Royal Wedding: A Day That Was Truly Happy and Glorious
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Telegraph View: The British people are optimistic, hopeful enough about the monarchy to rejoice in a new generation that will be its heirs.

The royal bride wrote in the page of her diary recounting her wedding day: "Crowds very kind." That was the new Duchess of York, whom later we knew so long as the Queen Mother, on her wedding at Westminster Abbey in 1923, and her phraseology said something about her character – and that of the British people. Yesterday was another opportunity for a display of the same kind of kindness. It was more like happiness, a happiness shared between the cheering crowd, with their proud little Union flags and periscopes, and shared with the royal couple. "Every wedding is a royal wedding," the Bishop of London had said in his address. Much more was implied by the crowd's cheers: that at home Britain is at peace, when the world is full of crowds in conflict; that the British people are optimistic, hopeful enough about the monarchy to rejoice in a new generation that will be its heirs. So the people cheered the new Duke and Duchess, of course. They brought Catherine Middleton, a "commoner" like most of us, and now Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, into their hearts. But they cheered something, too, that they could hardly put into words. Continue reading and comment » | Telegraph View | Friday, April 29, 2011

My comment:

Beautiful bride, beautiful venue, beautiful pageantry, beautiful procession, beautiful day! Says it all! Proud to be British! God save the Queen! – Mark

Balcony Kisses Seal Royal Wedding
BBC: Prince William and Kate Middleton have kissed twice on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding service in Westminster Abbey.

They were cheered by 500,000 well-wishers who gathered outside the palace, as RAF planes flew past in honour of the new royal couple.

Police estimate a million people lined the procession route from the abbey to the palace.

The bride will now known as Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.

Prince William drove his new bride back to Clarence House, following a buffet reception at Buckingham Palace, at the wheel of his father's classic blue Aston Martin.

The vehicle was decked in ribbons and balloons with "Just Wed" on the number plate.

Later in the evening the couple returned to the Palace for a black tie dinner and dance which is expected to continue into the early hours. (+ video) » | Friday, April 29, 2011

On a Lighter Note: Where Did You Get That Hat, Beatie?!
Photos: Google Images

Royal Wedding: Majesty, Pageant, Glamour
A majestic day for Great Britain! Such pageantry makes one feel proud to be British. The bride looked stunning. Absolutely stunning! And her gown was truly elegant. Worn, of course, with panache. She is a true beauty, and has such a winning smile. Gorgeous! She's going to win the nation's hearts and affection. She is a real asset for the House of Windsor.

Everything was executed to perfection; and it was such a relief that nothing untoward happened to mar the day for the royal couple.

No country in the world can put on an event like this better than Great Britain! Rule Britannia! » | Mark Alexander | Friday, April 29, 2011

La robe de Kate, enfin
L’arrivée de Kate était un moment fort du mariage princier. Sa robe a été créée par Sarah Burton créatrice chez Alexander McQueen

Prince William, Kate Declared Married
Kate and William acknowledge well-wishers. Photo: Arab News
ARAB NEWS: LONDON: An elegant, tiara-bedecked Kate Middleton swept down the aisle to marry Prince William at Westminster Abbey as fans packed the streets of London, hoping to snatch a glimpse of a historic royal wedding expected to revitalize the British monarchy.

Some 2 billion people across the globe were believed to have tuned in as the future king and queen of England started their lives as husband and wife with the two simple words “I will.” The couple looked nervous but happy and recited their vows without stumbling before Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.

A million well-wishers — as well as some protesters — flooded into the areas surrounding Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and other London landmarks. Crowds were up at dawn waving flags for television cameras under steely gray skies and cool temperatures. Cheers erupted as huge television screens began broadcasting at Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park.

“Will, it's not too late!” said one sign held aloft by an admirer dressed as a bride.

Middleton's ivory wedding gown with lace applique was designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, while her hair was half-up, half-down and decorated with a tiara.

William wore the scarlet tunic of an Irish Guards officer, sending a strong signal of support for the armed forces and reinforcing his new image as a dedicated military man. » | Gregory Katz, AP | Friday, April 29, 2011

Britisches Prinzenpaar getraut

Le prince William et Catherine Middleton sont mariés
Kate et William s'embrassent sur le balcon de Buckingham Palace. Photo : Le Figaro
LE POINT: La robe de la future princesse est l'oeuvre de la créatrice Sarah Burton, directrice artistique de la griffe britannique Alexander McQueen.

Le prince William et son épouse Catherine ont échangé leurs premiers baisers en public vendredi sur le balcon du palais de Buckingham, sous les acclamations de centaines de milliers de personnes en liesse. William et Kate sont apparus d'abord seuls au balcon du palais, comme le veut la tradition. Le prince a demandé à sa femme "On s'embrasse ?", avant de joindre le geste à la parole devant des centaines de milliers de personnes, déclenchant une immense ovation. Quelques minutes plus tard, ils ont échangé un nouveau baiser, bref lui aussi.

