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The kiss... Will and Kate share a kiss on their wedding day

It was a day to never forget.

Prince William and Kate Middleton's wonderful wedding will live long in the memory.

Enjoyed by an estimated global audience of two billion, it didn't disappoint.

Two young people in love, the best of British, a sunny day - it had it all.

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Pippa Middleton's bum: Watch funny Royal Wedding music mash-up of her best bottom bits

Pippa Middleton's bottom is set to become a massive YouTube hit after jokers posted this cheeky music mash-up on the internet.  

Set to the song Shake Ya Ass by Mystikal, the video highlight's Pippa's best bottom moments from the Royal Wedding.

In one clip it appears as though a clergyman is nodding in approval of Pippa's derriere.

Pippa's bum already has its own Twitter and Facebook accounts.

The Twitter account, @pippasass, which was set up on the day of the wedding, is dedicated to the maid of honour's rear and has just under 800 followers.  

It's first tweet after the Royal Wedding read: 'Wow what a wedding. What did people think of my Bum? #royalwedding #pippsarse.'

Pippa caused a real stir with her bridesmaid dress and a Facebook group praising her assets has already attracted more than 10,000 fans.

The Pippa Middleton Ass Appreciation Society is full of fans extolling the virtues of Prince William's sister-in-law.

While many of the comments are crude, one fan wrote simply: "I GET IT! this is why everybody was excited bout the wedding!"

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Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding celebration made Prince Charles lose his voice

Prince Charles and Camilla arrive for the wedding

PRINCE Charles yesterday told how his vocal chords took a battering during the raucous celebrations at William and Kate’s Palace wedding reception.

The 62-year-old lost his voice after chatting away to the newlyweds and their pals during the boozy party that went on until dawn.

Charles and Camilla left at midnight, but the damage had already been done. The croaky prince shared his experience with a crowd ­of 350 gathered at the revamped Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-on-Avon.

Asked how he was by visitor Andrew Mosley, 23, from Solihull, the prince replied: “Actually, I lost my voice after the party.”

Charles, who is president of the Royal ­Shakespeare Company, also chatted to royal fan Karen Reid about his son’s big day on Friday.

She said: “We told him we had enjoyed it very much and he said he had enjoyed it as well.”

While Charles was still trying to recover from Friday’s fun and frolicking, newlyweds William and Kate returned to their cottage in Anglesey, North Wales, to begin their lives as a married couple at home. The prince is due to resume his duties as an RAF rescue helicopter pilot today.

The pair stayed out of the limelight as they prepare for their honeymoon, which they have postponed in the hope they can slip away ­unnoticed at a later date.

They are believed to have spent a quiet weekend at Windsor Castle. William and Kate will not have servants at their cottage as they hope to live a normal life as possible.

Courtiers plan to ease Kate into royal life with just a few public engagements. The only trip so far announced is a short one to Canada in July.

William’s aides last night denied reports he would be leaving his wife behind for 10 weeks in September while he serves in the Falklands.

Queues yesterday formed around Westminster Abbey to get a glimpse of Kate’s wedding bouquet which is on display for a week. Her dress will also go on show, Clarence House confirmed.

- ONE London punter was £2,500 better off last night after betting £100 at 25-1 that the couple’s first dance would be to Ellie Goulding’s cover of Elton John’s classic Your Song.

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Royal wedding: Mirrorman's fancy dress for London street party

Mirrorman Steve Myall joins the royal wedding party

CROWDS 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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Prince William joked the royal wedding was 'just a small family affair'

As billions watched the historic scenes on TV and VIP guests packed magnificent Westminster Abbey, the Prince seized on the humour behind the occasion.

Turning to Michael Middleton and his dazzling daughter, he quipped with mock innocence: "I just thought it would be a small family affair!"

The comic aside - moments before the ceremony began - set Kate and her father at ease, surrounded as they were by centuries of tradition and the solemn majesty of the event.

William had arrived 40 minutes earlier with best man Prince Harry - entering the Abbey at 10.20am.

Before that a hushed chatter had filled the air as, one by one, the rich, famous and worthy filed in - slowly taking in the sheer scale and significance of the venue.

It is the final resting place of 18 monarchs - and was hosting its 15th Royal Wedding since being rebuilt by Henry III in 1245.

All around them, the Abbey's statues and memorials to Great Britons past served as a reminder that the lucky 1,900 inside had a front row seat to watch history in the making.

Guests included 40 foreign Royals and 200 members of Government, Parliament and Diplomatic Corps.

Kate arrived just after 11am, running 20 seconds late. Passing the "avenue of trees", she moved on past the nave and intricate golden quire screen and on into the quire.

She then walked to the Lantern, where she finally met William at the Sacrarium steps.

The strains of the first hymn, Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer, soon rose high into the nave - the singing led by the choirs of the Abbey and Her Majesty's Chapel Royal, St James's.

SEE the key moments from the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton

Poignantly, the hymn was the last at the funeral of Wills' mum Diana.

Nineteen minutes after Kate's arrival the Archbishop of Canterbury uttered the immortal words: "I now pronounce you man and wife."

To make it official, the couple later entered the holiest part of the abbey, the tiny enclosed Chapel of St Edward the Confessor, to sign the register.

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Royal wedding reception party a surreal gig, says singer Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding sang for Prince William and bride Kate Middleton at Buckingham Palace

Ellie Goulding has described serenading the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as a "very surreal, incredible experience" after being asked by the couple to perform at their wedding.

The singer-songwriter played to 650 guests at the after-dinner party hosted by the Queen and was honoured to sing for William and Kate's first dance.

Describing the poignant moment on the BBC's The One Show, the chart-topper said: "It was a very surreal, incredible experience. I'll never forget it. It was amazing."

Asked by presenter Alex Jones if she had been nervous, she said: "I get nervous quite a lot generally so yes, I was."

When Jones enquired if the Duke was "a good mover", Goulding dodged the question, replying: "It was a good night. Everyone was having fun."

