A Royal Wedding: Kate & William

Apr 15, 2011, 19:52 PM IST
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Spain's Prince Felipe is flanked by Princess Letizia and Spain's Queen Sofia, left, outside of Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding for Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in London.

Spain's Prince Felipe is flanked by Princess Letizia and Spain's Queen Sofia, left, outside of Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding for Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in London.

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Carole Middleton, Kate Middleton's mother, right, and James Middleton, Kate Middleton's brother, arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

Carole Middleton, Kate Middleton's mother, right, and James Middleton, Kate Middleton's brother, arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

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Prince Albert of Monaco arrives with his fiancee, former South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding for Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in London .

Prince Albert of Monaco arrives with his fiancee, former South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding for Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in London .

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Carole Middleton, Kate Middleton's mother, arrives Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

Carole Middleton, Kate Middleton's mother, arrives Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

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The car that will transport Kate Middleton and her father Michael Middleton to Westminster Abbey is seen outside the Goring Hotel, ahead of her Royal Wedding to Britain's Prince William, London.

The car that will transport Kate Middleton and her father Michael Middleton to Westminster Abbey is seen outside the Goring Hotel, ahead of her Royal Wedding to Britain's Prince William, London.

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The Dean of Westminster John Hall shakes hands with Prince Harry and Prince William at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding with Kate Middleton in London.

The Dean of Westminster John Hall shakes hands with Prince Harry and Prince William at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding with Kate Middleton in London.

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Prince William and his best man Britain's Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London.

Prince William and his best man Britain's Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London.

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Britain's Prince William and his best man Britain's Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London.

Britain's Prince William and his best man Britain's Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London.

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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

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Prince William is on his way to Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London.

Prince William is on his way to Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London.

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Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in London.

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in London.

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British singer Elton John and his partner David Furnish arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

British singer Elton John and his partner David Furnish arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

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Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

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Charles Spencer, 9th Earl of Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, right, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

Charles Spencer, 9th Earl of Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, right, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

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British House of Common's speaker John Bercow and his wife Sally arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in London.

British House of Common's speaker John Bercow and his wife Sally arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton in London.

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England's soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

England's soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

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England's soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

England's soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

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People wait to enter Westminster Abbey prior to the Royal Wedding in London.

People wait to enter Westminster Abbey prior to the Royal Wedding in London.

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British soccer player David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

British soccer player David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London.

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Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester (L) and Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester attend a gala pre-wedding dinner held at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London.

Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester (L) and Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester attend a gala pre-wedding dinner held at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London.

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(L to R) Princess Alexandra, Julia Ogilvy and James Ogilvy attend a gala pre-wedding dinner held at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London.

(L to R) Princess Alexandra, Julia Ogilvy and James Ogilvy attend a gala pre-wedding dinner held at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London.

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King Constantine II of Greece (L) and Lady Gabriella Windsor attend a gala pre-wedding dinner held at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London.

King Constantine II of Greece (L) and Lady Gabriella Windsor attend a gala pre-wedding dinner held at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London.

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Sheikh Ahmad Hmoud Al-Sabah of Kuwait attends a gala pre-wedding dinner held at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London.

Sheikh Ahmad Hmoud Al-Sabah of Kuwait attends a gala pre-wedding dinner held at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London.

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Queen Sofia of Spain attends a gala pre-wedding dinner held at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London,

Queen Sofia of Spain attends a gala pre-wedding dinner held at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London,

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A general view of guests gathering inside Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London

A general view of guests gathering inside Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London

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People wait to enter Westminster Abbey prior to the Royal Wedding in London.

People wait to enter Westminster Abbey prior to the Royal Wedding in London.

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Christine Peckham from London wears a fancy hat along the Royal Wedding route in London.

Christine Peckham from London wears a fancy hat along the Royal Wedding route in London.

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Royal enthusiast from Bedfordshire poses at the junction of the Mall and Horse Guards Road for the Royal Wedding in London.

Royal enthusiast from Bedfordshire poses at the junction of the Mall and Horse Guards Road for the Royal Wedding in London.

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Royal enthusiasts Molly Thorne, right, and Clarissa Marston, left, from Bedford, UK, wear bridal gowns as they cross The Mall next to Buckingham Palace along the Royal Wedding route in London.

Royal enthusiasts Molly Thorne, right, and Clarissa Marston, left, from Bedford, UK, wear bridal gowns as they cross The Mall next to Buckingham Palace along the Royal Wedding route in London.

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Royal enthusiasts from Sussex camp at the junction of the Mall and Horse Guards Road for the Royal Wedding in London.

Royal enthusiasts from Sussex camp at the junction of the Mall and Horse Guards Road for the Royal Wedding in London.

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Australian mint commemorative HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton 20 cent coin is on display in the CBD of Sydney.

Australian mint commemorative HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton 20 cent coin is on display in the CBD of Sydney.

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Australian mint commemorative HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton coins are on display in the CBD of Sydney. The Australian mint exchanged 15,000 coins ahead of the royal wedding tonight with a further two million being put into circulation over a period of time.

Australian mint commemorative HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton coins are on display in the CBD of Sydney. The Australian mint exchanged 15,000 coins ahead of the royal wedding tonight with a further two million being put into circulation over a period of time.

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Jordan Lee from Jackson Mississippi emerges from a temporary lavatory after spending the night along the Royal Wedding route in London.

Jordan Lee from Jackson Mississippi emerges from a temporary lavatory after spending the night along the Royal Wedding route in London.

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Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare to flip pancake at a display by the charity Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children outside the City Hall in Belfast.

Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare to flip pancake at a display by the charity Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children outside the City Hall in Belfast.

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A picture of Britain's Prince William and his mother Princess Diana is seen at the memorial above the Alma underpass where she died on August 31, 1997, in Paris.

A picture of Britain's Prince William and his mother Princess Diana is seen at the memorial above the Alma underpass where she died on August 31, 1997, in Paris.

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Traffic moves past a giant hoarding advertising the royal wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton, in Mumbai.

Traffic moves past a giant hoarding advertising the royal wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton, in Mumbai.

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This handout image provided by the US Postal Service shows The Royal Wedding Presentation Pack being sold by the Postal Service. Britain's Royal Mail issued a special commemorative stamp for the wedding and American postal authorities are offering it as part of a wedding commemorative packet..

This handout image provided by the US Postal Service shows The Royal Wedding Presentation Pack being sold by the Postal Service. Britain's Royal Mail issued a special commemorative stamp for the wedding and American postal authorities are offering it as part of a wedding commemorative packet..

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Britain's Prince William, left, greets well-wishers gathered along the wedding processional route in central London.

Britain's Prince William, left, greets well-wishers gathered along the wedding processional route in central London.

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Britain's Prince Charles, arrives at a central London hotel for a pre-royal wedding dinner hosted by Lady Elizabeth Anson and attended by members of the British royal family and foreign royal families, in London.

Britain's Prince Charles, arrives at a central London hotel for a pre-royal wedding dinner hosted by Lady Elizabeth Anson and attended by members of the British royal family and foreign royal families, in London.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives at a hotel for a pre-royal wedding dinner hosted by Lady Elizabeth Anson and attended by members of the British royal family and foreign royal families in London.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives at a hotel for a pre-royal wedding dinner hosted by Lady Elizabeth Anson and attended by members of the British royal family and foreign royal families in London.

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Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, right and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex arrive at a central London hotel for a pre-royal wedding dinner hosted by Lady Elizabeth Anson and attended by members of the British royal family and foreign royal families, in London.

Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, right and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex arrive at a central London hotel for a pre-royal wedding dinner hosted by Lady Elizabeth Anson and attended by members of the British royal family and foreign royal families, in London.

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Belgium's Crown Prince Philippe, right, and his wife Princess Mathilde arrive for a pre-royal wedding dinner hosted by Lady Elizabeth Anson and attended by British and foreign royal families, London.

Belgium's Crown Prince Philippe, right, and his wife Princess Mathilde arrive for a pre-royal wedding dinner hosted by Lady Elizabeth Anson and attended by British and foreign royal families, London.

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Greece's Crown Prince Pavlos, and his wife Princess Marie-Chantal, arrive at a central London hotel for a pre-royal wedding dinner hosted by Lady Elizabeth Anson and attended by members of the British royal family and foreign royal families, in London.

Greece's Crown Prince Pavlos, and his wife Princess Marie-Chantal, arrive at a central London hotel for a pre-royal wedding dinner hosted by Lady Elizabeth Anson and attended by members of the British royal family and foreign royal families, in London.

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Young royal enthusiasts from Kent and Yorkshire camp overnight on the Royal Wedding route near Buckingham Palace in London.

Young royal enthusiasts from Kent and Yorkshire camp overnight on the Royal Wedding route near Buckingham Palace in London.

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Graham Archer of Essex, left, and Kate Jackson of Brighton, right, cheer along the Royal Wedding route close to the Houses of Parliament in London.

Graham Archer of Essex, left, and Kate Jackson of Brighton, right, cheer along the Royal Wedding route close to the Houses of Parliament in London.

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Charlie Lancaster, from Kent, camps overnight on a Royal Wedding route near Westminster Abbey in London.

Charlie Lancaster, from Kent, camps overnight on a Royal Wedding route near Westminster Abbey in London.

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Two 100 foot mosaic brick walls of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton stand in a open field beside a busy express-way in Sydney, Australia.

Two 100 foot mosaic brick walls of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton stand in a open field beside a busy express-way in Sydney, Australia.

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A man from a betting office displays the odds related to the upcoming royal wedding, across the road from the Westminster Abbey in central London.

A man from a betting office displays the odds related to the upcoming royal wedding, across the road from the Westminster Abbey in central London.

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A Peruvian shaman stands by a photo of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton during a ritual to send good vibes to their royal wedding on La Herradura beach in Lima, Peru.

A Peruvian shaman stands by a photo of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton during a ritual to send good vibes to their royal wedding on La Herradura beach in Lima, Peru.

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Royal fans cheer in front of Westminster Abbey in London, Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Revelers are camping out outside the Abbey where Prince William and Kate Middleton are due to get married.

Royal fans cheer in front of Westminster Abbey in London, Tuesday, April 26, 2011. Revelers are camping out outside the Abbey where Prince William and Kate Middleton are due to get married.

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Cunard Line's commemorative Royal Wedding dinner menu and champagne cocktails are seen aboard flagship Queen Mary 2 in New York.

Cunard Line's commemorative Royal Wedding dinner menu and champagne cocktails are seen aboard flagship Queen Mary 2 in New York.

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Britain's Prince William with David Beckham at a Football Association reception at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg. Soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria were among the most recognizable names on the list of guests at the April 29 nuptials.

Britain's Prince William with David Beckham at a Football Association reception at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg. Soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria were among the most recognizable names on the list of guests at the April 29 nuptials.

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Chris Davis and his bride to be Pam Young stand inside their party supply store, in Hornchurch, England, Saturday, April 23, 2011. Davis and Young will marry on Friday April 29 , the same day as Britain's Prince William and Katherine Middleton.

Chris Davis and his bride to be Pam Young stand inside their party supply store, in Hornchurch, England, Saturday, April 23, 2011. Davis and Young will marry on Friday April 29 , the same day as Britain's Prince William and Katherine Middleton.

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The 'Instrument of Consent', which is the Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's historic formal consent to Prince William's forthcoming marriage to Kate Middleton, is seen at the Crown Office at the House of Lords in London.

The 'Instrument of Consent', which is the Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's historic formal consent to Prince William's forthcoming marriage to Kate Middleton, is seen at the Crown Office at the House of Lords in London.

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People walk by a cafe in London flying the Union flag with a central picture of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

People walk by a cafe in London flying the Union flag with a central picture of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

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Master Tailor Lance Sergeant Matthew Else, in suit, takes part in a ceremonial inspection ahead of the royal wedding.

Master Tailor Lance Sergeant Matthew Else, in suit, takes part in a ceremonial inspection ahead of the royal wedding.

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Kate Middleton reacts to the crowd at Witton County Park, Darwen.

Kate Middleton reacts to the crowd at Witton County Park, Darwen.

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Britain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton watch a demonstration by students.

Britain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton watch a demonstration by students.

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Madame Tussauds' hair and make-up artist Marie Chandler puts the finishing touches to the wax work figure of Britain's Prince William.

Madame Tussauds' hair and make-up artist Marie Chandler puts the finishing touches to the wax work figure of Britain's Prince William.

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Members of the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry are seen during a media event.

Members of the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry are seen during a media event.

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A cushion commemorating the engagement of Prince William and Catherine Middleton which was presented to Prince William by his flying colleagues sits on a chair at RAF Valley Search and Rescue Headquarters.

A cushion commemorating the engagement of Prince William and Catherine Middleton which was presented to Prince William by his flying colleagues sits on a chair at RAF Valley Search and Rescue Headquarters.