William and Kate's Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey
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The episode covers the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, highlighting key moments and details from the event.
# The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton - April 29, 2011 On April 29, 2011, the world stopped to witness one of the most spectacular royal weddings of the 21st century when Prince William Arthur Philip Louis Windsor married Catherine Elizabeth Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London. An estimated 2 billion people across the globe tuned in to watch this fairytale moment unfold. The day began early in London, with crowds that had been camping out for days along the procession route finally getting their reward. Catherine, now known as the Princess of Wales, arrived at Westminster Abbey in a Rolls-Royce Phantom VI with her father, Michael Middleton. The moment she stepped out, the world collectively gasped at her stunning wedding gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The dress featured long lace sleeves, a V-neck, and a nearly 9-foot train, instantly becoming one of the most iconic wedding dresses in history. Inside the historic Westminster Abbey, where 1,900 guests had assembled, the ceremony was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams. The guest list read like a who's who of British society and international royalty…
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