In Pics: Meghan Markle Brings The Glamour Of Hollywood To The Royal Family And Wedding

Holding hands and smiling at each other as a soprano sang a work by Handel, Prince Harry and Meghan Markel signaled that they would be a different kind of royal couple. As they stood at the altar, Harry said to Meghan: “You look amazing.” They held hands, they stole looks and their comfort and happiness shown through.

And she really did. The American star chose a sleek dress by designer Clare Waight Keller for her wedding to Prince Harry. The actor’s choice is being closely watched Saturday given how big an impact royal wedding dresses have on what brides everywhere want to wear. Princess Diana’s 1981 wedding gown, with its romantic details and dramatic train, defined the ‘80s fairytale bridal look.

The former actor was one of the core cast members of the legal drama Suits, inarguably her most prominent role. But in addition to playing Rachel Zane in 108 episodes, Markle’s career has been specked with bit parts for close to two decades.

Markle was born and raised in Hollywood - she was the daughter of a lighting director. She made her first appearance as a child actor on a Nickelodeon show and was even a model on the game show, Deal or No Deal.

Meghan’s demeanour, her style and her work has stood apart over the years and will continue to do so. She was all smiles as she arrived to a fanfare and walked down the aisle accompanied part of the way by Prince Charles, and by 10 young page boys and bridesmaids. The children include 4-year-old Prince George and 3-year-old Princess Charlotte, children of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge.

Prince Harry and his brother and best man Prince William were seated waiting for her on Saturday.