What did Prince William say to Kate at the altar?

However, lip readers who watched videos of the happy occasion reported that William greeted Kate by saying: "You look lovely. You look beautiful," as he smiled at her in adoration. Turning to his new father-in-law, William reportedly cheekily joked, "We were supposed to have just a small family affair."
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What did William whisper to Kate at the altar?

When Kate finally met William at the altar after her long walk down the aisle, “the couple set eyes on each other, and William murmured to Kate, 'You look beautiful,'” Moody wrote.
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What did Harry say to William when he saw Kate walking down the aisle?

As he stood proudly next to his brother, Harry snuck a glance at the bride and gave a warning to William - telling him not to turn around. According to the 2013 book Kate: A Biography, Harry told Wiliam: "Right, she is here now."
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What hymns did William and Kate have at their wedding?

Three congregational hymns were sung during the service:
  • "Guide me, O Thou Great Redeemer" sung to the tune "Cwm Rhondda". ...
  • "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling". ...
  • "Jerusalem", based on the poem by William Blake and set to music by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry.
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Do William and Kate ever show affection?

Kate Middleton and Prince William don't often hold hands or publicly show affection. An unwritten rule saying royals must act professionally could be why they rarely engage in PDA. During rare occasions, the pair's been seen holding hands or touching each other's backs.
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Why doesn't William wear a wedding ring?

William chose a simple band, and it seems royal fans have noticed that the Duke rarely wears his wedding ring, as royal insiders shared that he doesn't wear anything due to a "personal preference" because he "doesn't like jewellery".
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Why do Prince William and Kate not hold hands?

So why don't William and Kate hold hands much in public? Because, technically, they're working. “When attending official events on behalf of the royal family, royals are taking on professional roles, versus being on their own private time,” Meier said.
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What song did William and Kate walk down the aisle to?

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Will and Kate took their turn around the dance floor to Goulding's live rendition of "Your Song" by Elton John, who was a close friend of the late Princess Diana.
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What song did Diana walk down the aisle to?

'I Vow to Thee My Country' - Gustav Holst.
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How old was Kate Middleton when she got engaged?

Kate Middleton was 29-years-old when she got married. Whilst Prince William was 28-years-old on his wedding day. The royal couple have an age-gap of five months between them, with Kate born in January and William's birthday (opens in new tab) in June of the same year.
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What did William whisper to Kate wedding?

In response to the chants, Prince William turned to Kate and said, "Go on, a little kiss, go on." This marked one of their first public kisses as a married couple. The Duke of Cambridge added, "Let's give them another one. I love you. One more kiss, one more kiss.
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What William said to Kate at the wedding?

However, lip readers who watched videos of the happy occasion reported that William greeted Kate by saying: "You look lovely. You look beautiful," as he smiled at her in adoration. Turning to his new father-in-law, William reportedly cheekily joked, "We were supposed to have just a small family affair."
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Where are William and Kate right now?

According to the Sunday Times, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are moving their home base to Windsor, in Berkshire county. Prince George and Princess Charlotte will reportedly leave their school, Thomas's Battersea, and enroll at a new school near Windsor.
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What will Kate be called when William is King?

The Title Kate Will Get When William Is King

In other words, Kate will be called queen, but the addition of "consort" makes it clear she has no constitutional power and is a queen in title only.
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What happened to the Queen's bouquet?

Queen Elizabeth II (1947)

Sadly, she was unable to show off her free-flowing flower arrangement in the official wedding photos. According to The Telegraph, the royal wedding bouquet mysteriously disappeared after the newlyweds returned to the palace, and was never found.
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Where did Kate Middleton stay the night before her wedding?

Kate Middleton is to stay at the Goring Hotel in Belgravia in London on the night before her wedding to Prince William.
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Did Princess Diana try to call off the wedding?

Due to her suspicions she wanted to call off the wedding but was put off the idea by her sisters.
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What was sung at Princess Diana's funeral?

Sir Elton John performs 'Candle in the Wind' at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales.
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What is the Will and Kate first dance song?

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went all out best-of-British for their wedding reception in 2011, choosing Elton John's 'Your Song' as their first dance, performed by none other than Ellie Goulding.
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How long did it take for Kate Middleton to walk down the aisle?

As Kate made her four minute walk down the aisle, Prince William did not turn to watch his bride approach as many modern grooms do, but instead kept his back to her, as per tradition that the groom should be the last person to see the bride.
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Did Ellie Goulding sing at royal wedding?

Ellie Goulding sang covers by Stevie Wonder and The Killers during her set at the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Ellie told the News of the World, "It was an amazing honour to be asked by Kate and William to perform at their party.
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Can Prince William dance?

The Duke of Cambridge astounded royal fans when he took to the dance floor during his and Kate Middleton's Caribbean Tour. Proving royals know how to dance too, Prince William was dubbed a "star" after showing off his best dance moves.
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Why do royals hold their hands in front of them?

This is a demure defence posture and it is designed to be unthreatening. But it is also a respectful gesture,” Collett said. “When people are in the Queen's presence, we often see them clasping their hands together, partly to echo her behaviour but also to show their deference.”
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Are Will and Kate married?

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tied the knot at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29, 2011. They are now full-time working members of the royal family and parents of three — Prince George, 8, Princess Charlotte, 6, and Prince Louis, 4 — and slowly introducing their children to royal life.
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