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Charles, Camilla tie the knot by Deborah Haynes and Olivier Lucazeau Britain's Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles, the true love of his life, on Saturday in a private civil ceremony. Charles, 56, the heir to the British monarchy, and Camilla, 57, were married at the 17th century Guildhall in Windsor, west of London, with an afternoon service of blessing and reception at next-door Windsor Castle to follow. Some 15,000 people, many cheering and waving Union Jack flags and hats, lined Windsor's picturesque streets under blue skies to catch a glimpse of the new royal couple, police said. In comparison, around 600,000 had turned out in London in July 1981 when Charles wedded Diana inside the domed splendour of St Paul's Cathedral. The couple smiled and waved as they emerged arm-in-arm through the red front doors of the Guildhall after the 25-minute ceremony and climbed into a dark Rolls Royce limousine for a three-minute ride to Windsor Castle, the royal family's weekend residence. Camilla, now officially Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall, wore an ivory-cream dress, matching full-length coat from Robinson Valentine and a broad, lace-brimmed hat topped with feathers from Philip Treacy. The groom opted for a classic black and grey morning suit for the simple ceremony, conducted beneath a chandelier, a pair of elegant stained glass windows and a portrait of a stern-looking Queen Victoria. Charles and Camilla, both divorcees, were declared man and wife by local registrar Clair Williams inside the Guildhall before 28 specially invited guests and no media at all. Prince William, 22, and Tom Parker Bowles, 30, acted as witnesses as Charles slipped a wedding band made of Welsh gold onto Camilla's left ring finger. Notable by their absence were the groom's parents, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. (AFP) |
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