how about with the fashion force that is known as amal clooney. upstaging the bride, it was amal. she was wearing bright yellow stella mccartney. she accented her look with a pair of 17-karat pear-shaped earrings. we felt the same way about george in his gray armani suit. >> we had dress gate. i had the wrong color. i think we're going to be okay. >> she had a last minute pan ache tack. she had this blush pink number made the night before by stella mccartney. >> the whole stella mccartney team, amen, amen, amen. >> a well-placed pop of colors. sky-high red style the ttos and her own navy blue design. she was pregnant with daughter harper for william and kate's wedding. hubby david also royal perfection. meanwhile, meghan's close friend, priyanka chopra opted for a custom suit and philip treacy fascinator. the co-stars were in everything from polka dots to navy to daring red lace. weal never forget pippa's viral dress moment at her sister's wedding. she wasn't getting any internet love for this floral frock. kate believes in recycling her looks. in

amal clooney. a source close to the clooneys tells "e.t." amal is expected to attend the wedding.tendance is up in the air. he's currently filming the hulu miniseries "catch 22" in italy. so it depends on his schedule. today, meghan's good friends, serene if williams and priyanka chopra touched down in london. >> priyanka, have great time at the wedding. >> she strutted through heathrow in a chic plaid suit. the next stop? a fitting inside the studio of iconic hat designer philip treacy. >> priyanka left wearing one of his designs. >> when attending a high-profile british wedding, would you wear a fascinator? >> i don't know. i haven't thought about it. but yeah, maybe i would. >> james corden and his wife will be among the 600 guests. there seems to be a little mel-on-drama surrounding the spice girls. >> first of all, i should clear up the invitation. part of it. >> you're not going? >> no the. we were not invited. ♪ >> that is sport thety spice telling radio show they won't be there. >> we were never invited. >> wow. >> it's nice to see prince charles. we do have history back i

but amal clooney is definitely on board. she's a co-chair tonight.t night, she and george enjoyed a rare date night out in new york. without the twins. celebrating his 57th birthday. and look at this. george's casamigos team posted this video of the birthday boy downing tequila with a shotski. meanwhile, it's been a star-studded day of met gala preps. ♪ >> madonna instagrammed this time-lapsed video in the makeup chair. katy perry posted this pic of a burger and called it stress eating. anne hathaway shared a cryptic sneak pic of her valentino dress. and that's ashley graham getting her nose hairs zapped. >> oh! >> also co-hosting tonight, donatella versace and rihanna. ♪ shine a light through an open door ♪ >> the singer was out in soho on saturday wearing an oversized gucci jacket embroidered with the yankees logo. riri's rocked the red carpet at the met ball for over a decade now. >> i just wanted to wear something that was -- elegant. but still a little edgy. >> expect to see rihanna and anne hathaway as part of an "ocean's 8" minireunion. the la

george clooney and amal clooney.eous ensemble. >> george clooney opted to wear a suit, not a morning jacket or anything like that. very casual american guy but amal looks spectacular with that yellow hat and netting. i don't know who makes it. it looks like a dior, but, clearly, wanting to be seen there in that bright yellow. >> she loves yellow. >> more breaking news, another fabulous-looking couple. here are the beckhams. this is david beckham and victoria beckham. >> wearing navy, again. she wore navy to william and kate -- >> what are we to read from her wearing navy? >> she wore her hair back in a ponytail for william and kate's wedding, as well, with a philip tracy hat. >> george and amal making their way in. >> she loves these bright colors. she wore that on the red carpet in cannes. she does love to make a statement. her prewedding dress was bright red. >> she can carry it off beautifully. >> these are very stylish wedding arrivals. >> and if we could go back to pippa's dress that we were seeing earlier. by a

