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Royal Wedding 2018 - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Couple head to evening reception at Frogmore House

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Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex wave as they leave Windsor Castle after their wedding to attend an evening reception at Frogmore House. Photo / Getty

Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex wave as they leave Windsor Castle after their wedding to attend an evening reception at Frogmore House. Photo / Getty

Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan Markle have arrived in a converted electric Jaguar for their wedding reception at Frogmore House, after a multi-cultural wedding the likes of which Britain's royals and the millions watching have never seen before.

About 200 guests were due to join the couple at the evening event at the 17th-century Frogmore mansion in the grounds of Windsor Castle, where Meghan, wearing an aquamarine ring which once belonged to Princess Diana, was due to make a speech to guests.

The large ring on Meghan's finger belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. Photo / Getty
The large ring on Meghan's finger belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. Photo / Getty

They travelled in a silver blue open-top Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero, which was originally manufactured in 1968 and now runs on electricity on her way to the English country house which stands in the home park of Windsor Castle and is part of the Crown Estate.

The bride's evening dress is designed by Stella McCartney and is a bespoke lily white high neck gown made of silk crepe, while her Aquazurra shoes are silky satin with soles painted in baby blue.

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The newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, leave Windsor Castle in a convertible car after their wedding. Photo / AP
The newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, leave Windsor Castle in a convertible car after their wedding. Photo / AP
Diana, Princess Of Wales pictured in 1997 at the Christie's pre-auction party for the auction of her dresses. She is wearing the aquamarine ring Meghan was wearing to her reception. Photo / Getty
Diana, Princess Of Wales pictured in 1997 at the Christie's pre-auction party for the auction of her dresses. She is wearing the aquamarine ring Meghan was wearing to her reception. Photo / Getty

Her hair, styled by George Northwood, was in a relaxed up do, with loose strands tucked behind her ears amid the breeze. She was spotted wearing the large ring on her right hand which once belonged to Harry's mother.

A double decker coach full of guests arrived at the entrance to Frogmore House for the evening reception at 7.15pm. The coach had arrived from Coworth Park hotel in Ascot, where Princes Harry and William spent the night before the wedding.

Meghan changed into a halterneck Stella McCartney design while Prince Harry wore a tuxedo for the evening reception. Photo / AP
Meghan changed into a halterneck Stella McCartney design while Prince Harry wore a tuxedo for the evening reception. Photo / AP

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie arrived in a black Bentley at 7.30pm while Sophie, Countess of Wessex, arrived just before 8pm in a Land Rover Discovery.

Actor James Corden, who attended the ceremony earlier with his wife Julia Carey, is set to play the role of host and entertainer for the reception, it is reported. Guests invited to Frogmore House, a royal estate in Windsor Home Park, were given a few hours after the lunch to rest and change outfits.

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The eco-friendly Jaguar the royal newlyweds travelled in was hailed "the most beautiful electric car in the world".

The roadster, which is adapted from a 1968 version to include a zero emissions electric motor and plug-in battery, costs more than NZ$680,000.

Harry and Meghan travelled in a Jaguar converted to electric power, which had a numberplate with their wedding date. Photo / AP
Harry and Meghan travelled in a Jaguar converted to electric power, which had a numberplate with their wedding date. Photo / AP
The numberplate on the converted Jaguar displayed the couple's wedding date. Photo / AP
The numberplate on the converted Jaguar displayed the couple's wedding date. Photo / AP

The revamped light blue classic car's number plate read "E190518" - a tribute to the newlywed's wedding date.

The electric car is speedy - accelerating to 100km/h in just under six seconds.

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Its top speed is 241km/h. It can be fully charged at home overnight in about six to seven hours.

The E-Type Zero is one of three battery-powered cars Jaguar showcased at its Tech Fest event last year in London.

Jaguar hopes to electrify every new model in its range starting in 2020.

Earlier Meghan became the first mixed-race member of the royal family in an extraordinary journey for a girl born in LA to a white father and African-American mother who fought her way through the tough world of showbusiness to land a plum role in the TV series Suits.

Harry and Meghan's big day couldn't have been more different than royal weddings of the past, especially because the prince was visibly emotional throughout - and guests suggested it was the most diverse major event in the Queen's 66-year reign with heavy influences from the US and Meghan's mixed-race background.

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