Among several numbers performed by the singer, guests enjoyed her hit version of Your Song, a piece written by Sir Elton John, a close friend of William's late mother, the Princess of Wales.

The 24-year-old said that she could not remember how many songs she had played but added there were "quite a few".

The star said she could not believe it when she was asked to perform at the royal wedding after being introduced to William and Kate last year.

"I met them at a festival last year. Quite strangely I was introduced to them by Tinie Tempah who is also a friend of mine," Goulding said.

"It was very bizarre but that's when I met them and then I found out a while ago that they wanted me to sing."

Goulding, from Kington, Herefordshire, got her big break when she was tipped as the act to watch last year by industry experts in the BBC Sound of 2010 list.

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Royal couple cut wedding cake

The confectionery masterpiece covered in cream and white icing and decorated with up to 900 delicate sugar-paste flowers was centre-stage at the Buckingham Palace reception.

The project has left cake-maker Fiona Cairns exhausted but elated after working for FIVE WEEKS on the project which has tested her skills and those of her team to the limit.

Ms Cairns, 56, whose confections are sold in Harrods, Selfridges and Waitrose, was contacted by St James's Palace in February and asked if she would make William and Kate's wedding cake.

Speaking at Buckingham Palace after she had put the final touches to the cake, she said: "Catherine did not want it to be seven feet tall, she didn't want it to be towering and thin, and I think we succeeded.

"We reflected some of the architectural details in the room so the garlands on the walls were reproduced loosely on the fourth tier - we've used roses, acorns, ivy leaves, apple blossom and bridal rose."

The bride wanted elements from the Joseph Lambeth technique of cake decoration, where intricate piping is used to make three dimensional scroll work, leaves, flowers and other adornments.

The cake was served at a lavish lunchtime wedding reception at Buckingham Palace for 650 close friends and family.

The chosen few picked from the wedding congregation - representing the couple's "official and private lives" - were treated to sumptuous canapes and quaffed on Reserve Champagne.

Some of the canapes on offer at the bash included Cornish crab salad on lemon blini, quails eggs with celery salt and miniature watercress and asparagus tart.

But next to the more exotic nibbles were some more recognisable offerings - like grain mustard and honey-glazed chipolatas and miniature Yorkshire pudding with beef and horseradish mousse.

For the sweet toothed among Wills and Kate's guests the menu offered rhubarb cr?me brulee tartlet, passion fruit praline and dark chocolate ganache truffle.

All the ingredients for the canap?s were carefully sourced from Royal Warrant holding companies and used ingredients from the four corners of Britain.

These included English asparagus, Welsh organic celery salt, langoustines from the North West Coast of Scotland and pork from the Cotswolds.

Guests at the royal reception also indulged in a multi-tiered chocolate biscuit cake at the request of Wills, who is said to have developed a soft spot for the treat.

The newlyweds commissioned biscuit maker McVities to craft the chocolate creation after the Duke of Cambridge enjoyed eating the sweet treat as a child.

The flawless square sweet rose up three tiers above its golden stand and was offered as an alternative to the official wedding cake.

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Kate Middleton wedding dress replica to be rolled out by Faviana

A copy of Kate Middleton's wedding dress

Now every bride can have a fairytale wedding and get married like a princess thanks to a New York fashion house.

Two knockoffs of the wedding gown worn by Kate Middleton have been completed by Faviana and are ready for production, bringing royal fashion to the high street.

Called the Princess Kate, the gown is made of satin with chiffon French lace and available in ivory and satin shades.

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First look at official royal wedding pix with Prince William and Princess Kate

In the first, above, Wills and Kate are seen happily side-by-side in an image portraying the perfect married couple.

Then there's one for the whole family with the Queen and Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla, along with Best Man Harry, Kate's sister Pippa and family.

And to whet the appetite of Brits awaiting royal offspring, the bride and groom posed playfully with the page boys and bridesmaids, who larked around smiling for the cameras.

The Prince and Princess were seen leaving London in a helicopter this morning, heading to a secret location for their long-awaited honeymoon.

Earlier today, Kate's bridal bouquet ? which touchingly included sweet William ? was left at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, in accordance with Royal tradition.

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Kate looks like Grace Kelly in wedding dress

Many fashion experts spotted similarities with the outfit worn by US beauty Grace to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956.

Kate's gown had been a closely kept secret for months - but when the 29-year-old future Queen finally walked down the aisle wearing it, no one was disappointed.

She oozed class in the bespoke lace appliqu? creation by Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton.

The dress, with a train nearly 9ft long, was made with ivory and white satin gazar. Its skirt echoed an opening flower, with white satin gazar arches and pleats.

The ivory satin V-neck bodice, narrowed at the waist and padded at the hips, drew on the Victorian tradition.

The lace design was hand-worked, using the Carrickmacross technique, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s.

ROYAL bride wore a dress designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen

British bridal designer Suzanne Neville said Kate had chosen a timeless look. She added: "It's very Grace Kelly.

She brought out that classic British look. It is beautiful, absolutely stunning. It's made beautifully. The workmanship shines through."

Couture designer Caroline Castigliano said the bride looked "absolutely fabulous", adding: "It was Grace Kelly, and the silhouette of the dress was very much like Princess Margaret's."

Harriet Quick, fashion features director at Vogue, said: "It has lots of echoes of Grace Kelly's wedding dress. But I think Sarah created something really beautiful for her - a very simple veil, incredible lace and that prettiest of neck-lines. She looked the picture of loveliness."

And Jenny Swire, fashion director of Wedding magazine, added: "The whole thing is a nod to Grace Kelly. Kate does wear that plunging neckline quite often, that V, so she knows it suits her."

Grace, who died in 1982, starred in hit Hollywood movies like High Society before her marriage.

Her outfit was designed by Helen Rose, the wardrobe designer at MGM studios.

Clarence House said yesterday: "Miss Middleton chose British brand Alexander McQueen for the beauty of its craftsmanship and its respect for traditional workmanship and the technical construction of clothing.

