Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock Weds

The most eligible bachelor in Europe, Prince Albert, is now married to his long-time girlfriend Charlene Wittstock of South Africa on Friday. The couple were engaged since June 2010.

Associated Press reports:

Residents of the Riviera principality cheered and brandished Monaco’s white-and-red flag when the couple appeared at a palace window following Friday’s ceremony, the first of two days of royal events. The newlyweds waved back at the crowd and kissed each other shyly, sparking another round of cheers.

Wittstock wore a silken blue jacket with ankle-length palazzo pants, an outfit press handlers said was made by famed fashion house Chanel, while the prince sported a sober dark suit and shiny white tie.

When asked if they take each other in marriage, both quietly responded “Oui.” The marriage became official — and Wittstock became a princess — when Philippe Narmino, president of Monaco’s Council of State, pronounced “I declare you united by the bonds of marriage.”

Prince Albert met Charlene Wittstock at a 2000 swimming competition in Monaco. Wittstock then began appearing regularly at social events and moved to Monaco in 2006.