BOLTON went Royal Wedding wild today, with widespread celebrations and street parties popping up on streets across the borough.
The marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has seen international popularity and the festivities continued throughout the town as people gathered for parties and charity events in the sunny weather.
Among the glittering guests at the wedding which included, George and Amal Clooney, Tom Hardy and the Beckhams, was Bolton's own Saeed Atcha.
Mr Atcha, aged 21, founder of Xplode Magazine was one of 2640 members of the public invited to watch the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex tie the knot.
Karen Grainger, who helped to organise a Royal Wedding themed street party in Knightswood, Deane, told of how the event had given people a chance to be part of a community.
She said: “It’s just been a great reason for everyone to get together, we have had an amazing turnout and it’s brought the community together.
“It’s a lovely day out and people are having a great time.”
She explained that she had met with neighbours including Meena Suresh, Gary Henshaw and Chris Houghton to organise an event.
Mrs Grainger, who has lived in the area for 22 years, added: “It’s been a great day for everyone, the community spirit is fantastic, and the children are having a great time.
“We’ve done it as an estate, it’s the first time we have done something like this, but everyone has come together.”
The happy couple were declared husband and wife at a huge ceremony held at Windsor Castle at noon.
They exchanged vows and rings before the Queen and 600 guests at St George's Chapel.
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