First glimpse of stunning bride Meghan Markle

The actress, 36, is en route to join Prince Harry's hand in marriage after setting off from her £1,500-a-night hotel 10 miles away

Meghan Markle has been seen for the first time en route to Windsor Castle to marry Prince Harry.

The stunning bride was photographed as she left the Cliveden House Hotel, on the National Trust's Cliveden Estate in Taplow, Berkshire.

She will now be driven the 10-mile trip to St George's Chapel in Windsor where Prince Harry waits for the midday service.

Meghan checked into the luxury hotel where rooms can cost more than £1,500 a night yesterday with mum Doria, who is travelling to the chapel with here.

But the Suits star will only be accompanied by her future father-in-law for the last part of her journey to the altar.

During the first half of the journey, she'll be alone except for her troupe of six young bridesmaids and four page boys.

The last minute decision on who will give her away was made after Meghan's dad Thomas Markle Snr sensationally dropped out just days before the wedding.

Mr Markle was at the centre of a row about staged paparazzi photos before undergoing heart surgery.

Meghan and her mum yesterday joined the Queen and Prince Philip for afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace.

It came after a whirlwind of royal engagements for Meghan, her mum and Harry that included lunch with Charles and Camilla, and a day with Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Meghan announced her engagement to Prince Harry last November.

The lavish wedding is estimated to cost up to £30million.

There will be a carriage procession around Windsor once the ceremony concludes followed by a reception at St George's Hall, hosted by the Queen.

Later in the day there will be a private reception hosted by Prince Charles at Frogmore House.