The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their own way to their evening reception with Harry at the wheel of a Jaguar with both bride and groom sporting a change of clothes.

Meghan switched from her stunning elegant, formal pure white wedding gown by Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy, to a glamorous lily white halter neck design by Stella McCartney for the black tie evening do.

Harry drove his new wife from Windsor Castle in a silver blue classic convertible Jaguar E-Type Concept Zero which was originally manufactured in 1968 and has been converted to electric power.

The newly weds changed clothes before the evening's festivities (Steve Parsons/PA)
The newly weds changed clothes before the evening’s festivities (Steve Parsons/PA)

The happy couple waved and smiled as they headed to meet their friends at the celebration, which is expected to stretch into the early hours.

Meghan wore shoes from Aquazurra made in silky satin, with nude mesh, with soles painted in baby blue.

The Jaguar bore a number plate detailing the wedding date (Steve Parsons/PA)
The Jaguar bore a number plate detailing the wedding date (Steve Parsons/PA)

Her hair, in a relaxed up do, was styled for the reception by George Northwood.

The car’s number plate bore the date of the wedding, E190518.

Guests were able to rest and change before the start of the evening celebrations following the lunchtime reception in the castle’s medieval St George’s Hall hosted by the Queen.

Close up of the ring worn by the newly married Duchess of Sussex (Steve Paresons/PA)
Close up of the ring worn by the newly married Duchess of Sussex (Steve Paresons/PA)

The closest friends of the newlyweds will be among those in attendance including Canadian stylist Jessica Mulroney and other confidantes such as Benita Litt and designer Misha Nonoo.

The 17th century royal residence stands about half a mile south of Windsor Castle in Windsor Home Park.

Harry helps Meghan into the car before driving to Frogmore House (Steve Parsons/PA)
Harry helps Meghan into the car before driving to Frogmore House (Steve Parsons/PA)

It offers the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex the privacy to celebrate their marriage away for the cameras.