The Ceremony: Kate-William Exchange Vows

Pippa Middleton, Kate's sister and chief bridesmaid, leads the little ones: Eliza Lopes and Grace van Cutsem, aged 3, Lady Louise Windsor, aged 7, and Margarita Armstrong-Jones, aged 8. The pages follow: William Lowther Pinkerton and Tom Pettifer

A multicultural gathering sees the royal couple be married

The man behind the big day is Prince William's private secretary Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, although the royal couple themselves are "calling the shots".

At the altar of Westminster Abbey, just before they exchange vows. Kate is given away by her father, Michael Middleton

Kate's father, Michael Middleton, lifts her veil while sister Pippa looks on

William and Kate chose the music in keeping with the theme of British and classic. Composers included Englishman John Rutter and Welshman Hubert Parry. William also chose Jerusalem to honour his love of rugby and country. Kate chose Greensleeves, as a famous piece of English music. As a tribute to the late Princess Diana, the service started with the hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer which had been the final hymn at Diana's funeral

The service proceeds amid guests ranging from celebrities to friends and neighbours from Kate's village

Kate and William share a moment as her father walks her down the aisle to her Prince

Prince William admitted to pre-wedding jitters and hoped he wouldn't get nervous – he certainly doesn't look like he is

The Duke of Cambridge can't take his eyes off his new Duchess

The royal couple exchange their vows

Prince William will not wear a wedding ring, but his new wife's will be made of Welsh gold given to the prince by the Queen. Kate's wedding band was created by Wartski.
According to tradition, the Welsh gold for royal rings comes from the Clogau St David's mine at Bontddu in North Wales.

Prince William and Catherine Middleton have written their own prayer: "God our Father, we thank you for our families; for the love that we share and for the joy of our marriage. In the busyness of each day keep our eyes fixed on what is real and important in life and help us to be generous with our time and love and energy. Strengthened by our union help us to serve and comfort those who suffer. We ask this in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen."

The Dean of Westminster conducted the service, the Archbishop of Canterbury married Prince William and Miss Middleton, and the Bishop of London - a personal friend of the Prince of Wales who has known Prince William for many years - gave the address.

At the altar: The Prince, in the uniform of a Colonel of the Irish Guards, and Kate in her Alexander McQueen dress

After the exchange of vows, the newlyweds have a sit down while the service proceeds

The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk down the aisle from the altar of Westminster Abbey to outside, where their carriage waits.