>> you are fox charles did not t married at the abbey. print abbey did.e would sarah ferguson in 1986. sarah ferguson in 1986. >> half of the royal couple is on the move. there is prince william in the back of that limousine, on the way to his wedding at westminster abbey. we understand the prince and his brother are expected to arrive earlier than the bride will. they want to greet some friends. there will be arriving well in advance. he looks happy. the crowd looks happy to see him. their motorcade. >> you can hear the crowd cheering. >> that is about 85-minute drive from the clarence house to westminster abbey. william does not have to walk down that aisle. that is about 84 or 5-minute trip. that is something kate middleton will have to do -- that is about a four or five-minute trip. him along with his brother, a special trip. a special jury for both of them. there will be a survivor breakfast tomorrow morning, if everybody makes it through the night of celebration. that will be a special role as best man. >> you might remember the prince charles and p

ann is at westminster abbey. we're expecting more celebrities to arrive any minute. >> in about ha minutes, the vip guests will arrive. we're seeing an increase in security. a helicopter overhead. and on some of the nearby buildings, on the turrets, a lot of policemen. we have seen armed officers as they get ready to make preparations and find their places before the big event. i don't know if you can see, you probably can't. the guests are arriving on the side brans. and there is a long line of them. actually, the bus just came by a few moments ago, carrying more fw guests and the whole crowd just cheered. some of these people have been here for days. >> ann, let us interrupt. we're seeing a shot of david and victoria beckham about to enter the abby. can you lay eyes on them? >> i cannot. maybe if i grab my binoculars i can actually see them. i see the long line of them. he looked very handsome, i must say. i can't pick him out from where i am. but they're arriving on a side entrance and coming right in. it's un

at the abbey, and the abbey has been called the house of kings because it's where the coronations takece. and royal weddings, and only royal weddings can take place. and here to tell us more about it is our own robin roberts. >> good morning to all of you. if i turn, yes, i see westminster abbey. the 16th royal wedding that will held here. and that is the west door, where the royal family, the queen of england, and of course, catherine middleton, will walk through that door a little later this morning. but the doors have opened here at westminster. and with me, i think when diane said formidable guests that we have with us, she was talking about you, tina brown. it's finally arrived. >> it's finally here. we saw the bus go by with huge hats in it. the biggest hat, they're going to block everybody's view. >> 1,900 guests are going to be inside the abbey. there are people that you see here outside. they've been camping out for days to get these prime locations because this is where -- we're seeing more activity beginning to happen right now. but it's -- the streets have been lined. i hav

it starts in one hour right across the street at westminster abbey.ats in the house. well, your house, anyway. over the next five hours we'll do everything we can to make you feel like you're right there. we have cbs news correspondents at all key positions all over town to bring you every moment of pageantry, as prince william and kate middleton tie the knot. erica hill is "the early show" is over at buckingham palace along with rachel johnson, editor of "the lady" and royal contributor victoria arbiter. and here with me are guides for all things royal, ingrid seward, the editor of "majesty" magazine, and historian david starkey. welcome to all of you, and, david and ingrid, first to you, everyone is saying this is a new chapter for the monarchy, and everyone seems to be embracing this very modern couple. do you think that's the case? that this will put the monarchy in a great position going forward? >> yes. but the one thing we mustn't think of is kate middleton as being common. she's had just the same education as william. in fact, she is a new sty

at the abbey, and the abbey has been called the house of kings because it's where the coronations take place. and royal weddings, and only royal weddings can take place. and here to tell us more about it is our own robin roberts. >> good morning to all of you. if i turn, yes, i see westminster abbey. the 16th royal wedding that will held here. and that is the west door, where the royal family, the queen of england, and of course, catherine middleton, will walk through that door a little later this morning. but the doors have opened here at westminster. and with me, i think when diane said formidable guests that we

westminster abbey is not far away.nd later in this half hour, barbara walters will take us behind the scenes there. kate middleton is there, going through last-minute checks. she was there yesterday with william. again, getting everything set for, we're less than 24 hours away from the wedding. how are things going to unfold? bianna golodryga is back with us. military precision, it seems. >> reporter: this has been choreographed down to the last second. 8:15 to 9:45, most of the 1,900 guests will be arriving. prince william will be arriving 30 minutes arriving. kate middleton will be leaving her hotel at 10:49 a.m., on her way to becoming a princess. friday morning, the world spotlight shines on westminster abbey. and what a celebration it will be. it all begins at 10:15 london time, when the state car fleet begins to arrive, carrying prince william, and his best man, prince harry. prince charles and camilla follow. and last to arrive, at 10:45, prince philip and the queen. throughout it all, for three hours, the abbey

