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Wills to Kate: ‘You Look Stunning, Babe’

The royal wedding is off and running

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 29, 2011 5:09 AM CDT

(Newser) – hey're married!

  • Kate Middleton has arrived at Westminster Abbey, looking gorgeous in a long-sleeved, long-trained dress. The BBC notes she's wearing a tiara under her veil, and her hair is down. Her dress was, in fact, designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen; full details of her outfit here.
  • The queen is singing!
  • Prince William reportedly told Kate, "You look beautiful" when she reached his side. The Telegraph's lip reader claims he said, "You look stunning, babe."

  • What a relief: The Archbishop of Canterbury asks the traditional question as to whether anyone has any objections; no one does.
  • The happy couple is exchanging vows, and as promised, no "obey" in sight. Kate seems a bit nervous—wouldn't you be if your wedding was being live-streamed to the entire world?
  • And with that, they're man and wife. Surprisingly speedy!
  • A professional lip reader reports that Prince William joked with Kate's dad at the altar: "We were supposed to have just a small family affair."
  • The crowds freak out as William and Kate exit the abbey to board their carriage. Note that it's an open-air carriage, despite predictions of bad weather.
  • The Atlantic declares that Shep Smith over at Fox News gave the "best wedding preamble coverage," saying things like "Look at this. They're all so royal, aren't they? Look at these people. Do you know these people?" and at one point even speaking in an English accent.
  • Their royal highnesses have arrived at Buckingham Palace.

