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Royal Wedding Tracker

Prince William drives his bride away in a vintage Aston Martin
Prince William drives his bride away in a vintage Aston Martin

The world’s media has descended upon London city and thousands of people are lining the streets from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham palace in a bid to catch a glimpse of newlyweds Prince William and Catherine.

It’s the biggest TV event of the year and we’re giving you front row seats to all the action. Follow our live video stream here plus up-to-the-minute tracker and galleries!

To view our wedding gallery click here.

Check out the guests' style here.

15.45: The happy couple drive away in style...

Prince William and Princess Catherine emerged from Buckingham Palace in his father's dark blue Aston Martin

15.07: The cake and its creator

15.00: Picture of the day...someone wasn't enjoying herself

14.00: That's all from team 'royal wedding' - your royal correspondents, signing off...for now!

13.38: We can only imagine what's going on inside....lesson of the day - fairytales do come true!

13.33: Apparently there was a second, longer kiss...how did we miss that!

13.29: Short kiss....didn't give the paps much time for the money shot!

13.27: William has gone as red as his suit!

13.26: Even Kate said 'WOW'

13.25: Here they come!!!! Pucker-up Kate!

13.15: Thanks Laura for the Twitpic of Amy Huberman -check out her Louise Kennedy dress http://twitpic.com/4qxmyd/full

13.05: This kiss is more hyped-up than the last 'Harry Potter' book....speaking of which doesn't Prince Harry look like he could be part of the Weasley family??

12.54: Sarah Burton finally speaks out about the royal wedding dress saying: "It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress, and I have enjoyed every moment of it."

12.51: Reports are claiming that the couple is setting up a nightclub at the Palace for the late party! The Queen has requested Lady Gaga!

12.43: CNN just said Kate is going to bring her bouquet to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

12.33: The bells are going to ring for THREE hours...

12.27: The in-laws have arrived at the palace...it's a bit like 'Meet the Fockers'...Charles is Robert De Niro

12.26: Apparently 20 arrests have been made along the wedding route...there will be more when the fashion police get involved!

12.25: Harry in the carriage with the bridesmaids. I can call it a day now - it's not going to get any better than that!

12.13: Why does she keep looking down when she waves??

12.12: Looks like she got lessons in waving!

12.11: We wish we knew what they were saying to eachother!

12.10: As the man says....'your carriage awaits'!!

12.09: And the crowd goes wild!

12.08: Kate is about to step out into the spring sunshine a princess!

12.07: They're walking down the aisle...where are the wolf whistles?

12.06: We wonder is Pippa wearing spanx??

12.05: Here they come...man and wife!

12.02: Just caught another glimpse of Princess Eugenie's hat...looks like something out of a Tim Burton movie!

12.01: Is the length of his name delaying the book signing!

11.59: nbc just reported that a lipreader says Prince William's words to Kate's dad were "we were supposed to have just a small family affair"...consult a lipreader, now why didn't we think of that!

11.56: Ceremony over in 5 mins..as soon as book is signed.

11.53: The Queen is singing for herself...God save me!

11.46: ....and the trees? do we see that one catching on...are they a grower!?? excuse the pun!

11.45: While we're having a bit of a slow moment...let's all re-group...what do you think of the dress?????

11.41: Think the Queen is using this time to pray that this one works out!! Evil, we know!

11.39: Can we please fast-forward to the kiss!

11.36: The couple are married on St Catherine's day....my they thought of everything!

11.35: We think the Queen has fallen asleep...can we blame her!

11.34: James Pryce, assisted by Richard Ward, styled Kate's hair in what he's calling a "demi-chignon" to off-set her tiara. New bridal trend we perdict!

11.30: This wedding video will cost them a fortune! Hope they sky-plused it!!!

11.23: Kate's brother James is playing a stormer with his reading...future in public speaking we think

11.21: Didn't catch a good look of Kate's dress...check it out now in our gallery - click HERE!

11.20: Kate's dad is still standing...someone give that man a seat!

11.18: Looks like the ring didn't want to go on - nervous moment! Simple wedding band...no extra bling for Kate

11.15: They're exchanging the vows...not a time to fluff your lines!

11.14: Bit of trivia for you....William and Kate were allowed to invite 1,000 of their friends, while Charles and Diana were only allowed to invite 125 friends.

11.11: Her veil is back, tiara on show...nice bit of bling

11.10: Prince William whispers to Kate... "1 hour until we can have some champagne!"

11.09: Prince William finally lays eyes on his bride and he looks pleased!

11.08: Harry's had a sneaky look at Kate!

11.07: We're told the bride is wearing low heels....very sensible!

11.06: The bride is walking down the aisle, very slowly...taking it all in!

11.05: Her dress reminds us a lot of Princess Grace's - which was said to be an inspiration for her.

11.02: Bride looks nervous but very happy! For the last time as Kate Middleton she will walk down the aisle

11.00: Kate has arrived at the Abbey...here she comes! Wearing Alexander McQueen....we're loving the top part of the dress but the bottom part doesn't match!

10.57: No room for a hamburger in Pippa Middleton's dress! And she looks like she's in a bridal gown!

10.56: Has a bride ever been so punctual!

10.55: We're hearing the bouquet is Lily of the Valley. So pretty!

10.52: Very small but pretty bouquet....looking gorgeous...lace sleeves and quite a low neckline

10.51: First sighting of Kate.....we see a veil...lace and hair down!