george clooney. again, telling is something not just about george clooney., it amazes me, coming across a 21—year—old boy, when i first did, boy, man, whatever, he had such drive on that side. it is a reflection of it. there we have the beckhams. this really is a celebrity few minutes. a reflection of the kind of state and scope of this congregation. lovely to see them. george clooney is basking in the sunshine. did i say, basking in the sunshine. did i say, basking in the admiration and the applause. the beckhams, also, clearly having them pass the time. let'sjoin clearly having them pass the time. let's join dammit and kirsty. clearly having them pass the time. let'sjoin dammit and kirsty. ba listers have turned up at the same time. george clooney and his wife. you cannot underestimate the sheer star wattage. is somebody lighting them. they are shining. i will take a puntand them. they are shining. i will take a punt and say that is a merely awake a punt and say that is a merely awa ke state a punt and say that is a merely awake state she is wearing. i am

george clooney. >> george clooney.are you? >> i sound like one of the girls here, but i love george clooney. >> let's see what the carlisle is like in the evening. be right back. let's go. ♪ this room has some stories to tell. what's your favorite? >> my favorite is many years ago when i started playing here, i was playing a beatles song and one came over to me and said, i like your selection of songs. >> who was it? >> i cannot tell you. >> movie and all, some secrets remain. >> there's photos of kennedy coming and going. >> i heard marilyn monroe used to come in through a tunnel here. >> i'm looking for the tunnel. i can't find it. >> you are sitting at harry truman's seat. he used to sit right there. >> the president's chair? >> the president's chair. call him harry and he got mad. >> anything goes. >> cheers. >> this to me is quintessential carlisle. every guest gets a monogrammed pillow. think i can expense this? just kidding. a royal suite costs $8,000 a night. i didn't stay there. there's some that are more than

george clooney and amal clooney, you can't underestimate the sheer star wattage. of the royalfamily making their way down. they know what's in store. it's a happy service. it is a service of celebration. they are enjoying the crowds outside. there we have the mother of the bride being greeted at the south door. making her way in. we have seen a cross—section of guests. we have seen people from the world of music and sport, people from entertainment. they are all there. they are all waiting. while it is not their sunday best, it is certainly their saturday royal wedding best. next time we see me again it will be when she arrives at the west door. waiting for her in the choir will be her future husband, prince waiting for her in the choir will be herfuture husband, prince harry, and the best man, of course, the duke of cambridge. just chatting and exchanging a few little words of reassurance and advice. they look around slightly nervously, but then, we completely understand that. once st george ‘s chapel was full and the gas and groom had taken their places, —— of t

amal clooney, a human rights lawyer.- >> and oprah's there too. , of course. she admires oprah. powerful, beautiful, but smart women. >> yes. who are changing the world, and i think that's important. it's another message, because remember, the biggest woman in this whole event, queen elizabeth, the longest reigning monarch and someone who has held this thing together for so many years. and this is coming through the streets of windsor and you see folks coming out of their house, few have come out of their houses to look out and see meghan markle. >> ingrid, what are your thoughts as we're watching meghan arrive to the. [ cheers an -- arrive to thecha? >> i think she must be incredibly nervous. i don't care how experienced sh. she must be very, very nervous. again, having her mum by her side will keep her calm and they can probably think a lot about their sort of family memories together. and this is her greatest moment, when she goes from one life into another. >> i think no matter how big a celebrity you are, it is impr

. >> the clooneys araved together. she wore a silver bodice. satin pants. a dramatic train.esigner richard quinn used a digital printer to create the the stained-glass-like effect on the foil skirt of her train. she rocked four looks like night. left the hotel wearing trousers. on the red carpet rngs added the the stunning floral train. returned to hotel in a red dress. and hit the skrafr part without george in a multicolored minidress. >>> another divine look. rihanna's pope inspired outfit. ♪ you're beautiful like diamonds in the sky ♪ >> we have had a few fittings. a few color. they beaded this by hand. it would be a sin not the wear it. >> riri wore a beaded skirt over a boustier dretsds and a white bishop's hat to match. it took over 250 hours to sew and 500 hours to hand-embroider. it was designed by john galliano. riha in rks na's night didn't end there. just before 2:00 a.m., she hit up and down nightclub many this supercasual sparkly p.j. look deziped by nina ricci. another standout, j. lo. the couple celebrates a red carpet anniversary. you made your debut here one

hundred guests at the ceremony at windsor castle sent george's chapel included queen elizabeth george clooneyelton john and david and victoria beckham. cuba's.

