Royal Wedding in Pictures

Prince William and his newly titled bride, the Duchess of Cambridge, kissed on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding at Westminster Abbey.

And the Queen, wearing a matching hat and coat, entered the abbey to a trumpet fanfare from the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry.

Crowds cheered as they caught their first glimpse of Kate Middleton and her much-anticipated dress as she travelled to the abbey with her proud father, Michael.

The tiara was loaned to Miss Middleton by the Queen.

David and Victoria Beckham were among those invited.

Miss Middleton walked down the aisle of the abbey on her fathers arm. The Guardian newspaper reported that Prince William said  you look beautiful when she arrived at his side.

Military bands helped to keep the crowds entertained in central London.

Miss Middleton's gown, with full skirt, fitted bodice and long French Chantilly lace sleeves, was designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.

Miss Middleton's sister and maid of honour Pippa arrived with the young bridesmaids and page boys.

Prince William acknowledged well-wishers as he entered the abbey.

Prince William and and his new bride knelt at the altar of the abbey to receive a blessing from the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Prince William and his newly titled bride, the Duchess of Cambridge, kissed on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding at Westminster Abbey.

Some 1,900 guests witnessed the couple exchange their vows, with many millions more watching on TV around the world.

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall waved to the waiting crowds.

The Princess Royal and other members of the Royal Family also gathered ahead of the service.

The train is 2.7m long.

There were wild screams earlier as Princes William and Harry emerged, resplendent in their military uniforms, ahead of the wedding.

The first of the guests started to arrive at Westminster Abbey at 0815 BST, with the ceremony getting under way at 1100.