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On April 29, 2011, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II of England, Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton, were married in the ancient Westminster Abbey of London.
1900 people were invited to the wedding ceremony.
First meeting
Their first meeting took place in 2001 at a university fashion show, in which Kate took part, and Prince William was present as a spectator.
Kinship
Prince William and Kate Middleton, according to some sources, are related to each other in the 12th generation.
He is six months younger than his wife. The young couple were 29 years old on their wedding day. Princess Catherine is the oldest bride in British history.
Kate Middleton's mother was a flight attendant, her father was an airline pilot. They later founded the parcel company Party Pieces and became millionaires.
Prince William's father is Prince Charles, the son of Queen Elizabeth II, and his mother is Diana, Princess of Wales.
Civil marriage
For the first time in the entire existence of the English monarchy, Crown Prince William was given permission to live in a civil marriage with his low-born friend Kate Middleton.
Wedding dresses and bride's bouquet
Kate's ivory and lace dress top part and sleeves, with a three-meter train, were decorated with magnificent flowers, symbolizing the parts
United Kingdom - daffodils, roses, thistles and clover leaves.
Princess Catherine actively participated in its creation. A light, long veil made of French silk and lace, made according to her wishes. The style of the dress is similar to the wedding dress of the American actress G. Kelly: emphasized waist, long sleeves, elegant lace, and a train.
Prince William wore the red uniform of the Irish Guards with the rank of Colonel, on which the Golden Jubilee Medal, star, and Order of the Garter stood out.
The flowers that made up the bride's bouquet were selected with a certain meaning: snowdrop - fearlessness, lily of the valley - prosperity, myrtle - family and love, ivy and hyacinth - constancy and devotion, carnations - flowers of royalty.
Kate laid this bouquet at the monument to the unknown soldier, thereby changing the tradition of throwing it to a crowd of unmarried girls.
Decorations
Prince William put a magnificent ring made of Welsh gold on his beloved's finger at the wedding. A rich platinum tiara with diamonds, lent by the Queen herself on this special day, adorned Kate's hair.
Platinum earrings with iridescent diamonds were a spectacular addition to the tiara. The earrings emphasized the aristocratic style of the bride.
Present
Williams and Kate showed their best human qualities on their wedding day, not forgetting about children in need of support, gifted youth and widows. The spouses stated that the best gift for their wedding - financial assistance to the charitable societies that they patronize.
Guests raised around £5 million for these lofty causes.
Cake
The multi-tiered cakes were distinguished by their originality. There were two of them: one was made from high-quality chocolate with McVities sponge cake, ordered by Prince William, the second was an English classic cake with candied fruits, ordered by Kate.
Conclusion
The wedding ceremony of Prince William and Kate Middleton was broadcast on many television channels not only in the UK, but also far beyond its borders. Everything happened on high level, solemn and at the same time sentimental.
The couple currently has two children: a son, Prince George, one and a half years old, and a recently born daughter, Charlotte.
The long-awaited wedding for the British people of the British Prince William and his beloved Kate Middleton, who after the wedding will be called Princess Catherine, has already taken place.
Hundreds of thousands of Her Majesty's subjects were waiting for this long-awaited event. But still, not many were so optimistic, because the dry statistics show that the number of divorces is steadily growing every year, so there were still concerns. The divorce lawyer at the court of Queen Elizabeth prepared everything in advance Required documents"just in case". Let us believe in pure and beautiful love!
1. Guests arrived at Westminster Abbey a few hours before the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
2. Band of guards before the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
3. Parade near Parliament Square in London on the eve of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
4. Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish are shown to their seats in Westminster Abbey.
5. British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam also arrived at the royal wedding.
6. The royal wedding was watched by millions of people around the world.
7. Princess Anne of Great Britain also arrived at Westminster Abbey.
8. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, second wife (since April 9, 2005) of Charles, Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, arrived at Westminster Abbey.
9. Carole Middleton, mother of Kate Middleton, arrived at Westminster Abbey for her daughter's wedding.
10. Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with the Dean of Westminster Abbey.
11. Princess Eugenie of York and Princess Beatrice of York arrived for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey.
12. Prince William of Wales and Prince Harry of Wales in Westminster Abbey.
13. Philippa Middleton, sister of Kate Middleton, arrives at Westminster Abbey for her sister's wedding.
14. Catherine with her father Michael Middleton.
15. Kate and Philippa Middleton arrived at Westminster Abbey.
16. The couple also chose several little bridesmaids and pageboys - four girls, ages 3 to 7, and two boys, ages 8 and 10. Two of them, three-year-old Miss Grace van Cutsem and eight-year-old Tom Pettyfer, are godsons of Prince William.
