01of 22DRIVING MISS KATEGF/Bauer-GriffinEn route toWestminster Abbey, the world got their first glimpse ofKate Middleton’sSarah Burtonfor Alexander McQueenwedding dress, while theDuchess-to-beenjoyed some one-on-one time with her proud father, Michael.

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DRIVING MISS KATE

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DRIVING MISS KATE

En route toWestminster Abbey, the world got their first glimpse ofKate Middleton’sSarah Burtonfor Alexander McQueenwedding dress, while theDuchess-to-beenjoyed some one-on-one time with her proud father, Michael.

02of 22MEN OF HONORRexEarlier that morning,Prince Williamand best manPrince Harrymade their way to Westminster Abbey. The brothers paid their respects with a salute to their fallen comrades as they pass London’s historic Cenotaph.

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MEN OF HONOR

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MEN OF HONOR

Earlier that morning,Prince Williamand best manPrince Harrymade their way to Westminster Abbey. The brothers paid their respects with a salute to their fallen comrades as they pass London’s historic Cenotaph.

03of 22TOP IT OFFPascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesThe fascinators that launched 1,000 memes. Even seven years later,Princess BeatriceandPrincess Eugenie’s statement-making hats are the royal wedding accessories to remember.

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TOP IT OFF

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The fascinators that launched 1,000 memes. Even seven years later,Princess BeatriceandPrincess Eugenie’s statement-making hats are the royal wedding accessories to remember.

04of 22HELLO M’AMKurt Krieger/Corbis via GettyFor a cheery occasion like her grandson’s wedding,Queen Elizabethwore a pale yellow dress and hat (as well as her signature handbag).

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HELLO M’AM

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For a cheery occasion like her grandson’s wedding,Queen Elizabethwore a pale yellow dress and hat (as well as her signature handbag).

05of 22SISTER, SISTERNick Edwards/Photoshot/iPhotoPippa Middletonmay not have had the epic train, but she still caught plenty of eyes in herequally flattering custom Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen creation.

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SISTER, SISTER

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Pippa Middletonmay not have had the epic train, but she still caught plenty of eyes in herequally flattering custom Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen creation.

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JUST BETWEEN US

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JUST BETWEEN US

07of 22I THEE WEDDominic Lipinski/APLooks likePrince Williamcould’ve used some more practice! The groom had some difficulty putting a ring on it while reciting his vows to Kate. The duchess-to-be’s simple band was crafted fromWelsh gold, a gift from the Queen to her grandson.

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I THEE WED

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I THEE WED

Looks likePrince Williamcould’ve used some more practice! The groom had some difficulty putting a ring on it while reciting his vows to Kate. The duchess-to-be’s simple band was crafted fromWelsh gold, a gift from the Queen to her grandson.

08of 22SIDEWAYS GLANCESAPTN/APAs Kate’s brotherJamesread a verse from the Bible, the newlyweds stole another moment for themselves.

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SIDEWAYS GLANCES

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SIDEWAYS GLANCES

As Kate’s brotherJamesread a verse from the Bible, the newlyweds stole another moment for themselves.

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ROYAL DEBUT

ROYAL DEBUT

Now introducing, HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!William and Katemade their storied exit from Westminster Abbey hand-in-hand, with their gaggle ofbridesmaids and pageboysfollowing close behind.

10of 22FLAG DAYGEOFF CADDICK/AFP/Getty ImagesA sea of people holding miniature Union Jacks gathered outside of Buckingham Palace to see Will and Kate’s much-anticipated balcony kiss.

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FLAG DAY

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A sea of people holding miniature Union Jacks gathered outside of Buckingham Palace to see Will and Kate’s much-anticipated balcony kiss.

11of 22REGAL RIDESplash News OnlineJust before embarking on theirprocession to Buckingham Palace, the newlyweds take a moment to themselves before riding through the streets of London in a 109-year-old State Landau carriage, the same one used to transportPrince Charlesand Princess Diana and Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson after their weddings.

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REGAL RIDE

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REGAL RIDE

Just before embarking on theirprocession to Buckingham Palace, the newlyweds take a moment to themselves before riding through the streets of London in a 109-year-old State Landau carriage, the same one used to transportPrince Charlesand Princess Diana and Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson after their weddings.

