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Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding Album
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding Album

Ahead of their seventh anniversary, revisit the the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's magical day

Kate middleton, Prince william

By Annabelle Fernandez - published

Prince William married Kate Middleton in London on April 29, 2011. Seven years later, we're just as infatuated with the couple and their fairytale wedding as we were then. Click through to revisit the key moments from their special day, then head here to catch up on all the royal wedding planning for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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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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Officers prepare the processional route for the Royal Wedding. Photo: Getty
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Thousands of adoring fans line the route outside of Westminster Abbey. Photo: Getty
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The bridegroom and his best man arrive at Westminster Abbey. Photo: Getty
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Prince William

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prince William greets his bride at the altar. Photo: Getty
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Prince William, his bride, and her father sing during the ceremony. Photo: Getty
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Prince William and Catherine Middleton during their wedding ceremony. Photo: Getty
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The Prince and his bride kneel at the altar of the Abbey. Photo: Getty
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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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TRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, leave the Abbey as husband and wife. Photo: Getty
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Carole Middleton, Queen Elizabeth II, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, convene after the ceremony. Photo: Getty
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HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales talks to the bride's father, Michael Middleton. Photo: Getty
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The happy couple make their way out of The Abbey. Photo: Getty
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The procession along the mall towards Buckingham Palace begins.Photo: Getty
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The newlyweds make their way to Buckingham Palace via an open carriage.Photo: Getty
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An aerial view of the 1902 Landau carriage carrying William and Kate.Photo: Getty
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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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Prince Harry and Lady Louise Windsor greet the crowd from their carriage.Photo: Getty
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The streets of London were full of supporters waving mini Union Jack flags.Photo: Getty
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The newly-married couple waves to the thousands of loyal fans.Photo: Getty
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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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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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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

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with the young wedding party.Photo: Getty
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Fiona Cairns created a multi-tiered traditional fruitcake decorated with cream and white icing for the reception.Photo: Getty
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William at the wheel of a vintage Aston Martin sports car decorated with wedding regalia. Photo: Getty
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A beaming Kate waves to the crowd from the couple's car. Photo: Getty
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The royal wedding car departs for Clarence House. Photo: Getty
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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

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

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

The newlyweds are wisked away from Buckingham Palace via helicopter on Saturday morning. Photo: Getty
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Alexander McQueenAlice TemperleyCarole MiddletonCatherine WalkerDuchess of CornwallHM The QueenHRH The Duke of EdinburghJane CorbettKate MiddletonLady Louise WindsorMargarita Armstrong-JonesMaster William Lowther-PinkertonMichael MiddletonMiss Eliza LopesMiss Grace van CutsemPippa MiddletonPrince CharlesPrince of WalesPrince WilliamThe Hon. Margarita Armstrong-JonesThe QueenTom Pettifer
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