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Guests began arriving at the historic Westminster Abbey for the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The first friends, celebrities and dignitaries 1,900 arrived early Friday dressed in colourful hats and formal morning coats. Girlfriend break, over a period of Prince Harry, Chelsy Davy, is among the crowd, with David Beckham, the football star and his wife, pop star Victoria Beckham.
Between 600,000 and 1 million people are expected to line the streets of London to get an overview of the royal couple and a television audience in the world of up to 2 billion persons is expected for the ceremonywhich begins within two hours.
Of the thousands of people started camping there day to secure their places along the way, that the couple will visit. Adrienne Arsenault CBC said that large crowds on the street near the ceremony can hear the event but not see anything because of the "royal neck" people.
A few hours before the ceremony, Buckingham Palace revealed that the couple receives the title of Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge.
William, 28, is due to arrive at 5: 40 pm EST, wearing the Red uniform of the colonel of the Irish guards. Its characteristics include a chassis of gold and purple.
The bride, a closely guarded secret wedding dress will be revealed when she arrives at the Abbey in a Rolls-Royce Phantom VI at approximately 6 p.m. et.
Middleton, 29, will walk up the aisle to Westminster Abbey to the sounds of I was happy, which was composed by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. The anthem has also sung in the marriage of parents of William, Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales.
Middleton will not offer promise to obey "" her new husband in his vows, but rather "love, comfort, honor and keep" William.
Once married, the couple travels to Buckingham Palace in a carriage procession.
The newlyweds are due to appear on the balcony of the Palace at 8: 25 pm EST, where many people expect to see a long-awaited public kiss.
Prince William pleased already hundreds of supporters close to Buckingham Palace Thursday when he allowed during a bath of surprise Thursday crowd. He told them everything that he had to do was "get the right lines."
Kate and William met in 2001 in a class in the history of art at the University of St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland.
Weekend freshman Kate was voted the prettiest girl at St. Salvator, the residence hall where Kate and William had rooms. They would soon be eating a breakfast of muesli and fruit at the same table to eat.
In March 2002, Kate stepped forward as a model at a charity fashion show. She wore a black dress and transparency that attracts the attention of a student sitting in the front row: Prince William. William made his move to the after.
In the second year, Kate, William and two other students shared a townhouse in Fife. Kate and William had rooms on separate landings, a pretext so that they could keep their fledgling romance quiet.
The novel hit the tabloids in 2004.
The couple broke briefly this year and again in 2007, but them two times were brought together.
"At the moment where I was not very happy about it, but it does have me a stronger person," Kate said in this first interview after the announcement of the engagement. On their time apart, she added: "I really enjoyed that time for me, although I thought it at the time.".
They announced their engagement in November 2010.
Records of the CBC Daniel Schwartz and press The Associated Back to links to accessibilityLondon (AP) - as Prince William and Kate Middleton bind the node, the Associated Press journalists are hunting down the most interesting details of Westminster to points around the world. Here's the latest on the big event.
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9: 23 pm
AP Rich Matthews has identified a suspicion of American-style charge London: paper crowns, distributed by Burger King. A Whopper, your Majesty?
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9: 19 pm
We know the Kings and Queens, princes and princesses. But many Royal titles have been mentioned today. Which is more important than who?
Here is an overview of some other titles key, at the highest level of seniority to the lowest: Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, baron.
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9: 14 pm
Along the route of procession of marriage on the Mall, AP Fergus Bell has talked to Alison Burtt, accustomed to working for the Bank Coutts - and who said she opened the first account of a 16-year-old Lady Diana Bank.
"We're royalist." We could not come and do so when the children were small, so we are doing now, "she said." "Working for the Royal Bank, you kind of do a royalist.".
And for non-initiated in all things London: The Mall is not pronounced the way in which many might think. Say the name of Al, but put a m from him.
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9: 11 am
Abbey arrived: Chelsy Davy, girlfriend to break, phased Prince Harry, arrived at the Abbey of Westminster. Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe also shows.
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8: 57 pm
Located right on the TV coverage: a man in the crowd a port tail and a formal plaid pants and jacket. You wear your whole plaid?
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8: 53 pm
AP Cassandra Vinograd - CassVinograd Twitter - tweets just outside Westminster Abbey: one of the disadvantages of royalwedding Mania (hash tag)? Getting around London! Tube filled with flags, the folk tiare.
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8: 47 PM
AP Caryn Rousseau in Chicago will report Friday on the royal wedding festivities to the United States. Here are some of what she said is expected:
-Full English breakfasts and British-themed parties are planned throughout the country.
-Colbie Caillat sing during a live viewing party in New York City Times Square.
-At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, about 250 guests were invited to wear clothes prince and Princess.
-Various restaurants and bars are suspended bunting Union Jack and the hosting of the watch parties. Drinks rarely themed will include "the windsor knot" and "The bitter Queen."
-Of course, many will gather in homes in the States. Expect lots of scones and cucumber sandwiches.
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8: 39 pm
Jennie Bond, one of the greatest experts of Britain on the Royal family - and a consultant paid for Associated Press date of marriage - said there is a suspicion that Prince William would be appointed the Duke of Cambridge.
