A kiss for his Princess, waves for the crowd and a surprise spin in a vintage Aston: Spectacular pictures of the Royal couple's big day

4/29/2011 04:53:00 pm 0 Comments


When it comes to pomp and circumstance, nobody does it better than Britain and the eyes of the world were on us today for the union of Prince William and Kate at Westminster Abbey.
Kings, queen, princes and princesses from across the globe, A-list celebrities, up to a million cheering well-wishers thronging the streets, thousands of soldiers, union jacks flying everywhere, iconic buildings and military fly-pasts, it was an occasion that had everything.
Despite showing some nerves in front of an estimate TV audience of two billion, the young couple playing centre stage pulled the whole thing off perfectly, imbuing the event with their own personalities and even a sense of fun, as they sped away from Buckingham Palace to Clarence House in Prince Charles' vintage Aston Martin.
Big moment: Prince William kisses his new wife Catherine Middleton on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to a worldwide audience of two billion
Big moment: Prince William kisses his new wife Catherine Middleton on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to a worldwide audience of two billion
The wedding party on the balcony at Buckingham Palace
Line up: (left to right) Michael and Carole Middleton, Prince Charles, who is holding Eliza Lopes, and Camilla, Lady Louise Windsor, Grace van Cutsem, Kate and William, Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Tom Pettifer and Billy Lowther-Pinkerton, the Queen and Prince Philip, Philippa Middleton, Prince Harry and James Middleton
Fly past: Thousands of people crammed into the Mall to watch the wedding party appear on the balcony and the arrival of the Royal Air Force
Fly past: Thousands of people crammed into the Mall to watch the wedding party appear on the balcony and the arrival of the Royal Air Force
Back inside: The couple eave the balcony after greeting the crowd
Back inside: The couple eave the balcony after greeting the crowd
One last look: Kate gives a final smile to the crowds before the couple leave the balcony after greeting the crowd

Kate Middleton next to her father, Michael, as they travel in a Rolls Royce to Westminster Abbey
William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, wave as they travel in the 1902 State Landau carriage along the Processional Route to Buckingham Palace
Epic journey: Kate arrived at Westminster Abbey with her father Michael in a Rolls Royce as a commoner (left). She left as royalty, accompanied by her new husband William in the 1902 State Landau carriage
Party: The wedding prompted ecstatic scenes in London with an estimated one million people - many waving Union Jacks - celebrating in the streets
Party: The wedding prompted ecstatic scenes in London with an estimated one million people - many waving Union Jacks - celebrating in the streets
Stunning secret: The Duchess of Camrbidge's fairytale gown, designed by Sarah Burton, at Alexander McQueen, was finally revealed as she stepped out of the Rolls Royce at Westminster Abbey
Stunning secret: The Duchess of Camrbidge's fairytale gown, designed by Sarah Burton, at Alexander McQueen, was finally revealed as she stepped out of the Rolls Royce at Westminster Abbey
Kate Middleton after her wedding
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey
Happy and glorious: Kate Middleton wore her hair down but pinned back from her face (left). Her fine veil was topped with a simple tiara loaned from the Queen
Best brothers: William and brother Harry arrive at the Abbey
Best brothers: William and brother Harry arrive at the Abbey
Kate Middleton enters Westminster Abbey
Kate and William leave Westminster Abbey
Arbor of trees: The aisle of Westminster Abbey had been lined with trees and flowers at a cost of £50,000
One takes thee: The couple kneel at the alter in Westminster Abbey as guests look on
One takes thee: The couple kneel at the alter in Westminster Abbey as guests look on
Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey
Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey
Don't be nervous: William shares a joke with Kate and her father Michael, left, before the couple get a rest during the service, right
Tight squeeze: Britain's Prince William manages to get the ring on Kate's finger after a moment where the world thought it might not fit
Tight squeeze: Britain's Prince William manages to get the ring on Kate's finger after a moment where the world thought it might not fit
Good job: Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall lead Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip past the choir at Westminster Abbey
Good job: Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall lead Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip past the choir at Westminster Abbey
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (C), Carole Middleton (L) and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall come out of Westminster Abbey in London,
Good fun: Tom Pettifer laughs as he arrives with Master William Lowther-Pinkerton, Lady Louise Windsor and Margarita Armstrong-Jones
Good fun: Queen Elizabeth shares a joke with Carole Middleton, left, and Camilla Parker-Bowles while, right, Tom Pettifer (middle) laughs as he arrives with Master William Lowther-Pinkerton, Lady  Louise Windsor and Margarita Armstrong-Jones

Loyal subjects: William and Kate drive through a sea of red, white and blue as they travel to Buckingham Palace
Loyal subjects: William and Kate drive through a sea of red, white and blue as they travel to Buckingham Palace
On the way home: The Royal procession make their way down The Mall to Buckingham Palace led by soldiers from regiments the Queen's Lifeguards (red and white) and the Blues and Royals (blue and white)
On the way home: The Royal procession make their way down The Mall to Buckingham Palace led by soldiers from regiments the Queen's Lifeguards (red and white) and the Blues and Royals (blue and white)
Your carriage awaits: Prince William and Kate travel in the 1902 State Landau carriage along the Processional Route to Buckingham Palace
Your carriage awaits: Prince William and Kate travel in the 1902 State Landau carriage along the Processional Route to Buckingham Palace
Through the gates: They arrive at Buckingham Palace
Mind the train: Prince William helps his wife The Duchess of Cambridge from the carriage.
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In charge: Maid of honour, Pippa Middleton arrives with the pageboys and the bridesmaids at Westminster Abbey
In charge: Maid of honour, Pippa Middleton arrives with the pageboys and the bridesmaids at Westminster Abbey


As close as they could get: Royal wedding fans celebrate in Hyde Park in front of a giant screen
As close as they could get: Royal wedding fans celebrate in Hyde Park in front of a giant screen
Salute to their friend: A Sea King helicopter hovers above the Victoria Memorial as Prince William drives his wife in the Aston Martin to Clarence House
Salute to their friend: A Sea King helicopter hovers above the Victoria Memorial as Prince William drives his wife in the Aston Martin to Clarence House
Just married: William and Kate's impromptu drive by in a vintage Aston Martin thrilled the crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace
Just married: William and Kate's impromptu drive by in a vintage Aston Martin thrilled the crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace
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