"Miss Middleton worked closely with Sarah Burton in formulating the design. The dress epitomises timeless British craftsmanship by drawing together talented and skilled workmanship from across the United Kingdom."

Cheshire-born Sarah, 36, took over the label as creative director when top British designer McQueen killed himself in February last year.

She started as an intern in 1996 and became McQueen's most trusted adviser.

Speculation began in March that the dress would be by McQueen. But, sworn to secrecy, they denied it.

The truth emerged when Sarah, was spotted at the Middleton family's Goring hotel the night before the wedding. She was even seen making last-minute finishing touches as Kate walked up the aisle on her father's arm.

Chief bridesmaid Pippa Middleton, Kate's 27-year-old sister, was also wearing one of her creations. It was of a heavy, ivory satin-based crepe, with a cowl front. The button detail and lace trims were the same as on the bride's dress.

Sarah, who is married to photographer David Burton, said: "It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress.

"I have enjoyed every moment of it. It was such an incredible honour to be asked. I hope we have created a beautiful dress."

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THE bride's veil was held by a Cartier "halo" platinum and diamond tiara lent by the Queen.

It was made by the French jewellers in 1936 and bought by the Duke of York, later King George VI, for his Duchess, who went on to become the Queen Mother.

The tiara was given to the Queen for her 18th birthday and signified Kate's "something borrowed".

THE diamond earrings from society jewellers Robinson Pelham were a gift from Kate's parents - and were her "something new".

They have an oak-leaf outline and an acorn-shaped diamond suspended in the centre, inspired by Kate's new coat of arms which includes both.

KATE played safe with her hair, asking stylist James Pryce from regular salon Richard Ward in London to leave it very simple and close to her normal style.

There was a hint of the classic "bridal up-do" with a demi-chignon, the top scooped to the back.

The veil was made of layers of soft, ivory silk netting with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers made by the Royal School of Needlework.

Kate did her own make-up.

THE bouquet was shield-shaped with myrtle, lily of the valley, sweet william and hyacinth.

The flowers all have links to either the Royal Family or the Middletons. Myrtle is the emblem of marriage and love.

The bouquet included stems from a myrtle planted by Queen Victoria in 1845. Another sprig came from a plant derived from the Queen's wedding bouquet in 1947.

THE lace for the bodice and skirt was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) - using the Carrickmacross technique, to represent something old.

The applique lace, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s, was also used for Di's gown.

The RSN workers, based at Hampton Court Palace, washed their hands every 30 minutes to keep Kate's lace and thread pristine.

And to ensure needles were sharp and clean they were replaced every three hours.

Individual plants - the rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock - were cut from lace and applied by hand on to ivory silk tulle. English lace and French Chantilly lace were also used, and blue ribbon sewn in. The back fastened with 58 buttons.

THE train was 8ft 10in, (2.7 metres), modest compared to the 24ft 11in train (7.6 metres) Princess Diana chose. It also displayed the talents of the RSN.

THE shoes were made by the team at Alexander McQueen from ivory duchesse satin with lace embroidered by the Royal School of Needlework.

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Royal Wedding reception included jokes about balding William and tables named after key places

At 7pm on the evening of the Royal Wedding, 300 of William and Kate's closest friends and family arrived for a booze-fuelled knees-up that would have had Queen Victoria turning in her grave.

The reception started quite calmly as the guests in one of the Palace's state apartments found their tables - each named after locations linked to the couple's life including Anglesey, St Andrews, Bucklebury and Highgrove.

The top table was named after a village near Wills and Kate's Welsh home: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.

Shortly after 8pm, guests were ushered into the Palace's Ballroom - with two thrones at one end and an organ at the other - for dinner.

One guest said: "It looked stunning. There must have been at least 30 round tables, with ten people on each, decorated with beautiful white flowers and candles."

As every guest was deemed "equally important" to the newlyweds, the tables were a mix of royalty, family members and friends.

They tucked into a meal created by legendary chef Anton Mossimann - a crayfish, crab, salmon starter and a main of Sandringham lamb with veg from the estate, followed by a mix of small puddings.

The bride's father Michael Middleton then delivered a measured speech filled with anecdotes about the couple and Kate's childhood.

A guest revealed he joked about an "awkward" conversation with William when the Prince asked for his daughter's hand in marriage.

Mr Middleton recalled the day William landed a helicopter in the garden at his family's home in Bucklebury and nearly blew his roof off.

And he spoke of how brilliantly William fitted into HIS family.

The future king praised his bride in his speech - saying she "made him whole" and was his "rock".

But any thoughts this was to be a dignified evening typical for Buckingham Palace vanished as Harry, 26, stood up to give his speech.

Placing a Tommy Cooper-style fez on his head, he launched a tirade of mickey-taking at the groom. Addressing the couple as the "Dude and Duchess", Harry ribbed his brother with swipes at his thinning hair. He suggested that when Wills becomes King he rename Sandringham "Baldringham".

For the time being he said the newlyweds should be known as "Duke and Duchess of Hairlosshire" - with his brother being known as the Balding Baron.

As if this wasn't enough, Harry then said sorry to Kate for the fact she was marrying such a bald man.

Harry then turned his attention to William's military career - a constant source of lighthearted rivalry between the two serving brothers.

In a reference to his brother's stints in the three services, Harry went on: "He has served in the Army, the Navy and the Air Force - but only for a week."

He added: "Now that he is a helicopter pilot he thinks he's a real-life Rambo." Harry even cracked a close-to-the-knuckle gag about William "looking great in a thong".

A guest said: "He played it perfectly. He made jokes about being beaten up by William and shot with air rifles - it was a classic."

Another friend said: "Harry was so unbelievably funny that by the end he had most of the room crying with laughter."

Then William's two best mates James Meade and Thomas van Straubenzee delivered a surprise SECOND best man's speech - mocking him for his love of dressing up.

And, in a reference to his love of water polo, pal "Vans" added: "She beats him at everything - especially sports - except when he adores getting dressed up in tight Speedos and playing in a pool full of boys."

