Prince William and Kate’s Extraordinary Palace Reception

Inside Prince William and Kate’s Extraordinary palace reception 

Guests at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s reception for their closest friends have described the “magical” night in Buckingham Palace after the wedding.
The new Duchess of Cambridge changed into another flowing white gown by
Sarah Burton, for the evening reception. Prince Harry seemed to have control of the minibus microphone as he left the party with other guests in the early hours of yesterday Just as Prince William had pledged that his late mother should share “in all the fun and excitement” of his engagement by giving his bride the ring she once wore, so the sons of Diana, Princess of Wales made sure that she was not forgotten in the royal wedding celebrations.

Prince William and his best man, Prince Harry, both paid tribute to their mother in their speeches at the intimate evening reception on Friday night, telling their closest friends and family “how much she would have liked to have been here” as Prince William married Kate Middleton. The emotional moments when both Prince William and Prince Harry remembered their late mother in their respective speeches followed an evening reception at Buckingham Palace, described by one guest as “the most magical party imaginable”.

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Elton John's tears for Diana at Prince William and Kate's Royal Wedding

Sir Elton John's tears for Diana

At Prince William and Kate's wedding

The Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding may have been a happy occasion, but Sir Elton John's tears may be a giveaway to his mixed emotions on the day. While no-doubt happy for Prince William and Kate Middleton, the singer was returning to Westminser Abbey, where close friend Princess Diana's funeral service took place 14 years ago.

The Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding may have been a happy occasion, but Sir Elton John's tears may be a giveaway to his mixed emotions on the day.

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Prince William and Kate's Royal Wedding Highlights!!

Prince William and Kate Middleton's

Royal Wedding Highlights!!

 Video Links :

1.   Prince William and Kate marry at Westminster Abbey

2.  Moments from the marriage of Prince William and Kate

                   

Prince William and Kate drive out!!!

Prince William and Kate drive out!!!

Prince William and Kate Middleton drive out of Buckingham Palace in
Prince Charles's Aston Martin. The Royal Couple, Prince William and Kate surprised crowds as they drove out of Buckingham Palace in a vintage car decorated with the number plate “JU5T WED”.


In the most informal part of the Royal Wedding celebrations, Prince William and Kate Middleton waved from the convertible while an RAF rescue helicopter flew overhead.  Prince William and Kate emerged from the palace gates at about 3.35pm in a dark blue Aston Martin DB6 MkII belonging to the Prince of Wales.  The car, which runs on bioethanol fuel distilled from surplus British wine, was festooned with red, white and blue streamers tied to the bonnet, rosettes on the windscreen and an “L” learner plate on the front.

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TRUMPING ASCOT

The Beckmans and their edgy chic

 Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne

It was like Ascot Gavotte in color as guests poured into Westminster Abbey this morning for the long awaited wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The Oh La La! factor really kicked once the crowd swelled; Cecil Beaton's over the top sets and costumes for My Fair Lady come to mind yet this is all real.  When have we seen such a parade of head sculpture all in one place?  Phillip Treacy was the star hatter with others like Jane Taylor and Noel Stewart wowing us, every creation a 180 turn from the next. I have to admit, when it comes to hats the British have to be the most inventive. Do you perchance get the idea some of these dresses and coat ensembles were designed around the head wear? The UK has a rich history of costume and keeping aspects of it traditional. Their hats have evolved to the art form we saw today and I think they will continue to reinvent new trends.

 Miriam Gonzalez Durantez looking every inch as chic as an Irving Penn photo

 Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.  Stunning

 Who are these gorgeous guests?  The Earl of Spencer's daughters and cousins to Prince William . . .

The duke of York's daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie. 

Zara Phillips

 HRH, The Duchess of Cornwall (Camilla)

 Always chic and my fav fashion royal, Michael of Kent

Monacco's Prince Albert and his fiance Charlene Wittstock

TRUMPING ASCOT

The Beckmans and their edgy chic

 Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne

It was like Ascot Gavotte in color as guests poured into Westminster Abbey this morning for the long awaited wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The Oh La La! factor really kicked once the crowd swelled; Cecil Beaton's over the top sets and costumes for My Fair Lady come to mind yet this is all real.  When have we seen such a parade of head sculpture all in one place?  Phillip Treacy was the star hatter with others like Jane Taylor and Noel Stewart wowing us, every creation a 180 turn from the next. I have to admit, when it comes to hats the British have to be the most inventive. Do you perchance get the idea some of these dresses and coat ensembles were designed around the head wear? The UK has a rich history of costume and keeping aspects of it traditional. Their hats have evolved to the art form we saw today and I think they will continue to reinvent new trends.

 Miriam Gonzalez Durantez looking every inch as chic as an Irving Penn photo

 Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.  Stunning

 Who are these gorgeous guests?  The Earl of Spencer's daughters and cousins to Prince William . . .

The duke of York's daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie. 