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♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> leaving westminster abbey.-- >> they're just lining up for i think the farewell party. the bride and groom, they will leave the abbey. >> when catherine and william come out of the chapel of edward the confessor, they will -- catherine will curtsy to the queen, her monarch and now her grandmother-in-law. ♪ >> this is the music for the bride and the groom. it is crown imperial, written for the coronation of his great grandfather george vi. this is coronation music. >> serenaded by seven trumpeters and a drummer and the band is from the royal air force. ♪ >> british -- it's the greatest of the coronation marches. >> anyone who is an angelophile. >> almost. not the irish, perhaps. despite the fact that william is wearing the uniform of the irish guard. and here they come. prince and princess. man and wife. >> and certainly relieved, i'm sure, that the ceremony is over. >> kate still has to make that curtsy. >> it's interesting that pippa, the maid of honor, her sister, is wearing a white gown, isn't it? that's sor

standing in the door of the abbey.alace. after we take a break, we will reprieve that for you. and tnot one kiss, two kisses, from the balcony. - did dad go to jared for the pandora bracelet - i can't tell. - oh, honey! female announcer: celebrate life's with pandora, at jared. girls: awww... - they are so cute at that age. but i wasn't winning any ribbons managing my diabetes. it was so complicated. there was a lot of information out there. but it was frustrating trying to get the answers i needed. then my company partnered with unitedhealthcare. they provided onsite screenings, healthy cooking tips. that's a recipe i'm keeping. ( announcer ) turning complex data into easy tools. we're 78,000 people looking out for 70 million americans. that's health in numbers. unitedhealthcare. >> let's talk about high lightts for the forecast. warming trepped starts tomorrow. mid-to upper 60ots bay. 10-15 degrees warmer by next week. >> not a bad commute at all. we have a high wind advisory and moving over hayward. and city lights

kept like a state secret until she entered the abbey. and on her head, a halo, a tiara designed by cartier, on loan to catherine from the queen herself. the train, ten feet. the walk, almost four minutes. the feeling? magic. the prince, according to protocol, does not turn when the bride enters. and family friends have always said harry was the miseconomy use one. "she's here now," he whispers. finally, the groom seeps hees h. when you saw them standing there, the way they looked at each other, for a moment, it wasn't about the spectacle, but simply about the beauty of two young people who seem so deeply in love. >> i william arthur phillip lou louis. >> reporter: their vows were simple. sweet. >> to have and to hold from this day forward. >> for better for worse. >> for better for worse. >> reporter: pronounced man and wife. there were huge crowds cheering outside. and the country's new duchess of came bridge was smiling, too, to be known as her royal highness. the bells tolled and tolled. you could see the intimacy, the ease they have

and i think these people felt they were in the abbey. singing hymns, enjoying every moment. the dress, they thought was spectacular. they went nuts when kate middleton came out of the car. everyone commenting on how beautiful she looks. there were tears, laughter when the ring seemed to stop for a moment. everyone started laughing here. just a joyous feeling. a lot of families here having picnics and old friends having reunions, sitting and watching this together and drinking champagne and drinking pims like they do in england. also dressed up. lots of people in their full wedding outfits, dresses and hats, to have a community experience to feel they were part of the future of the monarchy. >> thank you very much. first we were counting down to the wedding. now we are counting down to the kiss on that balcony behind us in less than an hour from now. >> 8:25 east coast time. >> we'll have that and much more live from london. first, these messages. nouncer ] look outside. it's grow time. so let's plant some perennials that'll turn up every