17. Catherine Middleton and her father follow the Dean of Westminster Abbey. Behind them is her sister Philippa.
18. Katherine's father brings his daughter to the Altar.
19. Catherine's father, Michael Middleton, gives his daughter's hand to William.
20. The guests sing the anthem.
21. Prince William places a ring on the finger of his fiancée Catherine Middleton in front of the Archbishop.
23. Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, leave Westminster Abbey.
24. Prince Charles, Michael Middleton and Carole Middleton. So to speak, the parents of William and Katherine, the only thing missing is Lady Di.
25. Now William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
27. Prince Harry, Wales.
28. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge travel to Buckingham Palace after their marriage in Westminster Abbey.
30. William and Kate kiss on the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
31.Rachel Jane Eardley and Diana Palette apply the latter touches on the royal wedding cake fromFiona Cairns, a famous pastry chef from the English county of Leicestershire .
33. Prince Charles.
On April 29, 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton got married in London, whose engagement was officially announced by the royal court on November 16, 2010. RIA Novosti correspondent in the UK Alexander Smotrov conducted a tweet report about the wedding ceremony from London.
17:38 I can't help but repost the PA picture of the main king cake # RoyalWedding of 17 tiers! http://bit.ly/ipo8MI
17:33 People in crowns, multi-colored wigs, with flags and painted faces continue to celebrate the rest of the day off in honor of # RoyalWedding
16:41 It’s a pity that the British monarchy came up with the idea of diluting its blue blood with the hot red blood of the common people so late for the health of its offspring.
16:37 The press center applauds and boos William and Catherine's kiss after # RoyalWedding http://twitpic.com/4qyfie
16:34 Seven Royal Air Force planes flew over the palace and the fountain of the Victoria Monument, where the most desperate spectators are already swimming # RoyalWedding
16:30 After standing and thinking, they kissed a second time :) # RoyalWedding
16:27 We went out, went out onto the balcony! # RoyalWedding Surprisedly pointing fingers at the sea of people below
16:16 And it would also be interesting to know about the couple’s first visit to Russia, of course. Although this is unlikely to be their priority immediately after # RoyalWedding
16:14 I wonder how long after # RoyalWedding Will the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge come to Cambridge?
16:11 A crowd of people was allowed into the Mall, now you can clearly see HOW MANY people came to see # RoyalWedding !
For the wedding of Prince William's grandparents, Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, Philip, they received more than 2,500 gifts, including 76 handkerchiefs, 30 scarves, 148 pairs of stockings and 16 nightgowns. However, there was also a special gift - lace woven by Mahatma Gandhi.
Prince William's parents, Princess Diana and Prince Charles, received 4,000 gifts for their wedding. The newlyweds received 20 silver dishes from the Australian government, and sapphire jewelry from the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. And the New Zealand government gave Charles and Diana a practical gift - a carpet.
15:29 One of the spectators in front of Buckingham Palace brought # RoyalWedding the flag of Georgia and it constantly flashes in the frame of the live broadcast
A procession of five carriages with the newly-made husband and wife, as well as their relatives, will proceed through the central streets of London to Buckingham Palace. From the palace balcony they will watch the air parade and then go to a gala dinner on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II.
15:18 All the asphalt along the procession route # RoyalWedding sprinkled with a layer of sand - apparently to prevent horses from tripping
15:15 Catherine Middleton will not throw her wedding bouquet into the crowd, but will lay it at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier # RoyalWedding
15:13 A festive procession of colorful carriages moved from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace # RoyalWedding
The location and date of the wedding were the subject of bookmaker bets. The bookmakers' clients correctly managed to "guess" the wedding location - Westminster Abbey, but were mistaken with the date - the most likely month was July.
The wedding date of Prince William and Kate Middleton - April 29, 2011 - became known in November last year. April 29 has been declared a national holiday.
14:43
William and Kate themselves wrote one of the prayers for their wedding # RoyalWedding
By the way, none of the weddings of high-ranking members of the British royal family in the post-war period it did not fall on a Friday. The wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles was originally scheduled for Friday, but then due to the funeral of Pope John Paul II, it had to be postponed to another day.
