watched on as Prince Harry took Meghan Markel to be his bride on May 19, 2018. Every moment of the wedding looked like a fairytale and proved time and time again that true love does exist. The ceremony gave us many emotional moments between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

From the instant the bride stepped into St. George's Cathedral to the stunning first kiss, the big day was full of romance. There were poignant moments that were heartwarming as well. It was touching to see Prince Charles walk Meghan down the aisle since her father couldn't attend the nuptials. Harry made women everywhere swoon from the expression he wore when first saw Meghan in her wedding gown.

There were tender handholds and genuine smiles from the newlyweds. We were also given intimate glimpses of the Royal Family as they witnessed the ceremony. From Prince Philip checking on The Queen to Prince Charles taking the arm of Meghan's mom, the monarch was full of love during the event.

Perhaps the most touching moments came in tribute to the late Princess Diana. The bride and groom made sure to honor her throughout the day. Please enjoy 20 pics of the most emotional moments from Harry and Meghan's Royal Wedding.

20 Harry Was So Happy And Excited Before The Ceremony

Prince Harry was all smiles when he arrived at St. George's Cathedral with his older brother, William by his side. The two of them walked to the chapel together on the grounds of Windsor Castle and were in great spirits, happily waving to the huge crowd of on-lookers and greeting fans. It was really cute to see Harry so excited to get married.

In a move that broke Royal Wedding tradition, Harry asked William to be his best man during the ceremony.  According to Town & Country, most Royal Weddings don't include a best man because that role is normally called a 'supporter'. Both of the brothers didn't stick to tradition and served as best man to each other for both of their weddings.

A Kensington Palace spokesperson released a statement about the role that the Royal Family would be playing in the wedding. "The couple, of course, want the day to be a special, celebratory moment for their friends and family," the spokesperson told journalists. "They also want the day to be shaped so as to allow members of the public to feel part of the celebrations too and are currently working through ideas for how this might be achieved.”

19 The Royal Children Entered The Church With Their Mothers And It Was Adorable

Harry and Meghan chose ten children to be a part of the ceremony on their wedding day. This included godchildren, relatives, or the kids of close friends. One of the most adorable moments happened when all of the kids arrived and were escorted into the cathedral by their mothers and helpers.

According to The Sun, the Royal Wedding kids were so mischievous they needed two rehearsals before Kate was drafted in to walk them into the chapel. It was decided that the mums would help out with wrangling the kids as well. With all the little ones ranging between the ages of 2 and 7, it was a challenge to keep them in order. Yet, the little ladies and gents were charming and delightful as they made their way up the steps in their dresses and suits.

It was probably a good decision on their part to enlist the mums because Princess Charlotte was feeling spunky when she left the ceremony in the car. The cutie pie actually stuck her tongue out to photographers as the caravan drove away from the church. It was so refreshing and cute to see a gaggle of children being playful on Harry and Meghan's wedding day.

18 Meghan's Grand Entrance Was Enchanting

When Meghan entered the church to walk down the aisle of St. George's Chapel, two 7-year-old boys helped carry her veil. She entered through an arch made of stunning roses and it looked like a moment plucked straight out the pages of a fairytale.

According to PEOPLE, the little helpers who followed behind her were Brian and John Mulroney, the twin sons of Meghan's best friend, Jessica Mulroney. The boys, whose grandfather is the former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, carried Meghan's veil side-by-side and led the rest of Meghan and Prince Harry's wedding party down the aisle.

One of the boys stole the show and sported a gap-toothed grin as he walked into the fanfare of the ceremony. He looked so cute as he took in the crowd and worked it for the cameras. What resulted was an adorable photobomb that captured the excitement of the moment.

Yet, all eyes were on Meghan as she entered the church. She was simply glowing as she walked down the aisle and a single ray of sunshine put a spotlight on her smiling face. It truly was a magical moment to watch the bride make her way to the nervous groom waiting for her at the altar.

17 Prince Charles Proudly Walked Meghan Down The Aisle

Another unforgettable moment from the Royal Wedding was when Meghan took her father-in-law's arm so he could walk her down the aisle. Prince Charles agreed to step in at the last moment after her father, Thomas Markel, was unable to attend the nuptials. It was an especially poignant moment because so much drama had unfolded about who would actually walk Meghan down the aisle.