the bride showed barely a flicker of nerves when she arrived at the abbey. she stood inside the great west door, her dress was adjusted, she took a deep breath, and then it began. ♪ >> she walked the hundred yards of red carpet on the arm of her father. perhaps he couldn't entirely hide the emotions of a father giving away his daughter in marriage. the bride, though, was nothing but composure itself. at the alter, harry, brother and best man, was offering reassurance. william offered compliments. you look beautiful, he said, as kate took her place beside him. >> dearly beloved, we are gathered here in the sight of god and in the face of this congregation to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony. >> the marriage ceremony was performed by the archbishop of cant bury. >> i, william arthur philip louis take thee catherine elizabeth to my weded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse. >> i catherine elizabeth take thee william arthur philip louis to my weded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for b

they were married at westminster abbey, 1 million people have the streets of london to catch a glimpse of the couple. wouldn't this be a glimpse. and there is the queen mum. 2 billion more people watched from their homes all around the world. 2000 guests attended the wedding, the couple are known as the duchess and duke of cambridge. >> mark: here is look of them inside of was minister abbey, he is second in line to the throne. he is the colonel in the british army. kate war of lace and set a dress with a six-foot train. the dress was a big secret. kate something board was the terror of from queen elizabeth the second. >> i william author philip

yes, here at westminster abbey in london. in england. but back in the u.s., we were talking about, we remember when we got up for princess diandian wedding back in 1981. were people up and watching? claire shipman has more on that from maryland. how are you? >> it's almost as good as being there. look at all of this. this is not an ordinary viewing party. see the clothing here, it was a sleep kroefr. a royal sleepover. i don't think there was a lot of sleep that happened last night. >> i william arthur philip louis. >> reporter: as the love birds wed, countless americans hosting viewing parties to celebrate the event. from crowds in los angeles to little girls at disney world. to throngs in new york where impers faters greeted fans at the roosevelt hotel. >> we just got married a month ago. it was excited getting married around the same time. >> when she got out of the car. when they took hands and looked at each other, they were so in love. >> reporter: in richmond, meggen had no problem drawing a crowd. >> i thought it was

. >> westminister abbey was the scene of a dress rehearsal in >> welcome barks. 4:42. we are looking out from the top of the bay bridge. san francisco, it is clear and going to be a replay of yesterday, mike . then a change and another change. he has details on that coming up. bart is planning to present a plan to the board of directors tomorrow . the san francisco chronicle respects that the demonstration project proposes running two additional trains with the last one departing 1:00 a.m. on saturday morning. the extra trains would run on each line and serve all stations. saturday morning service will begin at 7:00 a.m.. late night service could get a six month try out beginning in september. >>> and organizers are putting the final touchos westminister abbey. hardcore royal watchers have staked out there watch on the route. diane is in london with more. >> streets are close guards stood as attention as members of the calorie made their way to westminister abbey followed by a coach . it was all part of a dress rehearsal to insure a perfect performance. they were rumor

on her way to the abbey.nd here in this thousand-year-old place of worship, kate emerged to take in its grandeur, looking more serious to make the long slow walk, almost four minutes past world leaders and close friends. the journey from her ole old wod to a new one. prince harry, ready with a grin, couldn't help but steal a first look back at her. with her classic structured gown and simple veil appears in the style of a medieval queen. her first tiara for her first day as a real princess. meeting her prince at the altar, smiles and a sweet whisper. whatever these two, all eyes on them were thinking and feeling the emotion seemed right there. >> i, william arthur philip >> thee catherine elizabeth to be my wedded wife. >> to have and to hold from this day forward for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish 'til death us do part according to god's holy law and thereto i give thee my troth. >> i catherine elizabeth take thee william to be my husband to have

there were trees in the abbey. there were flowers, lilies of the valley, strawberries, it all looked beautiful and a really happy atmosphere. >> how does your son know prince william? >> they grew up -- we lived quite nearby. and they knew each other as children. so we've known him for a while. >> can i ask you a very shallow question? did anyone not wear a hat? >> a lot of men weren't wearing hats. most of the women were wearing hats, i think. hats or fascinators i think they're called. >> yes. >> and a lot of beefeaters and wonderful regal hats. >> is there a particular moment, sarah, that you'll always remember from the ceremony? >> i think watching them walk back down the red carpet after the service when they were just looking so happy and smiling and it's a wonderful moment there. >> and slightly relieved, i'm sure. >> and greatly relieved, i'm sure. >> and i like your hat. >> thank you. woman: till all the books are read... man: and all the pens are put down... woman: and everything there is to learn is lear

