PRINCE Harry's and Meghan Markle's Windsor wedding was watched by a large crowd of people as the ceremony was relayed on the big screen in Centenary Square this afternoon.

Among those watching were Dawn Bethell and her daughters Donna Hutton and Lesley Wilson.

The trio, who now live in North Wales, were born and raised in Bradford and were back in the district to attend Mrs Bethell's sister-in-law's 70th birthday party in Wilsden.

"We hoped the royal wedding would be shown on the big screen and we came into the city on our way to my aunt's party so we could watch it," said Mrs Hutton.

Mrs Bethell added: "It is a lovely atmosphere, being able to watch the wedding and seeing so many people here too. Meghan looks beautiful and so does her mother. It is a very emotional occasion."

While the Windsor festivities were going on, another wedding party was gathering in Centenary Square.

Stephen Harrison, of Holme Wood, was preparing to marry his own sweetheart, Jodie Elener at 1.30pm at City Hall.

He and a group of friends and relatives arrived by pony and carriage.

One pony, named Frank, was driven by its owner, Boe Benjamin, 10, of Dudley Hill.

Mr Harrison's bride, however, was due to arrive in a more usual form of horsepower.

"We had our wedding booked long before Prince Harry and Meghan booked theirs, but it hasn't spoiled our day. It had made it a bit different," said Mr Harrison.

"We've come by pony and carriage for something a bit different. Jodie will be coming here in a Mercedes," he added.

Another couple who married at City Hall were Steven and Karen Kitson.

Elsewhere, Elderthorpe Care Home staff and residents enjoyed celebrating the royal wedding.

Staff created invitations and send out personal wedding invites to all residents, then they had a craft afternoon all helping to make table decorations and corsages.

The cook created a four course menu fit for royalty serving everyone a glass of champagne.

Janet Butterfield and Andrew Brown, of Bradford, made the journey to Windsor for the celebrations. They told a reporter they "wouldn't have missed it for the world".