From then on the evening descended into a drinking binge worthy of the fun-loving princes.

The state apartment next door had been transformed into a nightclub, supervised by the Royal brothers' "court jester" Guy Pelly.

The room had been decked out with a huge circular bar covered in Haribo sweets and candles.

Instead of sipping champagne, Harry reached straight for the jaeger-bombs - shots of the spirit dropped into a glass of Red Bull.

The Palace rocked as revellers - led by cheeky Harry - quaffed Laurent Perrier champagne, knocked back mojito cocktails and downed sambuca slammers.

Wills, 28, and Kate, 29, had their first slow dance to a live performance of Elton John's Your Song, by chart star Ellie Goulding, 24.

Harry barely waited for the first verse to finish before pulling Kate's sister, bridesmaid Pippa Middleton, 26, on to the dancefloor.

With his on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy looking on, he held Pippa in his arms and shuffled his feet to the romantic classic.

Even Charles and Camilla were spotted enjoying a smooch to the tune. They left around midnight. Harry was later seen on the dancefloor with one of Ellie's blonde backing singers - and dancing on the window sills.

A source at the reception said: "Harry was on fire all night. He couldn't wait to get Pippa on to the dance floor. He dragged her on to the floor within a few chords of the song. Later he looked very drunk and spent ages dancing with one of the girls from the band.

"He barely spoke to Chelsy and because he was best man they didn't even sit together. By the end of the night she was sitting at the bar looking sorry for herself."

At one point a DJ played the Beatles' classic All You Need Is Love - and Wills and Kate were surrounded by guests who chanted: "She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah!" During another tune they were hoisted on to pals' shoulders and paraded around the room waving their arms.

At 2.45am cheers could be heard as guests were treated to a fireworks display in the back garden.

At 3am the party drew to a close before guests piled into mini buses.

Harry sat just in front of Pippa gripping a microphone and pretending to be a tour guide.

The gang headed off to London's Goring hotel, which had been hired out by the Middletons, where the party continued until dawn.

Additional reporting: SEAN HAMILTON and DAVID WILLETTS

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Royal Wedding: we look at the celebrity and royal guests' style

Queuing outside Westminster Abbey like everybody else, the stylish duo revealed their heavily anticipated wedding look.

POSH caused a stir by opting for a dark navy, custom-made frock from her own collection.

The loose shift dress was a world away from her usual ultra-fitted and fabulous look but a perfect choice for the six-months pregnant star.

She finished the look with Christian Louboutin heels and a Philip Treacy couture fascinator, but looked surprisingly nervous.

Hubby DAVID BECKHAM on the other hand looked slick in Ralph Lauren - perfectly accessorising his look with a Philip Treacy topper and his OBE.

Also among the first to arrive were TARA PALMER-TOMKINSON and singer JOSS STONE.

TPT looked fierce in a royal blue Deborah Milner frock, Philip Treacy hat, Nicholas Kirkwood heels and Asprey jewels.

Coral is this seasons must-have shade and Joss wears it well, shame about the hat though - it looks like she nicked it from her gran's wardrobe.

Green with envy is CHELSY DAVY's look du jour in this Alberta Ferretti number with Victoria Grant hat.

Controversially SAMANTHA CAMERON decided not to wear a hat opting for a hairclip instead. But regardless of this her Burberry dress is stunning and teal is a perfect colour for her.

Meanwhile NICK CLEGG'S missus MIRIAM looks scary and ever-so-slightly Carmen Miranda in polka dot and oversized floral fascinator.

BECKHAMS, Elton John and Chelsy Davy among big names at the Abbey

Mother of the bride CAROLE MIDDLETON looks elegant in a powder-blue Catherine Walker number and hat by Berkshire milliner Jane Corbett.

It is the day of the decade and PRINCESS BEATRICE certainly made a statement in this Valentino couture number and Philip Treacy hat - one of 36 the milliner has designed for the royal wedding party and guests.

PRINCESS EUGENIE ruffled style pundits' feathers with a royal blue and floral number by Vivienne Westwood.

Dress coats were a big style winner for the congregation with AUTUMN KELLY and ZARA PHILLIPS keeping warm yet stylish in muted lilacs and greys.

Also favouring the frock coat style was CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALL. Prince Charles' wife chose a hand-embroidered dress by Anna Valentine, a Philip Treacy hat and Jimmy Choo shoes.

THE QUEEN brought a ray of sunshine on the cloudy day in a yellow Angela Kelly dress and matching hat.

A right floral frock-up, PRINCESS ANNE'S dress and frock coat looked rather dated, as did the hat plonked on the top of her head.

SOPHIE, COUNTESS of WESSEX showed her sister-in-law how it's done though, looking elegant in the colour of the day - nude - and wearing a chic rose and feather hat.

The foreign royals looked fab too. THE NETHERLANDS' PRINCESS MAXIMA took a style note from the bride in a gorgeous fawn lace dress and turban.

And SPAIN'S PRINCESS LETIZIA struck a chic, 1920s-style note in dusky pink beside QUEEN SOFIA and CROWN PRINCE FELIPE.

Heavily pregnant but pretty as a picture, MARINA FOGLE hit just the right fashion-savvy note in an emerald dress and nude accessories beside husband BEN FOGLE.

Meanwhile, SOPHIE WINKLEMAN, LADY FREDERICK WINDSOR kept things simple and elegant navy suit, gloves and hat.

CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA of SWEDEN showed off her svelte figure in oh-so-stylish coral and peeptoe heels.

And PRINCE ALBERT of MONACO'S fiance CHARLENE WITTSTOCK looked understatedly stunning ice blue.

Super-sexy LADY KITTY SPENCER looked quite the blonde bombshell in figure-hugging nude dress and hat.

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Tears at memory of Princess Diana at Royal Wedding

He said Princess Diana "would have been very very proud of him". Then, turning and looking at his bride, Wills added: "If she was here, she would have thought you to be her little boy's soulmate."

Wills said Kate looked stunning and that since she was now taken her sister Pippa would be the next best thing.