In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton, left, prepares to get into her car to head to Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton, left, prepares to get into her car to head to Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/APTN)
Catherine Middleton leaves the Goring Hotel to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.
Catherine Middleton leaves the Goring Hotel to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
Kate Middleton, left, sits in her car, ready to head to Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
Kate Middleton, left, sits in her car, ready to head to Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/APTN)
Catherine Middleton and her father Michael Middleton travel past Buckingham Palace as they make their way to the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.
Catherine Middleton and her father Michael Middleton travel past Buckingham Palace as they make their way to the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29,...   (Getty Images)
Kate Middleton (R) travels in a Rolls Royce Phantom VI, accompanied by her father Michael Middleton to Westminster Abbey in London for her wedding to Britain's Prince William, on April 29, 2011.
Kate Middleton (R) travels in a Rolls Royce Phantom VI, accompanied by her father Michael Middleton to Westminster Abbey in London for her wedding to Britain's Prince William, on April 29, 2011.   (Getty Images)
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April 29, 2011.
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April 29, 2011. Right is Michael Middleton, Kate Middleton's father.
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April 29, 2011. Right is Michael Middleton, Kate Middleton's father.   (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)
In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton walks down the aisle with her father, Michael Middleton, at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton walks down the aisle with her father, Michael Middleton, at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/APTN)
Catherine Middleton arrives to attend her Royal Wedding to Prince William of Wales at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.
Catherine Middleton arrives to attend her Royal Wedding to Prince William of Wales at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton walks down the aisle with her father, Michael Middleton, at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton walks down the aisle with her father, Michael Middleton, at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/APTN)
Kate Middleton, left, waves as she arrives at Westminster Abbey with her sister Pippa at the Royal Wedding with Britain's Prince William in London Friday, April, 29, 2011.
Kate Middleton, left, waves as she arrives at Westminster Abbey with her sister Pippa at the Royal Wedding with Britain's Prince William in London Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Kate Middleton leaves the Goring Hotel to attend her wedding to Britain's Prince William at Westminster Abbey, Friday April 29, 2011 in London, England.
Kate Middleton leaves the Goring Hotel to attend her wedding to Britain's Prince William at Westminster Abbey, Friday April 29, 2011 in London, England.   (AP Photo/Matthew Lloyd, Pool)
Kate Middleton arrives for her wedding with Britain's Prince William at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April 29, 2011.
Kate Middleton arrives for her wedding with Britain's Prince William at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)
In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton waves as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton waves as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/APTN)
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of her marriage to Britain's Prince William, in London, Friday, April, 29, 2011.
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of her marriage to Britain's Prince William, in London, Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/PA, Gareth Fuller)
Kate Middleton arrives for her wedding with Britain's Prince William as her maid of honour Pippa Middleton holds the train at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April 29, 2011.
Kate Middleton arrives for her wedding with Britain's Prince William as her maid of honour Pippa Middleton holds the train at Westminster Abbey at the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)
Kate Middleton arrives at the West Door of Westminster Abbey in London for her wedding to Britain's Prince William, on April 29, 2011.
Kate Middleton arrives at the West Door of Westminster Abbey in London for her wedding to Britain's Prince William, on April 29, 2011.   (Getty Images)
Prince William greets Kate Middleton as she arrives at the alter with her father Michael Middleton, prior to their marriage in London's Westminster Abbey, Friday April 29 2011.
Prince William greets Kate Middleton as she arrives at the alter with her father Michael Middleton, prior to their marriage in London's Westminster Abbey, Friday April 29 2011.   (AP Photo/ Dominic Lipinski, pool)
In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton is seen at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton is seen at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/APTN)
Prince William exchanges rings with his bride Catherine Middleton in front of the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams inside Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.
Prince William exchanges rings with his bride Catherine Middleton in front of the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams inside Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
Prince William and Catherine Middleton during their wedding service in Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.
Prince William and Catherine Middleton during their wedding service in Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
Prince William stands deside his bride Catherine Middleton with her father Michael Middleton on April 29, 2011 in London, England.
Prince William stands deside his bride Catherine Middleton with her father Michael Middleton on April 29, 2011 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton walks down the aisle as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
In this image taken from video, Kate Middleton walks down the aisle as she arrives at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/APTN)
Prince William and Kate Middleton stand at the altar with Kate's father Michael Middleton inside Westminster Abbey where the couple will marry Friday April, 29, 2011.
Prince William and Kate Middleton stand at the altar with Kate's father Michael Middleton inside Westminster Abbey where the couple will marry Friday April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/Dominic Lipinski/Pool)
Kate Middleton arrives with her father Michael Middleton to join Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry in Westminster Abbey, London, Friday April 29, 2011.
Kate Middleton arrives with her father Michael Middleton to join Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry in Westminster Abbey, London, Friday April 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/Anthony Devlin, Pool)
Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton exchange rings in front of the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey, London, Friday April 29, 2011.
Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton exchange rings in front of the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey, London, Friday April 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/Dominic Lipinski, Pool)
In this image taken from video, from right ,father of the bride, Michael Middleton, Kate Middleton, Britain's Prince William and Britain's Prince Harry stand at the alter at Westminster Abbey.
In this image taken from video, from right ,father of the bride, Michael Middleton, Kate Middleton, Britain's Prince William and Britain's Prince Harry stand at the alter at Westminster Abbey.   (AP Photo/APTN)
In this image taken from video, Britain's Prince William looks at his bride, Kate Middleton, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
In this image taken from video, Britain's Prince William looks at his bride, Kate Middleton, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/APTN)
Britain's Prince William, left, takes the hand of his bride, Kate Middleton, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
Britain's Prince William, left, takes the hand of his bride, Kate Middleton, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/APTN)
Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton, right, smile during their wedding service at London's Westminster Abbey, Friday April 29 2011.
Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton, right, smile during their wedding service at London's Westminster Abbey, Friday April 29 2011.   (AP Photo/Dominic Lipinski, Pool)
Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave the Abbey following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.
Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave the Abbey following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
Britain's Prince William, left, places the ring on the finger of his bride, Kate Middleton, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.
Britain's Prince William, left, places the ring on the finger of his bride, Kate Middleton, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/APTN)
Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge begin their journey by carriage procession to Buckingham Palace on April 29, 2011 in London, England.
Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge begin their journey by carriage procession to Buckingham Palace on April 29, 2011 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
TRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smile following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.
TRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smile following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.
Their Royal Highnesses Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
Britain's Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton during their wedding service at Westminster Abbey, London, Friday April 29, 2011.
Britain's Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton during their wedding service at Westminster Abbey, London, Friday April 29, 2011.   (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan, Pool)
TRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smile following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.
TRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smile following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.   (Getty Images)
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COMMENTS
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boxcar
Apr 30, 2011 1:11 PM CDT
Kate and William have set a new standard for their generation- Kate was Exqusite in her simplified royalty- what a classy lassy
cornelison
Apr 30, 2011 5:15 AM CDT
My favorite is when Harry said to William, "Wait 'til you see her." Not sure if anyone else caught that. William probably was dying to turn around and look but he couldn't. Hope Harry stays single for a while. He's a very entertaining but I don't think he'll ever wear what he wore that one Halloween.
brawne
Apr 29, 2011 10:38 PM CDT
There are some things that get better with age. I watched Di in '81 with the same friends who flew in for this. This was so stunning and wonderful that it was nice to have seen the other one at four am to compare. That being best friends in love is a really good thing when you get married. My only problem was the damn queen looked less stoved up than I. Whatever they got in the protein of their genomes should be bottled.

 
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