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Harry, Meghan Become Husband, Wife in British Royal Ceremony

by Henry Ridgwell

   The big day finally arrived for Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan
   Markle, as the couple married Saturday in the town of Windsor, outside
   London.

   Prince Charles, Prince Harry's father, walked the bride down the aisle.

   The American former actress confirmed earlier that her father would not
   attend the ceremony, owing to ill health, after days of speculation
   over whether he would make the journey across the Atlantic.

   Throngs of people descended on the historic town as well-wishers tried
   to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. Thousands of police officers
   mounted one of the biggest security operations in recent years, paid
   for by the public -- a bill resented by some opposed to the monarchy.

   Supporters argued the wedding was likely to attract big spending by
   visitors and those watching in bars and big screens across the country.

   The ceremony began at midday in the stunning 14th century Saint
   George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle, where Prince Harry
   was baptized in 1984.

   In Photos: The Royal Wedding