Guests were convinced Prince Harry is "very smitten" with Pippa.

KATE will join the wives' club at William's RAF base on Anglesey, North Wales, for regular meetings with the partners of other officers.

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Royal Wedding: Send us pictures and videos of your celebrations

Prince William and Kate Middleton (pic: PA)

Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding will be celebrated across the country on Friday.

Whether you're holding a street party, travelling to London for the big day, or simply sitting at home watching the wedding on
the box with family and friends, we want to hear from you.

We want you to share with us your Royal Wedding celebrations by sending in pictures and videos to pics@mirror.co.uk or tweet them @dailymirror and we'll use the best on Mirror.co.uk.

Shelley Marshall, wearing her Kate Middleton mask, was jumping for joy outside Westminster

The staff and children at Little Acorns Day Nursery in Mirfield, West Yorkshire have been celebrating the Royal Wedding with their own ceremony and garden party.

Paul Ratcliffe from Leeds was celebrating at home with his West Highland terrier Meg

The Bartletts have sent in this picture of memorabilia around their house

Dordn Community Primary School near Tamworth also held a mock wedding

Mirror.co.uk reader Rod  Neep has made this pen to celebrate the marriage

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Kate Middleton's wave for fans as royal wedding mania sweeps nation

A beaming Kate Middleton waves to the crowds

IT was the simple gesture that had fans in raptures as royal wedding mania swept the nation on the eve of her big day.

Beaming Kate Middleton waved at wellwishers who had gathered outside her London hotel to catch a glimpse of the bride-to-be as she settled in for her last night as a single woman.

They cheered, waved Union flags and called out the 29-year-old’s name when she arrived with mum Carole, 56, and sister Pippa, 27.

The bride-to-be was greeted with cheers as she stepped out of her car

Prince William had his own surprise for delighted fans as he went on an impromptu ­walkabout to meet those camped out near Clarence House. He spent several minutes shaking hands, ­chatting and posing for photos.

Not far away in the streets around Westminster Abbey, the ­atmosphere was buzzing as the clock ticked down to Kate and 28-year-old William’s big day.

Hundreds ­gathered to add to those already camping in the hope of securing the ideal vantage point from which to see the procession. A million are expected to line the route.

Carolyn Prepp, 65, flew to London from her home in Ontario, Canada. She said: “I came specifically for the wedding. I wanted to ­experience it. It’s history in the making. I came with my daughter. She thinks William is great.”

Retired teacher Kay Jones, 88, from California, added: “I’ve always loved the royals. The ­atmosphere will be wild. Americans love it.”

The Duchess of Cornwall also went on a ­walkabout, along the Mall.

Prince William looked happy to pose for pictures

She said: “It’s wonderful and all very exciting. There’s a great atmosphere and it’s so nice to meet people and see how the ­celebrations are getting under way.” David Cameron visited royal fans along the same stretch.

Former England skipper David Beckham got special permission from his club LA Galaxy to fly from Los Angeles with wife Victoria.

He said: “It really is amazing. Our country needs it. Our country wants it. The British public love the Royal Family.”

Kate made last-minute preparations for the wedding with William yesterday.

She also visited the Abbey at 9am with Prince Harry, 26 – William’s best man – bridesmaids Lady Louise Windsor and Margarita Armstrong-Jones and pageboy Tom Pettifer. Kate left her husband-to-be and checked in to a £5,000-a-night royal suite at the Goring Hotel in Belgravia shortly before 6pm.

Staff filled her room with 20 bouquets of red and white freesias, lilies and roses.

Owner Jeremy Goring said: “We are delighted to be playing a small part in such a great day.”

William spent his last night as a bachelor at Clarence House. He enjoyed a dinner with Harry, Charles and Camilla. His gran, the Queen, hosted a gala dinner at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel near Hyde Park for British and foreign royals.

Two billion TV viewers worldwide will watch today’s wedding, where Kate will promise to “love, comfort, honour and keep” William. As the Mirror exclusively revealed last week, she has opted not to “obey” him.

Police yesterday put the finishing touches to the massive security operation designed to make sure the wedding goes off without a hitch.

Officers have been scouring Westminster for ­explosives and hidden weapons in recent days, inspecting drains, lamp-posts and traffic lights.

More than 5,000 will today form a ring of steel around the proceedings. Snipers will be on rooftops and undercover officers are to mingle among the crowds in an operation that could cost up to £20million – Scotland Yard’s most expensive and high-profile in a generation.

More than 20 people suspected of planning to disrupt the wedding were yesterday arrested.

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Royal wedding: New Testino photo of Prince William and Kate Middleton is incredibly poignant

Prince William and Kate Middleton

THE photo used in Wills and Kate’s official wedding programme seems familiar... and incredibly poignant.

Mario Testino’s portrait invokes the memory of his mum Diana.

Testino’s iconic images of Diana were published in July 1997, just before she died.

Princess Diana by Mario Testino

He said: “Two people in love have a glow and a presence more powerful than anything else, and I wanted that to be the subject of the picture.

“William is a very photogenic person... self-confident, relaxed, impressive – and so much like his mother.”

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Royal Wedding wishes for Prince William and Kate Middleton: Send us your good luck messages and marriage advice

Kate Middleton and Prince William (Pic:Getty Images)

Send us your good luck messages for Prince William and Kate Middleton - or offer some words of advice on how to have a happy, long-lasting marriage.

Email us at web@mirror.co.uk or tweet us @DailyMirror.

Here are some of our readers' messages...

Well done and have a long and happy marriage.... x Shirley Byrnes

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Dear William and Kate,
We would like to wish you “Best Wishes” from Mudcat Lane, Plainfield, Ontario, Canada! We hope for a beautiful sunny day for the two of you.We just love the Royal Family and all the things they do for the world! God Bless The Royal Family.We love you.
Sincerely,
Sheila & Robert Smith

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William and Kate, all the best, Jackie in South Yorkshire

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Here's to a lifetime full of love & happiness as you begin your lives as one.  May the beauty of your individuality shine & unfold before you.