In the week before the wedding, Thomas Markel caused some serious wedding upheaval when he staged photographs with the paparazzi and backed out of the ceremony to save embarrassment for the Royal Family. He then pivoted and said he would be able to attend before finally deciding not to show because he had suffered a heart attack days before the big event.

According to a Royal insider over at People, Meghan asked Prince Charles to be by her side only 48 hours before the ceremony. “It was Meghan's wish and she is grateful for the Prince of Wales to be doing it” The insider dished.

The bride began her walk down the aisle on her own, before meeting Charles halfway to the altar. The two grinned as they walked down the rest of the aisle together.

As Charles greeted his son, Harry smiled and said, “Thank you, Pa.”

16 Harry Whispered Sweet Nothings To Meghan

Perhaps the sweetest moment of the Royal Wedding was when Prince Harry first saw Meghan in her wedding gown when she walked down the aisle. As she took her place by his side at the altar, the groom beamed with pride. He leaned down and whispered something very special. He looked down at his blushing bride and said, "You look amazing, I'm so lucky" He then gave her a flirty smile.

All of Twitter blew up at that moment in response to his romantic comment and social media had plenty to say about it. One commentator wrote: THE WAY PRINCE HARRY LOOKS AT MEGHAN AFTER HE SAYS “you look amazing” IM SOBBING THEY ARE SO IN LOVE #RoyalWedding".

Another person Tweeted: "My heart. When he said to her “you look amazing” and shyly smiled. My heart. #RoyalWedding."

Meghan looked totally smitten when she looked up at her future husband and the entire world melted as they watched the intimate moment unfold. It's nice to see such a public display at a Royal Wedding and I'm sure Meghan will always treasure those sweet words her husband uttered on their wedding day. It's obvious that he was overwhelmed by her beauty and that the Royal couple is totally in love.

15 Harry Shed Tears During The Singing Of Diana's Favorite Hymn

During the ceremony, Prince Harry showed a rare display of emotion over the loss of his mother, Princess Diana. He cried a few times during the wedding but one of the most heartbreaking moments was when he shed a tear in honor of his late mother. Diana's life was taken in a car crash in 1997, but her presence was most likely felt at the Royal Ceremony.

The choir sang Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer, which was one a favorite of Diana's. According to The Sun, Harry and Meghan chose to include the hymn as a tribute to Diana, because it was performed at her funeral at Westminster Abbey 20 years ago when the prince was a tender 12-years-old.

Harry struggled to maintain his composure during the tribute but could be seen wiping away tears as the closing bars of the hymn were played. The Royal admitted in an ITV documentary last year that he had only cried twice over his mother's death.

The first time I cried was at the funeral on the island,' he said, referring to Diana's private burial at Althorp. 'And only since then, maybe once more. There's a lot of grief that still needs to be… to be let out.'

14 Diana's Sister Gave A Touching Reading From Song Of Solomon

Another emotionally charged moment was when Lady Jane Fellowes, Diana's sister,  delivered the only reading of the ceremony at Windsor Castle before Harry's nuptials to Meghan.

According to The Sun, the couple included a lovely tribute to the late Princess Diana during their wedding service with a Bible reading that spoke on the power of love. Lady Jane read from the eighth chapter of the Song of Solomon after Harry and Meghan completed the Declaration.

Her voice quivered as she read the scripture. "Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave," she read. 'Its flashes are flashes of fire, a raging flame. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If one offered for love all the wealth of one's house, it would be utterly scorned."

This wasn't the first time that Lady Jane read from the Bible in honor of her sister. She also did a reading at Diana's funeral in 1997. Diana's family was well represented at the ceremony. Lady Sarah McCorquodale, her other sister, and her brother Earl Spencer were also in attendance as well with Harry's cousins in the Spencer family.

13 Bishop Micheal Curry Delivered An Impassioned Sermon

The most stirring moment of the ceremony came thanks to Rev. Michael Curry, who is the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. He was asked to preach to in honor of Meghan's American heritage. His appearance was groundbreaking because Bishop Curry is the first African American head of the Episcopal Church and his sermon marked the first time an American bishop spoke at a Royal Wedding.

The message he had was powerful as he opened with a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King. “We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love, and when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world.” He said with passion before adding, "There's power in love. Do not underestimate it. Anyone who has ever fallen in love knows what I mean. But think about love in any form or experience of it."

Bishop Curry also referenced the traditional African American spiritual “There Is a Balm in Gilead” and spoke about the good news of Jesus Christ. It was an animated moment that injected some serious energy into the ceremony. It was so impassioned that when the sermon was over, Harry glanced at Meghan and asked her, "Are you okay?"

