--- title: First Photos of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as Newlyweds description: Here's the first royal wedding photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now that they're newlyweds following their May 19 ceremony. canonical: https://time.com/5260716/first-photos-prince-harry-meghan-markle/ author: Raisa Bruner article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2018-05-19T12:50:56.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-06-24T06:56:39.638Z og:title: Here's Your Very First Photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as Newlyweds og:description: It's official: Harry and Meghan are newlyweds — and here's a first peek og:url: https://time.com/5260716/first-photos-prince-harry-meghan-markle/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9ba5d2e0a7c4278e/698930e597cdff0ee06b546d/royal-wedding-2018-meghan-markle-prince-harry-exit-wedding.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 2405 og:image:height: 1353 og:image:alt: BRITAIN-US-ROYALS-WEDDING-CEREMONY og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Here's Your Very First Photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as Newlyweds twitter:description: It's official: Harry and Meghan are newlyweds — and here's a first peek twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9ba5d2e0a7c4278e/698930e597cdff0ee06b546d/royal-wedding-2018-meghan-markle-prince-harry-exit-wedding.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Here's Your Very First Photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as Newlyweds > Sponsored content. 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Their elegant, [star-studded](http://time.com/money/5241941/who-pays-for-the-royal-wedding/) ceremony on May 19 at [St. George’s Chapel](http://time.com/5176654/st-georges-chapel-windsor-castle-venue/) in Windsor Castle was viewed by millions around the world and culminated in the couple reciting their vows and [tying the knot](http://time.com/5039393/royal-wedding-2018-details/).  Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex emerge from the West Door of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Ben Birchall—AFP/Getty Images The couple took their vows at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle under the purview of Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. They were joined at the church by relatives and friends, including Harry’s [best man](http://time.com/5255595/prince-william-prince-harry-meghan-markle-wedding/) [Prince William](http://time.com/5255840/prince-william-prince-harry-moments/), his father Prince Charles and grandmother Queen Elizabeth II. Markle and the prince then took part in a carriage procession through the town of Windsor, which was watched by a select number of guests [invited](http://time.com/5210945/prince-harry-meghan-markle-royal-wedding-invitation/) from across England. The ceremony and carriage ride will be followed up with a reception within the castle complex. It’s the same location where Harry’s father also had his own marriage reception to [Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall](http://time.com/3844306/prince-charles-camilla-delighted-royal-baby/), in 2005\. Later in the evening, the group will decamp to the nearby property of Frogmore House for an even more intimate reception.  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after their wedding, May 19, 2018. Dominic Lipinski—PA Wire  Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, walk away from the High Altar at the end of their wedding ceremony in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. Dominic Lipinski—AFP/Getty Images  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle after their wedding, May 19, 2018. 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