William, I never knew your mother Diana.  She seemed so beautiful & I believe that she is smiling & will be with you & your wife.  She would be proud of you & the person you have become!

Kate, you look like a breath of fresh air for the royalty of England.  You seem to be a strong & beautiful woman.  Keep your head held high & remember, you are you.  Be proud of who you are & the woman you are still becoming.

God Bless you both!  With much best wishes & admiration for you both

Christina Melendrez
Las Cruces, New Mexico
United States

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Congratulations William and Kate on your marriage and Best Wishes for a life to be  lived happily ever after.  Disney should make a remake of the movie "Cinderella", based on you, the Royal Couple. 

Karen Stevens, California

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All the best to Prince William and Catherine Middleton! We wish you every happiness for the rest of your wonderful lives together! From Lisa and family in Ontario, Canada

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Dear William and Kate,
I  would like to wish you “Best Wishes” from Vilas from derby united kingdom!...originally from India.  I hope for a beautiful sunny day for the two of you.I just love the Royal Family and all the things they do for the world! God Bless The Royal Family.We love you.
Sincerely,
Vilas Mhatre

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Dear William & Catherine:

May God bless, keep & guide both of you for the rest of your lives. Additionally,  I pray that both of you have a long lifetime of good health, complete peace, transcending tranquility & mutual happiness. Also I wish that you have lots of attractive, intelligent, affectionate &  obedient children.

Regards,
Norma Lisk Barron
Inglewood, CA USA

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To the Bride & Groom
From the bonnie banks of the Clyde.
We wish you all the very best for your future together.
May all your troubles be “little ones”
If you are reading this before your big day our advice is for you both to try and relax and enjoy yourselves as hopefully you will both only do this once.
The whole country is wishing you both a lifetime of health and happiness.
So from sunny Scotland Good Luck – and Haste Ye Back.
Ps Best Regards To your auntie Anne with Zara’s wedding.  We are well chuffed that it will be in Scotland!
Long live the Queen!

Marjory Smith

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Dearest William and Kate both My wife and I wish you our heartfelt Congratulations. May your relationship blossom and grow ever stronger.
God bless x

Peter and Denise Cendrecourt

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Hello William and Kate we wanna wishes you Good LOve and if YOU want we can ski together where you want !
Good Wishes from Marcello Barillaro and Milly Ascoli from Naples ,Italy

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Being In Australia  - sending finest wishes and wishing you the very best . Being a music buff  I wondered  what I would play if I were a dj  there. Friday On My Mind. The World Is  Your Party. Enjoy it  for a long , long time. Peter  Rowe-  Brisbane Australia  ( PS Pieces of  cake welcome) .

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Best Wishes and all the Best for Your Future Happiness Together……McLean Family Leeton NSW Australia
We have an English connection thru and thru, so will be watching all the days events.

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Dear Prince William of Wales and Kate Middelton, 
I congratulate the happy royal couple on behalf of the Sudanese Community and information centre in London. We are all contented and happy for you. Seeing this, it seems fitting that the monarchy has long to live.
Mubarak Abdalla - Chairman
Mohamed Elaniem  - General Secretary
On Behalf of the Executive Committee

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To Kate and William,
Have a fantastic day, enjoy, relax and remember to communicate always.
Hope you have a fantastic and long marriage.
With love from Sydney Australia
Lisa A.

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May your lives be blessed with deepening love. May you grow together in spirit, in understanding, and in responsibility for yourselves and for others. May you know yourselves well, so the slings and arrows of others can be compassionately understood for what they are. May your love grow with time to support one another in all concerns: defensiveness, anger, grief, ambivalence, feelings of overwhelm. May your support of one another give each of you a more certain understanding of who you are as a symbol to others, as a partner, and as a human being. May you remember the gift of humility.

With regard...Susan

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Wishing you, Prince William and Catherine, every happiness in your lives together always.
With love,
Anne Jardine
Perth
Western Australia

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Best wishes and God Bless
To William Wales and Kate Middleton
on your very special day
May you and your families be blessed
Love Gill from Cardiffx

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William and Kate,
May God richly bless your marriage.
Keep Him the center of your life and you will indeed be blessed!
Jeremiah 29:11
God bless:)
Donalyn Knight
Sanford, Fl USA

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Dear William and Kate,
I wish you a joyous wedding day and even a more joyous, loving and meaningful life together!  Always be your beautiful, dear, individual selves.   I thank you for the inspiration, hope and incredible generosity you show as a couple.  We celebrate with you around the world.   Thank you for sharing your wedding day with the world.  May you love for one another always grow, and may the beauty and poetry of this day, as you allow us to watch and share, be yours, as a couple, forever!
Warmest Regards,
Trina Ruth, US 

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Dear Wills & Kate,
Best wishes from South India for a happy married life.God Bless.
-Prabhakar Family

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Dear William and Catherine ~ I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness.  I believe that you already know the work that goes into a relationship and as long as continue to put in the time and effort you will be able to work through anything life will throw your way. Both of your families should be proud. Congratulations ~ Cindy Swaim, Woodbury, MN, USA.

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Wishing you both a life of happiness and joy.  I remember the day your Mum got married to your Dad, Prince William and it was a wonderful event.  I know she would be happy for you.  Kate - you will make a beautiful Princess in your own right - stay true to yourself - you are a lovely young lady.

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Much congrats on your wonderful day.
Julie Brown
Australia

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hello, Marcello Barillaro and Emilia Ascoli , want wishes you a happy family and good luck; if you want, we can ski with you, on Dolomiti Superski or in switzerland!
Marcello "GAVIA" Barillaro and Emilia Ascoli

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From: Tampa, Fl, USA~
~Best wishes to William and Catherine~
We are so happy for you! We will be watching  you both as you take your vows on this monumental day in history. Only a few  more hours to go! To share this happy day with you is so exciting! Wish we could be there in person, but we are in spirit! We want the best for you and remember that God will help you through, I am praying for you!
Hugs, Your USA friends~

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Kate &Williams
May God bless, keep & guide both of you for the rest of your lives.
Regards
Viji

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We wish you a very  happy, peaceful and prosperous marriage.
With Best Regards,
Srividhya Srinivasanvishal, Srinivasanvishal and Pavithra.

