Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding Album

Prince William and Kate Middleton

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Kate middleton, Prince william

The Official Wedding Portrait

The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in their official portrait, shot by Hugo Bernand in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace. Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

The Princes Arrive

The bridegroom and his best man arrive at Westminster Abbey. Photo: Getty

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Prince William

TRH Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall Arrive

Charles and Camilla arrive at the nuptials. She is wearing an Anna Valentine ensemble, a Philip Treacy hat, and Jimmy Choo shoes. He is in Royal Navy Number One Dress. Photo: Getty

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Prince of Wales , Duchess of Cornwall

The Mother of the Bride Arrives

The bride's mother, Carole Middleton, shows off a Catherine Walker wool crepe coatdress and silk shantung day dress. Her hat is by milliner Jane Corbett. Photo: Getty

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Carole Middleton, Jane Corbett, Catherine Walker

The Queen Arrives

Queen Elizabeth II chose an Angela Kelly wool crepe dress in bright yellow with a matching coat. Photo: Getty

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The Queen

The Queen Greets the Reverend

‪Queen Elizabeth II greets The Right Dr. John Hall, Dean of Westminster‬. Photo: Getty

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The Queen

The Adorable Wedding Party

Tom Pettifer, Master William Lowther-Pinkerton, Lady Louise Windsor, and Margarita Armstrong-Jones arrive at the Abbey.Photo: Getty

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Tom Pettifer, Master William Lowther-Pinkerton, Lady Louise Windsor, Margarita Armstrong-Jones

The Maid of Honor Arrives

Sister of the bride and Maid of Honor Pippa Middleton, wearing Alexander McQueen, escorts bridesmaids Grace Van Cutsem and Eliza Lopes. Photo: Getty

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Pippa Middleton

The Bride's Procession

Kate Middleton and her father Michael arrive in a Rolls Royce Phantom VI. Photo: Getty

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Kate Middleton, Michael Middleton

The Bride's Procession

Kate Middleton leaves Goring Hotel accompanied by her father, Michael Middleton. Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

The Bride Wears Alexander McQueen

Kate Middleton steps out in a custom lace applique dress by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, a silk tulle veil, and the Cartier 'halo' tiara. Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Alexander McQueen

The Ceremony

Prince William greets his bride at the altar. Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

The Ceremony

Prince William, his bride, and her father sing during the ceremony. Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

The Ceremony

Prince William and Catherine Middleton during their wedding ceremony. Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

Exchanging of the Rings

Kate's ring was made from Welsh gold and had been given to William by Queen Elizabeth II. (In accordance with tradition, Prince William did not have a ring.) Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

TRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, leave the Abbey as husband and wife. Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

Leaving the Abbey

The happy couple make their way out of The Abbey. Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

Open Carriage Processional

The newlyweds make their way to Buckingham Palace via an open carriage.Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

Open Carriage Processional

An aerial view of the 1902 Landau carriage carrying William and Kate.Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

Open Carriage Processional

Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge ride in a circa-1902 State Landau carriage on the processional route. Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

The Balcony at Buckingham Palace

The newly-married couple waves to the thousands of loyal fans.Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

Royal Air Force Fly Over

Kate and William gazed skyward as a Lancaster, a Spitfire, and a Hurricane from the RAF flew past to salute the couple.Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

The First Royal Kiss

The couple satiate the crowd's cries (and start a new tradition) with a sweet kiss on the lips. And no, that wasn't an instant replay. The kiss between William and Kate on the balcony really did take place twice! Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

The Official Family Portrait

Front row (left to right): Miss Grace van Cutsem, Miss Eliza Lopes, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HM The Queen, The Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Lady Louise Windsor, Master William Lowther-Pinkerton. Back Row (left to right): Master Tom Pettifer; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Prince Charles; Prince Harry; Prince William; the Duchess of Cambridge; Michael Middleton; Carole Middleton; James Middleton; Pippa Middleton.Photo: Getty

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Miss Grace van Cutsem, Miss Eliza Lopes, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HM The Queen, The Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Lady Louise Windsor, Master William Lowther-Pinkerton, Master Tom Pettifer; Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall; Prince Charles; Prince Harry; Prince William; the Duchess of Cambridge; Michael Middleton; Carole Middleton; James Middleton; Pippa Middleton

Just Married!

A beaming Kate waves to the crowd from the couple's car. Photo: Getty

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Kate middleton, Prince william

The Evening Party

A tux-clad Prince William leaves Clarence House for the gala at Buckingham Palace with his father Prince Charles. Photo: Getty

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Prince William, Prince Charles

Kate's Second White Gown

The glowing bride chose another design from Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen for dinner and dancing. The strapless gown featured a glittering waist and structured bodice.Photo: Getty

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Alexander McQueen , Sarah Burton

Pippa Middleton's Temperley London Gown

The Maid of Honor trades her white McQueen gown for a bright green dress custom made by Alice Temperley of Temperley London. Photo: Getty

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Pippa Middleton, Alice Temperley

Carole Middleton's Evening Gown

Carole Middleton changes from her gray suit to a long black pleated gown for the evening's celebrations. Photo: Getty

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Carole Middleton