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Happy Anniversary: The Royal Wedding

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate five years of marriage, we take a look back at their unforgettable wedding day

Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
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As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate five years of marriage, we take a look back at their unforgettable wedding day

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Official Royal Wedding Portrait issued by Clarence House: (clockwise from bottom right) Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Eliza Lopes, Grace van Cutsem, Louise Windsor, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Tom Pettifer, William Lowther-Pinkerton

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Official Royal Wedding Portrait issued by Clarence House: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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Official Royal Wedding Portrait issued by Clarence House: Front row: Grace van Cutsem, Eliza Lopes, Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II, Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Louise Windsor, William Lowther-Pinkerton. Back Row: Tom Pettifer, Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince Harry, Michael Middleton, Carole Middleton, James Middleton and Philippa Middleton.

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Carole Middleton, Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie

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Samantha and David Cameron

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James Middleton

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Victoria and David Beckham

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Mario Testino

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David Furnish and Elton John

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The Queen

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Prince Harry and the Duke of Cambridge

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Michael and Catherine Middleton

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Pippa Middleton and bridesmaids

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Catherine and Pippa Middleton

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Catherine Middleton

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Michael Middleton

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Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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Royal Family

croydon, england february 12: catherine, princess of wales visits castle hill academy in new addington, croydon to mark childrens mental health week 2026 as a patron of place2be, a uk childrens mental health charity on february 12, 2026 in croydon, england. (photo by richard pohle wpa pool/getty images)

The Princess of Wales favours affordable loafers

london, united kingdom september 16: (embargoed for publication in uk newspapers until 24 hours after create date and time) prince william, prince of wales and catherine, princess of wales attend katharine, duchess of kents requiem mass service at westminster cathedral on september 16, 2025 in london, england. katharine, duchess of kent was married to prince edward, duke of kent, a first cousin of queen elizabeth ii. she died on september 4 at the age of 92 at kensington palace surrounded by her family. having converted to catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at westminster cathedral and is the first catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern british history. her royal highness will be laid to rest at the royal burial ground at frogmore, windsor. (photo by max mumby/indigo/getty images)

William and Kate comment on the Epstein files

the prince and princess of wales visit stirling and falkirk

The Princess of Wales surprises in a sweater vest

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The Princess of Wales swaps diamonds for pearls

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sandringham, norfolk december 25: catherine, princess of wales attends the christmas morning service at sandringham church on december 25, 2025 in sandringham, norfolk. (photo by samir hussein/wireimage)

The Princess of Wales brings back the baker boy hat

members of the royal family attend the 'together at christmas' carol service

The Princess of Wales' secret Christmas outing

a candid black and white photograph featuring two children and an adult focusing on their close interaction

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the prince and princess of wales attend the royal variety performance

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london, england november 19: catherine, princess of wales and prince william, prince of wales attend the royal variety performance at the royal albert hall on november 19, 2025 in london, england. (photo by chris jackson/getty images)

Kate wears emerald green gown for black-tie event

princess of wales arrives at business summit in london

The Princess of Wales knows how to soften a suit

cookstown, northern ireland october 14: catherine, princess of wales and prince william, prince of wales walk in the orchards as they visit to long meadow cider on october 14, 2025 in craigavon, northern ireland. long meadow has been owned by the mckeever family for three generations and has been cultivating premium quality apples since 1968. the prince and princess of wales are visiting organisations providing creative and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people in rural areas of northern ireland. (photo by chris jackson/getty images)

The Prince and Princess of Wales have a new home

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