this is amal clooney.don't know about you, but my jaw dropped when i saw her and i was jealous i was not wearing that dress. >> most recently on the cover of "vogue" magazine. obviously maried to george clooney, human rights attorney, mother of twins and fashionista extroud nar. you have business leaders, not many political leaders. previous royal weddings you might see -- >> they are state awares. >> this is not. >> they are state awares. you will get the prime minister, potentially other world potenti other world leaders. generally american presidents have not gone to royal weddings. i believe nancy reagan went to the charles and diana's wedding. >> ronald reagan didn't. the obamas did not go to kate and williams but some people speculated they might go to this wedding because they have a special relationship. william did an interview with president trump obama not that long ago. but the obamas have said this before, they're trying to keep a low profile. >> if you're inviting president obama why are you

. >> there was no shortage of celebrities at the wed, george clooney and amal clooney were among the guests. she chose a bright yellow dress and hat for the occasion. even if you are george clooney you still need an invitation to get into the chapel. tennis great serena williams came. she posted shots of herself on instagram getting ready for the big day. she wore pinch versace with a matching fascinator. she also shared photos with her husband and daughter. >> i'm impressed with your fashion knowledge. >> it said it in the script. >>> royal watchers in the bay area got up early to see the wedding. >> others slept in and celebrated with a post-wedding reception. here is cornell bernard. >> will you take harry to be your husband. >> reporter: a proper british tea party to watch a proper rebroadcast of the royal wedding at the sir francis drake hotel. >> i think it is really exciting actually. i think they're really nice people. >> i loved it. i woke up at 3:00. her expressions and you see a lot of love between her and the prince. >> reporter: guests paid $125 to show off their fascina

george clooney joked she was hiding their twins under her dress. >> they all look great.ook great, i love it. >> you look very -- you look interesting. >> uh-huh. yep. awesome. i'll take interesting. >>> israel's prime minister may have gotten off on the wrong foot with this. >> he was hosting the japanese prime minister for dinner and the chef served dessert inside a shoe. both japanese and israeli diplomats were shocked. some calling it offensive. in japanese culture you're supposed to leave shoes outside the home or office. >> but it was not nearly as offensive as the moment when president bush got a shoe thrown at him at a news conference and ducked twice, impressed everyone with quick reflexes. >> and smiled after like really? the best you got? >>> all right, well, if you're looking for love, be careful what kind of car you buy. >> don't buy a flashy car. a new study finds it's a turnoff for both men and women who are looking for a life partner. researchers found people who want a long-term relationship are more likely to view drivers of flashy cars as unreliable and

we've seen the clooneys. the beckhams.> apart from the guests obviously, 1,200 people have been allowed into the palace grounds. they've been chosen by the lord, the queen's representative across the uk. these guys have been given the best goodie bag ever. it's canvas bag with emblazoned with harry and meghan's initials. chocolates, and get this, 20% off at windsor shop. >> not leaving empty-handed. it's a long morning. >> those snacks will be in high demand, given they're waiting for quite a few hours before her majesty a arrives. >> we're waiting for elton john. we're going to get our first glimpse of meghan markle right here. here. we'll be back with coverage of ♪ i just want you close, ♪ where you can stay forever. ♪ you can be sure ♪ that it will only get better ♪ you and me together ♪ through the days and nights. ♪ i don't worry 'cause ♪ everything's gonna be all right. ♪ ♪ no one, no one, no one ♪ can get in the way of what i'm feeling. ♪ ♪ no one, no one, no one ♪ can get in the way of what i feel for you. ♪ ♪ you,