14: 23 The Archbishop of Canterbury declared William and Kate - now Catherine - husband and wife # RoyalWedding
14:19
The bride's ring barely fit :) But the groom is persistent, so it will be his way # RoyalWedding
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William takes his marriage vows. Serious face. Kate takes the oath with a smile on her lips # RoyalWedding
14:16 The bride's bouquet contains lilies of the valley, carnations (Sweet William), hyacinth, ivy and myrtle - symbols of happiness, eternal love and a strong marriage # RoyalWedding
14:12
Camilla, instead of singing hymns, looks at the guests over the program during # RoyalWedding
13:43
The Queen, as the bookmakers predicted, is dressed in a yellow suit and a # RoyalWedding
13:40 Duchess Camilla wore # RoyalWedding champagne dress and duck egg coat (dirty blue)
Westminster Abbey was often the site of royal weddings. It was in this cathedral in central London that William's grandparents, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, as well as his uncle, Prince Andrew, and aunt, Princess Anne, were married. The wedding of Prince William's parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, took place in cathedral St. Paul's.
To ensure that the wedding ceremony begins on time and without surprises, the bride and groom (separately), as well as other members of the royal family, will arrive at Westminster Abbey by car.
13:15 Princes William and Harry travel to the Abbey on # RoyalWedding, the crowd is going wild
13:08 David Cameron in a tailcoat and his wife Samantha in an emerald green dress and orange scarf walk through the Abbey as if they were themselves # RoyalWedding
Prince William and his fiancée Catherine Middleton opted for their wedding guests to donate money to charity instead of buying expensive gifts. The couple will accept gifts from close family members, but other guests are encouraged to make confidential donations to charities.
12:55 Cameron will give Kate and William photographs of the Island of Anglesey, and Boris Johnson - guess what? of course a tandem bike!!! #
The long-awaited wedding ceremony of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who has now become Catherine, Princess of Cambridge, has finally taken place.
(Total 30 photos)
1. Kate Middleton leaves the Goring Hotel. (AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
2. Prince William awaits the arrival of his bride at the Abbey. (AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
3. Kate Middleton with her father Michael in a Rolls Royce on the way to Westminster Abbey. (REUTERS)
4. Kate Middleton with her father and sister Philippa at the western entrance to Westminster Abbey. The whole world was looking at her wedding dress. (AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
5. The bride in all her glory. Two wedding dresses (one for the wedding ceremony, the second for the wedding dinner) were created by the famous British fashion designer and stylist Bruce Oldfield, who previously took part in the design of Princess Diana's wardrobe. (AP)
6. With the participation of the Middleton family, will pay all expenses associated directly with the wedding (service at the abbey, flowers, dresses, procession with carriage, reception and dinner). The government and other authorities will pay for the incidental expenses associated with the wedding. (AP)
7. Kate and her father are about to enter Westminster Abbey. (REUTERS)
8. Sister of the bride and maid of honor Pippa Middleton with Grace Van Cutsem and Eliza Lopez. (GETTY IMAGES)
9. Bridesmaid (and also her sister) Pippa Middleton with young pages and bridesmaids. (GETTY IMAGES)
10. Last preparations before going to the altar. (REUTERS)
12. Kate Middleton, accompanied by her father, joined groom Prince William at the altar. (AP)
13. The father solemnly hands over his daughter to her future husband. (AP)
14. A professional lip reader told the Press Association that at that moment Prince William joked to his father-in-law at the altar: “We were going to have a little family celebration.” (REUTERS)
15. The father removes the veil from his daughter’s face. The service was conducted by the rector of Westminster Abbey. The Archbishop of Canterbury married Prince William and Miss, and the Bishop of London read out a message of welcome. (REUTERS)
16. Prince William and Kate Middleton exchange rings in front of Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. (REUTERS)
17. The ring on the finger of now the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton. Wartski jewelers were commissioned to make Katherine's engagement ring. It is made from a bar of Welsh gold that was given to Prince William by the Queen shortly after their engagement. (AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
19. Those gathered also sang the national anthem “God Save the Queen.” Everyone sang except Her Majesty. (GETTY IMAGES)
20. Prince William and Kate Middleton, now husband and wife, at their wedding ceremony. (AP)
21. Prince William with his wife Kate. Next come the husband's brother Harry and his wife's sister Pippa. (AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
22. Prince William and Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge leave Westminster Abbey. (REUTERS)
23. Happy husband and wife. Prince William and Kate Middleton said in advance that they did not want to be given anything for their wedding. (AP)
24. For those who still want to do something nice for the young people, they created a special charity fund where anyone can donate money. The funds raised will go to help charitable organizations, including foundations for youth, children, and military widows. (AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
25. Experts predict that both exclusive boutiques for brides and ready-to-wear stores will soon create a huge number of options and copies of the Duchess’s wedding dress. (REUTERS) 
29. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in a carriage. The British capital made good money from the wedding of the heir to the British crown, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Analysts have already calculated that the expenses of guests of the British capital have reached 107 million pounds sterling (about $176.5 million). (GETTY IMAGES)
30. The carriage with the newlyweds arrived at Buckingham Palace. By the way, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Prince William on his wedding. “This day is a great and significant event not only for you, but also for the entire people of the United Kingdom. May harmony, joy and love always reign in your family. My wife joins me in congratulating me,” the telegram says Russian President. As a gift, Prince William and his wife were sent a papier-mâché box with a varnish coating from the Fedoskino Miniature Painting Factory, on the lid of which a winter panorama of 19th-century Moscow with a view of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is depicted (REUTERS)
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From the outside it seems that the members of the royal family are simply impeccable people. So, we believe that no matter what they wear, they will look stunning in everything, and any hairstyle of the Duchess, without a doubt, always looks luxurious and very stylish.