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Dear William & Kate,
We would like to send your our very Best Wishes for your wedding day and future life together.
Take some time out to enjoy your special day and hope it is as perfect as ours was last month.
Sarah Arnold x

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Dearest William and Kate,
Best Wishes on this your wedding day.  We have been so excited for this day and just can't wait to see it all.  I am sure the streets in South Africa  and business will be all at a standstill. 
Every woman in South Africa is interested in this as its everybodys fairytale.
Years ago William we watched your mother and father and my daughters were so intrigued with how beautiful your mother looked.
Today we look forward to seeing you with your beautiful bride.  With all that has gone on in the world lately it is wonderful to watch something as nice as this.  Everybody loves a wedding especially a Royal Wedding.
I hope you have a wonderful life together and remember marriage is the hardest career.  You have to work at it and fix things if things go wrong. 
Gods Blessings and South Africa will be watching today.
GOOD LUCK
NANETTE MIRANDA  -  JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA

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Dear William and Catherine,
We extend warm thoughts and best wishes on this your wedding day!  Many blessings to you both.
Anglican Church Women
St. David's Church
Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories
X0E 0N0
Canada

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We had our 30th Anniversary this month and are still very much in love. We wish the same happiness for you two. Kiss each other goodnight, EVERY night.
W.and S. Shaw, Aurora, Ontario, Canada

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May the road rise with you
May the wind be always at your back
And may the good Lord hold you
in the palm of His hand.

But even more than this:
It isn't how you survive the storm
-   it's how you dance in the rain.

God bless and keep you both forever!

Judy, Andy, Briana & Andrea
Surrey BC Canada

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Dear William and Kate
Would like to wish you all the best for today and God's richest blessings for your marriage. May you have health, wealth and happiness always.
From East London, South Africa. Kind regards, Gina and Marius Nel

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Prince William thrills crowds on his wedding eve with a surprise walkabout

And as he shook hundreds of hands, he joked: "All I've got to do is get my lines right."

Wills, 28, made his unexpected appearance from Clarence House at 8.30pm, triggering near-hysteria from adoring Royal fans camped outside ready for today's wedding.

Casually dressed in a dark jumper and white shirt, he grinned from ear to ear as he thanked them for their support and exchanged greetings.

Cameras flashed, flags waved, champagne bottles were waved in the air. Some excited revellers wore fun hats - and two Welsh women were dressed as daffodils.

PRINCE WILLIAM greets well-wishers the night before wedding

Laughing William gestured to their tent and asked them: "Are you going to sleep here? Have you got a Jacuzzi in there?"

Scores shouted, "Good luck!" And William - followed around the forest of hands by his best man Prince Harry - responded: "You're amazing. These crowds are amazing. Thank you so much."

The groom's gratitude in the ten-minute walkabout mirrored a public message he and bride Kate Middleton, 29, sent out to millions of Brits earlier yesterday.

The couple said they had been "incredibly moved" by the nation's enthusiasm for today's Westminster Abbey ceremony, due to be watched by TWO BILLION worldwide.

The thoroughly modern pair broke with tradition by writing a note in an official souvenir brochure published to mark the most anticipated Royal event for 30 years. It read:

"We are both so delighted that you are able to join us in celebrating what we hope will be one of the happiest days of our lives.

"The affection shown to us by so many people during our engagement has been incredibly moving, and has touched us both deeply.

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone most sincerely for their kindness."

The crowds at Clarence House, Buckingham Palace and the Abbey will be among an 800,000-strong throng expected to pack the route of the post-wedding procession.

Many lay claim to their positions or set up camp in "tent cities" amid a festival atmosphere.

Last night beaming Kate waved to a cheering crowd as she arrived at London's Goring hotel to spend her last hours as a single woman.

The next time the bride will be seen will be at 10.45am today when she heads to the service with her father Michael. But there is a chance she could be SOAKED when she steps from her limousine outside the Abbey at 11am.

Despite the unseasonal hot weather over Easter, rain and even thunderstorms could put a dampener on the wedding day.

Weather forecaster Alison Cobb said: "We can expect showers across London for much of the day. There is a chance they will turn heavy with local thunderstorms."

Last night it emerged Kate's wedding dress is expected to feature a long train. A source who witnessed her final rehearsal with her bridesmaids at the Abbey yesterday told how she wore "a fake skirt with a long train to walk down the aisle".

Wills will wed in the red tunic of the Irish Guards, of which he was made Colonel earlier this year, with a gold and crimson sash.

The marriage service - especially its music - will be deliberately themed around "Britishness".

And William's mother Princess Diana will be at its heart.

After taking their vows, the bride and groom will leave the Abbey to Di's favourite orchestral wedding march, Crown Imperial by William Walton.

It was played at the late Princess's wedding to Prince Charles in July 1981. And Wills and Kate chose it personally as a tribute to her.

In addition, the final hymn at Diana's funeral will be the first to be sung at today's ceremony.

Guide me, O thou great Redeemer, written by 18th-century preacher William Williams, also featured at a memorial service in 2007 marking the tenth anniversary of her death.

Prince Charles will be saluted by Wills and Kate, too.

Farewell to Stromness, a piano piece by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, is being included in the service as it was played at Charles and Camilla's 2005 blessing.

A St James's Palace spokesman said: "It's a personal touch - an acknowledgement of William's father and the Duchess of Cornwall."

Kate's wedding ring will be a plain, slim gold band made by Royal warrant holders Wartski.

Under a tradition for Royal brides, it was fashioned from a nugget of Welsh gold. The Queen gave grandson Wills the precious metal to mark his big day. He will NOT wear a ring after tying the knot.