. >>> there's the abbey where it takes place tomorrow. in london, it's finally and officially the eve of the royal wedding. it's a cold night there, and already the streets are filling up with people. remember, upwards of a million people are expected to jam into london, see what they can see, hear what they can hear. nbc's kate snow, who will have a better than average vantage point on this with us from westminster abbey tonight. kate, good evening. >> reporter: we have a better than average vantage point now and the tents are packed four and five deep on the streets around the abbey. there is the possibility of rain in the forecast tomorrow, but no one is letting that put a damper on the big day. late today, a surprise appearance by the groom greeting well wishers on the eve of his wedding. earlier today, kate arrived at the goring hotel, where she'll stay tonight. when she leaves tomorrow morning, her fans may not have as good a view. a white canopy was put up to make sure her wedding dress remains a secret. >> off the rope, please! >>

but today an awning went up to block any view before she gets to the abbey. william and his bride are now spending tonight apart. they'll next see each other at the altar. and back live now, you can see security is tight out here at westminster abbey. it's expected to stay that way. scotland yard says they arrested three suspected anarchists today. meantime, the ambassador to syria has been disinvited to the wedding after attacks on civilians in that country. the palace trying to avoid some political fallout. as for the couple, though, they looked like they were at ease, ready for the big day. i imagine, though, jessica, with about 2 billion people expected to watch tomorrow, there may be a little bit of nerves and a little difficulty sleeping tonight. what do you think? >> i think there's always nerves but i think it might be heightened in this case. by the way, you look beautiful in that hat. i can't wait to see what you're going to wear tomorrow for the big day. what will the crowd be doing between this evening and then actually when the ceremony begins? >

this is her arrival at westminster abbey. the first time we got a full glimpse of this absolutely gorgeous dress. and for those of you who are just joining us, this was designed by sarah burton. she's the chief designer for alexander mcqueen. who, sadly, took his own life in february 2010. and most people had commented this dress is very rim necessarient of grace kelly. when she became the prynne sells of monaco. >> this is the ring. now he won't be wearing a wedding ring. >> i don't know. >> i do not like men who don't wear wedding rings. think they might have taken them off for a reason. >> i don't know. >> it's less of an english custom. aristocracy on the whole don't wear wedding rings. wear a cignet ring. >> or maybe nothing at all. >> and the ring is made out of welsh gold made by wartski, which is one of the crown jewellers. prince charles gets a lot of antique jewelry from wartski, and made from a nugget of welsh gold. processional to the queen. processi charlie mayhew who was actually at the wedding. you're our first

everything has been just superb. >> you were there in the abbey. >> i was in the abbey. >> for the weddinges. >> what struck you the most about this wedding? it seemed to go off without a hitch. >> i think it did go off without a hitch. i didn't look for hitches but i think i would have spotted them. fantastic. wonderful music, just spectacular music. very lovely touches. the duchess of cambridge's brother reading beautifully. >> for people who may have not caught that, this is now catherine middleton -- she's now her royal highness the duchess of cambridge. >> indeed. tremendous. >> this is a title bestowed on the couple this morning. this is traditional for the queen to give them titles as wedding gifts. there were a couple handed out. >> one english, one scottish, one irish. >> as is custom. >> as is custom. >> one thing that struck a number of us here is that she is not actually princess catherine, even though she married a prince and she's not princess kate, she's princess william. >> technically she's princess william, yes, that's correct. we'll have to get used to that. we'll have t