Zara Phillips

 HRH, The Duchess of Cornwall (Camilla)

 Always chic and my fav fashion royal, Michael of Kent

Monacco's Prince Albert and his fiance Charlene Wittstock

MC QUEEN FOR A DAY

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After months of waiting here's the look!  Traditional and understated all at once, The Duchess of Cambridge emerged from her limo looking every bit like Grace Kelly reborn--including her gown by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen.  Kate opted for an ivory and lace silk gown topped off with a tiara and shorter length waltz veil.  READ MORE,

MC QUEEN FOR A DAY

source

After months of waiting here's the look!  Traditional and understated all at once, The Duchess of Cambridge emerged from her limo looking every bit like Grace Kelly reborn--including her gown by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen.  Kate opted for an ivory and lace silk gown topped off with a tiara and shorter length waltz veil.  READ MORE,

Prince William and Kate First Kiss After Wedding

Prince William and Kate First Kiss After Wedding

The newly married Royal Couple, Prince William and Kate, have kissed on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

The Royal Wedding!

The day is finally here!

Yes, I've been up since 3:00 AM watching the whole event live! And yes, my whole family thinks I'm nuts! Depending on what time you are reading this, I am either wearing this shirt I made...

and wearing this Will and Kate bracelet I made,

or I'm taking a nap because I'm exhausted from the whole thing!

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Prince William and Kate's Emotional Message

Prince William and Kate's Emotional Message

Prince William and Kate have broken with tradition to issue an emotional message thanking well wishers for their support. In the heartfelt message printed at the beginning of their souvenir program, the Royal Couple, Prince William and Kate say they are deeply touched by people's reactions as they prepare for "one of the happiest days of our lives".

The bride and groom say Prince William and Kate have been "incredibly moved" by the affection shown to them since their engagement. The depth of
Prince William and Kate's devotion to each other has also emerged in a very personal wedding message.  A piece of paper, seen resting on the back seat of bride-to-be Kate's car, and believed to be part of a wedding reception speech, has given a brief taste of the couple's devotion.

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Kate's wedding ring made of Welsh Gold given to grandson Prince William by The Queen

Kate's wedding ring made of Welsh gold

Given to Prince William by The Queen

Kate Middleton's wedding ring was fashioned by Welsh jewellers from a piece of Welsh gold given to Prince William by his grandmother The Queen, the palace said today. Prince Harry, younger brother of Prince William and best man, will carry the gold band into Westminster Abbey and pass it to the bridegroom, who will place it on the bride's finger during the wedding ceremony.

It has been made out of a piece of gold from the Clogau St David's mine at Bontddu in north Wales, the source for Royal Wedding Rings since the 1920s.The Queen gave the gold to Prince William shortly after Prince William and Kate announced their engagement in November.

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Prince William greets Public On eve of Royal Wedding

Prince William greets Public on eve of Royal Wedding

Prince William surprised well-wishers camped outside Buckingham Palace with a brief walk-about on the eve of his wedding as London prepared for the biggest royal celebration in 30 years. The 28-year-old Prince William said he was nervous and determined just to "get the lines right" when Prince William
married his live-in partner of eight years Kate Middleton at 11am London time (8pm AEST).

Deborah Lee, one of the hundreds who have turned the mall into a camp site to get prime positions for the pageantry, said she was thrilled to meet
Prince William when he emerged onto the Mall from St James Palace, a few hundred metres from Buckingham Palace.

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Prince William and Kate Spend last night apart

Prince William and Kate spend last night apart

PRINCE William and Kate Middleton spent their last night as singles several miles apart – Kate in a small luxury hotel, Prince William at Clarence House, both surrounded by family. Prince William and Kate will next see other tonight at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding watched 'round the world.

Kate arrived at the boutique Goring Hotel in central London about 5.45pm local time accompanied by her sister and maid-of-honour, Pippa, and their mother, Carole.The 29-year-old bride-to-be, dressed in a black print dress and white jacket, appeared relaxed and smiling as she ran her fingers through her long, straight hair and waved several times at the crowd gathered behind police barricades to watch the bridal party arrivals. A white canopy, designed to shield Kate from cameras as she leaves tonight in her still-secret wedding dress, extended from the hotel onto the pavement outside.

Prince William, 28 was to dine overnight at Clarence House, a four-storey royal residence on the Mall, with his father, Prince Charles, brother, Prince Harry, and stepmother, the Duchess of Cornwall.
 

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Prince William and Kate choose popular hymns

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Choose popular hymns

 
Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton have chosen three of their favourite songs for Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding day - Jerusalem, and two others with a strong association with Wales.

The rousing words of 'Guide me, O thou great redeemer' - better known today as the Welsh rugby anthem Bread of Heaven - is the first to be performed on the wedding day. Prince William of Wales is also the vice-royal patron of the Welsh Rugby Union. The hymn was also sung at the funeral service of mother of
Prince William, Diana Princess of Wales in 1997 and at a memorial service to mark the 10th anniversary of her death, so it may have bitter sweet memories for the Prince William .

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I've sunk to an all time low!!

I've worried about even posting this, but it's just too funny not to share. I'll apologize right up front if I offend anybody. Greg and I were sitting up at the Lodge with a friend of ours and she pulled this out of a bag.