Clarence House yesterday confirmed Kate will not promise to "obey" Wills during their exchange of vows. Instead she will pledge to "love, comfort, honour and keep" him, echoing the pledges made by Diana 30 years ago.

Clever Kate will be able to call on a secret stash of emergency aids to make sure she is ready for the vows and the following kiss.

Her 27-year-old sister Pippa, the maid of honour, will give her boiled sweets to suck on the way to the Abbey to prevent her mouth from drying up.

Pippa's handbag will also contain wet wipes, lipliner and a lip moisturiser so Kate can pucker up.

A Royal source said: "Obviously there is a professional make-up artist but Pippa will have a kit of essentials in her bag at her sister's request. She doesn't want dry lips when she is saying her vows in front of William and the world."

Kate will wear Creed Fleurissimo, the perfume Prince Rainier of Monaco created for Grace Kelly before they wed.

And The Sun can reveal her eyebrows will be "threaded," a technique popular with celebs including Angelina Jolie and Liz Hurley.

Two strands of thread are crossed over the desired area and pulled taut, cutting the hairs in perfect symmetry. It avoids the possibility of redness left by waxing or plucking.

Wills and Kate will leave for the Buckingham Palace reception in the open 1902 State Landau if the weather is kind - or the Glass Coach if the heavens open.

Last night Wills' stepmother Camilla agreed to give the groom, Charles and Harry some "boys" time and was thought to have bedded down in a suite at London's Mandarin Oriental hotel.

The Queen hosted a lavish dinner at the hotel last night for foreign Royals and other dignitaries.

But Syria's ambassador to Britain Sami Khiyami was absent.

His invitation to the wedding was withdrawn on Foreign Office advice to signal the UK's outrage at his government's bloody crackdown on Syrian freedom protesters.

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Bunting breaks out all across Britain as Royal Wedding parties begin

Union Flags flew proudly and red, white and blue bunting fluttered in the breeze as excited guests wished Prince William and bride Kate well for their big day.

The country's biggest street party took place in Gravesend, Kent, where more than 600 schoolchildren tucked into a vast open-air feast.

Young revellers donned facepaint, flew kites and waved British flags to the strain of a brass band.

Leigh Hovey, head teacher of Wrotham Road Primary School, said: "I think it's important that the children mark an important event in history.

"To see our future King marry is a significant event and I want the children to be able to say in 20, 30 or 40 years what they were doing when that happened."

Thousands of Royal fans pitched tents and spread picnic blankets along The Mall in London as they claimed some of the best spots to view today's mega-event.

Champagne bottles were opened early as the famous stretch became a colourful sea of flags and bunting. Buskers and brass bands performed impromptu concerts.

WATCH the best of the action from William and Kate's big bash

The carnival-style scenes were beamed on TV to millions around the world.

Tina Owen, from Melbourne, Australia, flew 30 hours to get to the event.

She said: "It's like a mini-UN. We're from all over the world, but we've become a community already. Your city has got a really, really big soul."

Prime Minister David Cameron visited The Mall to meet Royal well-wishers - and return to the spot where he camped out for Prince Charles' 1981 wedding aged just 14. Mr Cameron admitted he was feeling "quite excited" about the ceremony. The Duchess of Cornwall was also spotted beaming and waving to fans.

Elsewhere, 1,700 students at Brighton College in Brighton, East Sussex, joined a Royal party in the grounds - using an amazing two miles of Union Flag bunting.

Les Pocklington, of Newbury, Berks, celebrated by making a hand-made miniature carriage from concrete and metal - and adorned it with hundreds of seashells.

Meanwhile more than 200 pupils at St Pius X Primary School in Middlesbrough lunched in the sunshine wearing Union Flag hats and proudly waving flags.

Another school to start celebrating early was Cottingley Primary in Leeds, West Yorks, where pupils held a mock wedding - with the Queen's approval.

Classmates Courtney Mitchell and Joseph Dolan, both 11, played Wills and Kate, with teachers and fellow pupils waving union flags in the school hall.

Vicar Rev Jude Smith presided over the "wedding" before the 300 kids tucked into a banquet of fizzy drinks and crisps in a marquee erected in the playground. Bursar Julie Whitehead said: "It was a glorious sunny day and the children really got into the Royal Wedding spirit."

The Queen gave her support to the project after head Dianne Elson wrote to Buckingham Palace explaining the plans.

Royal fans from up and down the country were pitching their tents in the capital yesterday at a special campsite.

Camp Royale on Clapham Common, South West London, will also be the setting for free parties today and Saturday for up to 5,000 people. A big screen will show the wedding, and food and drink will be on offer, including a "Windsor Knot" real ale brewed for the wedding.

Alexandra and Philip Broadhead, both 27, travelled there from Bournemouth, Dorset, with 23-month-old son Felix. Philip said: "It's a bit of fun and an opportunity to be where everything's happening."

Today well-wishers will be going street party-mad AGAIN - with more than 5,500 outdoor bashes planned around Britain.

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DOWNING Street will be decked with bunting today for an outdoor wedding party.

Around 90 guests from charities will join schoolkids for ice cream and other treats. Downing Street cat Larry got in the spirit yesterday with a Union Jack bow tie.

NINE-year-old classmates Catherine Middleton, William Pearce and Harry Houghton staged a wedding in Northants as "cops" kept Lancs safe.

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Royal wedding: International Space Station astronauts send good luck message to Prince William and Kate Middleton

Messages of good luck to the Duke of Cambridge and his bride have streamed in from countless far-flung spots across the globe - and beyond.

Even astronauts from the International Space Station sent greetings to the couple, ahead of their marriage.

In their interstellar message, broadcast on the BBC, Flight Engineers Paolo Nespoli, Ron Garan and Cady Coleman offered their congratulations, shortly after the station passed over the UK in orbit.

"From space, the Expedition 27 crew at the International Space Station would like to offer their congratulations and best wishes," they said.

"We will be watching and waiting."

The group, who said they had been following wedding developments with "great interest", expect to have a "great view" of the big day.

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