How Kate's foxy sister Pippa stole the show

By CATHERINE OSTLER

Elegant: Pippa, pictured entering Westminster Abbey this morning with the bridesmaids and pageboys, echoed the bride's dress in a design by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen


The day might have belonged to the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, but the supporting cast were almost as gripping, and none of them more so than the members of what is fast becoming Britain’s most famous and fascinating family.

Middleton-watchers were amply rewarded with a spectacle of nerves, tans, dignity, surprising outfits and sex appeal (yes, that refers to you, Miss Philippa Middleton!).

Indeed, you could even say that the Westminster Abbey Show felt just as much Bucklebury (the Berkshire village where the Middletons live) as it did Buckingham Palace — despite all the trumpeters and foreign dignitaries.


The Duchess of Cambridge's uncle Gary, right, went pretty much unnoticed while her brother, James was given a starring role with the only person to give a reading during the wedding service at Westminster Abbey


Elegant: Pippa, pictured entering Westminster Abbey this morning with the bridesmaids and pageboys, echoed the bride's dress in a design by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen


Responsibility: Pippa walked down the aisle with the two youngest bridesmaids Grace van Cutsem (left) and Eliza Lopes (right), both three. They were followed by Margarita Armstrong-Jones, eight (middle left), Louise Windsor, seven, (middle right), Billy Lowther-Pinkerton, ten, (back left) and Tom Pettifer, eight (back right)


Many women would have been quite happy to wear Pippa’s dress themselves as a wedding dress. One wit remarked: ‘It would have looked particularly good for a beach ceremony for a wedding somewhere like Ibiza.’

Pippa wore her hair half-up and half-down, clipped with lily-of-the-valley flowers at the back, and she walked into the Abbey beaming, holding the hands of the two smallest bridesmaids, Grace van Cutsem and Eliza Lopes (both aged three), having meticulously straightened her sister’s train.


Bridal party: The maid-of-honour held the two youngest bridesmaids' hands as they entered the Abbey


Pippa executed her duties (holding and passing the bouquet, smoothing the train, shepherding pages and bridesmaids up and down and making sure none of them got left behind) beautifully. But her efficiency wasn’t necessarily the focus.


Doting sister: Pippa carries Kate's train as she enters Westminster Abbey with her father, Michael Middleton


Moment in the spotlight: Pippa then proudly carried her newly-married sister's train out of the Abbey after the wedding, before helping her into a waiting horse-drawn carriage


Caring: Pippa clearly relished her role as maid-of-honour, which involved escorting three of the youngsters - (left to right) Billy, Grace and Margarita - to Buckingham Palace as part of the wedding procession


Ladies -in-waiting: Pippa Middleton and young Margarita give the crowds a wave as they leave the Abbey


Helping hand: Best man Prince Harry supported Pippa in her duties, taking care of his seven-year-old cousin, Lady Louise Windsor in the procession to Buckingham Palace





Philippa Middleton is beautiful


Pippa Middleton - Arrives Royal Wedding April 2011



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Magical wedding for a Royal bride...

By ROBERT HARDMAN

Double kiss: The newly-married couple share their first public kiss on the balcony as thousands of screaming well-wishers watch


Kate said 'I am glad the weather held off, we had a great day'

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William tells Kate 'You look - er, you are beautiful' as she arrives at the altar

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Prince William emerges from Buckingham Palace in his father's dark blue Aston Martin as the crowd roars. The number plate on the rear said 'Just Wed'


Two tiny, softly-spoken words cut the pin-drop silence of a dumbstruck Westminster Abbey and sent cheers ringing from Whitehall to Bucklebury to Papua New Guinea: ‘I will.’

And with that, Catherine Middleton went from ‘Miss’ to future Queen Consort of 16 nations spanning nearly seven billion acres and a large part of the Earth’s surface.

At her side was the young man with, perhaps, a greater burden of expectation than anyone alive. And now, he no longer carries it alone.


Unexpected: William motors around Buckingham Palace with his new wife in his father's 41-year-old Aston Martin which Charles was given as a gift for his 21st birthday party


Happy couple: The Aston Martin Volante is decorated with balloons and a 'Just Wed' registration plate, as William and Catherine emerge in the soft-top vehicle


Police officers stand in front of royal supporters on The Mall in London, along the Processional Route by the Palace moments before William and Kate emerged to share a kiss


Newly wed: Prince William and his new wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, wave as they travel in the 1902 State Landau carriage along the Processional Route to Buckingham Palace


With his own no-nonsense ‘I will’, Prince William opened a new royal epoch, happily reuniting the Monarchy with those powerful memories of his late mother, all of it in front of half the planet.

