THE sun was shining, the Union flag bunting was up, the barbecue was sizzling away and the Pimm's was open as a community threw their own street party to celebrate the Royal Wedding.

The royalists and romantics of Burtree Avenue in Warndon Villages, Worcester, applied to close their street so they could have a street party to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's big day. The party was organised by Amy Austin for residents past and present.

Mrs Austin of Love All About Me Ltd , mother-of-two, said: "I started planning it as soon as they announced that you could apply for road closures.

"We also had a street party for the Jubilee and for William and Kate's wedding.

"This wedding was nice, a break from tradition. It felt more modern, more our era."

The party was enjoyed by 35 adults, 19 children, two babies and two dogs. Families enjoyed sausages and burgers from the barbecue, wore masks of members of the Royal family and enjoyed Pimm's.

Children were entertained with a bouncy castle, swingball, hopscotch and other party games.

Olivia Parson, 24, who attended King's School in Worcester was one of six people lucky enough to be invited to the wedding from Worcestershire.

All six were invited to Windsor Castle because of the outstanding contribution that they make to their local communities.

Miss Parson, speaking to the Worcester News on the day of the wedding, attended with her mum, Carolyn. She said: "It was absolutely amazing, an incredible atmosphere. We had a really good view."

She saw famous faces including George Clooney and David and Victoria Beckham, the cast of Suits who had performed alongside Meghan Markle in the show.

Miss Parson saw Princes William and Harry arrive at the chapel followed by the bride. She also saw the married couple leave in the carriage and had the opportunity to look inside St George's Chapel after the ceremony.

She said: "I was so honoured. It has been such an experience. I feel overwhelmed and humbled and so happy to be part of such an incredible day. My mum and I will always remember it."

All six were selected from dozens of nominations by the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire Lt Col Patrick Holcroft.