But not everything is as rosy as it might seem at first glance. We are all human and no one is immune from mistakes, from the fact that something may not go according to plan.
Moreover, something can go wrong with members of the royal family as they would like, but not just anywhere, but on the day of their own wedding! Looking at the wedding photos of Kate Middleton and Prince William, you can’t immediately say that something is wrong here. But if you delve into the details, take a closer look at what is not visible to the naked eye, then the secret instantly becomes clear. Well, are you ready to learn something interesting? Take it delicious tea and fragrant cookies. Go!
1. Prince William did not immediately put the ring on his beloved’s finger.
Anyone who closely followed this enchanting wedding ceremony could see that Prince William could not put on his wedding ring for several seconds because it did not fit on his knuckle (probably many girls are familiar with this problem). As it turns out, the Duchess of Cambridge originally asked the jeweler at the Wartski company, which created the royal rings, to make it a size smaller. Kate explained her request by saying that she did not want the ring to rotate ring finger. True, even though the duchess’s fingers have lost weight, her knuckles have not decreased in size.
By the way, at 5:40 minutes this is very clearly visible.
2. Scared horse.
From the church, the newlyweds, accompanied by the Royal Horse Guards, headed to the palace, where the traditional kiss was to take place on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
This black horse is a real lucky guy. After all, Her Highness is riding in a carriage a step away from her. True, the animal is not at all happy about this. Do you see in the photo the horse galloping almost at the same level as Kate? It turns out that the horse was scared large quantity people and the noise they create. The rider immediately hurried to curb the frightened animal, but instead of stopping, it rushed down Whitehall, where the poor horse was stopped by the police.
3. A note of sadness on Prince William's face.
In this photo, the emotions shown by the grandson of Elizabeth II are the opposite of what we see on the face of the radiant Kate. Of course, as soon as this photo hit the press, many began to say that the prince was not happy with this wedding. It later turned out that the day before the important event, the poor fellow slept only an hour, and besides, he was seriously nervous.
4. The bridesmaid ruined the eyelid shot.
Children are like that. Well, they don't like it when adults kiss. This is not to say that the reaction of a 3-year-old baby named Grace van Cutsem really ruined this photo. Here it is appropriate to add only one thing - she diversified it.
Do you want to plunge back into the day when the whole world admired the wedding of the century? And at 0:06 seconds you can see that same kiss and the expression on the face of the capricious baby.
5. Members of the royal family and... a gummy worm.
Let's not emphasize Special attention to the fact that in this photo the previously mentioned baby Grace is posing with a frightened expression on her face, and looking somewhere to the side. This is not the main thing here. See standing nearby baby with her? Yes, yes, it is she who is being held by the hand by the Duchess of Cornwall, the wife of Prince Charles. IN right hand the girl has nothing more than a pink gummy worm. It turns out that on the day of Prince William’s wedding, the little girl was scared because everyone around was making noise, rejoicing, and running somewhere. As a result, the bridesmaid was upset and did not want to pose in front of the cameras. Fortunately, the resourceful Prince Harry consoled the frightened Eliza (that is the name of the young beauty). That day he knew he had to take her favorite toy, a pink gummy worm, with him.
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