12of 22LET’S GO FOR A RIDEShaun Botterill/GP/Getty ImagesThousands of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds watching.

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LET’S GO FOR A RIDE

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Thousands of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds watching.

13of 22WORLD’S BIGGEST WEDDING PARTYFred Duval/FilmMagicAnd down the mall, even more people (and more flags!) were there to celebrate.

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WORLD’S BIGGEST WEDDING PARTY

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And down the mall, even more people (and more flags!) were there to celebrate.

14of 22OBSERVING PROTOCOLGareth Cattermole/GettyRiding past the Cenotaph once more, William pays his respects with a salute while Kate bows her head.

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OBSERVING PROTOCOL

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OBSERVING PROTOCOL

Riding past the Cenotaph once more, William pays his respects with a salute while Kate bows her head.

15of 22HELPING HANDAndrew Winning/Reuters/LandovWatch the train! Ever the gentleman, William kept his bride steady as she dismounted the carriage upon their arrival at Buckingham Palace.

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HELPING HAND

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HELPING HAND

Watch the train! Ever the gentleman, William kept his bride steady as she dismounted the carriage upon their arrival at Buckingham Palace.

16of 22HEADS UPMatt Dunham/APThe couple – along with bridesmaids Grace van Cutsem, 3, and the Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, 8 – looked to the skies as William’sroyal air force palsfly over the balcony.

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HEADS UP

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HEADS UP

The couple – along with bridesmaids Grace van Cutsem, 3, and the Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, 8 – looked to the skies as William’sroyal air force palsfly over the balcony.

17of 22NOISY NEIGHBORSGeorge Pimentel/WireImageWhen cheers of the thousands of well-wishers below got to be too much for royal bridesmaid Grace Van Cutsem, Kate gently calmed her down.

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NOISY NEIGHBORS

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When cheers of the thousands of well-wishers below got to be too much for royal bridesmaid Grace Van Cutsem, Kate gently calmed her down.

18of 22THE KISSMatt Dunham/APIt’sdouble happinessfor William and Kate, who kissed not once but twice on the balcony at Buckingham Palace – much to the delight of the crowd gathered below. William’s mum and dad shared their first public kiss at the same spot30 years earlier.

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THE KISS

THE KISS

It’sdouble happinessfor William and Kate, who kissed not once but twice on the balcony at Buckingham Palace – much to the delight of the crowd gathered below. William’s mum and dad shared their first public kiss at the same spot30 years earlier.

19of 22HAND IN HANDMark Cuthbert/UK Press via GettyAfter their kisses on the balcony, Will and Kate headed back inside Buckingham Palace — where therealfestivities were only just beginning. Later in the evening, wedding guests feasted on canapés and cake at theQueen’s reception.

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HAND IN HAND

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After their kisses on the balcony, Will and Kate headed back inside Buckingham Palace — where therealfestivities were only just beginning. Later in the evening, wedding guests feasted on canapés and cake at theQueen’s reception.

20of 22WAITING LINEPA/LandovAlready tending to their royal duties, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greeted theirmany guestsahead of theQueen’s receptionat Buckingham Palace.

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WAITING LINE

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WAITING LINE

Already tending to their royal duties, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greeted theirmany guestsahead of theQueen’s receptionat Buckingham Palace.

21of 22JUST WED!John Stillwell/PA/Landov;INSET:Chris Ison/PA/LandovGiving their well-wishers more of what they want, William and Kate stepped out from their reception to drive around Buckingham Palace in an Aston Martin convertible bearing the license plate “JU5T WED.” Making their way around the Mall, the beaming bride smiled and waved while her groom kept an eye on the road – the front of the car bore a red letter “L,” standing for “learner’s permit.”

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JUST WED!

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JUST WED!

Giving their well-wishers more of what they want, William and Kate stepped out from their reception to drive around Buckingham Palace in an Aston Martin convertible bearing the license plate “JU5T WED.” Making their way around the Mall, the beaming bride smiled and waved while her groom kept an eye on the road – the front of the car bore a red letter “L,” standing for “learner’s permit.”

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CHANGE OF A DRESS

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CHANGE OF A DRESS

source: people.com