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In Pictures: First look at royal wedding carriages

The Ascot Landau will be used if it is dry on May 19 but the Scottish State Coach is in reserve if the British weather tries to spoil the occasion.

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The Ascot Landau, left, and the Scottish State Carriage (Victoria Jones/PA)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen their carriage for the royal wedding procession – with options for both wet and dry weather.

Here is an inside look at how the royal couple will travel on May 19, come rain or shine.

The Ascot Landau will be used in the case of dry weather (Victoria Jones/PA)
Harry and Meghan’s was built in 1883 (Victoria Jones/PA)
The Scottish State Coach is the option if it rains on the big day (Victoria Jones/PA)
But a new top was created in 1969 with large windows, and a partial glass roof, to allow spectators to see the passengers (Victoria Jones/PA)
The newlyweds will be driven along Castle Hill, into Windsor town centre before returning along the famous Long Walk for their reception (Victoria Jones/PA)
A team of four – Milford Haven, Storm, Plymouth and Tyrone – will pull the Landau (Victoria Jones/PA)
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