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Crowds gather outside Westminster Abbey prior to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton (Pic:PA)
Well wishers line the route ahead of the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey (Pic:Getty)
People gather outside Westminster Abbey, London, on the morning of the royal wedding (Pic:PA)
People gather outside Westminster Abbey, London, on the morning of the royal wedding (Pic:PA)
A well wisher with her gift ahead of the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey (Pic:Getty)
Christine Peckham from London wears a fancy hat along the Royal Wedding route (Pic:AP)
Royal enthusiasts sleep close to Westminster Abbey, along the royal wedding route (Pic:AP)
Jordan Lee from Jackson Mississippi emerges from a temporary lavatory after spending the night along the Royal Wedding route (Pic:AP)
Royal enthusiasts celebrate at first light along the royal wedding route (Pic:AP)
Royal enthusiast Terry Hutt, 77, waits outside Westminster Abbey, London, on the day of the royal wedding (Pic:PA)
A policeman stands guard at the junction of the Mall and Horse Guards Road for the royal wedding (Pic:AP)
Union Flags in The Mall, London, on the day of the royal wedding (Pic:PA)
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People gather outside Buckingham Palace (Pic:PA)
Well wishers line the route ahead of the royal wedding (Pic:PA)Well-wishers turned the route of the royal wedding procession into a sea of red, white and blue as the world came together to celebrate Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day.
Waving flags and clutching umbrellas against the predicted rain, the crowds waited with mounting excitement for the first glimpse of the couple - and in particular the bride's dress, which has been kept a closely-guarded secret.
Kate was said to be nervous but calm as she made her final preparations for a ceremony that will be watched on television by two billion people worldwide.
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Rev Dr John Hall, who is conducting the service, told Sky News: "I think she will be quite calm, as a matter of fact.
"She seems to be very much in control of herself and looking forward very much to the day.
"After the final rehearsal when William and Catherine came on Wednesday evening, they both seemed to be very happy. I'm sure they will be a little bit nervous but I'm sure they can cope with that."
Among the 1,900 guests invited to the Westminster Abbey service are a number of celebrities, including David and Victoria Beckham.
Victoria spoke of her delight at the occasion, writing on Twitter: "London looks beautiful!!! We are so proud to be British!"
Another of those attending the ceremony, TV presenter Ben Fogle, also expressed his excitement. He wrote on Twitter: "Quick walk in Hyde Park with the dogs while the girls have their hair done. Very excited. London feels electric."
As hundreds of thousands of well-wishers made their way to join the celebrations, a proud owner carried his British bulldog, draped in a Union flag, through Victoria station.
Burly men in crowns, women in glittering tiaras, children clutching flags and families with picnics all took to the Tube on their way to central London.
At Green Park station, the nearest to Buckingham Palace where William and Kate will kiss on the balcony later today, the platforms resembled rush hour as early as 6am.
On the Mall opposite Stable Yard, a group of students wore wedding dresses bought from charity shops as they joined the celebrations.
The famous Buckingham Palace balcony, where William and Kate will appear after the service for their first kiss in public, was decorated with a crimson drape lined with yellow edging.
There was a cheer from the crowd as palace staff began preparing the balcony for the historic kiss.
At London's Heathrow Airport, the national anthem was played as passengers awaited their flights this morning.
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