12 The Royal Family Had Quite A Reaction To The American Bishop

The reactions to the lively sermon delivered by Bishop Curry were priceless. The Royal Family and the crowd were taken aback by his energized delivery and message. As the sermon unfolded, the camera panned through the wedding crowd and their expressions were that of total shock and amazement. His delivery was unlike what is usually seen in the Church Of England.

According to the folks at Harpers Bazaar, the family did not hold back. "Zara Tindall, daughter of Princess Anne, had a very interesting expression after the reverend told them that he would try to wrap up so Meghan Markle and Prince Harry can officially get married," wrote Tamara Fuentes.

"Princess Beatrice stole the show with her eye-popping reaction to the reverend's words, which he opened up with a quote by Martin Luther King, Jr. from his 1967 “Where Do We Go From Here?”, she continued.

All the world noticed when Camilla leaned over and whispered something to Kate. The Duchess of Cambridge gave her step-mother-in-law the side eye-twice! Meghan and Harry sat near the Bishop and she wore a pleasant smile while Harry looked a bit more stoic throughout the sermon. In the end, the entire congregation was witness to one amazing message of love.

11 Prince Philip Checked On His Wife, The Queen

Queen Elizabeth wore a scowl during the ceremony but it created an opportunity for a sweet moment. Prince Philip took a second to glance at his wife to make sure that she was okay during the sermon delivered by Bishop Curry. It was a bit of a treat to witness this tender moment between the Royal couple.

Although the Queen had totally given Harry and Meghan her blessing, it was noticeable that she omitted a few choice words from the official document. According to Town & Country, people took notice that Queen Elizabeth's formal consent to Prince William and Kate Middleton back in 2011, used the words "Our Trusty and Well-beloved Catherine Elizabeth Middleton." to describe Kate Middleton.

However, Meghan was not bestowed the same descriptor in the letter of approval from Her Majesty. According to Emily Nash, a royal reporter, the omission shouldn't be seen as an oversight. Since Meghan wasn't yet a British citizen, she could not be given the descriptor at the time.

"For anyone wondering why Meghan is not described as "most trusty and well-beloved" like Kate was, it's because that term is only used for citizens of Britain or the Queen's overseas Realms. Meghan is not yet a British citizen," Nash tweeted.

10 Megan's Mom Got Emotional During The Ceremony

Doria Ragland watched on as her daughter, Meghan, married a prince. Her facial expressions were very tender and she was overcome with emotion many times during the ceremony. It was touching to see the mother-of - eye well up with tears during the wedding. She radiated pride and joy throughout the nuptials.

Yet, many were unhappy with the fact that Doria sat alone on the second row. She was the only person from Meghan's family to attend since her ex- couldn't make it due to health issues. This left Doria to sit solo during the ceremony. she was seated across from The Queen herself, many people were left wondering about the seating arrangement.

Town & Country spoke with royal expert, Alastair Bruce, about the seating arrangement during the ceremony. "It's very much a matter for the bride and the groom," he said. "As is tradition, the family of the groom will likely be seated on the right and the family of the bride on the when looking at the altar."

So, Harry and Meghan stuck with tradition when selecting where Doria would be seated By the look on her face, it seems like she was perfectly happy to sit by herself. She only had eyes for Meghan.

9 Harry Rubbed Meghan's Thumb While The Choir Sang "Stand By Me "

There wasn't a dry eye in the house when Karen Gibson and the Kingdom Choir, a London-based gospel choir, performed the song "Stand By Me" for Meghan and Harry from the west end of St. George's Chapel at the castle.

What was even more touching about that moment was when Harry lovingly stroked Meghan's thumb while they listened to the moving song. It was such a tender gesture for his bride. The song itself was an unexpected modern touch for the ceremony and a surprise for the 600 guests. According to The Huffington Post, it was an important moment.

"The song is a significant choice. First recorded by Ben E. King and released in 1961, it became an anthem for political progress and has been heard at many a black church service." Sara Bobovitz continued. "Harry's marriage to Meghan, an American woman with a black mother and a white father, is regarded as an inclusive step for the British Royal Family."

The world was given a glimpse into a personal and sweet exchange between the bride and groom. I love how affectionate and doting Harry was to Meghan during the ceremony. It's clear that Harry adores Meghan. This song was a perfect choice for the couple.