they are actually trained in the abbey precincts directly behind where we are now.al. and they're trained in this wonderful tradition. their voices break, 13, 14. >> they're out. they throw them out. >> that's a very cruel way of putting it. but it's a wonderful thing about the boy's service. it's just this amazingly fragile voice. pure, and yet lasting. >> and as you said, many of them come from poor backgrounds and they get a wonderful education here. >> and a wonderful musical education. >> so many of the great musicians of britain have come from the choir boys of the chapel choir. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ he shall defend thee he shall defend thee ♪ ♪ he shall defend thee under his wings ♪ ♪ he shall defend thee he shall defend thee ♪ ♪ he shall defend thee under his wings ♪ ♪ be strong and he shall comfort thine heart ♪ ♪ comfort thine heart and put thou thy trust ♪ ♪ thy trust in the lord put thou thy trust in the lord ♪ ♪ in the lord >> thee who god meant you to be and you will set the world on fire. so said saint catherine of siena, whose festival day it is today. marriage is

inside the abbey, 1,900 guests on hand. as the bride arrived at the door, the dean at the abbey said he wanted to reassure her, it will be all right. we are all on your side. and david muir has been at my side all day and covering the wedding nonstop. david, good to see you again tonight. >> reporter: you, too. when the dean says "we're on your side," he means it. we saw the thousands of people who rushed into this circle behind us today. they thought they were here to get a glimpse of the royal kiss, the one kiss. what they got was more than that. in fact, they got a real glimpse into the future of this royal family. like clockwork, their gleaming car pulled out of clarence house, the polished princes in the backseat. one, on the way to marry his princess bride. the other, the best man, there for his best friend. they were the boys the world mourned with after they lost their mother, princess diana. today, images of a monarchy that's healed. prince charles and the duchess of cornwall, camilla, who the boys have long since

trees were taken into the abbey where they will line the aisle. the first of estimated 30,000 flowers are on their way. >> we began cutting early yesterday morning. and then, it was full-on for several hours. we have a system well in place. they give us support. and we think that the flowers arrived as fresh as they possibly could at westminster abbey. >> reporter: amid the pomp and circumstance, the pair are keeping the guest list to family, friends and colleagues, including the man who taught the prince to fly. >> like willy wonka with the golden ticket. but my wife and i, really, really excited and looking forward to the big day. >> reporter: and westminster abbey is now closed to the public for all the rehearsals and things going on. and early this morning when we were on our way over here, we noticed roads are starting to close, as well. very exciting, all of this run-up to the big day. rob and peggy? >> looks nice there, too, diana. also, we're hearing controversy about the morning-after breakfast. also rumors of disco balls in the palace. w

ann is at westminster abbey with details on that. good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning to you, matt and meredith. the details include what prince william and kate middleton will say to each other when they take their vows tomorrow, and what they won't say. kate middleton started the day early with a trip to westminster abbey thursday morning for a last-minute rehearsal. we now have our first look at the official royal wedding program. and on the very first panl, a heartfelt page from prince william and kate middleton say they are deeply touched. also what you see are the marriage vows. for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish till death do us part. it features a stunning portrait of themselves. as the final details are put in place, william and indicate can no longer rye main in hiding. here a glimpse of kate middleton outside clars house on wednesday, the official residence of her husband-to-be. she spent a few minutes talking to a woman inside holding black dress bag

let's talk about the open carriage ride from the abbey. this is when everyone along the parade route the mall and that's the parade route from westminster abbey to buckingham palace, the open carriage there, built for king george vi in 1902. just fairy tale-like. >> the weather cooperated. >> yes. it did. thankfully and, you know, a little rare sunshine appeared. maybe that was princess diana looking down giving a little smile. >> yes. >> and we have give a nod to this guy. crazy things happen at weddings. this was wonderful. an astin martin breaking royal tradition and they drove this from buckingham palace all the way to clarence house about 400 yards but a nice surprise for the crowd. and another surprise, yes, when a member of the clergy decided to do cartwheels. you have to go to a website perhaps and we'll show you that later. >> didn't they have a big lunch? >> they did. among the things they had, i love this bubble and squeak, there is commoner food if ever there was, cornish crab and passion fruit. i think all that passion played

