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  • April 29, 2011

    Royal Wedding, procession and the kiss

    Prince William and Kate Middleton are now married. They were pronounced husband and wife at Westminster Abbey before about 1,900 invited guests. About one million people packed the streets of London for the royal wedding and an estimated two billion more watched on television across the globe.

  • Britain's Prince William kisses his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

    Britain's Prince William kisses his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)   (CP) Photo Store

  • In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton is seen on the red carpet as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/APTN)

    In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton is seen on the red carpet as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/APTN)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Kate Middleton is escorted down the aisle by her father, Michael, during her marriage to Prince William at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on Friday, April 29, 2011. (Abaca Press/MCT)

    Kate Middleton is escorted down the aisle by her father, Michael, during her marriage to Prince William at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on Friday, April 29, 2011. (Abaca Press/MCT)   (Tribune Media MCT) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William, center left, and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, center right, walk down the aisle of Westminster Abbey following their wedding service, London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Dominic Lipinski, Pool)

    Britain's Prince William, center left, and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, center right, walk down the aisle of Westminster Abbey following their wedding service, London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Dominic Lipinski, Pool)   (CP) Photo Store

  • In this image taken from video, Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton stand at the alter at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/APTN)

    In this image taken from video, Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton stand at the alter at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/APTN)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Michael Middleton, right, escorts his daughter Kate Middleton to the altar during her wedding to Prince William at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on Friday, April 29, 2011. (Abaca Press/MCT)

    Michael Middleton, right, escorts his daughter Kate Middleton to the altar during her wedding to Prince William at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on Friday, April 29, 2011. (Abaca Press/MCT)   (Tribune Media MCT) Photo Store

  • In this image taken from video, Britain's Prince William, left, places the ring on the finger of his bride, Kate Middleton, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/APTN)

    In this image taken from video, Britain's Prince William, left, places the ring on the finger of his bride, Kate Middleton, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/APTN)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton exchange rings during their wedding service at Westminster Abbey, London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)

    Britain's Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton exchange rings during their wedding service at Westminster Abbey, London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)   (CP) Photo Store

  • In this image taken from video, Britain's Prince William, left, places the ring on the finger of his bride, Kate Middleton, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/APTN)

    In this image taken from video, Britain's Prince William, left, places the ring on the finger of his bride, Kate Middleton, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/APTN)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William, center left, and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, center right, Britain's Prince Harry, William's best man, back left, and maid of honour Philippa Middleton, back right, accompany them during their wedding service at Westminster Abbey in London, Friday, April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)

    Britain's Prince William, center left, and his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, center right, Britain's Prince Harry, William's best man, back left, and maid of honour Philippa Middleton, back right, accompany them during their wedding service at Westminster Abbey in London, Friday, April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton during their wedding service at Westminster Abbey, London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)

    Britain's Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton during their wedding service at Westminster Abbey, London, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Prince William and Kate Middleton stand at the altar with her father, Michael, during their wedding at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on Friday, April 29, 2011. (Abaca Press/MCT)

    Prince William and Kate Middleton stand at the altar with her father, Michael, during their wedding at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on Friday, April 29, 2011. (Abaca Press/MCT)   (Tribune Media MCT) Photo Store

  • Prince William and Kate Middleton join in singing during their wedding at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on Friday, April 29, 2011. (Abaca Press/MCT)

    Prince William and Kate Middleton join in singing during their wedding at Westminster Abbey in London, England, on Friday, April 29, 2011. (Abaca Press/MCT)   (Tribune Media MCT) Photo Store

  • In this image taken from video, an interior view of Westminster Abbey during the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/APTN)

    In this image taken from video, an interior view of Westminster Abbey during the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/APTN)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey, London, during their wedding service, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Anthony Devlin, Pool)

    Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey, London, during their wedding service, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Anthony Devlin, Pool)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge sit in a landau outside of Westminster Abbey after their Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

    Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge sit in a landau outside of Westminster Abbey after their Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge stand outside of Westminster Abbey after their Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

    Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge stand outside of Westminster Abbey after their Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge stand outside of Westminster Abbey after their Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

    Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge stand outside of Westminster Abbey after their Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge stand outside of Westminster Abbey after their Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

    Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge stand outside of Westminster Abbey after their Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William, right, and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

    Britain's Prince William, right, and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William and his bride Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey, London, following their wedding, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi)

    Britain's Prince William and his bride Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey, London, following their wedding, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Prince William his bride Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey, London, following their wedding, Friday April. 29, 2011.(AP Photo/Gareth Fuller)

    Prince William his bride Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey, London, following their wedding, Friday April. 29, 2011.(AP Photo/Gareth Fuller)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Prince William and his new bride, Kate Middleton, ride in a carriage after their wedding in London, England, on Friday, April 29, 2011. (Abaca Press/MCT)

    Prince William and his new bride, Kate Middleton, ride in a carriage after their wedding in London, England, on Friday, April 29, 2011. (Abaca Press/MCT)   (Tribune Media MCT) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge make their way to Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

    Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge make their way to Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William and his bride Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey, London, following their wedding, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi)

    Britain's Prince William and his bride Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, leave Westminster Abbey, London, following their wedding, Friday April 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi)   (CP) Photo Store

  • Britain's Prince William kisses his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

    Britain's Prince William kisses his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)   (CP) Photo Store

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