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21 Monaco royal wedding: The secrets behind the one-off creation designed by the bride herself
Prince Albert of Monaco’s bride looked nothing short of princess-perfect as she sat in the damask-draped baroque throne room of the palace and exchanged vows with her prince. In a beautifully cut...

22 Monaco royal wedding: Naomi's joy as she sees her former royal love marry
They have remained close since their relationship ended in the mid-Nineties. And Naomi Campbell was one of guests the at the religious ceremony uniting Prince Albert of Monaco and Princess Charlene. It's...

23 Monaco royal wedding: Overcome with emotion as she follows in Grace's footsteps
The religious ceremony had been so grand in scale that at times the bride seemed overwhelmed, hardly daring to express her joy. There were no sign of tears - they came later. And when they...

24 Monaco royal wedding: The world watches as the regal couple seal their love
If the civil service was an intimate union of husband and wife in front of nearest and dearest, then Saturday's religious ceremony was a chance for Monaco to invite a global audience...

25 Monaco royal wedding: Elegant princess bride is stunning in silk Armani
It was simple, yet dazzling; regal yet unassuming. True to form, down-to-earth Princess Charlene had gone for understated sophistication. In her silk Giorgio Armani bridal gown, the...

26 Monaco royal wedding: 'We are marrying off the prince we watched grow up'
To the outside world, Prince Albert of Monaco has been many things: a playboy trailed by models, an heir lavished with attention, an Olympic sportsman and more latterly a serious sovereign concerned with...

27 Monaco royal wedding: Queens, kings and dukes congratulate the newlyweds
Just over a year ago came the first hint that Prince Albert of Monaco had finally found the woman with whom he wished to build a life. He asked for a special dispensation to take Charlene Wittstock,...

28 Monaco royal wedding: 'We will cherish this moment forever,' say rock 'n' roll couple
It was a fitting end to a spectacular day. The sky was awash with brilliant explosions of colour and the air filled with pulsing electronic beats. And in front of a staggering 60-metre wide stage,...

29 Monaco royal wedding: A regal look in a beautiful sky-blue suit
Prince Albert of Monaco’s bride looked nothing short of princess-perfect as she sat in the damask-draped baroque throne room of the palace and exchanged vows with her very own prince. In a beautifully...

30 Monaco royal wedding: A breath of fresh air for the house of Grimaldi

31 Monaco royal wedding: 'Let's have a good party!' said the groom
A delighted Prince Albert of Monaco escorted his new wife down to the palace square to celebrate their nuptials with an open-air buffet. The happy couple were joined by a 3,500-strong crowd...

32 Monaco royal wedding: A loving kiss for Albert and his radiant princess-bride
It had been 55 years since a new sovereign princess had greeted the people of Monaco from the palace balcony. And the atmosphere in the Cour d'Honneur, the main courtyard, was nothing short of electric,...

33 Monaco royal wedding: intimate pictures from Charlene's day of destiny
A simple sentence quietly but firmly uttered, ushered in a new era in Monaco and changed the life of a young South African woman forever. Just after 5.30pm the reigning Grimaldi family's...

34 Monaco royal wedding: Joyous family celebration goes on without Ernst
There had been a question mark over Prince Ernst of Hanover's attendance at Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock's wedding. And as many had predicted, Princess Caroline's husband did not take his place...

35 Monaco royal wedding: Kisses and cuddles that say the day of days is here
Click here to see live coverage from the principality Exchanging loving glances, arms around one another, Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock look like a couple who can't wait to get married. The bride...

36 Reconstruction of the wedding car that will take the Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert through the streets of Monaco
Reconstruction of the wedding car that will take the Charlene Wittstock and Prince Albert through the streets of Monaco

37 Monaco royal wedding: Father of the bride relaxes with the locals
Click here to see live coverage from the principality The eyes of the world will be on Mike Wittstock as he escorts daughter Charlene down the aisle on Saturday. But for now, the computer-business operator is...

38 Monaco royal wedding: How the sports-loving prince met his match
Royal watchers were overjoyed when the announcement came that Prince Albert was to wed his South African love Charlene Wittstock after four years together. Their romance seemed sure from the start. It...

39 Monaco royal wedding: Charlene's evolving style from Olympic swimmer to future princess
By her own admission Charlene Wittstock was an athletic youngster, who had little time for fashion while focusing on her dream of becoming an Olympic swimmer. But on coming into the spotlight in 2006...

40 Monaco royal wedding: Palace denies 'runaway bride' stories as preparations continue
Click here to see live coverage from the principality "Completely, completely crazy": This is how the Monaco royal palace has described rumours that Charlene Wittstock tried to flee back to South...