Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding

I was part of a small on the ground reporting team in Windsor for the Royal Wedding. I spent time speaking with members of the public before approaching reception guests to get quotes about the newlyweds. I was able to get quotes from friends of the couple about which Elton John songs were played and an exclusive quote about how relaxed Meghan and Harry appeared with each other.

PRINCE Harry whisked new bride Meghan to their evening reception in the world's most sought-after car.

They drove the one-and-a-half miles to Frogmore House on the Queen's Windsor estate in a blue 1968 Jaguar E-Type — which has been converted to electric.

The left-hand drive soft-top was fitted with the registration plate E190518 yesterday's date.

Harry was dressed in a tuxedo while Meghan, in the passenger seat, wore a lily-white Stella McCartney halter neck silk crepe gown, and shoes from Aquazurra.

She also had on an emerald-cut aquamarine ring which once belonged to Princess Diana. It was believed to be Harry's gift to Meghan.

Her hair, pulled back into a low bun, was styled by George Northwood, who charges £500 for an appointment.

Actor James Corden was compère at the do for 200 friends and family.

Hosts Prince Charles and Camilla were expected to leave early, but the party was set to go well into the night.

Earlier, Harry had 600 guests in stitches with his speech at the afternoon reception at St George's Hall state room in Windsor Castle.

One guest said: "The speech was very off-the-cuff, which was lovely.

"Harry promised that all the Americans wouldn't steal the swords, and said, 'Please, when you leave, be quiet as you don't want to wake the neighbours,' which was quite fun.

"He also got a lot of cheers when he said, 'My wife and I'."

Sir Elton John serenaded Harry and Meghan with his hit Circle of Life from Harry's favourite Disney film The Lion King.

One of the couple's first dates was to see The Lion King musical in London's West End.

Sir Elton, 71, famously sang Candle In The Wind at Princess Diana's funeral in 1997.

His performance yesterday evoked memories of that with many guests moved to tears.

He also sang his ballads Your Song and Tiny Dancer.

The latter was penned by Bernie Taupin in tribute to a beautiful woman he met in California.

A source said: "Sir Elton was incredible, a treat for everyone and extremely romantic."

Before the afternoon reception Harry, Meghan and senior royals posed for formal portraits with photographer Alexi Lubomirski.

The photos also featured the Queen, Prince Philip, Meghan's mum Doria, William, Kate and the six bridesmaids and four page boys.

Waiting guests were handed glasses of Pol Roger Brut Réserve Non Vintage Champagne and a selection of wines.

Prince William acted as master of ceremonies. Charles and Harry's speeches were described as "lovely" by Indian activist Suhani Jalota, She added: "People were crying. It was just a very nice atmosphere to be in, where everybody felt really loved.

"The speeches were essentially about how Harry was as a child and growing up. Then about the couple and how beautiful they are together, and how they gel really well."

The food featured 7,500 items prepared by a team of 25 chefs, led by royal chef Mark Flanagan.

Guests tucked into canapes including Scottish langoustine wrapped in smoked salmon with citrus crème fraiche as well as croquette of confit Windsor lamb, roasted vegetables and shallot jam.

Also on offer were poached free range chicken bound in a lightly-spiced yoghurt with roasted apricot and warm asparagus spears with mozzarella and sunblush tomatoes.

The bowl food featured fricassee of free-range chicken with morel mushrooms and young leeks as well as ten-hour slow roasted Windsor pork belly with apple compote and crackling.

Sweet canapes also featured including champagne and pistachio macaroons, orange crème brûlée tartlets and miniature rhubarb crumble tartlets.

One guest said: "The reception was amazing. It was a really lovely spread. Harry and Meghan were really relaxed and very happy."