Happy and glorious: OFFICIAL Royal Wedding album is released

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Full over joy and not a care in the world: William and Kate smile broadly as they stand arm-in-arm in the official wedding album Clarence House today released the official Royal Wedding album that shows the beaming bride and groom in the throne room at Buckingham Palace.Prince William and Kate posed for the stunning photographs shortly after getting married in a moving ceremony that captivated the world yesterday.The newly-titled Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appeared to be lost in matrimonial bliss as they smiled for the traditional wedding day photo album taken by Hugo Burnand. No sooner had they arrived at Buckingham Palace from the service at Westminster Abbey did the rapturous family assume their positions for...

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What honeymoon? A weekend away then it's back to work for Wills on Monday

By Rob CooperNewly-weds: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge walk hand in hand from Buckingham Palace as they prepare to board a helicopter to fly off on their honeymoonWilliam and Kate spent first night together at Buckingham Palace Couple will go on honeymoon later - but date and destination is a secret Newlyweds expected to spend weekend at BalmoralNewlyweds William and Kate will not go on honeymoon this weekend - and Prince William will be back at work on Monday.The couple, who flew out of Buckingham Palace this morning, will spend the weekend together at a private location in the UK.William will return to his job as a search and rescue helicopter pilot next week before the couple finally jet off on their overseas honeymoon at a later date.Royal...

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Two kisses...two families coming together at last

By Paul HarrisWelcome to the Firm: The Middletons share the public's acclaim on the Buckingham Palace balconyHe is infamous for his bad jokes – and even on the Buckingham Palace balcony Prince Harry struck again. The 26-year-old quipped that his grandfather, Prince Philip, was dwarfed by Kate Middleton, who stood tall in three-inch heels alongside her prince. His stunning second sister-in-law Pippa, 27, did not appear amused – but she will need to get used to Harry’s humour. And at least she seemed happier talking to the Duke of Edinburgh, 89, who is renowned for his charm with beautiful women. Unimpressed: Three-year-old Grace van Cutsem fails to join in the excitementYards away, bridesmaid Grace van Cutsem had no qualms about showing her...

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The eight-tiered Royal Wedding cake decorated with 900 symbolic sugar-paste flowers on Kate's request

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER The masterpiece: Fiona Cairns, stands next to the wedding cake that she and her team made for Prince William and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, in the Picture Gallery of Buckingham Palace They celebrated their love for each other today in a lavish Royal Wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey and this is the extraordinary cake that they enjoyed at the reception.Prince William and his bride Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, cut the first slice of the magnificent eight-tiered wedding cake this afternoon as they celebrated their marriage with friends and family. The confectionery masterpiece covered in cream and white icing and decorated with up to 900 delicate sugar-paste flowers was centre-stage at the Buckingham Palace...

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The moment the world held its breath as William struggled to get the ring on Kate's finger

By Andy MilneTense moment: Prince William puts the ring on Kate, Duchess of Cambridge's finger during their wedding ceremony at Westminster AbbeyIt was the moment two billion people held their breath.As William put the ring on his bride's finger in Westminster Abbey, for just a second, it looked like it wouldn't fit. But the prince managed to stay cool in a tight spot, no doubt helped by his time at Sandhurst, and struggled the simple gold band into place. It was the only tense moment of a spectacular fairytale ceremony inside Westminster Abbey. Struggle: William had to apply a considerable amount of pressure to get the ring into place. But he stayed cool and eventually got the simple band into placeThe future king and his bride, who will now...

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