Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, now the Princess of Wales, following their wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey, 29 April 2011. Catherine’s wedding dress was designed by Sarah Burton.
Delve into the elegance, romance, and iconic moments that captivated the world. From Kate’s stunning gown to the grandeur of Westminster Abbey, we revisit every detail that made this historic event unforgettable.
Mounted soldiers escort a carriage along The Mall during a royal wedding rehearsal in London, April 27, 2011. Members of Britain’s armed forces staged a rehearsal at dawn on Wednesday to prepare for their role in escorting Prince William and his soon-to-be bride Kate Middleton on their wedding day of April 29.. REUTERS/Darren Staples
Kate Middleton, the fiancé of Britain’s Prince William, waves as she arrives with her sister Pippa (L), at The Goring hotel in London April 28, 2011. Kate Middleton will marry Britain’s Prince William at Westminster Abbey.. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
Carriage restorer Dave Evans cleans the Glass Coach at the Royal Mews in London March 21, 2011. The coach will be used to carry Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton for their wedding day on April 29, 2011, should the weather prove to be inclement.. REUTERS/Dominic Lipinski/Pool
Carriage restorer Dave Evans cleans the 1902 State Landau coach at the Royal Mews in London March 21, 2011. Weather permitting, the coach will be used to carry Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton at their wedding day on April 29, 2011.. REUTERS/Dominic Lipinski/Pool
Prince Harry and Prince William arrive at Westminster Abbey. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Carole Middleton, mother of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, waves after a wedding ceremony at the Westminster Abbey in central London. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Britain’s Prince William waves as he arrives at Westminster Abbey in central London. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrive at Westminster Abbey before the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton, in central London. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Police officers patrol before the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Britain’s Prince William and his brother and best man Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey for Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton, in central London. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
Britain’s Prince William and his brother and best man Prince Harry, arrive to Westminster Abbey for Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton, in central London. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Kate Middleton and her father, Michael, travel in a Rolls Royce to Westminster Abbey for Kate’s marriage to Britain’s Prince William, in central London. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Kate Middleton and her father, Michael, travel in a Rolls Royce to Westminster Abbey for Kate?s marriage to Britain?s Prince William, in central London. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Kate Middleton arrives to Westminster Abbey for her marriage to Britain’s Prince William in central London. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Kate Middleton arrives with her father Michael at Westminster Abbey before her marriage to Britain’s Prince William in central London. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
Pippa Middelton, sister of the bride Kate Middleton arrives to the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth waves as the Duke Edinburgh looks on, on their way to the the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Britain’s Prince William stands at the altar with his bride, Kate Middleton, and her father Michael, during their wedding at Westminster Abbey in central London. REUTERS/POOL New
Britain’s Prince William, and Kate Middleton exchange rings before the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, during their wedding ceremony In Westminster Abbey, in central London. REUTERS/POOL New
Royal fans pose for a photo while wearing masks of Britain’s Prince William and his fiancée Kate Middleton near Buckingham Palace in London April 28, 2011. Hundreds of people have set up their tents along the route Prince William and his fiancée Kate Middleton will travel on their wedding day on Friday.. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
Britain’s Prince William, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smile as they travel to Buckingham Palace after their wedding in Westminster Abbey in London.. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Britain’s Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge walk after their wedding ceremony in Westminster Abbey in central London. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William travel to Buckingham Palace in the 1902 State Landau along the Procession Route, after their wedding in Westminster Abbey, in central London. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Pupils of Kirby Hill school take part in a mock wedding ceremony at the church in Kirby Hill, northern England April 28, 2011. Britain’s Prince William will marry his fiancée Kate Middleton on Friday.. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis
Britain’s Prince William, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave the Westminster Abbey after their wedding ceremony in London.. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, travel on the Mall to Buckingham Palace after their wedding in Westminster Abbey, in central London. REUTERS/Darren Staples
Britain’s Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. REUTERS/POOL New
Landlord Stuart Wiseman poses for a photograph as he pulls a pint next to a pump clip showing the “Kiss me Kate” ale at the Swan in the Rushes pub, in Loughborough, central England, March 28, 2011. Castle Rock Brewery have produced the beer to mark the forthcoming wedding between Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton.. REUTERS/Darren Staples
The top section of Prince William and his wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge’s eight tiered wedding cake, is photographed in the Picture Gallery inside Buckingham Palace in London.. REUTERS/POOL New
Irish Guards line up for an inspection at their barracks in Windsor, southern England on April 21, 2011. The Guards will perform ceremonial duties at the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29.. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh
A royal wedding fan sits on the pavement outside Westminster Abbey in London.. Reuters
A final wedding rehearsal took place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday evening April 28, 2011.. Reuters
Soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria arrive at Westminster Abbey before the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton, in central London. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Workers roll out a red carpet in front of Westminster Abbey before the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton in central London.. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Britain’s Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles leave Clarence House to travel to Buckingham Palace in London. REUTERS/POOL New
Guests arrive at Westminster Abbey before the wedding of Britain?s Prince William and Kate Middleton, in central London. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Earl Spencer, brother to the late Princess Diana, speaks with guests at Westminster Abbey before the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton in London. REUTERS/POOL New
Soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria arrive at Westminster Abbey before the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton, in central London. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Sir Elton John arrives at Westminster Abbey before the wedding of Britain’s Prince William and Kate Middleton, in central London. REUTERS/Phil Noble
A royal wedding stamp from the tiny Pacific island of Niue is seen in this handout photo obtained by Reuters on April 5, 2011. The stamp was officially released in New Zealand and features Britain’s Prince William and his fiancée Kate Middleton with a perforated line down the center to separate them to become individual stamps. Prince William and his long-term girlfriend Middleton will marry at London’s Westminster Abbey on April 29.. REUTERS/New Zealand Post/Handou