Mirrorman Steve Myall joins the royal wedding partyCROWDS from around the world hit the London streets in colourful fancy dress to celebrate Wills and Kate's big day.
Joining them was the Daily Mirror's wannabe wedding guest Steve Myall complete with top hat and tails courtesy of Moss Bros.
Outside Buckingham Palace were the Lavekau family who had jetted in from Fiji.
Lance Corporal Ana was joined by aunt Wakesa Tora, 47, who said: "I am so pleased to be here. It is such a wonderful occaision.
"Kate is so beautiful."
From Michigan, USA, came Christine, 58, and Olivia Wofford, 22, who had slept out in the open opposite the palace since 11pm the night before in order to get the best view.
Olivia said she still hoped William would be happy and had her heart set on his brother as she clutched a placard reading "Marry me Harry".
Closer to home were the Smith family from Colchester, Essex, who had bought pensioner Rene Cousins, 80, to watch the big day.
Her daughter, Miriam, said: "We are stocked up on ham and pickle sandwiches which should keep us going.
"It will be worth it though to see that kiss."
Outside Westminster Abbey among the periscope sellers and flag wavers there were smiles at every turn.
Winitta Ruangperm-Pool had brought the three generations of her family all the way from Thailand for a week long holiday and a chance to see the Royals.
She said: "Britain is good. William is handsome."
Beverley Smith, 51, from Mansfield, Notts, a nursing home assistant, had been given a trip to London as a Christmas present so she could soak up the Royal experience.
She said: "It's the best present.
"I am here with a friend for three days and we are loving it."
Pretty student Isobel Crowley, 18, from Carshalton, Surrey, was having a champagne picnic on the green in Parliament Square.
She donned a Kate Middleton mask and looked the double of the future Queen in a cream dress and hat.
She said: "We have been here since 5am and will be here all day.
"It is so wonderful to be able to toast William and Kate.
"I feel part of something great."
Louise Llewellyn, originally from Swansea, travelled from Southampton with daughter Megan, 15, to wish the couple well.
The 43-year-old said: "We caught the 6am train to be here.
"We thought we'd get dressed up and wave the Welsh flag for Prince Charles.
"I expect he will be so proud."
From further afield came Josef Alberts, 60, from Dussledorf, Germany, who dressed in a Union Jack policeman's hat.
The retired Reki teacher said: "Today we all united whether we are Germany or English.
"We are going to have a laugh and drink together.
"In Germany we love Wills and Kate."
- On May 12 Moss Bros are opening a new concept in suit shopping in Canary Wharf where customers can take advantage of the made to order service Moss Bespoke which uses the iPad to process orders.
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