, and her husband george clooney, soccer player david beckham an"" spice girls" singer victoria beckham, the bride's friends actress priyanka chopra and tennis star serena williams, as well as markle's co-stars from the tv show "suits."'s prince harryrandparents queen elizabeth and prince philip-- both in their 90s-- were greeted with cheers from the crowds outside the chapel. the bride and her mother-- doria ragland-- rode ttohe castle together in one of the queen's rolls-royce the bride's dress-- kept a 16cret until this morning-- was white silk with oot hand- embroidered veil, designed by clare waight keller of the fashion use givenchy. her diamond bandeau tiara was on loan from the queen's collection. harry's father prince charles walked markle down the aisle. prince harry's best man-- his brother, prince william-- stood by his side. a variety of music marked the event. meghan markle personally invited sheku kanneh-mason-- a 19-year- old cellist and student at the royal academy of music-- who played several classical pieces, including "ave maria." and a british gospel group peenrfor

so i was the one who talked the producer into using george clooney in "e.r." david: and did he call you many times and thank you, or still thanks you? leslie: by the way, believe it or not, he still calls and he thanks me. we're still very close friends. he's the only one -- most actors, most producers, most directors, once they succeed, they forget anybody else helped them, you know? that's sort of the way of the world. i think it's the same in washington as it is in hollywood. [laughter] leslie: where once you succeed, you forget that anybody helped you along the way. george was one of the few people, whenever given the opportunity, always thanks me. david: so "friends," what about them? leslie: we hired the writers put together the show. every show that you've been involved in, you can write a whole book about. a whole novel about it. "friends" was sold first to fox. they wanted it. they didn't want to pay an extra $100,000 for the script. so it flipped over to nbc. that was only a decision that may have cost them $5 billion. [laughter] leslie: you know, th

amal clooney over here. scarlet johannsen-- >> she was a hostess.as. colin firth. why was i seated with those people? ( laughter ). >> well, obviously, you were a star attraction. >> and thought you were very well dressed. >> stephen: well, thank you. so you needed me at that end of the table to really anchor with some star power because all you had was hugh jackman and scarlet-- i understand it. i understand it. thank you for being honest. ( laughter ) i have a question of the propriety of the evening. because there's a dinner. that's not just sort of the parade of beauty and costume and fashion. it's a dinner. you sit down. there are courses. >> yes. >> stephen: but we're all perfectly well-bred people. we sit down-- there has to be how many people, 24 people at the table or something like that? >> at the table you were at, so you were the main attraction. i think it was 26. >> stephen: 26. so you're at the head of the table. you're the host. none of us started eating until you sat down. >> that was a mistake, because after you sat down, we had to

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there's george and amal clooney.nd hat on. i have to say, watching all of this, what is fascinating -- well, what people are wearing is fascinating but it is the social mix. as we were hearing from jesse, it's not about golden slippers and princess and privilege, it's about the coming together of two people that are in love and in the mix we seem to see that today. we're looking at the world of high society, of showbiz, of charity, sports stars, movie stars. they're all there. >> we've never seen a royal wedding like this before, have we? of course it's a sense of privilege with some of the guests but like you said you've got a-listers from america, famous sports stars, mutual friends of the couple as well. >> i think it makes a big difference. we saw the state occasion in 2011 which was of course a feast for the eyes and an incredible thing to see but not having the politicians here and not having the heads of state that don't actually know the couple seems to make everything a bit more relaxed and friendly. >> do y

and celebrity among the invited guests george in a mild clooney david and victoria beckham. and elton john. after the ceremony a kiss on the steps of the chapel. obv . departing in a horse drawn carriage the newlyweds were greeted by a static crowds lining the streets of windsor the weekend time of queen elizabeth after a formal reception they'll be celebrating their wedding with two hundred seleka guests within the grounds of windsor castle. oh ah so let's go live to windsor where bagot mass and a gay work matters join us bathing glorious sunshine there back at like to start with you what were your impressions of the ceremony. well my main impression was that is was really filled with love the whole ceremony and the church the many moments when prince harry seemed touched he was quite nervous and he was always looking at his bride to be at this point and you could see you could feel the tension that he was under and he was really always trying to get some mary assurance from the bride who was beaming and you know so happy so that was really really very beautiful to see from

