Royal Wedding: William & Kate

His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales married Miss Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey.

Billions worldwide watched the event on television and YouTube streamed the wedding ceremony live.

In this series, VOA reports on the service, procession, reception and brings you reaction from inside the United Kingdom, the United States and around the world.

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Newlyweds

The Dress

Tradition

Wedding Day

• Schedule
  
  
• 10:30 am Royal Family arrives at Westminster Abbey
  
  11:00 am - The Marriage Service begins at Westminster Abbey
• 12:15 pm - The Procession
  
  Bride, groom with Captain's Escort followed by Queen's procession
• 12:40 pm The Reception at Buckingham Palace
• 1:25 pm Queen, Bride, Groom their families Balcony appearance Buckingham Palace
  
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  The Royal Wedding
  
  British Monarchy
  
  Facebook
  
  Royal Wedding Charitable Gift fund

Fun Facts

• Miss Catherine Middleton, her immediate family will spend the pre-wedding night at the Goring Hotel
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  Prince William, Miss Middleton will travel separately to wedding service using State Cars from Royal Mews
• Audio speakers and television screens placed in Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square will relay the service to people standing along the Procession Route
  
  
• 1,900 guests are invited (over 1,000 are friends, family of bride and groom)

• 2 choirs, 1 orchestra, 2 fanfare teams will perform during the service