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As the royal wedding went to air last night, most of us were entirely distracted by the cute bridesmaids and page boys, Meghan Markle’s stunning wedding dress, and the facial expressions of absolutely everyone in the chapel.

While we were staring at our televisions, however, there were many details we didn’t notice. Some of which were particularly touching. Let’s recap 21 of those moments.

1. The number plate.

As Meghan Markle and Prince Harry waved from the wedding car, there was one tiny little detail many of us missed: The number plate. Wondering what’s so special about it? It is yesterday’s date, their wedding date, the 19th May 2018. Classic. Subtle.

The number plate on the wedding car is the 19th May 2018. Image: Getty.

2. The iPad.

The Bishop broke a rule. Just one teeny, little rule. Phones and cameras were forbidden from the ceremony. So what was that little device he was reading from? Surely not an iPad? An iPad with a camera? Caught out Bishop.

The Bishop used an iPad during the ceremony. Image: Getty.

3. Leaving a word out of the vows.

In one of many feminist moves for the day, there was one word left out of the vows on purpose. Following the lead of Princess Diana and Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle didn't use the word "obey" in her vows.

The word "obey" wasn't used. Image: Getty.

4. Something blue from Diana.

Something borrowed and something blue was once more, from Diana. Markle showed off a stunning aqua blue ring that Diana was spotted wearing during the 90's.

Markle wore Diana's blue sapphire ring. Image: Getty.

5. The real first names.

When the ceremony started, the Bishop pulled an old-school move and called the royal couple by theirrealnames. Who is Rachel? Who is Henry? Luckily for the remainder of the ceremony, the Bishop called them by the names we know: Meghan and Harry.

The bishop used Harry and Meghan's real names in the ceremony. Image: Getty.

6. The footwoman.

We're used to seeing footmen in the background of many royal events. But for Meghan and Harry's wedding, there was a footwoman!

YAS. Image: Getty.

7. The bouquet.

While the bouquet might have seemed understated, there was a special touch included that was easy to miss. The flowers were "forget-me-nots", which were Diana's favourite flower. The royal couple included the flower as a tribute to Harry's late mother.

The bouquet was Diana's favourite flower. Image: Getty.

8. William and Kate sitting so far apart.

Last time the world celebrated love on such a global scale, it was for Will and Kate. But yesterday the married couple were seated with no one, but TWO people between them. There's no doubt Prince Charles and Camilla, who were seated between them, are great company, but apparently, the reason for the distance was that William, as Harry's best man, had to sit closest to him.

Will and Kate spent some time apart at the wedding. Image: Getty.

9. Both Markle's dresses were designed by women.

In a fist pump moment for female designers, both of Meghan Markle's wedding dresses were designed by women. The first gown, from the ceremony, was designed by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy. The second, equally as breathtaking, was designed by Stella McCartney.

Markle wore two dresses by female designers. Image: Getty.

Markle wore two dresses by female designers. Image: Getty.

10. The smallest member of the royal family was missing.

Given that Prince Louis, the third child of Kate Middleton and Prince William, was only born a few weeks ago, he didn't get an invite to the wedding. This begs the question: how does one apply for the job of the royal babysitter?

Louis didn't make an appearance at the wedding. Image: Getty.

11. The veil.

The national flower of all 53 Commonwealth countries was embroidered into the veil. To represent Markle's life in California, the California poppy was also embroidered.

The veil was specially embroidered for the wedding. Image: Getty

12. The tiara.

Meghan Markle's tiara was loaned to her by Queen Elizabeth herself and was originally worn by Queen Mary. The tiara features diamonds set in platinum.

Image: Getty.

13. Harry and William's outfits.

With all eyes on Meghan Markle, it would be easy to ignore William and Harry completely. But their frockcoat is of the Blues and Royals and is the second most senior regiment of the British army.

Image: Getty

14. The adorable and matching outfits worn by the pageboys.

You might have noticed that the pageboys also wore very similar outfits to the princes. They even had their initials embroidered on the shoulders.

Prince George matching his father... adorable.

15. Prince Harry just staring into Meghan Markle's eyes like a man very much in love.

You probably didn't miss this actually. Who could miss this? Love in it's purest form. I'm not jealous,you'rejealous.

Image: Getty.

16. Meghan Markle's look of surprise when she saw her drama teacher in the crowd.

As Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made their carriage ride around London, an English news stations,ITV Newshad a surprise waiting for her.

The channel brought out Markle's drama teacher from Immaculate Heart School in LA and when Meghan saw her, her reaction was priceless.

“Oh my God” screams Meghan as her old drama teacher Gigi Perreau manages to catch her eye in the crowd! Two seconds before I said do you think she’d recognise you! She was right! @itv @itvnews pic.twitter.com/6QMqLV1lp3

— Alex Beresford (@alexberesfordTV) May 19, 2018

17. The empty seat next to Prince William during the ceremony.

During the ceremony, eagle-eyed spectators spotted an empty seat next to Prince William. Initially, tweeters thought that it might have been left empty as a tribute to Princess Diana, but it was actually due to a royal protocol that stipulates that the seat in front of the Queen must remain empty. So she's seen of course.

Ali Moore

News Writer

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