Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Marry at Windsor Castle

On 19/05/2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were married at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in a ceremony attended by members of the British Royal Family, international guests, and representatives from charitable organizations. The wedding was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and formed part of official royal proceedings watched by audiences worldwide. On the morning of the ceremony, Queen Elizabeth II conferred the title of Duke of Sussex upon Prince Harry. With this grant of peerage, he became His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex. Alongside the dukedom, he also received the subsidiary titles of Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel, in line with royal tradition. Following the marriage, Meghan Markle assumed the title Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex. The change in titles took immediate effect upon the completion of the ceremony, marking their new roles within the structure of the British Royal Family. The wedding combined traditional Anglican elements with modern inclusions, reflecting both royal customs and the couple’s backgrounds. It took place within the grounds of Windsor Castle, a historic royal residence located in Berkshire, England. Why This Moment Matters: The wedding formalized both the couple’s marriage and their new titles, bringing together established royal traditions and contemporary elements during a widely viewed international event.