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Grand Duke George Mikhailovich Romanov and his Italian bride, Victoria Romanovna Bettarini, exit St. Isaac's Cathedral following their wedding in St. Petersburg, Russia.

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After a century of waiting, Russians witness a royal wedding once more

6:09pm October 02, 2021

by Charles Maynes

A descendant of the czarist Romanov dynasty was married in the first royal wedding in over 100 years — kicking off a weekend of lavish events that sparked public curiosity, awe and derision.

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason performed at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19.

Music & Culture

No Nerves From 19-Year-Old Royal Wedding Cellist

11:30am May 27, 2018

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, a rising star in the U.K. classical world, wants to serve as an inspiration for musicians even younger than he is.

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs for millions at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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'Cello Bae' Sheku Kanneh-Mason Wins Worldwide Fans After Royal Wedding

5:13pm May 26, 2018

by Sidney Madden

Watch the moving performance from 19-year-old award-winner during the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Flowers representing the 53 countries in the Commonwealth adorn the veil worn by Meghan Markle.

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Not Everybody Was A Fan Of Meghan Markle's Wedding Veil

4:35pm May 22, 2018

by Kamala Thiagarajan

The veil depicted 53 flowers representing the nations of the Commonwealth. And that has prompted a backlash in India.

Bishop Michael Bruce Curry delivering the sermon during the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Bishop Michael Curry's Royal Wedding Sermon: Full Text Of 'The Power Of Love'

12:45pm May 20, 2018

by Maquita Peters

The presiding bishop of the American Episcopal Church delivered a powerful and emotive sermon to those in attendance and millions more watching across the world on embracing the power of love.

People gather outside the Prince Harry pub in Windsor, England.

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Royal Wedding Reflects A Changing Britain

8:51am May 19, 2018

Beyond the pageantry and royal stagecraft at which the British excel, there is a story about a changing Britain, a complicated U.S. family, a resilient monarchy and the redemption of a wayward prince.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle greet well-wishers in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in March.

A Royal Wedding With Global Appeal

3:27pm May 18, 2018

by Autumn Brewington

Interest in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle transcends borders in a way that past royal weddings have not, writes Autumn Brewington, who anchored The Washington Post's royal wedding blog in 2011.

A souvenir shop in Windsor, England, sells wedding-themed T-shirts and other memorabilia ahead of Saturday's royal wedding.

British Businesses Hope To Cash In On Royal Wedding

10:01am May 17, 2018

by Alice Fordham

"People like them," a London souvenir shop employee says of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. "They're a bit cool, aren't they?" And, he says, "For our business, they're absolutely essential."

A slice of cake from the 2011 wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will be sold by Julien's Auctions in June. Pieces of four other royal wedding cakes also will be auctioned off.

Slice Of History: Pieces Of British Royal Wedding Cakes Up For Auction

3:43pm May 04, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

A California-based auction house is selling the old confections on June 23. One piece, from the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, is expected to fetch up to $1,200.