Royal Wedding photos: first official pictures of Duke and Duchess of Sussex released

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the newly issued official photographs of the royal wedding.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the newly issued official photographs of the royal wedding. Photograph: Alexi Lubomirski/PA

The first official photos of the newly married Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been released by Kensington Palace. Taken by Alexi Lubomirski, the photos include one depicting the couple with the page boys and flower girls who assisted them during Saturday’s ceremony.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their wedding entourage.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with (left to right): Back row: Brian Mulroney, Remi Litt, Rylan Litt, Jasper Dyer, Prince George, Ivy Mulroney, John Mulroney. Front row: Zalie Warren, Princess Charlotte, Florence van Cutsem. Photograph: Alexi Lubomirski/PA

A second image features other members of the royal household, including Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Prince Harry’s brother, William, Duke of Cambridge, who acted as best man at the weekend also features, alongside their father, Prince Charles.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their wedding entourage.

The picture also features Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, who was the only member of her close family to attend the ceremony.

A final picture shows the couple smiling together on the east terrace of Windsor Castle.

Official wedding photograph released by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Official wedding photograph released by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Photograph: Alexi Lubomirski/PA

Photographer Lubomirski is himself royalty, through the lineage of the Polish House of Lubomirski – his official title is His Serene Highness Prince Alexi Lubomirski. He also took the couple’s official engagement photos last year.

One of two official engagement photos, taken in December 2017 by Alexi Lubomirski.
One of two official engagement photos taken in December 2017 by Alexi Lubomirski. Photograph: Reuters