As Prince William and Kate Middleton await the arrival of their second child any day now, another bigoccasion is upon them: their fourth wedding anniversary. On April 29, 2011, anestimated 2 billion people watched the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tie the knot in alavish affair that charmed the world.
Following tradition,the couple wed in Westminster Abbey in front of dignitaries, celebrities,friends and family. There was much buzz about what Kate would wear for the bigmoment, but the world got a first glimpse of her SarahBurton for Alexander McQueen gown as she left the famous Goring Hotel where shestayed with her family the night before. (Kensington Palace even tweeted clips from the special day to celebrate.)
We finally got to see her dress in all itsglory as she made her way inside the church with sister Pippa close behind. Andit was Pippa's own behind that garnered quite a lot of attention in that momentas well as the brunette beauty showed off her slender figure in a delicatewhite dress.
A traditional and loving ceremony followed withfamily members like Kate's brother James doing a reading and a beaming Williamexchanging rings with his bride. The couple then rode through the streets filledwith a million well-wishers in a carriage to Buckingham Palace where along with the Queen, Prince Harry, Prince Charles and the Middletons, William and Katemade their way to the balcony to wave to the cheering fans.
Of course, a public kiss was in order, so thecouple obliged with two kisses before heading inside for thereception.
The party didn't end there. After a quickoutfit change at Clarence House for the royal family, guests made their way back to Buckingham Palace fora private reception where Prince Harry and others weren't seen leaving untilafter 3 am.
This magical day will go down in history alongwith other royal weddings like Princess Diana and Prince Charles' special day. And while itremains to be seen if William and Kate will welcome their new bundle of joyfour years after this joyous occasion, we can join in the "Great Kate Wait" by looking back at some of the highlights from their incrediblewedding.