Two crowd pleasing kisses

At 1:25 p.m. London time, the fairytale wedding ended in a fairytale moment on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sealed their union with a kiss, cheered on by a huge crowd in front of Buckingham Palace.

And not just one kiss. After the newlyweds shared a demure peck, the crowd wanted an encore. William and Kate obliged by puckering up again, this time for a slightly longer kiss

30 years ago, another royal union began with a kiss in this exact same spot. Charles and Diana's happily ever after was not to be, but perhaps the balcony kiss will bring William and Kate better luck

Britain's newest royal, Kate was poised and graceful as she and William waved to the crowd from the balcony

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh are a royal audience for the kiss

The Best Man and the Maid of Honour keep each other company. Harry is the chief organiser of an after party which is expected to stretch into the wee hours with a survivors' breakfast planned for those who make it past 6am. Pippa will probably be glad of the opportunity to let her hair down

The family watch the kiss: Michael Middleton, Carole Middleton, Prince Charles holding up flower girl Eliza Lopes and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall

Kodak moment on the balcony: A spectacular view for the enthusiastic crowd below.

A fly-past by the Royal Air Force ended the day for the British public. For the royals and 300 guests, however, the party's just getting started. Dinner at Buckingham Palace will be followed by a night long after party