8 Harry Concentrated Hard When He Lifted Meghan's Veil

The most relatable moment of the ceremony came when it was time for Harry to lift Meghan's veil. It was endearing and slightly awkward as he focused all of his energy into the task. You could tell that the pressure was on as he made a face of a man of total concentration.

It is usually a tradition that the father of the bride lifts the veil but since Meghan's dad didn't attend the ceremony because of health reasons, it was left to Harry. He stepped up and handled the task like a champ but it was a cute moment during the wedding. You could tell that he didn't want to make a mistake or let Meghan down by messing up the moment.

Meghan's veil actually contained a secret message. The 16-foot-long silk tulle veil was designed by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller. The flowers embroidered along the edge held a deep meaning.  Kensington Palace issued an official Tweet with the details.

"Ms. Markle expressed the wish of having all 53 countries of the Commonwealth with her on her journey through the ceremony. Ms. Waight Keller designed a veil representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in one spectacular floral composition." They wrote.

7 Harry Handpicked Flowers For Meghan's Bouquet From Their Garden

Even Meghan's bouquet had a special meaning and paid tribute to Princess Diana. According to Town & Country, Harry had a hand in selecting the flowers, literally. He actually gathered flowers from the garden for his bride. How romantic is that? Kensington Palace released a statement about the stunning bouquet.

"Prince Harry handpicked several flowers yesterday from their private garden at Kensington Palace to add to the bespoke bridal bouquet designed by florist Philippa Craddock," the statement continued,

"The spring blooms include Forget-Me-Nots which were Diana, Princess of Wales' favorite flower. The couple specifically chose them to be included in Ms. Markle's bouquet to honor the memory of the late Princess on this special day."

It is also a Royal tradition that the bridal bouquet includes springs of myrtle. The custom goes all the way back to the wedding of Princess Victoria. Myrtle symbolizes hope and love, so it's perfect for a wedding. Meghan chose to follow the tradition.

"Many Royal Brides across the generations have chosen to carry a sprig of Myrtle, which represents love, in their bouquets," the Royal Family's official account Tweeted earlier this week. "This tradition dates back to the wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's eldest daughter."

6 Harry And Meghan Had A Romantic First Public Kiss

The entire world swooned when Harry and Meghan shared their first public kiss as husband and wife. They had a charming interaction as they stood before their admirers, hand in hand. The couple mouthed a few chosen words to one another but thanks to Cosmopolitan, we now know what the Royal couple said before they smooched.

According to James Freestone, professional lipreader, it was Meghan's idea for them to share a kiss on the steps.

"Do we kiss?" Meghan asked Harry, prompting a moving display of their iconic PDA.

In response, Freestone says, Harry answered with a discreet, "Yeah." Then he planted one on her.

The newlyweds broke tradition yet again by not appearing on the balcony of Kensington Palace to share their first kiss. The couple elected to have a more intimate ceremony at St. George's Chapel and shred their iconic kiss on the steps of Windsor Castle.

They then descended the steps to enter their carriage. It was A PDA packed day for Meghan and Harry as he leaned in for a second kiss during their carriage ride. These two are sweet and tender with each other. They couldn't have shared a more romantic first kiss if you ask me.

5 Prince Charles And Doria Ragland Shared A Touching Moment After The Ceremony

A very touching moment unfolded between Prince Charles and Doria Ragland during the ceremony. Time Magazine reported about the sweet gesture that Charles extended to Meghan's mom. The moment unfolded as the bride and groom stepped away from the altar. "During the ceremony, Prince Charles took the mother-of-the-bride's hand to escort her to watch their children sign their register."

Of course, all of Twitter reacted to the moment. One person wrote, "That was a really genuine smile from Prince Charles as he took Doria's hand. I love that. #RoyalWedding"

Another follower commented: "Doria and Charles walking off together as proud parents."

"I just want to know what Doria and Charles are talking about because they seem to have become buddies and I kind of love it. #RoyalWedding"

Their budding friendship continued after the ceremony was over.  Charles linked arms with Doria and his wife Camilla as the three of them walked down the steps after exiting St. George's Cathedral.

It was especially gentlemanly of  Charles to extend his arm to Doria as she was the only member of Meghan's family to attend the wedding. She was dignified and held her own, but the Prince's kindness was a welcoming moment of warmth from the Royal Family.