why is westminster abbey turning green for william aunt kate's beaumont region -- for william and kate? eyewitness reports in the south of syria have described more gunfire as government forces keep up their campaign to control the city. more than 400 people have been killed since the uprising began last month. international leaders are calling for tough measures to end syrian repression. our correspondent sam is a report from jordan. -- sent us this report from jordan. you may find some images disturbing. >> these are the k. of images syrian authorities do not new -- these are the issues the syrian authorities do not want the world to see. filmed last friday, they appear to support claims for human rights groups that dozens of people were killed over the weekend. then there is this from the town. down the road, a military vehicle and soldiers. holding the camera, a protester. to ais the army's response period of battle is hidden in witkin and the rolling hills of southern syria. in the distance, you might just make out of town. the border crossing has been close. there is an eerie sil

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it didn't have pomp of westminster abbey.a traditional village celebration for the hometown girl. located 53 miles from london, buckleberry's population of 2,000 swelled to double that number for the big day. middleton's poseman, public owner, butcher and convenience store operator attended the wedding ceremony. those who stayed behind offered ceremonial tea and scones. >> lady of the village. >> reporter: the same prayed could be seen in small towns villagings all across britain. and estimated half a million people took part in the festivities at street parties. there was even a do outside the prime minister's residence at 10 downing still st. the champagne toast to the newlyweds were a tribute to all things british. >> i think in this current climate we need something to celebrate. i was watching them come down the aisle. very, very beautiful couple. >> reporter: for the people that grew up with middleton it was like seeing a girl transformed. he shared the stage with middleton for the primary school play. >> she used to be

jeffrey kofman is live outside westminster abbey tonight.frey, good evening. >> reporter: and good evening to you, david. that's right. we are counting down, just over 100 hours until they exchange their wedding vows at the church behind me. britain is getting set for a party. the kind of party that happens once in a generation. >> feel the atmosphere all right, can't you? >> reporter: feel it? you can't miss it. there are so many british flags adorning regent street that you can hardly see the sun. and take a look in the shop windows. it's all about the royals. >> there's nothing like royalty to an englishman. a genuine englishman. >> reporter: along the route the royal carriage will take, police are checking sewers, even the inside of lamp posts for explosives. and they'll be watching from high in the sky. >> we want to make sure that nothing compromises this event. we want to be mindful of people in the crowd that do want to disrupt it. >> reporter: every roof top with a view of westminster abbey has been commandeered by television networ

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charlie dagata is outside westminster abbey is more.ood morning, charlie. >> reporter: good morning to you, betty. some amazing moments, amazing scenes. in the dead of night it began, just a few people, early risers and few people who camped out here were treated of a hint of the majesty to come now just two days away. it may be one of the most elaborate wedding rehearsals anyone has ever seen. hundreds of troops fill the streets in front of westminster abbey early this morning for a full scale military walk-through of the royal procession, organizers rolled out the fleet of carriages and cars that will carry the royal family and guests to the abbey and whisk prince william and the new princess catherine away. >> i followed the royal family my whole life. >> reporter: diane basilias came all the way from grand rapids, michigan, to stake out a prime spot for the day. she didn't expect to get two shows in one. >> i had no idea, i woke up to the hooves and had to open my tent to see what was going on. >> reporter: british police put parts

that's where we find charlie d'agata outside westminster abbey. good morning to you. >> good morning to you, terrell. it is a bank holiday, a public holiday here in britain. a lot of british people have got the day off. and down below they're putting up railing in anticipation of hundreds, if not thousands, of tourists expected to flock to the abbey later today. people are coming from near and far to catch a glimpse of history. >> we're very excited to be with this young couple, on their special day. >> reporter: with just four days to go before prince william and kate middleton say i do, last-minute fine-tuning is under way. ♪ everything from the military band to the carriages are getting the royal treatment. every detail is tightly orchestrated, from the flowers on the cake, to the seating plan. kate and william's families, including the queen, will have the best seats at westminster abbey. but one thing people are dying to see, the wedding gown, is still under wraps. kate middleton is so determined to keep her wedding dress a secret, she report

