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Prince William speaks to his bride, Catherine Middleton as she holds the hand of her father Michael Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England dresses casual . The marriage of Prince William, the second in line to the British throne, to Catherine Middleton is being held in London today. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Getty Images)more pics official: The "Wedding of the Century" lived up to all its anticipated tradition, romance and extravagance. Prince William and Kate Middleton wed at Westminster Abbey on Friday at 11 AM in front of 1,900 guests including royal members, dignitaries, socialites and government officials -- as well as celebs like David and Victoria Beckham.
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey (Getty)
Prince William seemed much at ease, as he chatted with guests before his wife-to-be walked into the historic church. After stepping out of a vintage Rolls Royce, Kate made the 4-minute walk down the aisle in a V-neck lace, A-line gown designed by Sarah Burton, the head designer for the late Alexander McQueen.
The beautiful bride wore her hair in simple curls below a long sheer veil, a small 1936 Cartier diamond encrusted crown with a modest 8-foot train trailing behind her. It definitely wasn the late Princess Diana dress, which was made of 40 yards of taffeta with a 25-foot train!
Kate held a simple flower bouquet with a sprig of myrtle from Queen Victoria wedding bush, and William slowly placed an heirloom wedding band made from Welsh mountains gold on her left hand.
Queen Elizabeth hosted an afternoon hors d fete at Buckingham Palace for 650 guests, where the newlyweds shared their first public kiss on the balcony, followed by a smaller catered dinner hosted by Prince Charles in the evening. The newly-royal-weds will head off to a two-week honeymoon on the Necker Islands, a family friend privately owned retreat which they will have to themselves.
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