US bishop wows royal wedding with impassioned sermon on love

African-American bishop Michael Curry electrified the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with a 14-minute, barnstorming sermon on the power of love that won smiles in the ancient British chapel and praise across the internet. Curry, the first black head of the Episcopal Church in the United States, started by quoting civil rights hero Dr Martin Luther King and powered on citing spirituals, medieval poetry and the experiences of slaves in the American south. "There’s power in love. Do not underestimate it. Anyone who has ever fallen in love knows what I mean," he said at the start of an address that jolted the congregation after a long period of serene choral music and formal ceremony. By the end, he was referring to Harry and Meghan as "my brother, my sister," and telling them "God love you, God bless you" before the opening notes of the soul standard "Stand By Me" started up. Meghan smiled throughout as Harry looked on intently. Members of the royal family, including Harry's brother Prince William and cousin Princess Beatrice, could be seen on TV smiling during the lengthy address. The reaction online was overwhelmingly positive. "Quoting Dr. Martin Luther King from the...