Look at Every Must-See Angle of Prince William and Kate Middleton's Wedding, on Their 15th Anniversary
Look at Every Must-See Angle of Prince William and Kate Middleton's Wedding, on Their 15th Anniversary
Brendan LeWed, April 29, 2026 at 10:25 AM UTC
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Kate Middleton and Prince WilliamCredit: John Stillwell/PA Images via Getty
Kate Middleton and Prince William are celebrating another milestone in their marriage.
Ten years after they first met at the University of St. Andrews, the couple tied the knot on April 29, 2011, in front of more than 1,900 attendees at Westminster Abbey (along with thousands of well-wishers outside). The nuptials were the talk of the town, and at the time, PEOPLE called it "the greatest and grandest royal affair" since King Charles and Princess Diana's 1981 marriage. On the star-studded guest list were David and Victoria Beckham, as well as Elton John and his husband David Furnish, and many other noteworthy names.
Afterward, the Prince and Princess of Wales rode in a carriage to Buckingham Palace, where they exchanged a surprising two kisses on the balcony. Two parties, hosted by Queen Elizabeth and then-Prince Charles, had the festivities going until well after midnight.
On their 15th anniversary, look back at the most memorable photos from their royal wedding.
01 of 15
Here Comes the Bride
Kate Middleton and Pippa MiddletonCredit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
Kate and William broke from tradition and named her sister Pippa as maid of honor — a role that typically doesn't exist in British royal weddings.
02 of 15
Last-Minute Touches
Pippa Middleton, Michael Middleton and Kate MiddletonCredit: Suzanne Plunkett - WPA Pool/Getty
Before her father Michael walked her down the aisle, Kate had some help from Pippa with final adjustments to her gown, a lace dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
03 of 15
Piece of Cake!
Fiona Cairns Ltd. teamCredit: John Stillwell-WPA Pool/Getty
Their eight-tier, 3-foot-tall fruitcake was so large that a door had to be removed to fit it into the palace's Picture Gallery.
04 of 15
Bridal Party of 6
Bridesmaids and page boys for Kate Middleton and Prince William's weddingCredit: Suzanne Plunkett- WPA Pool/Getty
The bridal party usually consists of children, and Kate's included Lady Louise Windsor, the daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh; Grace van Cutsem, the daughter of William’s friend Hugh van Cutsem; Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones, daughter of the Earl of Snowdon; Eliza Lopes, granddaughter of Queen Camilla; William Lowther-Pinkerton, son of William’s former secretary Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, and Tom Pettifer, the son of William and Harry’s former nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke.
05 of 15
Brotherly Bond
Prince Harry and Prince WilliamCredit: ANDREW MILLIGAN/AFP/Getty
Prince Harry served as William's best man, and as Kate walked down the aisle, he leaned over and whispered to his brother, "Wait until you see her."
06 of 15
New In-Law
rince William, Kate Middleton and Michael MiddletonCredit: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty
Michael Middleton walked his daughter down the aisle, where she gave a smile to her soon-to-be husband upon arrival.
07 of 15
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Exchanging Vows
Prince William and Kate Middleton with Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan WilliamsCredit: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty
They exchanged rings in front of Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury.
08 of 15
After the I Do
Prince William and Kate MiddletonCredit: Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty
At the end of the ceremony, they made their way out of Westminster Abbey with more than 1,900 guests looking on.
09 of 15
Wave and Smile
Kate Middleton and Prince WilliamCredit: Getty Images
They rode through the streets to Buckingham Palace in a century-old State Landau carriage and greeted onlookers on the way.
10 of 15
Congratulations Are in Order
The crowd at Prince William and Kate Middleton's weddingCredit: Dave Hogan/GP/Getty
A sea of well-wishers cheered on the newlyweds and waved British flags.
11 of 15
The Crowd Went Wild
Crowds outside Buckingham PalaceCredit: Anwar Hussein/WireImage/Getty
Even more fans gathered around Buckingham Palace to see the then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge step out onto the balcony...
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For All the World to See
Kate Middleton, Prince William with Grace van Vutsem, Margarita Armstrong Jones, Tom Pettifer, Billy Lowther Pinkerton, Queen Elizabeth and Prince PhilipCredit: Paul Cunningham/Corbis via Getty
...where they shared a kiss! (And an unprecedented second one.)
13 of 15
Down the Line
Kate Middleton and Prince William with governors-general and prime ministersCredit: Ian West-WPA Pool/Getty
Inside Buckingham Palace, Kate and William said hello to the heads of state of British Commonwealth realms.
14 of 15
Newlywed Bliss
Kate Middleton and Prince WilliamCredit: Christopher Furlong/Getty
Then, they departed in an Aston Martin decorated with balloons and a custom license plate.
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Just a Second Dress
Kate MiddletonCredit: John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty
For a dinner with then-Prince Charles and 300 guests, Kate changed into another Burton gown, a strapless satin dress with a diamante belt around the waist.
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