She had ordered it and it was way too big (no kidding, I thought it was some type of boat). She couldn't return it and ask if I could do something with it.

I made her a purse!

I'm going to fill it with a couple bottled waters when I give it to her.

Get it? Water Bra.

As Larry the Cable guy would say, "Please forgive me for this one"!

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Prince William Ready for Next Phase: Marriage

Prince William Ready for Next Phase: Marriage

When Prince William was born, Britons rejoiced at the sight of him in his mother's arms. Prince William was heralded as a king in waiting who would take the Windsor dynasty into the next generation and the next century.When Princess Diana died, and Prince William and his younger brother Prince Harry trudged behind her funeral cortege, much of that outpouring of grief was transformed into affection for the young princes, with many around the world hoping the boys could somehow transcend their loss and find happiness.

So it's no surprise that Prince William — now an earnest Royal Air Force helicopter search and rescue pilot — enjoys the public's goodwill as
Prince William prepares to marry Kate Middleton and begin the next phase of a journey that is expected to see him follow Prince William's grandmother and his father to the throne.

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POCKET STYLE

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Check out these gems, all are top designer bridal gowns with pockets--some even the focal point of the design.  While some eras went for pockets, even in formal attire, this is the first we've really seen them show up in bridal.  After all, once-upon-a-time a bride didn't have to carry anything.except a bouquet.  She had maids to handle everything else.  However, pockets, like collars, peplums and hoods are all functional in their way but still a stylish fashion component to be added and enjoyed. Think of it: no bridal purse, your hands are free.  Brides are going to find out what the guys have known all along: life's a lot easier with pockets  

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POCKET STYLE

Rosa Clara

Check out these gems, all are top designer bridal gowns with pockets--some even the focal point of the design.  While some eras went for pockets, even in formal attire, this is the first we've really seen them show up in bridal.  After all, once-upon-a-time a bride didn't have to carry anything.except a bouquet.  She had maids to handle everything else.  However, pockets, like collars, peplums and hoods are all functional in their way but still a stylish fashion component to be added and enjoyed. Think of it: no bridal purse, your hands are free.  Brides are going to find out what the guys have known all along: life's a lot easier with pockets  

Manuel Mota

Angel Sanchez

Prince William and Kate Rehearse Wedding Final Time

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Rehearse Wedding Final Time

Tweet A smiling Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday night to run through their wedding ceremony.  Prince William , 28, wore a charcoal grey suit and Kate Middleton, 29, wore a black dress as they arrived in a chauffer-driven Range Rover at sunset. Best man Prince Harry, 26, and the maid of honor, Kate's sister Pippa Middleton, 27, arrived in a silver van. They were flanked by two motorcycle police officers.

 It was Prince William and Kate Middleton's last rehearsal before Friday's wedding, according to multiple news reports. Prince William and Kate were quickly ushered into a side entrance. "It was really surreal," says Carolyn Houghton from Medford, Ore. "In America, the crowd would have been screaming. But here, everyone was very quiet and orderly. But I do wish they would have stopped and waved for a minute."

 

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Prince William and Kate Relax in build-up to Ceremony

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Relax in build-up to ceremony

Within touching distance of their wedding, you might expect Prince William and Kate Middleton to be making frantic last-minute arrangements for the biggest day of their lives. But Prince William and Kate Middleton looked anything but a couple who are about to take their vows in front of two billion people as they adopted a distinctly low-key approach to their preparations.

Prince William enjoys a game of football ahead of his wedding. Just 48 hours before she becomes a royal bride, Miss Middleton was spotted unloading a cardboard box from Tesco from her car at Clarence House. The Prince William , meanwhile, played five-a-side football in Battersea Park, south London, wearing a thrown-together kit of mismatched socks, shorts and T-shirt.

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Prince William and Kate's Royal Wedding Parties

Prince William and Kate's

Royal Wedding Parties in Melbourne

Thousands of Victorians are getting in the Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding spirit, with celebration parties planned across the state and a live telecast shown at Federation Square.  Crowds are expected to flock to the city hub, which has confirmed it will show the Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding live on the big screen on Friday, April 29.

 

Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day will also be celebrated in pubs across the city, making the tough decision to ditch the Carlton v Sydney game in favour of the royal spectacle. And as royal watchers keenly wait for Kate's wedding dress to be revealed - and to compare it with the gowns of earlier royal brides Princess Diana and the Duchess of York - many are planning private parties to follow the Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding live broadcasts from 7pm

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Easiest Giveaway Ever!!

Oh my gosh! I'm the happiest girl in the whole USA and yes, my head will be singing that song all day! Because of all you awesome people, I made it to 300 followers! To thank you, I cleaned off my craft table today and let's have a giveaway.

There is the Little Egg Basket, Spring Hoop, Sleeve Scrunchies, Heart Bracelet and a Peace Washer Necklace.

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Winner will be announced next Wednesday (the 4th).

One more huge thank you to each and every one of you!

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