Royal Wedding: Britain's Prince Harry weds American actress Meghan Markle

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Tens-of-thousands gathered in Windsor to celebrate the wedding of Britain's Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle. Millions more watched on television around the world, as the couple put a modern twist on British traditions. CGTN's Kate Parkinson has details.

There was not a cloud in the sky as Meghan Markle arrived at St George's Chapel, Windsor to marry her prince. Her minimalistic pure white gown was designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller, the artistic director of French fashion house Givenchy.

Walking down the aisle, the bride's long white silk veil - embroidered with flowers from each of the 53 Commonwealth countries - trailed behind her.

The couple had put their own modern touch on the ceremony which included a performance by a gospel group as well as the traditional hymns, prayers, and readings and had chosen to omit the word "obey" from their vows.

PRINCE HARRY BRITAIN'S PRINCE "I Harry, take you, Meghan, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part."

MEGHAN MARKLE FORMER AMERICAN ACTRESS "I Meghan, take you, Harry, to be my husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part."

Outside, tens of thousands of people crowded the streets of Windsor. Some had traveled all the way from the U.S. to see their American princess.

CONSTANCE & CHRIS VISITORS FROM PENNSYLVANIA "There is so much negativity in the world right now and this just brings so much joy. Doesn't a wedding always bring so much joy."

"Especially, a happy one like this."

"And on such a gorgeous day."

Emerging from the chapel, the newlyweds - who will be known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - shared a kiss in front of the jubilant crowds. Before departing in a Cinderella-style horse-drawn carriage tour of Windsor, smiling and waving at their cheering fans, many of whom have camped out for days to see the royal couple.

KATE PARKINSON WINDSOR "It is a love story that has captured the hearts of so many. A whirlwind romance that blossomed into a modern-day fairy tale. So many people here and around the world now hoping Harry and Meghan gets their happily ever after."