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How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chapel is MUCH smaller than Wills and Kate’s wedding ceremony
HARRY and Meghan’s wedding ceremony today was a considerably more modest affair than Prince Williams’ seven years previously.
The newlyweds invited just over 600 to watch them tie the knot in St George’s chapel, while 1,900 saw Wills and Kate Middleton say “I do” at Westminster Abbey.
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Heads of state from around the world, military figures and politicians all attended that ceremony that took place on April 29, 2011.
They are notable by their absence from Harry and Meghan’s big day in Windsor.
The couple have instead concentrated on inviting their family and close friends instead to share with them the special occasion.
Stars including David and Victoria Beckham and Elton John attended both weddings.
Their guestlist sheds a revealing light on the pair’s very different backgrounds.
How the Royal Wedding has unfolded so far...
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sealed their marriage with a kiss after a groundbreaking modern Royal Wedding
- Following the ceremony the couple were whisked away in a carriage for the Royal Procession
- Meghan stunned in a Givenchy gown with a 15ft veil embroidered with flowers
- The Queen wore a green coat and hat for the ceremony as Philip, 96, walked unaided after recent hip op
- Princess Charlotte and Prince George melted hearts with their outfits for the big day
- But Kate raised eyebrows with her 'cream' coloured gown
- At the ceremony American Bishop Michael Curry stole the show with an eccentric speech
- Celebrities including George and Amal Clooney, the Beckhams and Oprah Winfrey were among the guests at the wedding
- Up to 150,000 people swarmed the streets of Windsor to get a view of the newly married couple
- Prince Harry and Meghan became the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after their marriage
10Prince William married Kate in a much grander ceremony at Westminster Abbey in 2011Credit: Richard Pohle - The Times 
10There were 1,900 guests present to see Kate's father Michael walk her down the aisle seven years agoCredit: AFP 
10Heads of state and dignitaries from around the world were invited to witness Kate and Wills tie the knotCredit: AFP - Getty It shows Harry’s side crammed with aristocracy, while Meghan’s guests include those drawn from her celebrity world.
They are seated in the Quire of St. George’s Chapel.
Tennis ace Serena Williams occupies a coveted slot on Meghan’s side four spaces from the altar while TV titan Oprah Winfrey is seated behind her in the tenth space.
The Clooneys - Amal and George - are also seated on Meghan’s side along with the Duchess of York and Earl and Countess Spencer.
10There were just over 600 guests at St George's Chapel for Harry and Meghan's weddingCredit: AP:Associated Press 
10The happy couple concentrated in inviting friends and family to today's ceremonyCredit: PA:Press Association 
10The guestlist at today's wedding shed a light on Harry and Meghan's different backgroundsCredit: PA:Press Association Sat directly adjacent to the altar on Meghan’s side are her mother Doria Ragland, and her stylist best friend Jessica Mulroney.
Behind them another of Meghan’s friends - Benita Litt and Jessica Mulroney’s husband Benedict Mulroney.
On Harry’s side The Queen occupies a central slot adjacent to the altar.
Behind her is his cousin Zara Tindall.
10Harry and Meghan clasp hands as they exchange vowsCredit: Press Association 
10Harry told his bride: 'You look amazing' when she arrived at the altarCredit: Press Association 
10The loved-up pair gazed at each other throughout the ceremonyCredit: WPA Rota The front row also features Prince Charles, The Duchess Of York and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
Other guests at today’s glittering ceremony include David and Victoria Beckham, Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford, Tom Hardy and partner Charlotte Riley.
Harry and Meghan beamed with joy this lunchtime as they were officially declared husband and wife.
The 33-year-old royal had been overcome with emotion at the sight of his bride - telling Meghan "you look amazing" as the couple met at the altar.
The loved-up pair gazed at each other during the ceremony, with Meghan wowing in her spectacular gown by designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy, and dazzling Mary Diamond Bandeau tiara - lent to her by the Queen.
Prince Harry couldn't keep his eyes off his bride - answering "I will" as he tied the knot with his US actress love.
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