Prince William and Kate Middleton have been pronounced man and wife as they married in Westminster Abbey.
The future king and his bride, who will now one day be queen, pledged their love for one another in the ancient surroundings, watched by billions across the globe.
In an ivory gown with lace applique floral detail designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen, Kate walked up the red carpeted aisle a commoner.
But with her new husband at her side and a ring on her finger, the former Miss Middleton became HRH the Duchess of Cambridge - William was made a duke by the Queen.
Kate leaves the abbey a princess, the newest member of the royal family and a future Queen Catherine.
As she recited her vows, William smiled encouragingly.
The service was flawless but there was a tiny moment of drama as the prince struggled to place the wedding ring on Kate's finger.
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