Royal Wedding 2018: 100,000 well-wishers line the streets of Windsor to congratulate newlyweds Harry and Meghan

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Well-wishers donned red, white and blue and waved Union Jack flags as they waited with baited breath to catch a glimpse of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Amazing images from Windsor showed some royal fans dressed in head-to-toe Union Jack printed outfits while others disguised themselves with Meghan and Harry face masks.

More than 100,000 people flocked to Windsor to celebrate the couple's marriage, according to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

Entrepreneurial locals set up stands selling merchandise from scarves and flags through to enormous posters reading: "I was at the Royal Wedding 2018."

Crown goggles are just one example of the royal memorabilia being sold by vendors on the streets of Windsor this morning
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Some 600 people including members of the royal family, Meghan's former Suits co-stars and celebrities including David Beckham and James Corden attended the ceremony.

A further 2,400 members of the public were invited into the grounds of Windsor Castle to share the celebrations.

Bam Hermitage, who works at a Thai Massage parlour in Windsor, said she has never seen the town so busy with people.

She said: “It’s a miracle. I have so much respect for Meghan. She is very independent and has fought for her true love. It’s unconditional love and nothing else matters.”

Jennifer Peters and her daughter Paloma (Lizzie Edmonds )
Lizzie Edmonds

Jennifer Peters and her daughter Paloma, six, were among those invited into the castle grounds.

Mrs Peters is the chair of London-based children’s charity Me Too & Co. She said they were “super excited” to be in the crowd.

David Jones had an early start this morning to get to Windsor from his flat in Borough Market
Lizzie Edmonds

82-year-old David Jones got up at 3.30am to get to Windsor from his flat in Borough Market. He said he "wouldn't miss" today as he "loves the royals".

Spectators dressed in union flags and stars and stripes arrive on the Long Walk
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Walking in the to grounds, one guest said she was “very excited” to take her prime spot at the venue, while another said she was looking forward to a picnic breakfast.

Well-wishers supporting the Royal Wedding with Union Jack hijabs
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Many spectators had been camping outside Windsor Castle for a number of days, in hope they'd catch a glimpse of the official party arriving

Royal enthusiasts have been camping outside Windsor Castle for days to secure a good spot in the lead up to the ceremony
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Harry and Meghan made their debut as a married couple in an open-air carriage ride down the Long Walk and through Windsor waving to crowds of cheering fans.

Harry and Meghan waving to the enthusiastic crowd after the wedding ceremony
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After the ceremony, spectators continued to enjoy the sunshine and exciting atmosphere in celebrating the happy couple.

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