It will be grand, it will be glitzy and there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance. When Prince William and fiancee Kate Middleton finally tie the knot on April 29, all of London will be on show.
The younger Middleton finishes on top in the 20-mile run and 30-mile bike race
There are some new additions to this season's Buckingham Palace tour
In a springtime of pro basketball and hockey playoffs, of NASCAR and, heaven help us, mixed martial arts, it may be hard for anybody the sunny side of the baby boom to appreciate that what took place Saturday would have been, not so long ago, about the biggest sports day of the year. Yessir, both, the Kentucky Derby, the fabled Run for the Roses, and the greatest boxer on the planet, the legendary Pac-Man, defending his title. Same day. Whatta twin bill.
"We laughed a lot about [hiding the dress]," Burton says of working with Kate
Does the newlywed's train measure up to that of the world's most famous wedding dress?
A horse and rider take an unfortunate spill en route to Buckingham Palace
The Duke and Duchess board a helicopter the morning after the wedding, for private weekend away
Whatever else you think of the British monarchy -- and the phrase "generations of welfare dependency" -- does spring to mind, they do know how to throw a good wedding.
Following the royal wedding, a church official breaks out in an acrobatic celebration
Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey, wearing a dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
The ultra-exclusive affair featured touching speeches by Prince Charles and Prince William
Relive Friday's historic occasion and re-watch all the pomp and circumstance
Prince William of Wales slipped a gold ring onto the finger of Catherine Middleton Friday, and the couple vowed to love, comfort, honor and to keep each other in London's biggest royal wedding in three decades.
From the walk down the aisle to the vows and kiss on the balcony, we show you the best moments from the royal wedding.
The newly ennobled Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ride in a 109-year-old carriage
The Duchess of Cambridge paid homage to tradition on her wedding day
The newly married Prince William and Catherine depart Westminster Abbey.
Thousands descend upon Westminster Abbey and Buckingham palace to participate in the royal wedding frenzy.
A host of celebrities and dignitaries arrive in style for the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Guest begin to file into Westminster Abbey ahead of the royal wedding.
The couple exchanged vows in an hour-long ceremony at Westminster Abbey
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The princess-to-be arrives at Westminster Abbey in a stunning Alexander McQueen gown
Prince William and Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey in regal splendor
She's all in black with a Treacy hat of her own design, while he's a vision in grays
Prince William will give his bride a band made of Welsh gold from the Queen
CNN's Max Foster previews the royal wedding music including contributions from orchestras, choirs and military bands.
When Kate Middleton walks up the aisle to wed her prince tomorrow, it will be to the soaring music of "I was glad," composed by Sir Charles Hubert Hasting Parry.
TLC's Clinton Kelly discusses Royal wedding fashion.
Called the most sought-after invitation of the year (or 21st century), the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on Friday boasts a guest list of 1,900 for the ceremony.
The royal wedding venue, all gussied up for the big day tomorrow
See which British designer will be outfitting Kate's lady-in-waiting - and the littlest members of the bridal party!
A Royal Wedding: The Marriage of William and Catherine.
William and Kate express delight in being joined for "one of the happiest days of our lives"
As Kate Middleton steps out of her royal Rolls Royce on her wedding day and walks up Westminster Abbey's long and imposing aisle, she'll spend the last moments of her single life in public view, watched by a billion people around the world.
Who pays for the royal wedding? How much is it expected to cost and how does it compare with royal weddings of the past?
Spare a thought, have some sympathy. Stripped down to its bare essentials, the royal wedding is like every other wedding we have loved and hated, with problems galore.
CNN's Becky Anderson takes a look at the hundreds of journalists camped out in front of Buckingham Palace.
They arrive at Westminster Abbey with best man Prince Harry and maid of honor Pippa Middleton
CNN's Dan Rivers speaks with a member of London's Metropolitan Police about securing the royal wedding.
Can't wait for the royal wedding? Here's your essential guide to Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day.
The couple are involved in last-minute meetings, and perhaps some rehearsals, on Wednesday
One thousand military officials - and one pretty brunette - stage a dry run of the Royal Wedding
Florist Shane Connolly shares the plans for the big day, which includes an aisle of trees
CNN's Max Foster takes a look inside the venue for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding.
When Britain's Prince William marries Kate Middleton in Westminster Abbey in April this year, they will be the latest royal participants in a blue-blood tradition that goes back a thousand years.
With so many royals, politicians and dignitaries attending the royal wedding, seating in Westminster Abbey is a carefully planned affair. Check out the seating plan and see who'll get the best -- and worst -- view of the nuptials!
