In this image taken from video, Britain's Prince William, left, takes the hand of his bride, Kate Middleton, as they stand at the altar at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding in London on Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/APTN) EDITORIAL USE ONLY NO ARCHIVE PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE (Associated Press)
Our own Mary Beth Williams and Drew Grant woke up early to cover the big event as it happened. Read their takes — from wedding guest arrivals (and hats!) to the ceremony and the kiss — below.
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