YOUTH club worker Sally Weymouth never thought she would end up face to face with the Queen on Saturday and was astounded when she was picked to represent people who serve the community in Wiltshire at the royal wedding.

Mrs Weymouth runs Box and Bradford on Avon youth clubs and was picked from a ballot of workers from Young Action Wiltshire, the Building Bridges team, Wiltshire Link and more to be within the grounds of Windsor castle. 

She brought along friend Allison Fleming and said she is proud to represent youth workers at the wedding watched by 16million people in the UK alone on Saturday.

Mrs Weymouth, 29, from Box, said:  “My friend said that she would give up anything to go to the wedding, so when I told her I said the bad news is you need a new outfit, the good news is I have tickets! We were at the entrance that all royalty used and saw everyone.

"I was very proud to represent youth services and they were all really happy that someone from our service got to go. I never win anything like this usually. 

“Other people in the grounds had also been picked for their work in the community and were sharing their story about why they had been given tickets which was amazing. There were people from Guides, St John’s Ambulance and lots of school children too.”

They set up their picnic blanket at 8.45am and enjoyed the atmosphere while watching David Beckham, Johnny Wilkinson and George Clooney arrive.

Soon royalty was pouring past and as midday drew closer Prince Harry and brother and best man Prince William waved at the crowds.

“I had to keep pinching myself and ask myself how I am here at the royal wedding.

“As soon as I get to youth club now my phone will be set up and I will tell all the children about my experience and share my photos,” Mrs Weymouth continued.

One volunteer from Swindon joined in with the royal celebrations in Windsor after receiving her invitation in early April.

Deborah King, 67, who has volunteered for Prospect Hospice for the last ten years, attended the wedding along with her daughter Stephanie.

Mrs King, who also works as a wedding registrar in Chippenham said: "At first when I got the invitation I did wonder if it was some sort of advertising or a joke of some sort, probably like most people did.

"Then I realised it really was an invitation to the royal wedding and I was so excited.

"There were some really inspirational and amazing guests who were invited, and I felt honoured to be invited amongst them.

"Its so great that they invited members of the public who have done a lot for their local communities."

The pair travelled to Windsor by train and were overwhelmed by amount of people who had come out to celebrate the occasion.

Mrs King added: "We were queuing for quite a long time to get through security as we were right by the door where guests were going into the church.

"Although we didn't see the ceremony in the church we heard it and the music was lovely.

"I have been to a lot of churches in America so I understood the native traditions.

"Meghan's dress was just absolutely stunning and pure simplicity. We got a brief look at it when the car first drove past but all you could see was white and her tiara."

"It was fun to see all the celebrities and members of the royal family arriving. Serena Williams looked amazing in pale pink and her long ponytail.

"We also saw the Beckhams arrive and the Clooneys.

"One moment that really stood out for me was there was a group of four young cadets stood next to us, and as the carriage passed Harry turned and made a real effort to make eye contact and wave and these cadets who were in uniform.

"I thought that was so lovely as he is obviously very proud of his service."

Having experience in weddings, Mrs Kings was able to draw on her expertise.

"Being a long serving registrar I see a lot of wedding dresses, and these days they tend to be very low cut and tight fitting, but Meghan's was very classy.

"I think she may well have made the concious decision to wear something different to the stuff she used to wear as an actress.

"I think brides entering the church on their own my become more of a tradition now, there really was that wow factor when you saw her on her own.

"It really was a spectacular day."

Regimental Sergeant Major Instructor Chris Barnes from Westbury also made it on to the guest list when he escorted sixteen-year-old Josh Eadsforth, a cadet from the Salisbury Cadet Force to the royal affair.

Mr Barnes, who has been in the army for just under 10 years said: "It was a real honor to be chosen to escort Josh.

"It was a great sunny day, although we were in full uniform so it was very warm.

"We were stood on the grass to the side of the chapel and could see the two entrances so we saw all the royal family go in.

"We didn't see Meghan much when she passed in the car as they were going quite fast, apparently they were running a bit late.

"But we did a good view of Harry and Meghan when they came past in the carriage."

This isn't Mr Barnes' first royal encounter as he has met the Queen and Prince Harry and Prince William on several occasions before.

He said: "I used to worth as security in the tunnel at Twickenham, so I have met the queen and bumped into Harry and William a few times.

"I pointed people out to Josh and he pointed some out to me who I didn't know and we had a smashing day."

If you attended the royal wedding please get in contact with Julia on 01225 773646 or julia.corbett@newsquest.co.uk