. >> idris alba and amal clooney. stilly mccart -- stella mccartney. >> they were introduced, and amal passed on all of her contacts for glam. there was a controversy about her hairdresser. the hairdresser claimed to do the wedding and then said it was not true. then saying he was on his way to windsor. i think amal's hairdresser is doing the royal hairdo. >> meghan's friends are important. she didn't choose a maid of honor. she has such a tight group of girlfriends she didn't want to single one out. we'll see her surrounded by bridesmaids gone rogue. >> she's fiercely loyal. priyanka chopra, they met at a magazine event, and serena williams, they met at a game. >> and the chapel, the place she'll be departing from with her mom. we'll see the bride's dress in a matter of minutes, all ahead. stay with us. the more your wellbeing can get left behind. but there's a place that doesn't come with that compromise. a place designed to help you be your best. welcome to westin. where you're given a choice not just to get up ♪ b

cherish each other. 600 people attended — among them sir eltonjohn, oprah winfrey, george and amal clooneyoff on a horse—drawn, open carriage for a 25—minute procession among the waving crowds bathed in glorious sunshine. 0ur royal correspondent nicholas witchell reports now with all the key moments of today's royal wedding. on a day which could scarcely have been better, an american bride came to windsor castle for a very british occasion. in sparkling sunshine, huge crowds lining the long walk watched and cheered as the motorcade brought meghan markle to her wedding. in the car, meghan and her mother, doria ragland. within the castle grounds, the groom, harry, and best man william, dressed in the frockcoat uniforms of their former regiment, the blues and royals, had walked down to st george's chapel. the queen arrived with the duke of edinburgh. his first formal appearance since his hip replacement operation six weeks ago. at precisely midday, the bride's limousine arrived at the chapel‘s great west door. for the first time, there was a clear sight of the wedding dress, the work of the b

and celebrity among the invited guests george in a mild clooney david and victoria beckham. and elton john. after the ceremony at keeps on the steps of the chapel. departing in a holster on carriage the newlyweds were greeted by a stash of crowds lining the streets of windsor the weekend home of queen elizabeth . after a formal reception they'll be celebrating their wedding with two hundred select guests within the grounds of windsor castle. they don't really correspondent shot a chance and phil is with me in the studio charlotte of course all eyes were on what megan was wearing a very special outfits of course for the bride and groom tell us more about them yeah i mean we have to talk about the bride's dress that is what people have been waiting to see from the moment that the engagement was announced really with these rural dresses that described as britain's most protected secrets it was the same with cakes dress in fact we know that kate's dress was was made by by people who thought they were just making a dress for a costume drama just to make sure that they didn't leak

among the invited guests george and amal clooney david and victoria back i'm and elton john. yeah. after the ceremony more emotion on the steps of the chapel. departing in a horse drawn carriage the newlyweds were greeted by ecstatic crowds lining the streets of windsor the weekend home of queen elizabeth. after a formal reception they launched into a private party with some two hundred select guests within the grounds of windsor castle. while our correspondent garrick montanus is ad windsor castle and he joins us now for more on the royal wedding so a garret i think everyone is in agreement that this was a royal wedding like no other so what stood out for you personally. i'd say the elements that stood out for me were really the unconventional elements of that ceremony in in the church in windsor castle i mean the fact that the magen walked down watered down herself worked herself down the aisle for for quite a bit it was remarkable and then of course if you look at the pictures coming from that the church of so many people with a mixed race background to shop at kerry gave giving

among the invited guests george and amal clooney david and victoria back i'm. and elton john. patrick. after the ceremony more emotion on the steps of the chapel. departing in a horse drawn carriage the newlyweds were greeted by ecstatic crowds lining the streets of windsor the weekend home of queen elizabeth. after a formal reception they launched into a private party with some two hundred select guests within the grounds of windsor castle. the. w. correspondent spirit mohsin mathis were on hand in windsor for all the pomp and pageantry earlier they shared their personal highlights of the day with us. i think the lasting impression of the chat service for me was of the love that there is between the couple there were many moments when harry seemed a bit nervous and it looked like he was looking for reassurance from his wife he was reaching over trying to touch her she was beaming throughout the whole savviest so i think the special bond that is between them that really came across the new thing absolutely a truly magical arguments for you here in windsor and of course that wa

and celebrity among the invited guests george and i'm a clooney. david and victoria beckham. and elton john. after the ceremony i keeps on the steps of the chapel. departing in a holster on carriage the newlyweds make rated by a statute crowns lining the streets of windsor the weekend time of queen elizabeth after a former reception the couple will be celebrating their wedding which two hundred fifty senate guests within the grounds of windsor castle. five best for you now correspondent gail masses who is standing by in windsor for the big royal a vent look at harry and megan the to conduct just of sussex and now we're married tell us about the mood in windsor. a fabulous mood i mean it's great weather here the people are very happy that they were able to be so close many guests who have been inside the castle and i'll pound the camera so you get a sight of the of those two thousand four hundred privileged people who have been invited by the couple to stay in the grounds of the chapel get a few of the church and of of that magic kiss moment as they left as a married couple ki

among the invited guests george animal clooney david and victoria back i'm. and elton john. after the ceremony more emotion on the steps of the chapel. departing in a horse drawn carriage the newlyweds were greeted by ecstatic crowds lining the streets of windsor the weekend home of queen elizabeth. after a formal reception they launched into a private party with some two hundred select guests within the grounds of windsor castle. and that's the latest from the news room at this hour i'm hanging on for you ballin thanks for your company and c c. global inequality. what does inequality mean in a globally connected well. known to the media. join the discussion and have your. media full twenty eight. we make up over three four times of office that hundred thirty five we are the civil service.

among the invited guests george animal clooney david and victoria back i'm. and elton john. yeah. after the ceremony more emotion on the steps of the chapel. departing in a horse drawn carriage the newlyweds were greeted by ecstatic crowds lining the streets of windsor the weekend home of queen elizabeth. after a formal reception they launched into a private party with some two hundred select guests within the grounds of windsor castle. you know where your correspondent charlotte chiles impel is with me in studio charlotte like most weddings it's all about the dress all about the elf itself about what they were wearing there was sorry much excitement ahead of the wedding waiting to see what dress she was in that wasn't absolutely stunning is a dress by the british designer claire white kela as she was the first artistic director at. the first female acoustic director it's possible that meghan a known feminist was trying to make a statement that picking the first post female artistic director but it was so much excitement ahead of seeing the stress about what it would look like i m

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george and amal clooney. you can't estimate the sheer star wattage. of the royal family making their way down. they know what is in store. it's a happy service, a celebration. enjoying the crowds outside. there we have the mother of the bride being greeted at the south door. making her way in. we have seen a cross—section of guests. people from the world of music and sport, people from entertainment. they are all there and all waiting. not their sunday best but their saturday royal wedding best. next time we see meghan will be when she arrives at the west door and they are waiting for her in the choir, will be herfuture husband, prince harry and the best man of course, the duke of cambridge just chatting and exchanging a few little words of reassurance and advice. they look around slightly nervously but we completely understand that. once the chapel was full and everyone had taken their places, it was time for the bride to arrive in spectacular style. meghan's dress had been made by a british female designer and when it was revealed, it was quite a mo

among the invited guests george animal clooney david and victoria back i'm. and elton john. yeah. after the ceremony more emotion on the steps of the chapel. departing in a horse drawn carriage the newlyweds were greeted by ecstatic crowds lining the streets of windsor the weekend home of queen elizabeth. after a formal reception they launched into a private party with some two hundred select guests within the grounds of windsor castle. the cannes film festival began over a week ago and the top prize has now been awarded it went to the japanese movie shoplifters the film takes a challenging look at conventional views on what constitutes a family over all this year's festival was more politically charged than usual. it was japanese director hit a cause who could it who was the night's big winner nabbing the main prize the part . his film shoplifters tells of a makeshift family trying to keep afloat by resorting to petty theft in order to supplement their meagre incomes. the film was a favorite of audiences and critics and it won over the jury to. take home the went to american dire