Le jeune couple a ensuite été rejoint par plusieurs membres de la famille royale, dont la reine Elizabeth II, grand-mère de William. Ils ont admiré un bref survol aérien du palais par trois avions de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, suivis d'avions de chasse modernes. Sur ce même balcon, 30 ans plus tôt, les parents de William, Charles et Diana, avaient échangé un très bref baiser devant une foule en liesse. Le baiser du balcon est depuis devenu une tradition. Continuez à lire et ajouter un commentaire » | Le Point.fr (Source Reuters et AFP) | Vendredi 29 Avril 2011

Saudi Concerned by Regional Strife
The Sunni Muslim monarchy of Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter and major US ally sits in the center of a region of turmoil

William and Kate: The Royal Wedding
To the Los Angeles Times picture gallery » | Posted by Jerome Adamstein | Friday, April 29, 2011

The Jewellery Editor’s Official Tiara Gallery
May 17 Sotheby's Auction, from the collection of Princess Katharina Henckel von Donnersmarck and probably the work of Chaumet. Photo: The Jewellery Editor
To the gallery »

Royal Crowns and Tiaras

Royal-Wedding Jewelry: Kate Middleton Wears the Cartier Halo Tiara
Photo: Vanity Fair
VANITY FAIR: Kate Middleton chose to wear the Cartier “halo” tiara, which was made in 1936 and purchased by the Duke of York (later King George VI) for his wife, Elizabeth's mother (also Elizabeth). » | Rebecca Sacks | Friday, April 29, 2011

Duchess Kate Middleton a Vision in Ivory and Lace
HERALD SUN: CATHERINE Middleton, the new Duchess of Cambridge, arrived only four minutes behind schedule, looking stunning.

Her dress, simply, was ivory and white satin, created by Sarah Burton of British fashion house Alexander McQueen.

The heart-shaped bodice and sleeves were covered with white English and French Chantilly lace.

The bodice was narrowed at the waist and padded at the hips, a hallmark of McQueen's designs.

The dress pays homage to Britain's arts and crafts tradition. The lace applique of the bodice and the skirt was hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework.

The lace was hand-engineered using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique from Ireland.

In a tribute to McQueen's wedding dress, individual roses, thistles, daffodils and shamrocks were hand-cut from lace and sewn on to the ivory tulle veil.

The gown, with its long sleeves, full skirt and a 3m train, took almost a minute to fold into the the bride's Rolls-Royce across the lap of Kate's father, Michael Middleton.

THE TIARA

Kate's diamond tiara was a story in itself.

Lent to her by William's grandmother, the Queen, the little known "halo" tiara was made by Cartier in 1936 and was bought by the Queen's father for her mother, three weeks before he succeeded his brother, King Edward VIII, who was to abdicate.

The tiara was given to the Queen by her mother on her 18th birthday. It was, in the royal bridal tradition, "something borrowed". » | Miranda Devine | Herald Sun | Saturday, April 30, 2011

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Kiss on the Balcony, and Watch Fly Past

Die Highlights der Hochzeit von Prinz William und seiner Kate
Eine Märchenhochzeit und ein Traum von einem Kleid: Prinz William und seine Kate haben sich das Jawort gegeben. Alles lief exakt nach Plan – nur der Ehering hat kurz geklemmt

The Royal Wedding
Prince William & Catherine Middleton
Watch the Royal Wedding live on the BBC (the build-up has already begun) here

The Royal Wedding
Prince William & Catherine Middleton
Watch the Royal Wedding live here through ‘The Official Channel of the British Monarchy’ on YouTube. The broadcast will begin at 10am Londton time. That’s 2am (PST), 5am (EST), 10am (BST London), 11am (CEST), 7pm (EST), and 9pm (NZST)

Prince William and Kate Middleton's New Titles Revealed
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Prince William and Kate Middleton have been given the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to mark their wedding today.

Buckingham Palace announced at 8am on Friday that the Queen had bestowed the title of Duke of Cambridge on her grandson.

His bride, Miss Middleton, will be known as the Duchess of Cambridge after the royal wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

A dukedom is the highest rank in the British peerage.

They have also been given the Scottish titles of Earl and Countess of Strathearn, which may reflect the fact that they met at St Andrews University.

The couple's third title is a Northern Irish one, Baron and Baroness Carrickfergus.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "The Queen has today been pleased to confer a Dukedom on Prince William of Wales.["]

"His titles will be Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.["]

"Prince William thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge and Miss Catherine Middleton on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge." » | Martin Beckford | Friday, April 29, 2011

Royal Wedding: Open-topped Carriage So Crowds Can See Newlyweds Prince William and Kate Middleton
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Prince William and Kate Middleton will travel from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace in an open-topped carriage come rain or shine, it has been confirmed.

With showers forecast there had been fears the couple would use an enclosed carriage as they travelled down The Mall after the royal wedding ceremony.

But a Buckingham Palace spokeswoman confirmed this morning that Prince William and Miss Middleton would use the 1902 State Landau used by the Prince and Princess of Wales on their wedding day in 1981.

The decision will mean the tens of thousands of spectators who are expected to flock to the royal wedding procession route will get a good view of Prince William and Miss Middleton.

The royal couple will be leaving the abbey at 12.15pm and the Landau will be part of a Captain's Escort mounted by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment with one squadron in front of the carriage and another behind.

Prince Harry, William's best man, and Pippa Middleton, the bride's sister and maid of honour, will follow in two separate Ascot Landau carriages, also open, with the young bridesmaids and page boys. » | Nick Collins | Friday, April 29, 2011