The Ceremony: Kate-William Exchange Vows

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

  • 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
    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
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  • A multicultural gathering sees the royal couple be married
    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".
    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
    At the altar of Westminster Abbey, just before they exchange vows. Kate is given away by her father, Michael Middleton
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  • Kate's father, Michael Middleton, lifts her veil while sister Pippa looks on
    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
    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
    The service proceeds amid guests ranging from celebrities to friends and neighbours from Kate's village
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  • Kate and William share a moment as her father walks her down the aisle to her Prince
    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
    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 Duke of Cambridge can't take his eyes off his new Duchess
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  • The royal couple exchange their vows
    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. <br>According to tradition, the Welsh gold for royal rings comes from the Clogau St David's mine at Bontddu in North Wales.
    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."
    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.
    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
    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
    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.
    The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk down the aisle from the altar of Westminster Abbey to outside, where their carriage waits.