This photo of King Charles kissing Meghan Markle on her wedding day service has gone viral across social media recently. It brings to mind fond memories of their 2018 royal wedding, which happened on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The loving couple were wed in an extravagant ceremony at St George’s Chapel. This stunning venue, located inside Windsor Castle, was packed with all of their closest friends and family. This private religious ceremony was an important day in both their lives and the royal family’s history.
Meghan Markle’s emotional decision to have King Charles walk her down the aisle. Her father wouldn’t be able to be present on her special day. In her sophisticated and charming bridal gown, she certainly stole the show. She walked effortlessly down the aisle toward Prince Harry, who was waiting impatiently for her at the altar. The image of the two sharing a tender kiss has gained renewed attention, particularly after being featured in Prince Harry and Meghan’s 2022 Netflix series.
A Celebration of Love
In honor of their seventh wedding anniversary, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared a heartwarming collection of intimate photos on social media. Among these cherished images was a baby scan labeled with their first son Archie’s name, alongside a touching moment of Archie kissing his younger sister Lili on the forehead.
One of the nearby cards contained a gorgeous love note written by Meghan, which said, “Our Love Story.” The couple’s hand-made touch highlighted their focus on creating their new family life together. Yet more importantly, it was powerfully symbolic of their journey together since that monumental day in 2018.
“Seven years of marriage. A lifetime of stories.” – Meghan
The pair also inserted a black and white snapshot from their wedding photo album, featuring a moment in which they held one another joyfully as fresh-faced newlyweds. In a separate photo, Prince Harry sweetly cradles the head of their newborn. This wrenching scene creates a deep and resonant connection between their earlier life together and its present reality.
A Musical Tribute
As we saw with the music Prince Harry and Meghan used for their anniversary post, iconic songs are great. The song’s hopeful energy matched the visuals their students captured beautifully. The song’s themes of devotion and companionship resonated deeply with the couple’s relationship. Both personally and publicly—that love faced it all—they persevered through another year together.
After a year of blistering tabloid scrutiny, the couple stepped back from their royal obligations. They chose to do this under two years after getting married. Despite facing scrutiny and challenges, they have remained committed to each other and their family, illustrating resilience in the face of adversity.
Legacy and Impact
Given all that’s gone down, King Charles’s direct, personal intervention at Meghan’s wedding makes the emotional stakes overwhelmingly high. His participation points to some broader shifts taking place within the often conservative British royal family. The surfaced image is a beautiful reminder of the friendships developed during these transformative moments. These connections last, regardless of what may come later.
“Thanks to all of you (whether by our side, or from afar) who have loved and supported us throughout our love story – we appreciate you.” – Meghan
