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Albert, Charlene say 'I do'

Monaco - Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene married in a religious ceremony in their palace on Saturday, one day after their civil wedding, finalising their union in front of 800 guests.

The couple each said "oui" - he first followed by her - in the courtyard of the Grimaldi dynasty's home overlooking the Mediterranean to the ritual questions posed by Archbishop of Monaco Bernard Barsi.

The archbishop held the couple's hands together and declared: "What God has joined together, let no man put asunder, then blessed their relationship."

Then, in front of witnesses, the couple - Charlene, noticeably less tense than she had been at the first ceremony, and occasionally smiling - exchanged 18 carat rings in white gold and platinum by the House of Cartier.

A South African singer celebrated with the Click Song, made famous by the late Miriam Makeba.

The smiling couple shared a brief exchange and the congregation prayed.

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