they slipped into the abbey through a side door. post-rehearsal, the paparazzi caught a very happy bride and groom driving away. in 36 hours, they'll be back with 2 billion people watching, doing this for real. this afternoon, this was the scene outside kate's hotel. is the wedding dress in there? there's kate's dad. what's in his bag? kate at the wheel. is that the wedding hairdo? kate taking a box out of the trunk. what's inside? meanwhile, last minute rehearsals for fly past pilots, horseback horn players. and, in the predawn quiet, all the queen's horses and all the queen's men. a full rehearsal. sir malcolm ross was once the queen's master of the household, choreographing such events. what can go wrong? >> nothing, nick. nothing must go wrong. >> reporter: today, not just flowers, but 20-foot trees taken into the abbey to decorate. >> i'm happy. >> very exciting. >> i think it's a little bit of a historical moment. >> reporter: historic because kate's what they call a commoner. no blue blood. her mom's family were coal miners.

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amen. ( cheers and applause ) >> reporter: the cheers outside rang all the way into the abbey.ome words of advice from the bishop of london. >> be who god meant you to be and you will set the world on fire. >> reporter: registers signed in private. ♪ ♪ and so emerged the newly styled duke and duchess of cambridge-- or prince and princess william, and she'll also be known. "so happy," she says as they head back to buckingham palace in the open carriage-- a 1902 state landau, used often by the queen and for the marriage of william's parents. this was the view those who'd camped for days had waited for. ( cheers and applause ) in a sort of friendly version of kettling used at demos, police then kept those on the mall pinned in, while those at the top towards trafalgar square were allowed to walk down towards the palace. but in a suddenly un-british approach to queuing, many started breaking through the police lines, desperate not ot miss their view of the kiss. ( cheers and applause ) and there you have the moment they had all come for-- the kiss-- this new tradition that you imag

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the royal wedding will be on friday, westminster abbey. what to expect. >> a buckingham palace guard has been taken off his duties because of offense of comments posted on facebook. in the meantime, the town is buzzing when royalty is married a commoner. and this last time was 30 years ago. >> the prince and charles wedding was unbelievable. >> guests include sir elton johan and the beckhams the procession towards westminster abbey will begin. many will camp out to score a prime spot. the british government estimates 2 billion viewers will watch the nuptials live on television. we will broadcast on you tube. royal wedding experts that kate middleton will take all the fuss in stride. >> she has rehearsed, she is rehearsed, she has rehearsed and she will get on with wedding will. >> pop and circumstance it on like no other in london fashion. she will return as princess catherine, her life never the same. >>pam: from the few clicks of the most you can of a bird's eye view of the royal wedding. and 3-d! kimberlee? >> kimberlee: things to googl

they arrived at the abbey behind it blacked out windows. and william and kate lead the party into the add before a brief run through. the final episode both before the wedding. the household cavalry and the rest of the military were completing their run through. when they return, they will be in their full ceremonial uniforms and the streets will be packed. soldiers, sailors, and airmen paraded before dawn. this was a chance for the sergeant major is to do things as only they can. to check their measurements along the route and to inspect the soldiers who will be lining it to ensure that everything is just as they wanted. on friday, the world will be watching london and it has to be right. one man who understands the pressures is malcolm ross who managed the states of the queen for 15 years. >> this is very akin to something on a stage or a circus and putting it all together so that it looks good and feels good. on this occasion, we're looking for a wow factor and i think we will get one. >> the main >> -- the main moment will be when this

guests wearing morning suits and fancy hats began arriving at west minister abbey. among them celebrities. david and victoria beckham and elton john and then the arrivals of dignitaries. the groom and his mother, the mother and brother of the bride. finally the moment everybody who had been waiting for the bride kathryn middleton accompanied by her father stepping out of the hotel where she spent her last night as a single woman dressed in a gown that had been kept a mystery. the designer sarah burton. after kathryn's four minute walk down the aisle a fairy tale ceremony. >> i pronounce they be man and wife together. >> reporter: marking the end of an eight-year courtship and beginning of royal matrimony. every second of the day watched by a predicted audience of billions broadcast live on television and the internet. claudine, many of the people have been watching in high definition and i'm sure you will agree the colors in the abbey look absolutely vibrant. this has been a wonderful occasion. >> another excellent report. thank you live from london. >>> let's bring