Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton

Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton
Noteworthy, the wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine Middleton took place on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London. Prince William, the eldest son of Charles, Prince of Wales, first met Catherine Middleton in 2001, when both were studying at the University of St Andrews. Their engagement 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 being broadcast live around the world, and being compared and contrasted in many ways with the 1981 marriage of William’s parents, Charles, Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer. Much of the attention focused on Kate Middleton’s status as a commoner (i.e. not a part of the aristocracy) marrying into royalty.

In the above photo – members of the royal family and relatives. In particular, (from left to right): Miss Grace van Cutsem, Miss Eliza Lopes, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HM The Queen, The Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Lady Louise Windsor, Master William Lowther-Pinkerton. And Back Row (left to right): Master Tom Pettifer, HRH Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Harry of Wales, Mr Michael Middleton, Mrs Michael Middleton, Mr James Middleton and Miss Philippa Middleton. The photo taken in the throne room at Buckingham Palace on April 29, 2011in London, England.

Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton

1900 guests attended led by the Archbishop of Canterbury marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Among them, of course, were foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding. (Photo by Hugo Burnand/Clarence House – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince William and Kate Middleton met in 2001, and about their engagement on 20 October 2010, announced on 16 November 2010. The build-up to the wedding and the occasion itself attracted much media attention. Besides, many compared ways with the 1981 marriage of William’s parents. The occasion was a public holiday in the United Kingdom and featured many ceremonial aspects. In particular, use of the state carriages and roles for the Foot Guards and Household Cavalry.