© Photo: Getty ImagesPrince William and Kate became one of the most iconic couples in the world when they married on 29 April 2011 in a breathtaking royal wedding. The Westminster Abbey ceremony was as heartfelt as it was grand, with both bride and groom having the support of their siblings – Prince Harry as William's best man and Pippa Middleton, Kate's sister, as the bride's maid of honour.
From Kate's stunning Alexander McQueen wedding dress to the couple's vintage wedding car, relive the best moments from the couple's historic nuptials...
Decked out in their army uniforms, Prince William and best man Prince Harry arrived together at Westminster Abbey. Little did they know that seven years later, Harry would ask his brother to return the favor, and act as his best man as he wed American actress Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018.
© Photo: Getty ImagesFans got a first look at the bride as she waved to the crowds, while riding in the back of a spiffy Rolls Royce Phantom VI.
© Photo: Getty ImagesEnglish designer Sarah Burton, creative director of Alexander McQueen, designed the show-stopping bridal gown that Kate chose for her royal nuptials.
© Photo: Getty ImagesMaid-of-honour Pippa Middleton kept her eyes on the pageboys and flower girls who included (from right): Eliza Lopes, daughter of William and Harry's stepsister Laura.
© Photo: Getty ImagesKate’s sister and maid of honour, Pippa, held the nine-foot train as the bride-to-be walked into the Abbey. It was Pippa's grand debut as the world's most famous sister, with her shapely figure garnering plenty of fans.
© Photo: Getty ImagesKate's proud father, Michael Middleton, walked her up the aisle inside Westminster Abbey.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe blushing bride beamed at the two most important men in her life.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Queen, surrounded by members of the royal family, following the marriage of her grandson and granddaughter-in-law.
© Photo: Getty ImagesPrince William presented his bride with a ring. The couple exchanged vows, promising to love one another for better or for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, for as long as they both shall live.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped out for the first time as husband and wife.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe newlyweds took a quick trip in the 1902 State Landau carriage along the Processional Route to Buckingham Palace while waving at the cheering crowds.
© Photo: Getty ImagesLike a true Prince, William lovingly helped his new bride out of the carriage.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe wedding party headed over to Buckingham Palace to continue the celebrations.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe happy couple and their jubilant families took their places on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
© Photo: Getty ImagesFollowing a tradition started by William's parents, the royal couple delighted fans by kissing on the balcony.
Putting their own spin on the tradition, the pair kissed again to cheers from the crowd.Photo: Getty Images
© Photo: Getty ImagesKate tried to cheer up an unimpressed flower girl, five-year-old Grace Van Cutsem, who wasn't used to so much noise. The little girl became one of the most famous figures from the wedding, earning her own meme.
© Photo: Getty ImagesWith one final look back at their adoring public, the Duke and Duchess left the balcony.
© Photo: Getty ImagesKate greeted guests at a reception after the wedding.
© Photo: Getty ImagesWilliam at the wheel and his new wife by his side.
© Photo: Getty ImagesAnd they're off! The modern pair chose to drive their own getaway car on the road to their new life together.
