TODAY marks ten years since Kate Middleton and Prince William were married in a grand celebration, and we have been taking a look through the archives to see how Herefordshire celebrated the day, with street parties and more. From Weobley to Hereford, people turned out decked in their finest frocks and flags to mark the day. And Herefordshire even had a part to play in the wedding, as singing sensation Ellie Goulding performed in front of Prince William and Kate Middleton at the Royal Wedding reception. The 24-year-old from Lyonshall was asked by the couple to sing Your Song at the do at Buckingham Palace.
29th April 2021
The 29th of April marks the 10th wedding anniversary of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The couple married in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London attended by both members of the bride’s and groom’s families. As Prince William was not the heir apparent to the throne, the wedding was not a full state occasion, and many details were left for the couple to decide, including who would make the guest list of 1,900. Others in attendance included members of foreign royal families, diplomats, and other personal guests chosen by the couple.Embed from Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s royal wedding was a grand celebration featuring two dresses, two receptions, a carriage procession, flypasts and two kisses on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
William’s private proposal to his former flatmate Kate Middleton happened during a romantic holiday to Kenya, when he smuggled his late mother’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring in his backpack to surprise his long-term girlfriend.
Five months later, nearly 25 million people in the UK tuned in to watch the live televised wedding ceremony on April 29 2011 – 10 years ago on Thursday – with the worldwide television audience estimated to be two billion.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s royal wedding was a grand celebration featuring two dresses, two receptions, a carriage procession, flypasts and two kisses on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
William’s private proposal to his former flatmate Kate Middleton happened during a romantic holiday to Kenya, when he smuggled his late mother’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring in his backpack to surprise his long-term girlfriend.
Five months later, nearly 25 million people in the UK tuned in to watch the live televised wedding ceremony on April 29 2011 – 10 years ago on Thursday – with the worldwide television audience estimated to be two billion.