Powerful images show Prince Harry appearing to well up during a rendition of his mother Dianas favourite hymn as he married Meghan.
The prince bowed his head and seemed to wipe away a tear as the gospel choir gave a rendition of Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer.
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Harry was clearly emotional when he lifted his head up, before exhaling deeply to calm himself down.
The song has a deep connection with the royals – as well as being one of Dianas favourites, it was played at her funeral in 1997, when Harry was just 12.
Meghan may have been aware of the poignancy of the moment, as she grasped the princes hand throughout the song.
Speaking for a documentary that aired last year, the new Duke of Sussex said he had only cried about Dianas death twice.
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In reference to her private burial, he said: The first time I cried was at the funeral on the island.
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The prince added: And only since then, maybe once more. Theres a lot of grief that still needs to be… to be let out.
Later in the evening, the couple gave another subtle tribute to Harrys late mother.
For the evening reception, Meghan wore one of Dianas rings – an emerald-cut cocktail ring that Diana was pictured wearing in 1997, shortly before her death.
Diana had left her jewellery collection to William and Harrys future wives in a letter of wishes penned before her death.
The new royal couple were last pictured as they climbed into a 1968 Jaguar E-Type with the registration E190518 – the date of their wedding.
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Harry got behind the wheel and drove Meghan, in the passenger seat, the short distance from Windsor Castle to Frogmore House, the location of the evening reception, which is also on the Windsor estate.
Away from the glare of the cameras, they spent the evening dancing the night away with 200 special guests.
Earlier on Sunday, they left Windsor Castle to return to London.
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