Prior to this moment, the most-watched event in British history – perhaps in world history – had been her funeral here 14 years before. How many billions were watching now over supper in Sydney or breakfast in Ottawa; how many eyes prickling, throats tightening as that bravest of adolescent mourners now returned as the happiest man in the land?

The sense of a turning tide was as inescapable as Low Water on the Anglesey shoreline.

In the annals of our 1000-year-old Monarchy, this was a very good day. In the annals of the House of Windsor (created: 1917), it was a very great one.


Prince William greets Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard and her partner Tim Mathieson at Buckingham Palace in London after his wedding to Catherine


Royal reception: The Queen arrives at Buckingham Palace, left, after the wedding. Right, Kate's engagement and wedding rings on her finger


Kate, who has been given the title The Duchess of Cambridge, meets Governors-General and prime ministers at Buckingham Palace


Off to Clarence House: Catherine and William drive off from Buckingham Palace to Clarence House


A Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster from the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight fly over Buckingham Palace as William and Kate emerge on the balcony


The Victoria Memorial outside the Palace is filled with well-wishers celebrating the wedding


Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, emerge from the church after the wedding ceremony with Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton in the background


Buckingham Palace: Helped by her new husband, Catherine steps out of the carriage as it arrives at the Palace. Minutes later they shared their first kiss on the balcony


The happy couple hold hands during the wedding service at Westminster Abbey which was conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams, centre


Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William wave to the vast crowds as they travel to Buckingham Palace in a 1902 State Landau


William appeared to have a moment of difficulty in slipping the ring onto Kate's finger... But the ceremony went without a hitch


Kate Middleton waves as she arrives with her father Michael Middleton and her sister Philippa Middleton to the West Door of Westminster Abbey in London for her wedding


A team put the finishing touches to the cake that was prepared for William and Catherine at Buckingham Palace today


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Kate Middleton marries her Prince in stunning design by Sarah Burton

By MAYSA RAWI

Just married! HRH Princess Catherine emerges from Westminster Abbey, wearing an Alexander McQueen dress, holding hands with her new husband Prince William


Since the engagement was announced, the world has been waiting with bated breath for the moment Catherine Elizabeth Middleton would transform from commoner to royal bride.

And the smiling Duchess of Cambridge was the picture of poise as she walked down the aisle wearing a stunning ivory and satin Alexander McQueen gown designed by Sarah Burton - finally confirming the most well-kept secret in fashion history.



The 9ft train flowed from a skirt echoing an opening flower, with white satin gazar arches and pleats


The bride was heavily involved in designing the dress - working closely with Burton to ensure it would be a combination of both the traditional and the modern, yet in keeping with the Alexander Lee McQueen vision and attention to detail.

Kate has always divided critics with her elegant and simple wardrobe choices - though some accuse her of failing to be fashion-forward.

However, her classic gown is testament to her personality, remaining true to her demure sense of style.


The dress was made with Individual flowers hand-cut from lace and hand-engineered onto ivory silk tulle, with button detailing on the lace sleeves


The bride was heavily involved in the design and worked closely with Burton to ensure the design would be a combination of both tradition and modern


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


Designing woman: Sarah Burton puts the last-minute touches to ensure the dress looks perfect


Cat's out of the bag: Sarah gave the game away when she was pictured outside the Goring hotel yesterday wearing a fur hood and her trademark silver belt


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A MILLION turn out for Wills and Kate

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Crowd control: Police officers stand in front of Royal supporters on The Mall along the processional route


London was a blanket of red, white and blue as a million well-wishers came together to catch a glimpse of Prince William and Kate Middleton's fairy-tale wedding.

Waving Union Jacks, the crowds roared with excitement as the newlyweds said their vows at Westminster Abbey before travelling in an open-top carriage to Buckingham Palace.

Thousands then waited at the palace gates to see the couple's first public kiss - and were treated to two. Thousands more were watching on giant screens across London in Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square and at many more gardens, squares and street parties.


Monarchy mania: It was estimated that a million people thronged the streets of London for the Royal Wedding


Devoted fans: Thousands of Americans joined the huge crowds waiting in anticipation of the couple's first kiss on Buckingham Palace balcony


Wedding crowd: Hyde Park is eclipsed by the throngs who came together to watch Prince William marry Kate Middleton


Let's party! Trafalgar Square wave and cheer in unison for the Royal couple



A new beginning: Crowds cheer as Kate Middleton travels in a Rolls Royce Phantom VI, accompanied by her father Michael Middleton to Westminster Abbey


Capturing the historic moment: Thousands of camera phones are held aloft outside Westminster Abbey


A nation united: Hundreds of thousands of royal supporters line the procession route to watch the momentous occasion


All a flutter: British flags as far as the eye can see at Buckingham Palace


Westminster City Council said the Royal wedding was the capital's largest ever event. Paul Reid, head of operations, said he estimated nearly a million people were on the streets of London.