Sam Bompas, an expert on gelatin, shows off his special molds for the royal wedding
Harry's off-and-on girlfriend is reported to be on the guest list
CNN's Zain Verjee talks with tourists outside Westminster Abbey as preparations for the Royal Wedding continue.
The Say Yes to the Dress star shows off dresses fit for a princess
Dr. Rowan Williams says the couple are approaching their wedding with sense of love and purpose
I have often wondered why I care about a family to which I am not related; that I will never know on personal or confidential terms; that has little bearing on what happens in my everyday life. In other words -- why do I care about the royal wedding?
There was a "warm atmosphere" at the Windsor Castle lunch, a royal source tells PEOPLE
It features Prince Williams Coat of Arms on the cover and Kate Middleton's on the back
While the world sees his bride on TV, William will be sequestered in Westminster Abbey
Christopher Warren-Green, a good friend of Prince Charles's, is no stranger to playing for royalty
In a viral video for T-Mobile, Royal Family lookalikes cut a rug to East 17's "House of Love"
The bride-to-be will spend her last night as a single woman at London's Goring Hotel, which was recently remodeled
The princess-to-be and William's kid brother prep at the Abbey on Friday
The palace releases a to-the-minute schedule of the wedding day's events
During Kate and Prince William's final pre-wedding appearance she takes time with local well-wishers
CNN's Monita Rajpal explores speculation on who is designing Kate Middleton's wedding dress.
It may be the most-watched TV wedding ever - but what other marks could it set?
Musical performers will include the London Chamber Orchestra and several top British choirs
Kate Middleton will travel to the royal wedding in the same Rolls-Royce that was used by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall when they were attacked by protesters in London in December, Buckingham Palace confirmed Monday.
CNN's Max Foster has a behind-the-scenes look at the Royal Mews and the lineup for the royal wedding procession.
For her first ride as Princess Catherine, she'll be in a 109-year-old State Landau with Prince William
The couple choose choirs, an orchestra, and Royal Air Force musicians for their ceremony
It was the royal couple's first visit to the chapel they plan to marry in April 29
The official website for the wedding of Britain's Prince William to Kate Middleton launched Wednesday, the royal family announced.
From the bride's arrival to the party plans, all the details about William and Kate's big day
Prince William's younger brother Prince Harry will be his best man when he marries Kate Middleton in London in April, Clarence House announced Monday. Middleton's sister Philippa will be her maid of honor.
Due to a new British army title, the prince may wear a scarlet jacket down the aisle
The choice of Westminster Abbey as location for the most eagerly awaited royal wedding in 30 years has taken most royal experts by surprise; their consensus of opinion over the past week suggested that St. Paul's would oversee the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.
In November, Prince William and Kate Middleton talked about their engagement and William's romantic proposal.
The upcoming nuptials of Prince William and his fiancee, Kate Middleton, became even more official Saturday, with the release of a pair of engagement photographs.
CNN's Dan Rivers reports on why Prince William and Kate Middleton picked Westminster Abbey as their wedding venue.
The Will and Kate rumor mill is churning - find out what's fact and what's fiction
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams, is a poet who digs The Simpsons
The singer, who was famously close to Princess Diana, jokes that he might end up busking outside Westminster Abbey
Celebrity birthdays, anniversary and important dates in entertainment and history have already marked April 29
He and Kate Middleton will wed April 29 at Westminster Abbey
Speculation was intense Friday over where and when Prince William will marry Kate Middleton, with many predicting the couple will choose the iconic, thousand-year-old Westminster Abbey.
Will Kate Middleton walk down the aisle with Prince William at Westminster Abbey?
Insiders say the date will possibly be revealed in the next few days
Brokers are wagering on the month and location of the wedding and where Prince William and Kate Middleton will honeymoon
Keep marking your calendar in pencil, as the 2011 nuptials are now set for 2012, maybe
A British tabloid reports that he and Kate Middleton will wed in Aug. 2011 at Westminster Abbey
Krakow is the Boston of Poland -- a charming and vital city buzzing with history, college students, and tourists. Though not the capital, Krakow is the cultural and intellectual center of the country -- and easily Poland's best destination.
Seventy days after his sudden death, Michael Jackson will be interred in what may or may not be his final resting place Thursday evening.
The First Daughter and her older sister, mother and a pal sit in a special theater box
Wearing a red robe and a warm smile, Eddie works as a verger at London's Westminster Abbey. As a church official, he keeps order in this sacred space. Today his responsibility is to sort out believers (who get in free to pray), tourists (who pay the $25 entrance fee), and those who fold their hands and reverently say, "I'd like a few moments with the Unknown Soldier, please," in order to avoid paying $25.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Monday with a service of thanksgiving at London's Westminster Abbey.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.
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