"The Queen visits Cambridge before so many people thought that this was how it was going to be."
Called link title "a personal gift of the Queen, a mark of his esteem." to his grandson
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8: 37 pm
Breaking: Guests at the Royal Wedding began to enter in Westminster Abbey.
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8: 29 pm
Its titles fail to Prince William. The Queen appointed him the Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.
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8: 22 pm.
Big news on the costume of marriage! Well, small news. It is not on the dress.
Prince William will wear the Scarlet of the Irish Guards officer, AP Gregory Katz said Friday. Royal experts say that his choice of military ceremonial dress noted his desire to strengthen its image as a dedicated military, rather than the party boy jumping club, that he was once qualified.
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8: 01 pm
Breaking: Buckingham Palace said Prince William and Kate Middleton will receive the title of Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge.
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8: 00 a.m.
Some headlines in British newspapers:
-The Times of London: "to marry her prince.
-Daily Mirror: "more happy day of our lives".
-The Guardian: "two people will marry today - with 2 billion people watching."
-Daily Express: "" today William and Kate invite... the nation to celebrate our happy day""
-The Sun: "MOM would be so proud."
-Daily Mail: "Smile that says more waiting"
-Financial Times: "' hand in marriage: single life goodbye" "
-The Independent: (in several photos of marriage) "step interested in Royal Wedding?" Turn to page 6. ?
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7: 56 pm
AP Jonathan Shenfield and Andrea Foa work the crowd in the streets of London. Here are some of what people are saying near the Palace of Buckingham and along the Mall.
-Ingen Elise Kolste, consultant of the Norway: "I love them." I think that they are very good. When I saw William shaking hands with all people, it appears therefore that his mother and it's a good thing to be. ?
-Julie Lischer, visit Atlanta: "we have celebrities." Hollywood, this is the kind of our Royal family and it is not the same and we are so happy for will and Kate and following to grow, it's just very exciting. ?
-Anna Jones, who works in a store of Straffordshire in England: "we are so happy to be here - we believe that we have one of the best spaces."
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7: 37 am
Forget the dress (for the moment). Let's start with accessories:
Marriage of Kate ring made of Welsh gold by Wartski society, which has long ties to the Royal family.
AP Gregory Katz reported that Welsh gold, which is appreciated for its quality and rarity, was used in Royal Weddings since 1923. It was worn by Queen Elizabeth II, and the late Princess Diana.
As you may have heard today, it is the single ring ceremony - William has decided not to wear one. At least he'll never have to worry about losing.
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7: 25 pm
A 1902 - one of the Royal trucks - State Landau will carry William and Kate of the Abbey of Westminster at Buckingham Palace, the Palace, said Friday morning. This means that they will have top-down - in fact, it is not a top - so that they catch a drop of water, or both if the weather turns to the South.
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7: 13 am
Is - this too early to talk about beer? Not the royal wedding day. AP Fergus Bell, who is roaming Trafalgar Square, said he saw people wheeling crates of beer in the bar tent.
Cheers, marriage watchers.
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7: 03 pm
It is cool and cloudy in London at this time, but the Met Office, meteorological service national of Britain, said there will be "thinned development." But scattered showers are possible, so if you are in the city, bring your brolly. (For non-initiates, which is an umbrella in these regions).
Copyright ? 2011 the Associated Press. All rights reserved.Full list of confirmed guests who attend the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is exit under the monarchy of Britain Saturday.
Soccer star David Beckham and his wife Victoria were among the most recognizable names on the list of guests to the wedding on April 29.
Many on the list had already been confirmed in the weeks of media there is, including Beckham, musician Elton John and Director Guy Ritchie. But others, like singer Joss Stone and Mr. Bean actor Rowan Atkinson - a close friend of William father of Prince Charles - were new.
There will also be members of the Royal family of countries, including the Bahrain, Denmark, Spain and the Morocco. Other guests include representatives of the Government, veterans of the war in Afghanistan and charity workers.
Governor General David Johnston of the Canada and his wife, Sharon, will attend the service.
Other Canadian personalities on the guest list include Hilary Weston, a former lieutenant Governor of Ontario and her husband, businessman Galen Weston.
Stephen Harper has been invited to attend the marriage as Prime Minister of the Canada, but conservative leader is due to the federal election on 2 May.
William and Kate will visit the Canada from 30 June to 8 July, with stops in the Ottawa region, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Prince Edward Island.
The Palace said he invited only heads crowned States and that foreign political leaders - as President Barack Obama or French President Nicolas Sarkozy - were not sent invitations.
Seats for London service plan is also included in the official correspondence published Saturday. He met the Queen and other senior royals in the first row with the family of Kate across the aisle.
Approximately 1 900 people are expected to attend the ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
The Queen will later host a reception for lunch at Buckingham Palace for approximately 650 people. The Prince of Wales will host a dinner at the Palace for approximately 300 people.
St. James Palace confirmed that Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa's Bahrain Crown Prince will attend the ceremony, despite British concerns about the treatment of activists in his country.
The Royal family of the Bahrain ordered a brutal repression of large-scale against pro-democracy demonstrators, which began in mid-February. At least 30 people died, including four in detention, and many well known activists and lawyers were imprisoned.
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