Wedding fans outshine the royals in England's Windsor

Bernadette Christie, from Canada, poses for a portrait in Windsor, Britain, May 18, 2018. "I love the royal family and I am here because this is the best royal wedding in last 30 years," said Bernadette. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

(Reuters) - They flew in from Ghana, Canada, New Orleans and Essex, dressed in finery to rival the royals they had come to watch get married in the English town of Windsor.

Reuters spoke to some of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's most colorful fans lining the streets the day before the wedding extravaganza. (https://reut.rs/2IrVfhQ)

"I'm here for the big day, to congratulate them. They support the Commonwealth," said Joseph Afrane, from Ghana, whose suit, waistcoat, hat and sunglasses were all emblazoned with the British flag.

Kaya Mar, from London, poses for a photograph with his painting after arriving in Windsor, Britain, May 18, 2018. "It's complete crap," Kaya said of the royal wedding. "We have lots of problems - Brexit etc... But we will forget everything for a week. Then after one week we will wake up to a nightmare again." REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

Caroline Wagstaff did her best to outshine Harry's grandmother Queen Elizabeth, complete with crown, sash and regal wave. "I am here because I am from Windsor," she said.

(Writing by Andrew Heavens)

June Noel-Parke poses for a photograph in Windsor, Britain, May 17, 2018. "It's quite an exciting time for England, it's something to cheer the people up as well," June said. "It's history in the making and I'll always remember where I was when it happened. It's also good for the monarchy." REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

Joseph Afrane, from Ghana, poses for a photograph after arriving in Windsor, Britain, May 17, 2018. "I'm here for the big day, to congratulate them. They support the Commonwealth," said Joseph. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

Kevin Clay, from East Molesey, poses for a photograph after arriving in Windsor, Britain, May 18, 2018. "It's absolutely fantastic that it's happening in Windsor - this is where Elton John got married too. And Meghan Markle is great," said Kevin. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

Caroline Wagstaff, from Windsor, poses for a photograph in Windsor, Britain, May 17, 2018. "I am here because I am from Windsor," said Caroline. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Sally Rose, from Essex, poses for a photograph after arriving in Windsor, Britain, May 18, 2018. "It's not my first wedding - I came for Kate and William. But we all love Harry. We will stay here overnight - we have drinks and blankets and there will be no sleeping," said Sally. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

Adinas Perkins, from New Orleans, poses for a photograph carrying special wedding shoes in Windsor, Britain, May 18, 2018. "I fell in love with the royal family when as a kid I saw Prince Charles' and Princess Diana's wedding. I was here for Williams' wedding and I don't want to miss this one," said Adinas. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Katja Parrock, from Windsor, poses for a photograph with her dog Tilly in Windsor, Britain, May 17, 2018. "We have come down to enjoy the celebrations with everybody. It's a good occasion, you only have this once in your lifetime," Katja said. "I do love the royal family, they are good for us." REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne