The wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine Middleton took place on Friday, 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London. Prince William, second in the line of succession to Queen Elizabeth II, first met Catherine Middleton in 2001, while both were studying at St. Andrews University. Their engagement, which began on 20 October 2010, was announced on 16 November 2010.
The build-up to the wedding and the occasion itself attracted much media attention, with the service broadcast live around the world, and with it being compared and contrasted in many ways to the 1981 marriage of William's parents, Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. It was watched by a global television audience of over two billion. Much of the attention focused on Middleton's status as a commoner (i.e., not of royal blood or a part of the aristocracy) marrying into royalty. Hours before the service, William was granted the titles of the Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn, and Baron Carrickfergus by the Queen. Upon her marriage, Middleton therefore became Her Royal Highness Princess William Arthur Philip Louis, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carrickfergus, but is not styled as 'Princess Catherine'.
As William was not the heir-apparent to the throne, the wedding was not a full state occasion, with many details left to the couple themselves to decide, such as much of the the guest list of about 1,900. It was, however, a public holiday in Great Britain and featured many ceremonial aspects, including use of the state carriages and roles for the Foot Guards and Household Cavalry. It was attended by most of the Royal Family, as well as many foreign royals, diplomats, and the couple's chosen personal guests.
Middleton wore a white dress with a 270-centimetre (110 in) train, by British designer Sarah Burton, as well as a tiara lent to her by the Queen. William wore the uniform of his honorary rank of Colonel of the Regiment for the Irish Guards. William's best man was his brother, Prince Harry, while the bride's sister, Pippa, acted as her maid of honour. The wedding ceremony began at 11:00 am BST (UTC+1). John Robert Hall, the Dean of Westminster, officiated most of the service, with Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, conducting the marriage ceremony itself and Richard Chartres, the Bishop of London, giving the sermon. A reading was also given by the bride's brother, James. After the ceremony, the newly married couple travelled in procession to Buckingham Palace for the traditional appearance on the balcony and a flypast before crowds assembled in The Mall.
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Part One - Wedding Preparations and Opening of Doors
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Part Two - Wedding Ceremony and Procession
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The new Duchess of Cambridge's gorgeous Alexander McQueen gown, designed by Creative Director Sarah Burton, had elegant lace sleeves – a formal touch befitting the venue, Westminster Abbey. The lace appliqué was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which served as her "something old."
With millions watching, Prince William manages to share a private laugh with his soon-to-be missus as she arrives at the altar with dad Michael by her side.
Prince William and Kate Middleton make their debut as husband and wife in the Abbey with their best man and maid of honor trailing closely behind.
Now introducing, HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! William and Kate make their storied exit from Westminster Abbey hand-in-hand, with their gaggle of bridesmaids and pageboys following close behind.
Though Prince William struggled a bit to slip it on, Catherine's wedding ring is a perfect fit for the new Duchess, who blends traditions with modern flair. Wartski created the simple band from a piece of Welsh gold given to the Prince by his grandmother, HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
Making her grand debut earlier that morning, the bride-to-be and her father arrive from the Goring Hotel in a burgundy-and-black Rolls-Royce Phantom VI instead of a customary carriage. "Catherine opted for a slightly lower-key arrival.
Riding past the Cenotaph once more, William pays his respects with a salute while Kate bows her head.
In a carriage fit for a queen or a newly minted duchess, Kate Middleton leaves Westminster Abbey with her Prince in a 109-year-old State Landau carriage. Originally crafted in 1902 for King Edward VII, the open-air coach also carried the groom's parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, to Buckingham Palace after their 1981 nuptials.
The Prince of Wales has a father-to-father moment with Kate's dad Michael Middleton after their children tied the knot.
Prince Harry joins bridesmaid Lady Louise Windsor, 7, (daughter of Harry's Uncle Edward) for a carriage ride en route to Buckingham Palace.
Maid of honor Pippa Middleton (the bride's younger sister) and bridesmaid Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, 8, flash their dazzling smiles during their post-wedding procession.
It's double happiness for William and Kate, who kiss not once but twice on the balcony at Buckingham Palace – much to the delight of the crowd gathered below. William's mum and dad shared their first public kiss at the same spot 30 years earlier.
The couple – along with bridesmaids Grace van Cutsem, 3, and the Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, 8 – look to the skies as William's royal air force pals fly over the balcony. Later in the evening, wedding guests will feast on canapés and cake at the Queen's reception.
Giving their well-wishers more of what they want, William and Kate step out from their reception to drive around Buckingham Palace in an Aston Martin convertible bearing the license plate "JU5T WED." Making their way around the Mall, the beaming bride smiled and waved while her groom kept an eye on the road – the front of the car bore a red letter "L," standing for "learner's permit."
The newlyweds drive out of Buckingham Palace in an Aston Martin convertible to mingle with their well-wishers following their history-making kiss. The vintage car featured a license plate that read "JU5T WED" and a red "L" on the front, short for "learner's permit."
The build-up to the wedding and the occasion itself attracted much media attention, with the service broadcast live around the world, and with it being compared and contrasted in many ways to the 1981 marriage of William's parents, Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. It was watched by a global television audience of over two billion. Much of the attention focused on Middleton's status as a commoner (i.e., not of royal blood or a part of the aristocracy) marrying into royalty. Hours before the service, William was granted the titles of the Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn, and Baron Carrickfergus by the Queen. Upon her marriage, Middleton therefore became Her Royal Highness Princess William Arthur Philip Louis, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carrickfergus, but is not styled as 'Princess Catherine'.
As William was not the heir-apparent to the throne, the wedding was not a full state occasion, with many details left to the couple themselves to decide, such as much of the the guest list of about 1,900. It was, however, a public holiday in Great Britain and featured many ceremonial aspects, including use of the state carriages and roles for the Foot Guards and Household Cavalry. It was attended by most of the Royal Family, as well as many foreign royals, diplomats, and the couple's chosen personal guests.
Middleton wore a white dress with a 270-centimetre (110 in) train, by British designer Sarah Burton, as well as a tiara lent to her by the Queen. William wore the uniform of his honorary rank of Colonel of the Regiment for the Irish Guards. William's best man was his brother, Prince Harry, while the bride's sister, Pippa, acted as her maid of honour. The wedding ceremony began at 11:00 am BST (UTC+1). John Robert Hall, the Dean of Westminster, officiated most of the service, with Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, conducting the marriage ceremony itself and Richard Chartres, the Bishop of London, giving the sermon. A reading was also given by the bride's brother, James. After the ceremony, the newly married couple travelled in procession to Buckingham Palace for the traditional appearance on the balcony and a flypast before crowds assembled in The Mall.
~vidoox.com~
Part One - Wedding Preparations and Opening of Doors
CD1 | CD2 : 1.4gb avi/megaupload
Part Two - Wedding Ceremony and Procession
CD1 | CD2 | CD3 : 2.1gb avi/megaupload
The new Duchess of Cambridge's gorgeous Alexander McQueen gown, designed by Creative Director Sarah Burton, had elegant lace sleeves – a formal touch befitting the venue, Westminster Abbey. The lace appliqué was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which served as her "something old."
With millions watching, Prince William manages to share a private laugh with his soon-to-be missus as she arrives at the altar with dad Michael by her side.
Prince William and Kate Middleton make their debut as husband and wife in the Abbey with their best man and maid of honor trailing closely behind.
Now introducing, HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! William and Kate make their storied exit from Westminster Abbey hand-in-hand, with their gaggle of bridesmaids and pageboys following close behind.
Though Prince William struggled a bit to slip it on, Catherine's wedding ring is a perfect fit for the new Duchess, who blends traditions with modern flair. Wartski created the simple band from a piece of Welsh gold given to the Prince by his grandmother, HRH Queen Elizabeth II.
Making her grand debut earlier that morning, the bride-to-be and her father arrive from the Goring Hotel in a burgundy-and-black Rolls-Royce Phantom VI instead of a customary carriage. "Catherine opted for a slightly lower-key arrival.
Riding past the Cenotaph once more, William pays his respects with a salute while Kate bows her head.
In a carriage fit for a queen or a newly minted duchess, Kate Middleton leaves Westminster Abbey with her Prince in a 109-year-old State Landau carriage. Originally crafted in 1902 for King Edward VII, the open-air coach also carried the groom's parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, to Buckingham Palace after their 1981 nuptials.
The Prince of Wales has a father-to-father moment with Kate's dad Michael Middleton after their children tied the knot.
Prince Harry joins bridesmaid Lady Louise Windsor, 7, (daughter of Harry's Uncle Edward) for a carriage ride en route to Buckingham Palace.
Maid of honor Pippa Middleton (the bride's younger sister) and bridesmaid Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, 8, flash their dazzling smiles during their post-wedding procession.
It's double happiness for William and Kate, who kiss not once but twice on the balcony at Buckingham Palace – much to the delight of the crowd gathered below. William's mum and dad shared their first public kiss at the same spot 30 years earlier.
The couple – along with bridesmaids Grace van Cutsem, 3, and the Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, 8 – look to the skies as William's royal air force pals fly over the balcony. Later in the evening, wedding guests will feast on canapés and cake at the Queen's reception.
Giving their well-wishers more of what they want, William and Kate step out from their reception to drive around Buckingham Palace in an Aston Martin convertible bearing the license plate "JU5T WED." Making their way around the Mall, the beaming bride smiled and waved while her groom kept an eye on the road – the front of the car bore a red letter "L," standing for "learner's permit."
The newlyweds drive out of Buckingham Palace in an Aston Martin convertible to mingle with their well-wishers following their history-making kiss. The vintage car featured a license plate that read "JU5T WED" and a red "L" on the front, short for "learner's permit."