10.49: What do people think of the white bridesmaid dresses? We're a bit disappointed!

10.48: The Queen has decided to be the sun for the day

10.47: Check out our gallery of the Royals and guests arriving at the Abbey HERE

10.45: Flowergirl sighting! They're wearing British designer Nicki Macfarlane

10.43: Camilla is wearing a Philip Treacy hat, just like Victoria Beckham. Who knew they had so much in common?

10.42: The Queen is en-route....wearing yellow...and looking a bit like a giant lemon we have to say!

10.41: Princess Beatrice and Eugenie have arrived in Philip Treacy hats stuck on with Dolce and Gabbana super glue we are told!

10.38: First view of Prince Charles and Camilla, think she has recycled her own wedding dress!

10.36: Prince Andrew has arrived....Fergie no-show!

10.33: Kate's brother James is not bad either!

10.31: Mrs. Middleton in a gorgeous sky blue Catherine Walker wool crepe day dress with a hat by Jane Corbett. Best MOB outfit ever?

10.28: Party buses arriving with junior royals

10.26: The mother-of-the-bride is arriving in a Jaguar - that's just how she rolls!

10.24: First glimpse of mother of the bride...sky blue dress

10.23: The Sultan of Brunei...bet you they brought a good pressie!

10.21: Prince Harry dressed a bit like Pete Doherty circa 2003!! And looking a bit hungover!

10.19: Prince William chatting to guest...only 1900 to get through!

10.15: Get him to the church...Prince William and Harry arrive at the Abbey...looking nervous

10.14: White Michael Jackson gloves finish off the groom's ensemble!

10.13: Too late to turn back now William!

10.12: Here some the boys....William in the uniform of the Irish Guards...the groom wore red!

10.11: Looks like Nigella Lawson chose some of her own food for her hat.....in case she gets hungry during the ceremony!??

10.10: We want Will!! We want Will!!! Here comes the groom!

10.06: Guy Ritchie has arrived looking distinctly average, remind us, why was he invited??

10.04: Samantha Cameron looking gorgeous in emerald green...looks like a Rouland Mouret creation

10.02: Oh we have our first guest with a broken leg...sporting a very fetching blue cast!

10.01: The calm before the storm....a bit of a lull when it comes to interesting guests...where's Amy Huberman!

09.53: Any mere mortals getting married today??? Share your wedding plans with us!

09.46: Elton John arriving with husband David Furnish, minus baby Zachary

09.35: Boris Johnson has arrived...or should we say has rolled out of bed...someone give that man a brush!

09.30: Tara Palmer Tomkinson (and her nose!) has arrived in a royal blue number.

09.28: Smile Victoria, smile!! You have the best accessory of the day, David Beckham!

09.23: Victoria's baby bump is well hidden under a navy dress of her own creation!

09.21: Football royalty has arrived in the form of Posh and Becks and we're giving them both a thumbs up! Elegant, slick, and dashing...and that's just David!

09.18: Victoria is in navy blue, long pony-tail hair 'do and a stunning Philip Treacy hat worn to the front of her head. David in Ralph Lauren suit and top hat.

09.17: The Beckhams have arrived!!

09.15: Lots of Issa dresses on show....good to see someone's doing well from this wedding!

09.12: Apparently there is a glossary on-line for our American friends so they can understand the terms of the day - ' a good 'ol knees up'!

9.08: Sorry we're told she is now the on-again girlfriend!

9.02: Prince Harry's on-again/off-again girlfriend Chelsy Davy has just arrived in a little emerald green number and a rather scruffy hair 'do if we do say so!

8.59: One guest has just arrived in a VERY short blue skirt....a bit risky we think!

8.58: Guest walking as if they have plates on their heads, not hats!

8.54: E! New's Giuliana Rancic is reporting that Kate is going to do her own make-up today, really? Daring considering all the pictures she'll be taking!

8.52: One guest in a hat nearly as big as the Abbey itself...attention seeker!

8.50: A lot of cream and beige coloured outfits arriving at the Abbey...not a shade you want to go with for a wedding. Off with their heads!

8.45: People already taking their seats in the Abbey...trying the nab the front row seats! Let's hope they don't need a toilet break!

8.40: A poor unfortunate guest has just arrived at Westminster Abbey wearing ballet pumps....big fashion no no! First disaster of the day!

8.35: Looks like the happy couple aren't going to let anything rain on their parade...it has been confirmed that Prince William and Kate will travel in an open-topped carriage, despite the threat of rain...go them!

8.30: Philip Treacy is the man with all the hats...he has created works of art for Camilla, Princess Eugenie, Victoria Beckham, Tara Palmer Tomkinson and more. Oh and one for the biggest girl of them all...David Beckham and we thought wearing a skirt was his biggest fashion faux pas!

8.20: Breaking news you've all been waiting for....The Queen has given Prince William and Kate Middleton the title of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge...phew....back to work!

8.15: Ok, so to the all important weather report! At the moment the people who have been camping outside Westminster Abbey are freezing their toes off but we're told it's going to heat up with a chance of showers around lunch-time....let's hope the it doesn't rain on that balcony kiss!

8.10: Speculation about Kate Middleton's dress continues as paparazzi grab a shot of a hooded figure arriving at her hotel this morning. Rumours suggest that the lady underneath the fluffy hood is Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen!

8.05: The excitement levels are rising at Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace as the royal wedding day finally dawns!

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