Celebrate Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 10th Anniversary With Adorable Wedding Moments You May Have Forgotten
Ten years ago today, Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot at Westminster Abbey in front of family, friends, and oh yes, the entire world! It was a royal event to remember with about 2 billion people tuning in to watch the future king and queen say “I do.”
Since then, the couple have started a family of their own with three beautiful children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. And we can’t forget about the four-legged friend they recently added to their home. As adorable new photos and a video shared by the couple prove, they certainly seem to still be wrapped in wedded bliss.
To celebrate their big milestone, we decided a stroll down memory lane and look back at sweet photos from William and Kate’s 2011 royal wedding. From the couple saying their vows to the iconic kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in front of a London crowd, these moments warmed our hearts a decade ago — and still do today!
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Prince William and Prince Harry Arrived Together
Getty Images Prince William rode alongside his brother and best man, Prince Harry. They each gave a quick wave to onlookers as they arrived at the royal wedding venue.
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Kate Middleton's Arrival
Getty Images The bride-to-be beamed with excitement when arriving at Westminster Abbey sitting next to her dad, Michael Middleton. Can you imagine looking this calm before getting married in front of the whole world?
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Kate and Pippa Shared a Touching Moment
Getty Images Kate's sister, Pippa, gave the bride a helping hand with her nearly nine foot long train as they both entered the church. Fun fact: this dress by fashion designer Sarah Burton is said to be one of the most expensive dresses for a royal wedding ever made costing about $332,000, according to Insider!
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Almost Time For the "I Do's"
Getty Images Kate and her father had a quick chat with one of the bishops moments before walking down the aisle.
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Kate's Father Walked Her Down the Aisle
Getty Images Kate looked so lovely in her show-stopping dress as she walked down the aisle with her father holding her hand.
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The Couple Was Reunited At the Altar
Getty Images After spending the night apart, Kate and William were reunited at the altar as family and friends watched the two tie the knot. It was truly a fairytale moment that many dream of when they're younger!
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The Couple Kept Princess Diana Close
Getty Images Kate wore her sapphire engagement ring (previously Princess Diana's engagement ring!) which now remains a part of her stunning jewelry collection.
William noted the ring's significance shortly after their engagement was announced, "Obviously, [Diana]’s not going to be around to share in any of the fun and excitement of it all, so this is my way of keeping her close."
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They Couldn't Contain Their Smiles
Getty Images While everyone else was singing church hymns, William and Kate's smiles toward each other couldn't be contained as they prepared to spend the rest of their lives together.
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The Exchanging of Rings
Getty Images Look at the smile on her face as they finally made it official!
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Officially Husband and Wife
Getty Images The royal couple walked back down the aisle hand-in-hand moments after being pronounced husband and wife.
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A Look Of Love
Getty Images Newlywed William gave his wife a loving gaze that could be seen miles away. The things that make us go "aww!"
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Grandma Elizabeth Was a Ray of Sunshine
Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II's vibrant yellow outfit matched the mood of the joyous occasion! Here she's pictured leaving the church with her late husband, Prince Philip.
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The Royal Carriage Ride
Getty Images It's so fun to see everyone gathered as they head to the rest of the royal wedding festivities!
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The Couple Made Their Way to Buckingham Palace
Getty Images The couple happily gave the crowd a wave and smiles as they left Westminster Abbey in the carriage.
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A Royal Family Affair
Getty Images The royal family filled up the balcony of Buckingham Palace as they greeted well-wishers for William and Kate.
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The Iconic Balcony Kiss
Getty Images The newlyweds loving kiss in the front of the crowd made headlines across the globe!
Royal photographer, Hugo Burnand, revealed that capturing picture-perfect moments like this takes preparation and keen attention to detail.
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A Final Wave to the Crowd
Getty Images William and Kate gave a final wave to the crowd just before leaving Buckingham Palace.
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The Newlyweds Rode Away in Style
Getty Images Like many other newly married couples, William and Kate had their "driving off into the sunset" moment with admirers watching from a distance.
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Starting Their New Life Together
Getty Images The royal couple began their journey into marital bliss full speed ahead — but hit a slight snag when William accidentally left the handbrake on as they drove off.
We're sure this is a funny moment for the couple to remember 10 years later. They've always been known for their sense of humor!