Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding

The wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on May 19, 2018, was anything but a typical wedding.

Royal Wedding 2018

Meghan Markle

The wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on May 19, 2018, was anything but a typical wedding in all instances but one: It marked the joining of a couple and their extended relations — creating a new and expanded family.

From that day leading up to the Oprah interview on March 7, 2021, this couple has had its fair share of drama. They had a baby, stepped down as senior royals, suffered a miscarriage and are now expecting baby No. 2. Plus, they shared with Oprah some of the struggles they had in the palace — from Meghan's depression to issues surrounding race and a lack of acceptance in the public eye.

Let's just say we don't envy them, but we did want to go back to the beginning of this beautiful union and share some of the most poignant, amusing and amazing photos from their wedding day.

So It Begins

Meghan Markle and Doria Ragland — Meghan Markle, center, and her mother Doria Ragland, left, leave Cliveden House Hotel in Taplow, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018 where the stayed before Markle's wedding ceremony with Prince Harry at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Anticipation Mounts

Meghan Markle — Meghan Markle is driven with some of her page boys to the wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

The Long Walk

Long Walk — Crowds lined the Long Walk.

British Pride

British Pride — A woman is painted with a British flag on her face, as they wait at The Long Walk to watch the carriage procession after the wedding of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

The Mother-of-the-Bride Arrives

Mother-of-the-Bride — Mother-of-the-Bride, Doria Ragland arrives for the Royal Wedding.

The Groom and His Best Man

Prince Harry and Prince William — Britain's Prince Harry, left, and best man Prince William.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II — Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and other members of the royal family wave, after the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Pippa Middleton, Steps Back into the Spotlight

Pippa Middleton — Pippa Middleton and James Matthews arrive for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Lady Kitty Joins the Festivities

Lady Kitty Spencer — Lady Kitty Spencer arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Royals in Attendence

Royalty — Britain's Prince Edward, center left, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, right, James, Viscount Severn, left, and Lady Louise Windsor, second right, followed by Britain's Princess Anne, top right, and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence arrive for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte Steal the Show

Prince George and Princess Charlotte — Britain's Prince George, left, Princess Charlotte, third left, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, background fourth left and Jessica Mulroney foreground arrive with the bridesmaids and page boys for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Famous Faces

Abigail Spencer and Priyanka Chopra — Abigail Spencer, left, and Priyanka Chopra arrive for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

George and Amal Clooney Dressed to Impress

George and Amal Clooney — George and Amal Clooney arrive for the wedding ceremony.

A Happier Occasion for Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John — Sir Elton John was close friends with Diana, Princess of Wales.

Of Course, The Beckhams...

David and Victoria Beckham — David and Victoria Beckham arrive for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Oprah Was Having Fun

Oprah Royal Wedding — Oprah Winfrey leaves St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Idris Elba, aka 'Stringer Bell'

Idris Elba, aka 'Stringer Bell' — Idris Elba: English actor, producer, musician, and DJ.

Charlotte Riley and Tom Hardy

Charlotte Riley and Tom Hardy — Charlotte Riley and Tom Hardy arrive at the Royal Wedding.

No Hard Feelings from Chelsy Davy

Chelsy Davy — Chelsy Davy is a former girlfriend of Prince Harry. They dated from early 2004 to 2011.

Brothers, Always

Best man, Prince William — Britain's Prince Harry, left, and his best man, Prince William the Duke of Cambridge.

Doria Ragland Is Ready!

Doria Ragland — Doria Ragland takes her seat, prior to the start of the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Some Help with the Train

Help with Her Train — Meghan Markle arrives for her wedding ceremony.

A Bold Walk Down the Aisle

Bridal walk down the aisle — Meghan Markle and her bridal walk down the aisle at the beginning of the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

The Bride Arrives

Down the aisle — Meghan Markle walks down the aisle.

St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle

St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle — The scene inside St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle during the Royal Wedding.

Remember When That Was Us Up There?

Kate Middleton — Kate Middleton whispers to her husband during the Royal Wedding.

All Eyes on the Bride

Bride and Groom — Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle smile during their wedding ceremony in St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Prince Harry Beams

Prince Harry looks at his bride, Meghan Markle — Britain's Prince Harry looks at his bride, Meghan Markle.

It's Time

St. George's Chapel — Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hold hands during their wedding ceremony in St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Eye to Eye

Eye to Eye — Britain's Prince Harry pulls back the veil of Meghan Markle watched by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during their wedding at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Taking Each Other's Hands

Taking Each Other's Hands — Britain's Prince Harry takes Meghan Markle hands.

Exchanging Vows

Exchanging Vows — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their wedding service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Husband and Wife

Husband and Wife — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after their wedding in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

One Last Moment Before Greeting the Crowd

Meghan Markle's Wedding — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle after their wedding ceremony.

The Couple Takes Center Stage

Royal Wedding — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Three Cheers for a Kiss

St. George's Chapel — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Check Out Meghan Markle's Stunning Flower Bouquet

Meghan Markle's Flower Bouquet — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. (

That Dress!

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

We Did It!

Meghan Markle Wedding — Meghan Markle and Britain's Prince Harry stand on the steps of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle following their wedding in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Starting a New Life Together

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle walk down the steps after their wedding at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

More Kisses, More Cheers

Kiss the Bride — Meghan Markle and Prince Harry kiss on the steps of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle following their wedding in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Kate Seemed Happy to Not Be in the Spotlight

Kate Middleton — Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Kiss from a Prince

Prince's Kiss — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kiss on the steps of St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle after their wedding in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Happy Bride

Royal Bride — Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle leave after their wedding ceremony, at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. (

Well-Wishers Lined the Streets

Well-wishers lining the streets — Well-wishers lining the streets wave and cheer as Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Gorgeous Tiara

Meghan Markle — Meghan Markle leaves after her wedding ceremony to Prince Harry, at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

A Carriage Ride Fit for a Fairytale

Royal carriage — Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wave to the crowd in a carriage after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Surreal Scene

White Horses — Meghan Markle reacts as she rides in a carriage with her husband Britain's Prince Harry after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Sussex Shows Some Pride

Duchess of Sussex — Meghan Markle's new title is 'Duchess of Sussex'.

Just Married

Meghan Markle — A closeup of the bride and groom.

Waving to the Crowds

Meghan Markle and Britain's Prince Harry — Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ride in an open-topped carriage after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

A Closer Look at Meghan's Ring

Meghan Markle Ring — Meghan Markle reacts as she rides in a carriage with her husband Britain's Prince Harry after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Now Into a Car

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle leave after their wedding ceremony, at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Crowd Favorites

Prince Harry Waving to the Crowd — Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle ride a horse-drawn carriage, after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Sparkle in Her Eyes

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle react and wave as they leave Windsor Castle in a carriage after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Now They're Off to the Reception

Duke and Duchess of Sussex — The newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, leave Windsor Castle after their wedding in Windsor, England, to attend an evening reception at Frogmore House, hosted by the Prince of Wales, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

A Prince, and a Gentleman

Prince Harry — The newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Time to Celebrate

Frogmore House — The newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, leave Windsor Castle in a convertible Jaguar E-Type, originally built in 1968 but converted in 2018 into an electric vehicle. Its license plate matched the date of the royal wedding - E190518.

And Cut the Official Wedding Cake

Royal Wedding Cake — The wedding cake for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by Claire Ptak of London-based bakery Violet Cakes on display in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018.

In All the Papers!

Royal Wedding Newspaper Coverage — A photo illustration showing a selection of British Newspaper front pages with pictures from the wedding of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.