4 Meghan Had An "On My Gosh" Moment During The Carriage Ride

Meghan had a genuine moment that was captured by the cameras. It occurred as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex embarked on a 2.6-mile long carriage ride through the town of Windsor and down The Long Walk after the ceremony. It marked their first appearance as husband and wife.

The newlyweds looked like they were glowing with joy as they waved to the excited crowd. It was an occasion fit for a princess, and Meghan waved at the crowd with ease. Yet, even she was overwhelmed by the fairytale moment. As the carriage re-entered the gates of Windsor Castle, Meghan felt the gravity of the moment, as she placed her hand on her chest, and expressed her emotions by saying "Oh my gosh."

The moment did not go unnoticed and CBS This Morning Tweeted: "Did you see that? That was a real moment… 'just to say 'oh my gosh'… that was the kind of moment you kind of wait for to see her reacting and kind of taking in that moment." @etnow's @KevinFrazier#RoyalWedding #RoyalThisMorning http://CBSNews.com/Royals"

It was adorable to witness such an honest reaction from Meghan. She was experiencing every little girl's dream come true. Not many ladies can say that they've gone on a real carriage ride with a prince.

3 Then She Beamed When She Saw Her Drama Teacher In The Crowd

It was very heartwarming to see Meghan's face light up during the Royal carriage ride. One person caught the eye of the bride as the newlyweds made their way through the energized on-lookers on the 2.6 mile stretch of road. It was her former drama teacher, Gigi Perreau.

We all know Meghan as the Duchess of Sussex but she was also a successful Hollywood actress who most notably appeared on American TV show Suits as the character Rachel Zane. Gigi was a blast from her past.

According to Town & Country, Gigi had been invited by ITV as an exclusive contributor of the big day. A video of the special moment was posted to Twitter. Gigi wondered aloud if the Duchess would recognize her as the carriage drew near. Well, to her delight, Meghan totally did! When the carriage passed by Gigi, the bride locked eyes with Gigi and promptly screamed with excitement.

Alex Beresford of ITV took to social media to share the sweet moment. “Oh my God” screams Meghan as her old drama teacher Gigi Perreau manages to catch her eye in the crowd! Two seconds before I said do you think she'd recognize you! She was right! @ITV," the Tweet said.

2 Harry Gallantly Opened The Car Door For Meghan When They Left The Reception

Prince Harry and his bride emerged from Windsor to head to their wedding reception at Frogmore House. They both had changed into second outfits for the festivities and looked like a stunning couple. A tender moment unfolded as they entered their getaway car. Harry opened the door for his new wife as she stepped into a classic Jaguar convertible.

Kensington Palace issued a statement on Twitter about the details of the car. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex depart Windsor Castle for a reception hosted by The Prince of Wales at Frogmore House, in a silver-blue Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero. This vehicle was originally manufactured in 1968, and has since been converted to electric power." The Tweet read.

According to Harper's Bazaar, even the car had a secret message for the bride and groom. "If you blink, you might miss the sweet homage to the newlyweds' nuptials: the license plate reads "E190518" referencing their wedding date (in the European date format, 19 May 2018). " A royal insider wrote.

The Newlyweds zoomed off in style but we'll always treasure the romantic moment when Harry held open the door for Meghan. You can tell that he's going to be a doting husband, for sure.

1 Meghan Wore Princess Diana's Ring

Meghan and Harry made sure to honor his late mother throughout their big day and the bride wore an iconic piece of jewelry to the reception. People confirmed that "Meghan wore Princess Diana's aquamarine ring on her right hand which was visible while she waved at photographers as she sat in the silver-blue Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero Harry was driving."

The emerald cut Aquamarine ring was famously worn by Diana during a 1997 auction of her wardrobe at Christie's. The stunner part of a set - the second piece is a bracelet of Aquamarine that is connected by five strands of pearls. Diana wore the set to a 1996 gala in Australia.

People spoke with Eva Hartling, the vice president of Maison Birks, which just so happens to Meghan's favorite brand. “I thought she could have gone with something blue with a piece of jewelry for example in her first look, but we saw it in her second look with her ring belonging to Diana,” says Hartling. “I think that was symbolic.”

It was a fitting tribute to Diana and the ring looked amazing on Meghan's finger as she waved to photographers while her groom whisked her away in style.

References: Thesun.co.uk, People.com, Twitter.com, Huffingtonpost.com, Cosmopolitan.com, Time.com, Harpersbazaar.com