As Kate Middleton was driven past crowds of well-wishers outside her new London home Clarence House, she looked happy and relaxed as she waved to spectators.

Crowds drummed up the loud chant 'We want Kate, we want Kate' in the moments before she arrived.

They waved flags and cheered as the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI went past, with Miss Middleton sat next to her father Michael.

Kenneth Fox, 48, who travelled from his home city of New York for the occasion, said: 'I'm an American and I had to choke back tears. She looked beautiful, she was gorgeous. William is a very lucky guy.'


Flying the flag: Hyde Park was packed with young people enjoying the festivities


Love is in the air: As the couple leave Westminster Abbey, showers of confetti land on revellers in Hyde Park


Thousands of people had gathered in Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park to watch the wedding on giant screens. Revellers had to pass through barriers and were subjected to searches by security guards. Many said they had given up hope of finding a place on the procession route.

Street-sweeper John Slingsby was heading to the square. 'This is the proudest day of my life,' he said. 'I've been working all hours recently and I'm on my way to Trafalgar Square to join in the celebrations.'

Angela Fitzgerald, 56, from Islington, north London, said William looked 'dashing and handsome'.

She said: 'The uniforms looked fabulous. And when the Queen came past, there were tears in my eyes. We got really emotional.'


Celebration as the Royal Couple return to Buckingham Palace


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Kiss me Kate! William and his new bride show their love

By ROB COOPER

Double kiss: The newly-married couple share their first public kiss on the balcony as thousands of screaming well-wishers watch


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Prince William takes the title Duke of Cambridge and Kate becomes Duchess


Police officers stand in front of royal supporters on The Mall in London, along the Processional Route by the Palace moments before William and Kate emerged to share a kiss


It was the moment the world had been waiting for: the kiss to set the seal on a Royal love match that has lifted the hearts of the nation.

But the first public embrace of William and his bride Catherine was so fleeting that you would have missed it if you had blinked.

The loving couple leaned in for a brief, but loving kiss, after which he smiled broadly while she giggled. The crowd in The Mall below, chanting ‘We want Kate, We want Kate’ simply roared with delight.


Newly wed: Prince William and his new wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, wave as they travel in the 1902 State Landau carriage along the Processional Route to Buckingham Palace


'You look beautiful': Prince William speaks to his bride Kate as she holds her father's hand at the altar


Newly-wed: Prince William Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge leave Westminster Abbey with her sister Pippa supporting her dress


Then, as an RAF flypast was sweeping towards the palace, William whispered to Kate and leaned forward for a second, slightly more lingering kiss.

This was the fairytale a million people had taken to the streets of London to see today. And they were not disappointed.

In a stunning ivory gown with lace applique floral detail designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, Kate walked up the red carpeted aisle a commoner.

At Westminster Abbey’s altar she became a royal.

She clutched a bunch of white flowers as she embarked on the short drive to Westminster Abbey, before starting her three-minute walk up the aisle to be with her groom.



The smiling bride: A veiled Kate Middleton and then, later, unveiled. An estimated two billion people tuned in for her wedding


Prince William and Kate Middleton exchange rings in front of the Archbishop of Canterbury during the ceremony


Kate Middleton arrives with her father Michael Middleton to join Prince William and his best man Harry at the altar


Thousands of people wave Union Jacks as the couple are taken to Westminster Abbey in their open-topped carriage. An estimated one million people lined the streets


Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, emerge from the church after the wedding ceremony with Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton in the background


An estimated 10,000 people were packed into Trafalgar Square to watch the ceremony on a giant screen


As the happy couple exchanged vows, William appeared to have trouble slipping the ring onto Kate's finger.

But to the relief of all, he finally pushed on the wedding band on and the ceremony passed without a hitch.

A staggering one million people had packed the streets of London to witness one of the most anticipated weddings the world has ever seen.

Well-wishers waved flags and many shed tears as William and his beautiful bride exchanged their vows.

As Kate joined the Prince at the altar, he told she looked 'beautiful'. Wearing the famous red tunic of the Irish Guards, William stared straight ahead as she started her long walk down the red carpeted aisle of Westminster Abbey.


Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William wave to the vast crowds as they travel to Buckingham Palace in a 1902 State Landau


Prince William and Kate Middleton sit down during the service after he put the wedding band on her finger


William appeared to have a moment of difficulty in slipping the ring onto Kate's finger... But the ceremony went without a hitch


The royal carriage glides past the deep crowds after the Royal Wedding at Westminster Abbey today


William and his wife Kate wave to onlookers as they leave Westminster Abbey after the wedding


ROYAL WEDDING KISS!!! PRINCE WILLIAM KATE CATHERINE MIDDLETON HIGH QUALITY HD


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