Wedding fans outshine the royals in Windsor

Wedding fans outshine the royals in Windsor

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They flew in from Ghana, Canada, New Orleans and Essex, dressed in finery to rival the royals they had come to watch get married in the English town of Windsor.

Reuters spoke to some of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's most colourful fans lining the streets the day before the wedding extravaganza.

"I'm here for the big day, to congratulate them. They support the Commonwealth," said Joseph Afrane, from Ghana, whose suit, waistcoat, hat and sunglasses were all emblazoned with the British flag.

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Caroline Wagstaff did her best to outshine Harry's grandmother Queen Elizabeth, complete with crown, sash and regal wave. "I am here because I am from Windsor," she said.

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June Noel-Parke: "It's quite an exciting time for England, it's something to cheer the people up as well," June said. "It's history in the making and I'll always remember where I was when it happened. It's also good for the monarchy."
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June Noel-Parke: "It's quite an exciting time for England, it's something to cheer the people up as well," June said. "It's history in the making and I'll always remember where I was when it happened. It's also good for the monarchy."

Katja Parrock, from Windsor, with her dog Tilly. "We have come down to enjoy the celebrations with everybody. It's a good occasion, you only have this once in your lifetime," Katja said. "I do love the royal family, they are good for us."
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Katja Parrock, from Windsor, with her dog Tilly. "We have come down to enjoy the celebrations with everybody. It's a good occasion, you only have this once in your lifetime," Katja said. "I do love the royal family, they are good for us."

Sally Rose, from Essex, said: "It's not my first wedding - I came for Kate and William. But we all love Harry. We will stay here overnight - we have drinks and blankets and there will be no sleeping."
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Sally Rose, from Essex, said: "It's not my first wedding - I came for Kate and William. But we all love Harry. We will stay here overnight - we have drinks and blankets and there will be no sleeping."

Kevin Clay, from East Molesey, said: "It's absolutely fantastic that it's happening in Windsor - this is where Elton John got married too. And Meghan Markle is great."
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Kevin Clay, from East Molesey, said: "It's absolutely fantastic that it's happening in Windsor - this is where Elton John got married too. And Meghan Markle is great."

Bernadette Christie, from Canada, said: "I love the royal family and I am here because this is the best royal wedding in last 30 years."
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Bernadette Christie, from Canada, said: "I love the royal family and I am here because this is the best royal wedding in last 30 years."

Adinas Perkins, from New Orleans, poses for a photograph carrying special wedding shoes. "I fell in love with the royal family when as a kid I saw Prince Charles' and Princess Diana's wedding. I was here for Williams' wedding and I don't want to miss this one," she said.
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Adinas Perkins, from New Orleans, poses for a photograph carrying special wedding shoes. "I fell in love with the royal family when as a kid I saw Prince Charles' and Princess Diana's wedding. I was here for Williams' wedding and I don't want to miss this one," she said.

Kaya Mar, from London, poses with his painting. "It's complete crap," Kaya said of the royal wedding. "We have lots of problems - Brexit etc... But we will forget everything for a week. Then after one week we will wake up to a nightmare again."
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Kaya Mar, from London, poses with his painting. "It's complete crap," Kaya said of the royal wedding. "We have lots of problems - Brexit etc... But we will forget everything for a week. Then after one week we will wake up to a nightmare again."